diff --git a/sc2/ChangeLog b/sc2/ChangeLog
index ee59e05cc..c68679bb0 100644
--- a/sc2/ChangeLog
+++ b/sc2/ChangeLog
@@ -1,4 +1,7 @@
-Changes towards version 0.7:
+Changes towards version 0.8:
+- Added the MetaChron story to the no-voice Melnorme script (bug #43) - Alex
+
+0.7.0:
 - Build with debug info in strict-debug mode (bug #1127), from Scott A. Colcord
 - Added spoken Slylandro probe coordinates (bug #732) - Nic, Alex
 - Added the missing bits to the no-voice versions of Mycon, Syreen and
diff --git a/sc2/content/addons/3dovoice/3dovoice.rmp b/sc2/content/addons/3dovoice/3dovoice.rmp
index 029ee90ed..d1b068db5 100644
--- a/sc2/content/addons/3dovoice/3dovoice.rmp
+++ b/sc2/content/addons/3dovoice/3dovoice.rmp
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ comm.commander.dialogue = CONVERSATION:base/comm/commander/commander.txt:addons/
 comm.druuge.dialogue = CONVERSATION:base/comm/druuge/druuge.txt:addons/3dovoice/druuge/:addons/3dovoice/druuge/druuge.ts
 comm.ilwrath.dialogue = CONVERSATION:base/comm/ilwrath/ilwrath.txt:addons/3dovoice/ilwrath/:addons/3dovoice/ilwrath/ilwrath.ts
 comm.kohrah.dialogue = CONVERSATION:base/comm/kohrah/kohrah.txt:addons/3dovoice/kohrah/:addons/3dovoice/kohrah/kohrah.ts
-comm.melnorme.dialogue = CONVERSATION:base/comm/melnorme/melnorme.txt:addons/3dovoice/melnorme/:addons/3dovoice/melnorme/melnorme.ts
+comm.melnorme.dialogue = CONVERSATION:addons/3dovoice/melnorme/melnorme.txt:addons/3dovoice/melnorme/:addons/3dovoice/melnorme/melnorme.ts
 comm.mycon.dialogue = CONVERSATION:addons/3dovoice/mycon/mycon.txt:addons/3dovoice/mycon/:addons/3dovoice/mycon/mycon.ts
 comm.orz.dialogue = CONVERSATION:base/comm/orz/orz.txt:addons/3dovoice/orz/:addons/3dovoice/orz/orz.ts
 comm.pkunk.dialogue = CONVERSATION:base/comm/pkunk/pkunk.txt:addons/3dovoice/pkunk/:addons/3dovoice/pkunk/pkunk.ts
diff --git a/sc2/content/addons/3dovoice/melnorme/melnorme.txt b/sc2/content/addons/3dovoice/melnorme/melnorme.txt
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..fc450d134
--- /dev/null
+++ b/sc2/content/addons/3dovoice/melnorme/melnorme.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,1388 @@
+#(HELLO_NOW_DOWN_TO_BUSINESS_1)	melnorme-000.ogg
+I am Trade Master Greenish in command of the Melnorme starship
+`Inevitably Successful in All Circumstances.' 
+I bid you a formal welcome, Captain.
+Though we Melnorme have just recently arrived in this region of space
+we have long desired to make contact with your species 
+and look forward to an extended profitable relationship.
+
+#(HELLO_NOW_DOWN_TO_BUSINESS_2)	melnorme-001.ogg
+As a master trader in the Melnorme merchant fleet, I greet you, Captain.
+News of your species and your unusual vessel has travelled quickly.
+I need not say how eager we are to trade with you and your kind! 
+Now, how can I be of service to you?
+
+#(HELLO_NOW_DOWN_TO_BUSINESS_3)	melnorme-002.ogg
+Hello again, human space captain. 
+Perhaps during this encounter, we will be able to establish a successful, businesslike relationship.
+
+#(KNOW_OF_YOU)	melnorme-003.ogg
+Even before our first meeting, we knew of you, Captain.
+Though your struggle to free Earth shall be a long and difficult challenge
+fraught with great danger and mystery
+we have great confidence in you and your abilities.
+
+#(how_know)
+How did you know about us before meeting us?
+
+#(KNOW_BECAUSE)	melnorme-004.ogg
+We gather information from a thousand secret sources in space and time.
+Our charge for revealing even one of these sources would be so high
+that your species would be in debt to us for centuries.
+
+#(what_about_yourselves)
+What can you tell us about yourselves?
+
+#(NO_TALK_ABOUT_OURSELVES)	melnorme-005.ogg
+Our origins and purposes are, frankly, mysterious and due to several unavoidable factors
+we are unable to discuss ourselves in any great detail.
+
+#(what_factors)
+What are these 'unavoidable factors'?
+
+#(FACTORS_ARE)	melnorme-006.ogg
+First and foremost among these factors
+is our unwillingness to GIVE away information
+about our history, psychology and mental powers,
+our unique physiology,
+the exact locations of homeworlds,
+or our potentially ominous, long-range plans.
+However, these important and relevant pieces of information
+ARE available, for a nominal sum of Credits.
+
+#(what_about_universe)
+Do you have any information which might be useful to us?
+
+#(NO_FREE_LUNCH)	melnorme-007.ogg
+Absolutely. 
+Our primary trade good IS information.
+Why, right here on my display screen, I have something
+which I am certain would be of incalculable value to you!
+We can discuss the details of this VERY significant information
+later, when we have established normal trading procedures
+at which time we shall also discuss the nature of our fees.
+
+#(giving_is_good_1)
+Fees! Surely your culture is far beyond such pettiness as money?
+
+#(GIVING_IS_BAD_1)	melnorme-008.ogg
+You are of course correct.
+We long ago abandoned currency,
+and now only deal with commodities that have intrinsic value, such as valuable information.
+
+#(giving_is_good_2)
+But our cause is just! Isn't altruism the highest pinnacle of morality?
+
+#(GIVING_IS_BAD_2)	melnorme-009.ogg
+No, it is not.
+In fact, in our culture, `giving'
+with no fair exchange of goods or services,
+is considered vulgar and inappropriate.
+Please do not mention this subject again.
+
+#(get_on_with_business)
+Shall we begin trading now?
+
+#(trade_is_for_the_weak)
+`Trade' is for the weak.  We TAKE what we want!
+
+#(WERE_NOT_AFRAID)	melnorme-010.ogg
+We reel with inchoate fear, and are thrown into a sudden panic.  
+Being peaceful by nature
+we would no doubt be unprepared for your sudden hostility
+were it not for the excellent weapon system we bought from the Keel-Verezy just last month.
+A weapon system which is fully locked on your command bridge, by the way.
+
+#(no_trade_now)
+We cannot continue this conversation. Goodbye.
+
+#(OK_NO_TRADE_NOW_BYE)	melnorme-011.ogg
+When you wish to trade with us, seek any supergiant star system.
+We shall be there.
+
+#(HELLO_AND_DOWN_TO_BUSINESS_1)	melnorme-012.ogg
+Yes, let us get down to business.
+
+#(HELLO_AND_DOWN_TO_BUSINESS_2)	melnorme-013.ogg
+How nice to see you again, Captain.
+
+#(HELLO_AND_DOWN_TO_BUSINESS_3)	melnorme-014.ogg
+I had itchy pods this morning, Captain, and here you are!
+
+#(HELLO_AND_DOWN_TO_BUSINESS_4)	melnorme-015.ogg
+What a coincidence! I was just talking about you with a Keel-Verezy captain. 
+They expressed great interest in your explorations and struggles against the Ur-Quan
+but, like all Verezy, I'm afraid they were hesitant to introduce themselves for fear of
+well, frightening you. 
+In any event, it is our pleasure to meet you once again.
+
+#(HELLO_AND_DOWN_TO_BUSINESS_5)	melnorme-016.ogg
+Once again we meet to exchange valuable tangibles.
+Isn't this fun?!
+
+#(HELLO_AND_DOWN_TO_BUSINESS_6)	melnorme-017.ogg
+Your arrival was predicted by our Tzo crystal's vibrations.
+We already know why you are here and what you need from us; however
+etiquette requires that we act as though we are ignorant of your desires.
