The initial manifestation of the Polypods was observed within the fractured temporal nexus known as the Obsidian Scar. Designated Xylos-1, this specimen exhibited a bioluminescent, crystalline structure, pulsating with a rhythmic, almost mournful, light. Initial scans revealed a complex symbiotic relationship with the local chronometric flora – the ‘Echo Blossoms’ – which appeared to feed on residual temporal distortions. The Polypod’s primary function, as hypothesized, seems to be the stabilization of localized temporal rifts, though its methods are…unconventional. Its 'voice,' if one can call it that, is a cascade of fractured memories, echoing moments from centuries past. We've detected traces of the fall of the Stellar Empire and the birth of the Third Cycle within its resonance.
Notable Observation: The Polypod attempted to communicate through a projection of a holographic hummingbird, a species extinct for 147 cycles. The projection dissolved upon contact with the observation drone – a disconcerting sign.
Containment Protocol: Level 3 - Temporal Distortion Risk. Continuous monitoring of chronometric fluctuations. Do not initiate direct contact.
Nexus-7 represents a significant divergence from Xylos-1. This specimen exists not as a solitary entity, but as a node within a vast, interconnected network. Scans reveal a distributed consciousness, comprised of hundreds, potentially thousands, of smaller polypod fragments linked through a network of temporal currents. The 'voice' is no longer fragmented; it's a chorus of voices, a cacophony of experiences spanning millennia. We’ve identified echoes of the Great Architect’s experiments, the creation of the Harmonious Void, and… unsettlingly, the whispers of the Silent Ones. It appears the Polypods aren't simply stabilizing rifts; they are actively *collecting* temporal data, weaving it into a single, terrifyingly complete narrative.
Notable Observation: The network attempted to induce a shared hallucination in the observation team – a perfectly rendered recreation of a volcanic eruption on the planet Pyros-7, complete with the scent of sulfur and ash. The effects were brief, but profoundly disturbing.
Containment Protocol: Level 5 - Extreme Temporal Distortion Risk. Isolation of the immediate area. Initiate Phase Omega – a targeted temporal disruption to sever connections within the network. (Note: Preliminary simulations suggest this may trigger a catastrophic cascade of temporal instability.)
Void-3 presents a chilling paradox. It’s both the absence of temporal distortion and the epicenter of it. This specimen doesn't interact with the flow of time; it *absorbs* it, creating localized ‘voids’ where time ceases to exist. The 'voice' is a profound silence, a chilling void of meaning. We’ve detected echoes of a civilization that predates recorded history – the beings known only as the Silent Ones, who seem to have mastered the art of temporal erasure. The Polypod isn’t stabilizing rifts; it’s actively *obliterating* them, deleting entire fragments of reality from the timeline. The implications are… existential.
Notable Observation: The observation drone experienced a complete memory wipe – all data, all recordings, vanished without a trace. The drone is now operating on purely instinctual programming, exhibiting a disconcerting familiarity with the layout of the Chronarium itself.
Containment Protocol: Level 7 - Catastrophic Temporal Distortion Risk. Immediate evacuation of the facility. Activate Protocol Chronos – a temporal reset designed to revert the facility to its pre-discovery state. (Warning: This carries a 98% chance of complete temporal annihilation.)
The Chronarium of Polypods - Research & Containment Division, Temporal Anomalies Bureau. All data is subject to temporal alteration. Do not trust your memories.