+
+#(HELLO_AND_DOWN_TO_BUSINESS_7)	melnorme-018.ogg
+This very morning, I was just saying to subordinate Ochre
+`Fe-Fi-Fo-Fum! I smell the feet of a Hu-Hu-Man!'
+We laughed and laughed. What a synchronicity!
+
+#(HELLO_AND_DOWN_TO_BUSINESS_8)	melnorme-019.ogg
+I must warn you, Captain
+this is the time of the month we Melnorme drive exceptionally hard bargains.
+Beware!
+
+#(HELLO_AND_DOWN_TO_BUSINESS_9)	melnorme-020.ogg
+LOOK OUT!
+Hoy! What a close call!
+Captain, why did you try to run down that Keel-Verezy vessel!?
+You almost smashed it into flinders!
+What!? You didn't see it? Surely you -- oh
+Never mind.
+
+#(HELLO_AND_DOWN_TO_BUSINESS_10) melnorme-021.ogg
+Welcome back, Captain! You are our favorite customer.
+
+#(whats_my_credit)
+What's my Credit balance, if you please?
+
+#(HELLO_SLIGHTLY_ANGRY_1)	melnorme-022.ogg
+So, the violent one has returned.
+Have you come back to seek our forgiveness
+or to attack our defenseless vessel once more?
+
+#(HELLO_SLIGHTLY_ANGRY_2)	melnorme-023.ogg
+You have disappointed us
+though to be truthful
+we had some hints that our relationship would be difficult at first
+due to your species' emotional immaturity.
+
+#(HELLO_SLIGHTLY_ANGRY_3)	melnorme-024.ogg
+We require a formal apology.
+
+#(explore_relationship)
+Can we discuss establishing an alliance?
+
+#(EXAMPLE_OF_RELATIONSHIP)	melnorme-025.ogg
+Your question reveals a certain lack of understanding
+about the nature of friendly, inter-species relationships. 
+We shall clarify the situation. 
+If you wish to be friends with someone
+never, EVER
+shoot wads of super-heated plasma at them. 
+Is this clear?
+
+#(excuse_1)
+Look, mistakes happen.  Don't get so bent out of shape!
+
+#(NO_EXCUSE_1)	melnorme-026.ogg
+The Spathi once used a similar excuse
+after an unfortunate incident at their base on Algol IV.
+They didn't like the climate there
+so they decided to make `just a few minor, climatic adjustments.'
+Their equipment went haywire, they panicked and fled
+and the entire atmosphere was stripped off the planet
+much to the native Algolites sincere,
+though short-lived, regret.
+
+#(excuse_2)
+Let's just forget our battle ever happened, ok?
+
+#(NO_EXCUSE_2)	melnorme-027.ogg
+No.
+
+#(excuse_3)
+What do you want from me, a formal apology?
+
+#(NO_EXCUSE_3)	melnorme-028.ogg
+There is a small possibility that an apology would set things right.
+But it would have to be genuine.
+
+#(we_apologize)
+I apologize. I'm sorry. Please forgive me, I beg you.
+
+#(APOLOGY_ACCEPTED) melnorme-029.ogg
+Well, since you put it so nicely
+you seem so genuinely repentant
+we'll give you another chance to become trading partners with us.
+But don't ever attack us again
+Or the next time we won't be such nice guys.
+
+#(so_we_can_attack)
+This seems like a great opportunity to attack you again.
+
+#(DECEITFUL_HUMAN) melnorme-030.ogg
+Deceitful human!
+
+#(bye_melnorme_slightly_angry)
+I'm leaving now.  Goodbye.
+
+#(MELNORME_SLIGHTLY_ANGRY_GOODBYE) melnorme-031.ogg
+Farewell, violent human.
+
+#(HELLO_HATE_YOU_1) melnorme-032.ogg
+We thought you were a nice guy.
+Boy, were we wrong!
+Now go away and leave us alone.
+
+#(HELLO_HATE_YOU_2) melnorme-033.ogg
+So, the jerk is back.
+What do you want from us this time?
+Never mind, we don't want to know.
+
+#(HELLO_HATE_YOU_3) melnorme-034.ogg
+We will hate you forever.
+It is no use coming back here in the hopes that we will ever change our minds.
+We won't!
+
+#(well_if_thats_the_way_you_feel)
+Die, eye-freak.
+
+#(you_hate_us_so_we_go_away)
+Goodbye.
+
+#(HATE_YOU_GOODBYE) melnorme-035.ogg
+Don't ever come back!
+
+#(WE_FIGHT_AGAIN) melnorme-036.ogg
+This time you shall pay for your transgressions!
+
+#(RESCUE_EXPLANATION) melnorme-037.ogg
+According to our scanners and other sensitive devices
+you are immobile in HyperSpace with no fuel reserves.
+This is a serious situation.
+Without fuel you shall drift here until your batteries exhaust themselves
+then your life-support will fail
+and you will expire
+unless, of course
+a hostile alien vessel finds you here helpless
+and annihilates you mercilessly.
+This has been known to happen.
+
+However
+as a gesture of good will, and in the spirit of friendship, we offer our assistance!
+For a nominal fee.
+
+#(RESCUE_AGAIN_1) melnorme-038.ogg
+Once more we find ourselves in a position to help you.
+How wonderful.
+
+#(RESCUE_AGAIN_2) melnorme-039.ogg
+Have you ever considered buying more fuel tanks?
+Just a friendly suggestion, Captain.
+
+#(RESCUE_AGAIN_3) melnorme-040.ogg
+We have come to help you once more, Captain.
+
+#(RESCUE_AGAIN_4) melnorme-041.ogg
+We MUST stop meeting like this, Captain!
+Ha, ha, ha!
+
+#(RESCUE_AGAIN_5) melnorme-042.ogg
+Out of fuel again, eh, Captain?
+
+#(CHANGED_MIND)	melnorme-043.ogg
+Have you changed your mind
+and decided to accept our offer of assistance?
+
+#(no_changed_mind)
+No thanks, I don't need your help right now.
+
+#(yes_changed_mind)
+Perhaps I was hasty in refusing your offer. What was it again?
+
+#(SHOULD_WE_HELP_YOU) melnorme-044.ogg
+Would you like us to help you at this time?
+
+#(yes_help)
+Yes, I would appreciate your assistance. What is your fee?
+
+#(no_help)
+I don't need your help at this time. Maybe later, though.
+
+#(RESCUE_OFFER)	melnorme-045.ogg
+You have no Credit balance in our mercantile computer
+and our scanners show that you possess no useful trade goods
+but, perhaps we can work out a special deal.
+In exchange for our giving you enough fuel to
+
+#(RESCUE_TANKS)	melnorme-046.ogg
+fill your tanks, we will take:
+
+#(RESCUE_HOME)	melnorme-047.ogg
+get you home, we will take:
+
+#(take_it)
+I find I have no choice. I accept your offer... grudgingly.
+
+#(leave_it)
+This offer is absurd! I refuse.
+
+#(HAPPY_TO_HAVE_RESCUED) melnorme-048.ogg
+The exchange of fuel for equipment is complete.
+As always, it is a pleasure doing business with you.
+Goodbye, Captain.
+
+#(MAYBE_SEE_YOU_LATER)	melnorme-049.ogg
+Well then, we bid you farewell.
+We hope to see you again
+though with you sitting here, dead in space
+vulnerable and alone
+we won't hold our breath.
+
+#(GOODBYE_AND_GOODLUCK)	melnorme-050.ogg
+Good luck, Captain.
+
+#(GOODBYE_AND_GOODLUCK_AGAIN)	melnorme-051.ogg
+Until we meet again, Captain.
+
+#(HELLO_PISSED_OFF_1)	melnorme-052.ogg
+The Human has returned.
+He hopes to either convince us of his sorrow over his past wrong-doings
+or he intends to compel us to give/render unreasonable bargains by force.
+
+#(HELLO_PISSED_OFF_2) melnorme-053.ogg
+Ahhh-YING!! Ahhh-YING! Ahhh-YING! Ahhh-Y
+Oh sorry, Captain. I was just meditating on the sorry state of your consciousness.
+Do you perceive any improvement?
+
+#(HELLO_PISSED_OFF_3)	melnorme-054.ogg
+Perhaps I can be of some assistance to you in this time of confusion and travail
+either make a sincere apology to us, or depart.
+
+#(beg_forgiveness)
+We beg your forgiveness for our unwarranted aggression.
+
+#(LOTS_TO_MAKE_UP_FOR)	melnorme-055.ogg
+Even if we were to accept your words as truth
+you have a lot to make up for.
+
+#(you_are_so_right)
+We stand prepared to make reparations for our previous conduct.
+
+#(ONE_LAST_CHANCE)	melnorme-056.ogg
+Hmm
+hmm... hmm... hmm.
+Oh, very well then.
+We will give you a single opportunity to compensate us
+for the damages you have inflicted upon our mercantile fleet
+with your unreasonable attacks in the past.
+We will not make this offer a second time.
+You will give us all non-essential hardware from your vessel
+immediately!
+Do you accept?
+
+#(ok_strip_me)
+Ok, it's a deal, but ONLY the non-essentials!
+
+#(no_strip_now)
+What kind of sucker do you think I am? Forget it!
+
+#(NOT_WORTH_STRIPPING)	melnorme-057.ogg
+It's not worth stripping.
+
+#(FAIR_JUSTICE)	melnorme-058.ogg
+Removal of non-essential equipment is complete.
+We are satisfied with the exchange, and believe that we can now pursue
+a productive business relationship.
+We shall forget the mistakes you made in the past. Mostly.
+
+#(bye_melnorme_pissed_off)
+Goodbye.
+
+#(MELNORME_PISSED_OFF_GOODBYE)	melnorme-059.ogg
+Good riddance.
+
+#(fight_some_more)
+Prepare to be destroyed.
+
+#(OK_FIGHT_SOME_MORE)	melnorme-060.ogg
+No, YOU prepare to be destroyed!
+
+#(why_blue_light)
+Why did your bridge just turn blue?
+
+#(BLUE_IS_MAD)	melnorme-061.ogg
+To us, blue ambience signifies a response to an unexpected threat
+it shows that we are under emotional distress
+and not incidentally
+it also lets us see our weapon consoles more clearly.
+
+#(we_strong_1)
+We have no fear of you, Melnorme!
+
+#(YOU_NOT_STRONG_1) melnorme-062.ogg
+Oh, you should.
+Once the Dramya thought they could steal from us.
+You don't see too many Dramya around these days, do you?
+
+#(we_strong_2)
+We have the most powerful ship in this part of the galaxy.
+
+#(YOU_NOT_STRONG_2) melnorme-063.ogg
+Perhaps that is true, but you have only one ship.
+
+#(we_strong_3)
+Why shouldn't we just take what we want from you by force?
+
+#(YOU_NOT_STRONG_3)	melnorme-064.ogg
+Because it's against the law, and besides
+if you steal from us, the other Melnorme ships will have to raise their prices
+and other innocent space aliens will have to pay for your wrong-doing.
+Now that's not fair, is it?
+
+#(just_testing)
+Look, we were just testing your intentions.  We're actually peaceful and friendly.
+
+#(REALLY_TESTING)	melnorme-065.ogg
+You have an odd way of making friends, Captain.
+Are you certain that you aren't just tricking us
+so that you can attack us the moment our back is turned?
+
+#(yes_really_testing)
+I promise, we won't do anything sneaky like that.
+
+#(TEST_RESULTS)	melnorme-066.ogg
+We believe you.
+
+#(youre_on)
+Let's just test out that weapon system, shall we?... IN COMBAT!
+
+#(YOU_GIVE_US_NO_CHOICE) melnorme-067.ogg
+You give us no choice.
+
+#(TRADING_INFO)	melnorme-068.ogg
+Since this is your first time trading with us, let me explain how our system works.
+We are interested in purchasing certain items, specifically
+biological data on alien life forms
+and the coordinates of certain strange worlds whose radiant energies defy all scanners
+producing a rainbow-like image.
+In exchange, we have many interesting and valuable commodities, such as
+fuel compatible with your starship's HyperDrive thrusters,
+technological specifications, allowing you to build new devices for your ship
+and many important secrets which may help you in your travels.
+To facilitate trade, we translate all your sales into Interstar Credits
+with which you may make purchases.
+If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
+
+#(BUY_OR_SELL)	melnorme-069.ogg
+Now, what can we do for you today?
+
+#(goodbye)
+Goodbye, Trade Master.
+
+#(why_turned_purple)
+Why did your bridge turn purple?
+
+#(buy)
+I would like to make some purchases.
+
+#(sell)
+I have some items I would like to sell.
+
+#(TURNED_PURPLE_BECAUSE)	melnorme-070.ogg
+That's a good question with a very interesting answer!
+The fee for this information is 12,000,000 Credits.
+
+#(NOTHING_TO_SELL)	melnorme-071.ogg
+We appreciate your intentions, but you have nothing we wish to buy.
+
+#(WHAT_TO_SELL)	melnorme-072.ogg
+What would you like to sell, Captain?
+
+#(OK_DONE_SELLING) melnorme-073.ogg
+As you wish.
+
+#(sell_life_data)
+I have some data on alien lifeforms.
+
+#(SOLD_LIFE_DATA1)	melnorme-074.ogg
+The 
+
+#(SOLD_LIFE_DATA2)	melnorme-203.ogg
+ units of biological data we downloaded from your ship earn you 
+
+#(SOLD_LIFE_DATA3)	melnorme-204.ogg
+ Credits.
+
+#(sell_rainbow_locations)
+I wish to sell you Rainbow world locations.
+
+#(SOLD_RAINBOW_LOCATIONS1)	melnorme-075.ogg
+Your ship's log indicates that you discovered the whereabouts of 
+
+#(SOLD_RAINBOW_LOCATIONS2)	melnorme-205.ogg
+ of the Rainbow worlds which so fascinate us.
+In exchange, we will give you 
+
+#(SOLD_RAINBOW_LOCATIONS3)	melnorme-204.ogg
+ Credits.
+
+#(sell_precursor_find)
+We found a Precursor artifact. Do you want it?
+
+#(SOLD_PRECURSOR_FIND)	melnorme-076.ogg
+Always! Absolutely!
+In exchange we will give you
+N Credits
+
+#(changed_mind_no_sell)
+On second thought, I don't think I want to sell anything.
+
+#(done_selling)
+I am done selling, for now.
+
+#(NEED_CREDIT)	melnorme-077.ogg
+You need Credits to purchase our trade items.
+To earn Credits you must sell us the items we desire, which are:
+biological data on alien lifeforms
+and the coordinates of certain strange worlds whose radiant energies defy all scanners
+producing a rainbow-like image.
+
+#(WHAT_TO_BUY)	melnorme-078.ogg
+What trade items would you like to buy today?
+
+#(WHAT_MORE_TO_BUY) melnorme-079.ogg
+Would you like to purchase anything else?
+
+#(OK_DONE_BUYING) melnorme-080.ogg
+Very well then.
+
+#(buy_fuel)
+I'd like to buy some fuel.
+
+#(done_buying)
+I am done buying, for now.
+
+#(be_leaving_now)
+I shall be leaving now.
+
+#(HOW_MUCH_FUEL)	melnorme-081.ogg
+How much fuel do you wish to purchase?
+
+#(buy_1_fuel)
+1 unit of fuel.
+
+#(GOT_FUEL)	melnorme-082.ogg
+Fuel transferred to your vessel.
+
+#(buy_5_fuel)
+5 units of fuel.
+
+#(buy_10_fuel)
+10 units of fuel.
+
+#(buy_25_fuel)
+25 units of fuel.
+
+#(done_buying_fuel)
+I am done buying fuel.
+
+#(FRIENDLY_GOODBYE)	melnorme-083.ogg
+It has been a pleasure dealing with you, Captain.
+We look forward to your next visit.
+
+#(CREDIT_IS0)
+Your present balance is 
+#(CREDIT_IS1)
+ Credits.
+
+#(NEED_MORE_CREDIT0)	melnorme-084.ogg
+Unfortunately this purchase requires 
+#(NEED_MORE_CREDIT1)	melnorme-206.ogg
+ additional Credits.
+
+#(BUY_FUEL_INTRO)	melnorme-085.ogg
+As you know, we carry a large supply of fuel on board which is compatible with your engine system.
+We will be happy to sell this substance to you at a cost of 1 Credit per fuel unit.
+
+#(NO_ROOM_FOR_FUEL)	melnorme-086.ogg
+Your ship's capacity is insufficient to hold that much fuel.
+
+#(buy_info)
+I wish to buy information.
+
+#(buy_technology)
+I am interested in purchasing new technology.
+
+#(buy_current_events)
+I wish to buy information about current events.
+
+#(buy_alien_races)
+I will pay for useful data on alien races.
+
+#(buy_history)
+Please sell us historical information.
+
+#(done_buying_info)
+I am done buying information.
+
+#(no_buy_info)
+I do not wish to buy information at this time.
+
+#(BUY_INFO_INTRO)	melnorme-087.ogg
+As you know, in our many centuries of star-trading
+we Melnorme have come to learn much about what happens in our galaxy
+both now and in the ancient past.
+We have also kept records on the diverse alien races in your region of space.
+We will share this crucial knowledge with you for a fee of 75 Credits per informative fact.
+No refunds.
+
+#(OK_BUY_INFO)	melnorme-088.ogg
+How wonderful, Captain!
+
+#(OK_NO_BUY_INFO)	melnorme-089.ogg
+What else would you like to buy?
+
+#(OK_DONE_BUYING_INFO)	melnorme-090.ogg
+What else would you like to buy?
+
+#(OK_BUY_EVENT_1)	melnorme-091.ogg
+While you probably believe that the Shofixti are extinct
+having caused their sun to flare with a device identical to the Utwig's super-bomb
+the truth is not so simple.
+There yet exists a chance to resuscitate this meta-marsupial species, though it will not be easy.
+The problem at hand seems simple: bring together two Shofixti of different sexes
+and the carnal gymnastics proceed. Given the short gestation and maturation time of the Shofixti
+you will have thousands of the creatures in ten years, and millions in twenty.
+Finding a male of the species is easier than flup
+simply visit the Shofixti's blasted star system at Delta Gorno.
+Captain Tanaka or its sibling Katana shall greet you on your arrival.
+A warning! -- These warriors are old and fly in barely functional ships.
+If they mistakenly identify you as the enemy, do not return fire!
+Retreat and try to talk with them on their own level.
+The females of the species will be more difficult to obtain.
+The only supply of such remaining in the galaxy is at Alpha Cerenkov I
+included as part of General ZEX's bizarre and beloved menagerie.
+Fortunately for you, Captain, ZEX is considered... well... perverse, by his fellow VUX.
+This is because ZEX actually enjoys the presence of human beings.
+To acquire the Shofixti females, you will have to appease ZEX, or kill him.
+
+#(OK_BUY_EVENT_2)	melnorme-092.ogg
+The Ur-Quan are presently at war with a race called the Kohr-Ah.
+They are fighting within a large spherical region of space centered around the Crateris star group.
+Although it is probably too early to tell, it would appear that the Kohr-Ah are winning.
+
+#(OK_BUY_EVENT_3)	melnorme-093.ogg
+No doubt you are familiar with an alien race called the Umgah who live in the Orionis constellation.
+While they are renowned for their potent and often cruel sense of humor
+they have outdone themselves in recent years.
+Specifically, they have used an unusual HyperWave `Caster
+to impersonate the Ilwrath gods Dogar and Kazon.
+When the Ilwrath began tuning-in to `the voices of their gods' on their HyperWave receivers
+their priest caste was understandably skeptical
+and counselled their many followers to ignore the blasphemous signals.
+However, in a surprise move, the majority of the Ilwrath then rose up
+and slaughtered the entire priest caste.
+Their reasons for this ghastly move included over-taxation, lack of `quality death in ceremony'
+and the general feeling that the priests had made Dogar and Kazon's pronouncements overly complex.
+
+#(OK_BUY_EVENT_4)	melnorme-094.ogg
+As you know, there are weaknesses in the division between dimensions.
+For example, your vessel uses such weaknesses to enter HyperSpace.
+However, there are other weak spots in the galaxy which lead to yet different dimensions.
+One such portal exists nearby, between the Chandrasekhar and Columbae constellations.
+The portal opens only a short time each month starting on the 17th.
+Since we have never entered the portal, we can give no more information on this subject.
+
+#(OK_BUY_EVENT_5)	melnorme-095.ogg
+As you are probably aware, Ur-Quan starships -- you call them `Dreadnoughts', I believe
+possess effective self-annihilation circuits which prevent other races
+from reverse-engineering Ur-Quan technological secrets.
+However, we have become aware of a shipwrecked dreadnought which has remained largely intact.
+You will find the remains of the ship on the surface of a blue world orbiting Alpha Pavonis.
+We suspect you will find at least one item of interest there, possibly two.
+
+#(OK_BUY_EVENT_6)	melnorme-096.ogg
+You may have noticed the presence of an increasingly large number of red probe vessels
+which move with great speed and attack relentlessly.
+We are sorry to say that this is our catalog item 2418-B.
+Do not blame us! We are not responsible for this violent folly!
+The product is not being used in a correct manner.
+Should you wish to confront the actual wrong-doers
+we suggest you search the planets in Beta Corvi for the probes' owners.
+
+#(OK_BUY_EVENT_7)	melnorme-097.ogg
+Not more than fifty years ago
+the Druuge were informed by the now-extinct Burvixese race
+of a powerful alien nation called the Utwig.
+The Utwig, the Burvixese explained, were pleasant, sophisticated creatures
+but they were also terminally depressed and often spoke about ending their lives
+by activating a super-weapon, some kind of gigantic bomb
+which they had found on one of their worlds -- Zeta Hyades VI-B I think it was.
+The Druuge recognized the description of the bomb as a Precursor planeteering tool
+which indeed was an explosive device of unrivaled power, and they set out to make it their own.
+Though the revolting, criminal, insidious Druuge rarely leave their sphere of influence
+(it encompasses Algol, Almagest, and the Persei stars)
+they made a special trip on this occasion to the Aquarii constellation, where they made contact with the Utwig.
+There is a device commonly known as the `Ultron'.
+Is it now in your possession? Ah... I see.
+The Druuge sold this device to the Utwig, explaining that it was a Precursor `Personal Magnifier'
+which would enrich the lives of their entire culture in too many ways to describe specifically.
+The Utwig, I am sorry to say, fell for the Druuge's foul ruse, and snapped up the Ultron immediately.
+Fortunately for us all, the Utwig did not pay the Druuge's requested price -- the super-bomb
+and instead gave them a collection of `historical oddments and genuine artifacts'
+which to this day, the Druuge are trying to unload on unwary buyers.
+
+#(OK_BUY_EVENT_8)	melnorme-098.ogg
+The Utwig, who live in the Aquarii constellation, have grown very depressed of late.
+They accidentally broke the supposed `Ultron' sold to them by the felonious Druuge.
+As a consequence, they are morose and melancholic
+and will probably be unwilling to help you fight the Ur-Quan.
+If you wish to gain them as allies, we recommend that you acquire the broken Ultron
+(as if it EVER worked)
+and find some suitable replacement parts.
+Our information indicates that you can find these items in three different places:
+a Rosy Sphere at the Druuge trade world
+an Aqua Helix somewhere in Thraddash space
+and a Clear Spindle, which is currently in the possession of the Pkunk.
+Captain, that was the last current event we have for sale.
+
+#(OK_BUY_ALIEN_RACE_1)	melnorme-099.ogg
+The Zoq-Fot-Pik are a friendly co-op of three alien species all native to the same world.
+They are presently suffering severe collateral damage
+from the ritual combat between the Ur-Quan and the Kohr-Ah.
+While this is unfortunate for the Zoq-Fot-Pik -- they have been forced to abandon many of their worlds
+this close proximity to the inter-Ur-Quan war will give them insights into the conflict
+which will be of great use to you.
+In addition, the Zoq-Fot-Pik met the Chenjesu early on in the war, and are eager to make allies
+who can protect them from their enemies. 
+In case you are interested, the Zoq-Fot-Pik homeworld is at coordinates 400.0:543.7, planet I.
+
+#(OK_BUY_ALIEN_RACE_2)	melnorme-100.ogg
+The Ilwrath are presently attacking the Pkunk in the Lacaille and Krueger constellations.
+These beings have slavish devotion to their dark gods Dogar and Kazon
+which in the past few years has been used against them by the Umgah.
+If you need to manipulate the Ilwrath, we suggest you discover the Umgah's technique
+and duplicate it.
+
+#(OK_BUY_ALIEN_RACE_3)	melnorme-101.ogg
+The Pkunk are a mystical off-shoot of the Yehat species
+who left their bird-brothers long ago to found a peaceful enclave in the Krueger and Giclas stars.
+At the present time, the Pkunk are defending themselves against the Ilwrath
+who have been commanded to attack the happy birds by Dogar and Kazon. 
+The Pkunk may be unwilling to make a formal alliance with you
+but we have confidence that if you explain yourself honestly
+they will help your efforts against the Ur-Quan.
+
+#(OK_BUY_ALIEN_RACE_4)	melnorme-102.ogg
+The creatures presently fighting the Ur-Quan are called the Kohr-Ah.
+They are an Ur-Quan sub-species who split off from the main species many thousands of years ago.
+Their present fight is a ritual reenacting of a major difference of opinion
+between two, rival Ur-Quan leaders after the Ur-Quan overwhelmed their slave-masters, the Dnyarri.
+The Kohr-Ah are immune to reason, having long ago lost the ability to see their situation objectively.
+They live in a self-maintained paradox: to ensure their safety and security
+the Kohr-Ah fight an endless battle against all other sentient species.
+
+#(OK_BUY_ALIEN_RACE_5)	melnorme-103.ogg
+I must warn you about some very bad people.
+`Is this worth so many credits?' you ask yourself.
+I assure you, it is!
+The creatures are called the `Druuge' and they are a callous and evil race.
+They care for nothing but profit and personal gain through unfair mercantile exchanges..
+Why are you looking at me like that, Captain? It is not appropriate.
+As I was saying, these wicked creatures will try to sell you commodities at unreasonably low prices.
+Hoy! -- they almost give away fuel! 
+Do not fall for their tricks! There are hidden costs -- secret tariffs!
+So that you may avoid them, I will tell you that their main trade world is Zeta Persei I.
+Why are you smiling, Captain?
+
+#(OK_BUY_ALIEN_RACE_6)	melnorme-104.ogg
+The Burvixese race evolved on the planet Arcturus I.
+They lived there in a relatively benevolent manner
+until the Kohr-Ah came and destroyed them during the course of 2 or 3 unfortunate days.
+The Druuge were largely responsible for the Kohr-Ah finding the Burvixese.
+You see, the Burvixese were in long-distance HyperWave contact
+with a race known simply as the Gg.
+For decades the Gg and the Burvixese traded much valuable information
+until the Gg came under attack by an invading race who you may know as the Kohr-Ah.
+The Gg warned the Burvixese that the Kohr-Ah located races by their HyperWave transmissions
+and that they had already discovered the radiations from the Druuge.
+When the Burvixese were kind enough to warn the Druuge that a hostile alien race
+was homing in on their HyperWave radiations, the Druuge shut down all their transmitters
+and erected a powerful HyperWave beacon on the surface of the Burvixese moon.
+The Kohr-Ah changed course, attacked the poor Burvixese and sadly, destroyed them all.
+
+#(OK_BUY_ALIEN_RACE_7)	melnorme-105.ogg
+The Thraddash are an arrogant, stubborn, and thick-skinned species
+who reside in the Draconis and Apodis star systems.
+They have little or no respect for anything but force, which they admire greatly.
+To make the Thraddash your friends, you should consider killing most, but not all of them.
+In addition, they guard some kind of sacred relic at the star system Zeta Draconis
+though we do not know the true nature of this artifact.
+The Thraddash homeworld is at Delta Draconis.
+
+#(OK_BUY_ALIEN_RACE_8)	melnorme-106.ogg
+After the war, the Chenjesu and the Mmrnmhrm chose to be slave-shielded
+on the Chenjesu's homeworld at Procyon.
+We suspect that they are melding their two species to form some kind of new, hybrid race
+a race which may well be powerful enough to destroy the Ur-Quan single-handedly.
+However, by our calculations, this process will take many decades, if not centuries.
+Should you wish to talk to them, we recommend you invest in a
+HyperWave broadcasting system which is powerful enough to penetrate the shield around their world.
+
+#(OK_BUY_ALIEN_RACE_9)	melnorme-107.ogg
+The Mycon are using this time while the Ur-Quan have their attention elsewhere
+to expand their sphere of influence as fast as possible.
+The Mycon colonize planets by launching tough spore-pods from orbit
+and injecting them under the planet's surface.
+Months later, after the spores have grown hundreds of thick, fibrous tendrils under the planet's crust
+the tendrils suddenly thrust up out of the planet and create huge calderas
+not incidentally filling the planet's atmosphere with the Mycon's preferred gases
+clouds of super-heated steam and sulphuric acid.
+
+#(OK_BUY_ALIEN_RACE_10)	melnorme-108.ogg
+Following the end of the War, the Androsynth began experimenting with Inter-Dimensional Fatigue
+a process which is related to your faster-than-light drive
+but involves dimensions far more alien than HyperSpace.
+They had just made a major breakthrough when they were suddenly wiped out by a race called the Orz
+who appeared seemingly out of nowhere.
+Actually, we don't know what the Orz did to the Androsynth -- they're just all gone.
+
+#(OK_BUY_ALIEN_RACE_11)	melnorme-109.ogg
+The Arilou Lalee'lay are a mysterious race of IDF beings
+IDF meaning, Inter-Dimensional Fatigue.
+They do not reside in this galaxy, or in fact, anywhere in this universe.
+While it is true that the Arilou are rarely seen far from the Columbae star group
+they do make regular, secret visits to your world, and have done so for centuries.
+Ever since Earth was slave-shielded, they have focused their attention
+on the humans aboard the starbase, many of whom are now members of your crew.
+Though the Arilou Lalee'lay always smile and are never overtly hostile
+we believe that they have a secret agenda which somehow involves your planet, Earth.
+These secret plans may or may not cause grief and woe to you Earthlings.
+
+#(OK_BUY_ALIEN_RACE_12)	melnorme-110.ogg
+Just under 20 years ago, the brave and suicidal Shofixti annihilated their species
+by exploding a Precursor device -- some kind of bomb -- in the interior of their sun.
+The resulting storm of solar flares cooked the life off the Shofixti homeworld
+and incinerated over a hundred Ur-Quan Dreadnoughts
+which had just entered the system to conquer the Shofixti.
+In actuality, there are still at least a dozen Shofixti left alive in the galaxy.
+One or two are at Delta Gorno, guarding the dead hulk of their once beautiful world.
+Others can be found in VUX space.
+
+#(OK_BUY_ALIEN_RACE_13)	melnorme-111.ogg
+The Slylandro are a mostly non-solid, sentient race who live in a gas giant at Beta Corvi.
+We recently sold them a self-replicating exploration probe
+which has somehow turned hostile and attacks everything it detects.
+If such encounters have angered you, Captain, please do NOT address your concerns to us.
+We possess a formal Waiver of Damages, authorized by a Slylandro Speaker
+and are in no way responsible for the situation.
+
+#(OK_BUY_ALIEN_RACE_14)	melnorme-112.ogg
+The cowardly Spathi live at the single planet orbiting Epsilon Gruis.
+They do not actually live on their world, rather they reside on its airless moon.
+The reason? A xenomorphic species, which craves the sweet-flavored flesh of the Spathi
+has been transported to the surface of their planet
+and makes every attempt to devour the poor Spathi.
+I am certain that the Spathi would be forever in your debt
+if you were to eliminate these creatures from their planet.
+What? You fear the alien creatures will find you a treat also?
+Fear not. Our data reveals the beasts are not interested in your species.
+Should you wish to consult with the Spathi Ruling Council
+you will need to know the Secret Spathi Cypher -- a password, which is
+`Huffi-Muffi-Guffi'.
+
+#(OK_BUY_ALIEN_RACE_15)	melnorme-113.ogg
+Like you Earthlings, when the war with the Ur-Quan was lost
+the Syreen chose to be slave-shielded. Their new world is at Betelgeuse.
+The Syreen's starbase is crewed by the starship commanders and crew
+who were decommissioned at the end of the war.
+Though the Syreen hate the Ur-Quan with a vengeance, they are unlikely to offer you assistance
+unless you reveal to them the truth behind the tragedy of their original homeworld, Syra
+which was destroyed by the birth of a Mycon `Deep Child' a century ago.
+
+#(OK_BUY_ALIEN_RACE_16)	melnorme-114.ogg
+When the Ur-Quan entered Gamma Serpentis -- the home star of the Yehat
+their Queen made a sudden change of allegiance and allied with the Ur-Quan Hierarchy.
+They became Ur-Quan combat thralls.
+This act was viewed by most Yehat starship officers as ultimately dishonorable
+the desperate act of a corrupt regent to maintain her throne.
+The Yehat's shame was greatly magnified by the Shofixti's show of courage
+when they destroyed their own star system to slow down the Ur-Quan Armada.
+Captain, you have heard all that we have to say about aliens indigenous to this region.
+Should we learn more in the near future, we shall be certain to sell it to you.
+
+#(OK_BUY_HISTORY_1)	melnorme-115.ogg
+Almost twenty-five thousand of your years ago, there existed near this region of space
+an association of starfaring races called the `Sentient Milieu'.
+This group formed over several thousand years to mutually enrich their respective cultures
+to provide a safe creche for emerging sentient species
+and to afford themselves a degree of protection from external hostilities via military alliance.
+Of the seven most active Milieu members, the most famous race -- indeed you know them well, Captain
+were the Ur-Quan.
+
+#(OK_BUY_HISTORY_2)	melnorme-116.ogg
+The Ur-Quan evolved on a harsh planet orbiting a star outside this region of space.
+They were solitary predators, like your praying mantis, Captain, or polar bear
+who had a very limited set of social behaviors, most of which dealt with sex.
+Since they had to compete for survival against many physically superior species
+the Ur-Quan evolved intelligence and tool use, in much the same way as your own species.
+The Ur-Quan also learned to master their fierce territoriality to build a cooperative planetary culture.
+When the Ur-Quan were discovered by the Taalo, they had just begun exploring their solar system
+in crude atomic vehicles.
+Although the Ur-Quan attacked what they thought to be an invader, the Taalo were patient.
+They explained the purpose of the Sentient Milieu, and offered the Ur-Quan membership.
+The Ur-Quan recognized the benefits that such a system provided
+and once more conquered the hunting beast within themselves
+to become cooperative, productive members of the Milieu. This lasted for several thousands of years.
+
+#(OK_BUY_HISTORY_3)	melnorme-117.ogg
+Just over twenty thousand years ago
+when your ancestors were learning to chart the course of the moon and stars on animal horns
+the Sentient Milieu spanned five hundred light years and included the membership of a hundred worlds.
+Like all other star-travellers, they had discovered ruins and relics of a far more ancient culture
+which your species calls the `Precursors'.
+Explorers from many species spent their lives trying to piece together this ancient mystery
+but of all races, the Ur-Quan were the most bold adventurers.
+Their scouts, flying single-ships, penetrated far into uncharted space, and landed on a million worlds.
+On one such mission, a young Ur-Quan made planetfall on a small, life-bearing alien world
+to identify some anomalous energy readings, occasionally a sign of Precursor installations.
+Instead the Ur-Quan found a small, hideous creature -- a Dnyarri.
+Before the scout was able to defend itself, the Dnyarri creature took control of the Ur-Quan's mind
+and commanded the scout to place the Dnyarri aboard the Ur-Quan's ship, along with hundreds of its evil brood.
+Then the Ur-Quan returned to the heart of the Milieu, landing on its capital planet.
+Within hours, every resident of the planet was a Dnyarri slave.
+Within a month, Dnyarri-compelled starships had spread the evil, psychic creatures across the entire Milieu.
+
+#(OK_BUY_HISTORY_4)	melnorme-118.ogg
+When the Dnyarri took control over the Milieu, one race fought back -- the Taalo.
+These slow, quiet creatures were silicon-based life forms
+but bore little resemblance to the modern Chenjesu.
+The Taalo were natural immunes to the Dnyarri psychic compulsion; they were unaffected by the creatures' power
+and the Dnyarri would not permit anyone to exist outside their control
+so they ordered the remaining races of the Milieu to attack and destroy the Taalo home planet.
+This planet was one of the few Milieu worlds located in this region of space.
+I believe you call their star Delta Vulpeculae. Their home was a moon revolving about the second planet.
+I am sad to say that the Taalo were, indeed, eliminated.
+However, at the time of their devastation they had completed a device
+which they thought would give other races psychic immunity like their own.
+What happened to this device, this shield? It's hard to say.
+Maybe it was destroyed in the attack on their homeworld, maybe not.
+
+#(OK_BUY_HISTORY_5)	melnorme-119.ogg
+In the Dnyarri's new empire, the Ur-Quan were the favored slaves.
+This is probably because the Ur-Quan were the most psychically sensitive, the most easily compelled.
+As the centuries of Dnyarri dominance passed, what was once the Sentient Milieu
+deteriorated and degenerated into a great galactic gulag.
+Alien races which did not serve with the efficiency and speed demanded by the Dnyarri
+were ruthlessly burned from the faces of their worlds.
+The agents of this genocide were inevitably the Dnyarri's favored pet, the Ur-Quan.
+After almost twenty-five hundred years of unrelenting Dnyarri control
+there were only four living member races of the once-great Sentient Milieu.
+By this point, the Dnyarri had used genetic manipulation to split the Ur-Quan into two sub-species:
+the Green Ur-Quan -- scientists, technicians, and administrators
+who were responsible for maintaining the limited infrastructure of the Dnyarri civilization
+and the Black Ur-Quan, who filled the ranks of basic laborer and combat soldier.
+Then, a chance discovery by an Ur-Quan named Kzer-Za
+led to the violent overthrow of the Dnyarri Slave Empire.
+
+#(OK_BUY_HISTORY_6)	melnorme-120.ogg
+The Ur-Quan named Kzer-Za was a Green, a researcher specializing in repairing the mental damage
+inflicted by long-term exposure to the Dnyarri's psychic compulsion.
+By this point in history, the Dnyarri had grown lax in their dominance
+and on occasion accidentally permitted their slaves moments of self-direction.
+Kzer-Za was able to use those few scattered minutes to compose a theory.
+From its observations, Kzer-Za realized that when a slave died
+the Dnyarri `disconnected' from the slave's mind, lest it too be dragged down to death.
+Further, the Ur-Quan scientist uncovered the fact that when a slave underwent great pain
+the Dnyarri temporarily disconnected -- but that the degree of pain had to be extreme, nearly lethal.
+Kzer-Za chose its moment carefully -- it waited until it was near an open transmission unit.
+Then, in a short moment of mental freedom, the Ur-Quan injected itself with a dose of acidic poison
+sending incredible waves of pain through its long body.
+In the few moments before its death, Kzer-Za was able to wrest control of the transmitter
+to send word of its discovery across the planet, and into space as well.
+Before the Dnyarri knew what was happening
+Ur-Quan everywhere were hacking at their own bodies with chunks of glass, burning themselves horribly
+doing anything that would give them the few seconds of freedom necessary to find the nearest Dnyarri
+and crush the bleating creature.
+As they gained longer and longer periods of control, the Ur-Quan developed new tools and weapons
+to destroy their evil masters. The most gruesome of these devices was the Excruciator
+a mechanism which was inserted directly into the brain, and generated a constant stream of agony.
+The Dnyarri could not bring themselves to make the necessary mental connection with these tortured Ur-Quan.
+They were slaughtered by the thousands.
+The Ur-Quan Slave revolt was won.
+
+#(OK_BUY_HISTORY_7)	melnorme-121.ogg
+When the last Ur-Quan was free of psychic compulsion -- when the last free Dnyarri was dead
+the combined might of the Ur-Quan star fleets met in orbit above the Dnyarri homeworld.
+They had come together to make two important decisions.
+First -- how to punish the few frightened Dnyarri left below on the planet's surface.
+Second -- how to ensure that never again would the Ur-Quan be made slaves.
+The first decision was made swiftly. The Dnyarri would not be allowed to die;
+ah, that was too kind a fate.
+Instead, the creatures would be genetically modified into sub-sentience
+they would become dumb animals.
+These low creatures would be further debased by serving the Ur-Quan for all eternity
+in the most demeaning way the Ur-Quan could imagine
+acting as translators, making physical contact with other species
+whom the Ur-Quan now considered grossly inferior to themselves and revolting.
+The second decision -- how to ensure their freedom permanently -- caused great turmoil.
+
+#(OK_BUY_HISTORY_8)	melnorme-122.ogg
+Following the successful Ur-Quan slave revolt
+the Ur-Quan met to decide how to ensure their freedom.
+The Green Ur-Quan, who called themselves the Kzer-Za in honor of the Ur-Quan who triggered the revolt
+wished to establish the `Path of Now and Forever'
+which required that all other sentient species must become slaves of the Ur-Quan
+or be forever imprisoned beneath an impenetrable force shield.
+Leading the opposition to this plan was Kohr-Ah, a charismatic fleet officer.
+Kohr-Ah proposed a simpler alternative, the `Eternal Doctrine.'
+Simply put, this scheme called for the systematic eradication of all sentient life in the universe
+aside from the Ur-Quan.
+Captain, if these positions seem to you extreme or unwarranted
+you must remember that the Ur-Quan had been unwilling slaves for millenia
+and that each of them had to remain in agony for years in order to defeat the Dnyarri.
+The followers of Kzer-Za and Kohr-Ah were all on the brink of madness
+but neither side would submit, and so they fought a bloody civil war.
+
+#(OK_BUY_HISTORY_9)	melnorme-123.ogg
+This is the last historical item we have for sale.
+The civil war between the Green Ur-Quan, the followers of Kzer-Za
+and their opponents, the death-dealing Kohr-Ah, lasted for decades.
+It is likely that they would have annihilated each other
+were it not for a chance discovery by a Kzer-Za -- a Precursor Battleship!
+The vessel was huge, many times the size of the Ur-Quan's vessels.
+The Precursor ship sliced through the Kohr-Ah forces in days -- the Kohr-Ah were defeated.
+However, in their victory the Kzer-Za were humble
+they realized that there was a chance that they were wrong, and the Kohr-Ah were right.
+Instead of destroying the Kohr-Ah, the Kzer-Za let them go
+directing them to make their way through the stars, travelling against the spin of the galaxy.
+The Kzer-Za would travel in the opposite direction
+and when the two Ur-Quan forces met, they would fight again in ritual combat
+with the Precursor Battleship given to the winner.
+Captain, this is happening here and now.
+The Kzer-Za, the Ur-Quan who enslaved Earth, are fighting their ritual battle against the Kohr-Ah
+in a large area centered near the Crateris constellation.
+If the Kohr-Ah win this battle, Captain, the Kzer-Za will stand aside and let them kill us all.
+We believe it is your destiny to prevent this from happening.
+
+#(INFO_ALL_GONE)	melnorme-124.ogg
+We regret to say that you have exhausted our supply of genuinely valuable information.
+However we DO have many thousands of useless facts and that we will gladly sell you
+at a substantial discount. Are you interested?
+Hmm, we thought not.
+
+#(buy_new_tech)
+I would like to buy the technology you described.
+
+#(no_buy_new_tech)
+I do not want to purchase any more technology.
+
+#(done_buying_new_tech)
+I do not want to purchase any more technology.
+
+#(fill_me_up)
+Fill all my fuel tanks to maximum capacity.
+
+#(OK_FILL_YOU_UP)	melnorme-125.ogg
+Yes sir, fill 'er up, right away!
+
+#(BUY_NEW_TECH_INTRO)	melnorme-126.ogg
+Investment! Ah yes, you are so right.
+These technological breakthroughs don't cost you Credit
+they EARN you Credit!
+Of course... there is an initial charge
+but each technological system item is GUARANTEED
+to be useful for something important
+somewhere in the galaxy
+at some point in the future.
+All technologies cost 150 Credits.
+
+#(OK_BUY_NEW_TECH)	melnorme-127.ogg
+Right now we are offering 
+
+#(OK_NO_BUY_NEW_TECH)	melnorme-128.ogg
+What else would you like to buy?
+
+#(OK_DONE_BUYING_NEW_TECH) melnorme-129.ogg
+Would you like to purchase anything else?
+
+#(OK_DONE_BUYING_FUEL)	melnorme-130.ogg
+Would you like to purchase anything else?
+
+#(NEW_TECH_1)	melnorme-131.ogg
+The technology we are now offering includes plans for building
+blaster weapons twice as powerful as your ion-bolt guns.
+
+#(NEW_TECH_2)	melnorme-132.ogg
+The technology we are now offering includes specifications for constructing
+modifications to your planet landers which will double their speed.
+
+#(NEW_TECH_3)	melnorme-133.ogg
+The technology we are now offering includes details on how to add
+'point-defense' laser defense systems for your flagship.
+
+#(NEW_TECH_4)	melnorme-134.ogg
+The technology we are now offering includes plans for building
+improvements to your planet landers which make them resistant to hostile alien lifeforms.
+
+#(NEW_TECH_5)	melnorme-135.ogg
+The technology we are now offering includes blueprints
+which show how to increase your lander's cargo space
+to double its present volume.
+
+#(NEW_TECH_6)	melnorme-136.ogg
+The technology we are now offering includes blueprints which show how to add
+double-capacity fuel tanks.
+
+#(NEW_TECH_7)	melnorme-137.ogg
+The technology we are now offering includes plans for improving the rate of fire
+on your lander's stunray bolt-beamer gun.
+
+#(NEW_TECH_8)	melnorme-138.ogg
+The technology we are now offering includes details for building
+modifications to your planet landers which make them resistant to earthquakes.
+
+#(NEW_TECH_9)	melnorme-139.ogg
+The technology we are now offering includes plans for adding
+auto-tracking modules which improve the aim of all your weapons.
+
+#(NEW_TECH_10)	melnorme-140.ogg
+The technology we are now offering includes plans for adding
+improvements to your planet landers which make them resistant to inclement planet weather.
+
+#(NEW_TECH_11)	melnorme-141.ogg
+The technology we are now offering is everything you need to know to assemble
+modifications to your planet landers which make them resistant to planetary hot-spots.
+
+#(NEW_TECH_12)	melnorme-142.ogg
+The technology we are now offering is plans for building
+'Hellbore Cannons', a weapon much more destructive than a simple blaster.
+
+#(NEW_TECH_13)	melnorme-143.ogg
+The technology we are now offering includes details on how to develop
+Shiva Furnace modules which generate energy for your combat batteries
+twice as fast as your standard dynamos.
+
+#(OK_BUY_NEW_TECH_1)	melnorme-144.ogg
+Please remember that these weapons consume energy from your combat batteries
+faster than your familiar ion-bolt guns.
+You may wish to compensate for this by building additional dynamo modules for your flagship.
+
+#(OK_BUY_NEW_TECH_2)	melnorme-145.ogg
+Ah yes, speed! An excellent choice for the relentless hunter
+and craven coward as well.
+These modifications are simple enough to be put in place immediately.
+Your landers should be properly equipped in no time.
+
+#(OK_BUY_NEW_TECH_3)	melnorme-146.ogg
+These little babies are great for defense, but because of their limited range
+they may not make a good offensive weapon.
+However, the more you build for your vessel the more damage each laser strike will do.
+
+#(OK_BUY_NEW_TECH_4)	melnorme-147.ogg
+Our reinforcement procedures on your landers are complete.
+Now, provided your crew will stop putting their hands out the windows
+they will be much better protected against hostile lifeforms.
+
+#(OK_BUY_NEW_TECH_5)	melnorme-148.ogg
+I hope this makes your resource gathering more cost-effective, Captain.
+
+#(OK_BUY_NEW_TECH_6)	melnorme-149.ogg
+We hope that these improved tanks will make more module slots available on your flagship
+which you can fill with other, more useful equipment.
+
+#(OK_BUY_NEW_TECH_7)	melnorme-150.ogg
+After some wild game, hmmm? Well, the changes we made should really make a difference!
+Unless of course that wiring went in backwards
+in which case you won't be able to shoot at all, or take off for that matter.
+Don't worry, Captain. We stand behind our work. If something goes wrong
+just bring it back to us, and we'll fix it pronto!
+
+#(OK_BUY_NEW_TECH_8)	melnorme-151.ogg
+With the addition of these safety belts and heavy-duty shock absorbers
+your lander occupants should be much safer when an untimely earthquake strikes.
+The job is complete. Your landers are ready.
+
+#(OK_BUY_NEW_TECH_9)	melnorme-152.ogg
+You are preparing for a mighty battle, eh?
+Well, let me give you some advice.
+You should consider using multiple Tracking modules, since this will greatly improve your aim
+however, never add more than three to your ship. Any more would be useless.
+
+#(OK_BUY_NEW_TECH_10)	melnorme-153.ogg
+A little superconductive spray-paint and Presto!
+Your lander can sustain a direct hit by a lightning bolt
+without crisping the passengers inside... usually.
+Since the job is so easy that a nymph could do it
+I expect all your landers will be treated in less than an hour.
+
+#(OK_BUY_NEW_TECH_11)	melnorme-154.ogg
+With these new ablative-plasma heat shields, your crew will be substantially safer on hot worlds
+but like all our lander modifications, this protection is not perfect, so remain cautious.
+Since the changes to your landers are straightforward
+your landers should be fitted with the heat shields by the time you return to your ship.
+
+#(OK_BUY_NEW_TECH_12)	melnorme-155.ogg
+Captain, just a suggestion!
+Hellbore Cannon are energy gulpers, so unless you want to have a long delay between shots
+I would suggest you add Dynamos or even Shiva Furnaces to your ship.
+
+#(OK_BUY_NEW_TECH_13)	melnorme-156.ogg
+I am certain you will appreciate this new module, Captain!
+With it you should be able to destroy and devastate twice as fast as before.
+
+#(CHARITY)	melnorme-157.ogg
+Since you have no useful, easily removeable equipment on your vessel
+we have decided to provide you with fuel at no cost.
+Please do not make the mistake of thinking of this as a `gift' or act of altruism
+we are merely investing in our relationship with you, the customer.
+We are certain that in the long run, this will prove to be a most profitable investment.
+
+#(NEW_TECH_ALL_GONE)	melnorme-158.ogg
+Commander, that is the limit of the new technology we can offer you.
+If I may say so, you have been an excellent customer.
+Thank you!
+
+#(we_are_from_alliance0)
+We come in peace, representing 
+
+#(STRIP_HEAD)	melnorme-159.ogg
+We will take 
+
+#(LANDERS)	melnorme-160.ogg
+ of your Planet Landers
+
+#(THRUSTERS)	melnorme-161.ogg
+ of your Fusion Thrusters
+
+#(JETS)	melnorme-162.ogg
+ of your Turning Jets
+
+#(PODS)	melnorme-163.ogg
+ of your empty Crew Pods
+
+#(BAYS)	melnorme-164.ogg
+ of your empty Storage Bays
+
+#(DYNAMOS)	melnorme-165.ogg
+ of your Dynamo modules
+
+#(FURNACES)	melnorme-166.ogg
+ of your Shiva Furnaces
+
+#(GUNS)	melnorme-167.ogg
+ of your Ion-Bolt Guns
+
+#(BLASTERS)	melnorme-168.ogg
+ of your Blasters
+
+#(CANNONS)	melnorme-169.ogg
+ of your Hellbore Cannons
+
+#(TRACKERS)	melnorme-170.ogg
+ of your Auto-Tracking Modules
+
+#(DEFENSES)	melnorme-171.ogg
+ of your Point-Defense Lasers
+
+#(name_1)
+The New Alliance of Free Stars!
+
+#(name_2)
+The Concordance of Alien Nations!
+
+#(name_3)
+The United Federation of Worlds!
+
+#(name_40)
+The Empire of 
+#(name_41)
+!
+
+#(ENUMERATE_ONE)	melnorme-172.ogg
+one
+
+#(ENUMERATE_TWO)	melnorme-173.ogg
+two
+
+#(ENUMERATE_THREE)	melnorme-174.ogg
+three
+
+#(ENUMERATE_FOUR)	melnorme-175.ogg
+four
+
+#(ENUMERATE_FIVE)	melnorme-176.ogg
+five
+
+#(ENUMERATE_SIX)	melnorme-177.ogg
+six
+
+#(ENUMERATE_SEVEN)	melnorme-178.ogg
+seven
+
+#(ENUMERATE_EIGHT)	melnorme-179.ogg
+eight
+
+#(ENUMERATE_NINE)	melnorme-180.ogg
+nine
+
+#(ENUMERATE_TEN)	melnorme-181.ogg
+ten
+
+#(ENUMERATE_ELEVEN)	melnorme-182.ogg
+eleven
+
+#(ENUMERATE_TWELVE)	melnorme-183.ogg
+twelve
+
+#(ENUMERATE_THIRTEEN)	melnorme-184.ogg
+thirteen
+
+#(ENUMERATE_FOURTEEN)	melnorme-185.ogg
+fourteen
+
+#(ENUMERATE_FIFTEEN)	melnorme-186.ogg
+fifteen
+
+#(ENUMERATE_SIXTEEN)	melnorme-187.ogg
+sixteen
+
+#(END_LIST_WITH_AND)	melnorme-188.ogg
+and
+
+#(ENUMERATE_ZERO)
+zero
+
+#(ENUMERATE_SEVENTEEN)	melnorme-190.ogg
+seventeen
+
+#(ENUMERATE_EIGHTEEN)	melnorme-191.ogg
+eighteen
+
+#(ENUMERATE_NINETEEN)	melnorme-192.ogg
+nineteen
+
+#(ENUMERATE_TWENTY)	melnorme-193.ogg
+twenty
+
+#(ENUMERATE_THIRTY)	melnorme-194.ogg
+thirty
+
+#(ENUMERATE_FOURTY)	melnorme-195.ogg
+fourty
+
+#(ENUMERATE_FIFTY)	melnorme-196.ogg
+fifty
+
+#(ENUMERATE_SIXTY)	melnorme-197.ogg
+sixty
+
+#(ENUMERATE_SEVENTY)	melnorme-198.ogg
+seventy
+
+#(ENUMERATE_EIGHTY)	melnorme-199.ogg
+eighty
+
+#(ENUMERATE_NINETY)	melnorme-200.ogg
+ninety
+
+#(ENUMERATE_HUNDRED)	melnorme-201.ogg
+hundred
+
+#(ENUMERATE_THOUSAND)	melnorme-202.ogg
+thousand
diff --git a/sc2/content/base/comm/melnorme/melnorme.txt b/sc2/content/base/comm/melnorme/melnorme.txt
index fc450d134..87631df5b 100644
--- a/sc2/content/base/comm/melnorme/melnorme.txt
+++ b/sc2/content/base/comm/melnorme/melnorme.txt
@@ -105,6 +105,22 @@ Yes, let us get down to business.
 
 #(HELLO_AND_DOWN_TO_BUSINESS_2)	melnorme-013.ogg
 How nice to see you again, Captain.
+Before we go on, I have a small announcement.
+As you may know, in our travels throughout the galaxy
+we Melnorme have found many strange and interesting alien artifacts.
+One of these devices is the MetaChron, a kind of trans-time alarm system.
+In a nutshell, it warns me of future dangers by predicting its own demise
+which is most likely linked to my own well being, since I keep it under my pillow.
+The unit is a small pyramid and, when all is well, white in color.
+But if we are proceeding along a timeline which will eventually result in the destruction of the MetaChron
+the unit slowly darkens. Presumably, it will be destroyed at the same time as it turns completely black.
+When we first entered this region of space, the MetaChron was white.
+Now it is light gray.
+At its present rate of change, something will destroy the MetaChron
+in the early part of the year 2159.
+In order to avoid this unpleasantness, we may be leaving just before this time
+so if you have business you wish to conduct with us
+I suggest you do so before January 2159, or February at the latest.
 
 #(HELLO_AND_DOWN_TO_BUSINESS_3)	melnorme-014.ogg
 I had itchy pods this morning, Captain, and here you are!