If we divide, they will conquer

I have known several members of the Prydonian Chapter for many years - Cardinal Kharma in particular has been a close friend and some-time travelling companion. That's why the news of the Prydonian secession from the High Council came as a strong personal blow.

I will not be siding with the Prydonians in this conflict. In fact, I have already made some major steps toward further unification of the disparate factions within Time Lord society. The Arcalian Chapterhouses of both New Gallifrey and Olyesti will be uniting under Lord Cardinal Vale Chronotis. The official unification will occur at the next meeting of the High Council, with Lord Chancellor Oolon Sputnik formally joining his faction with the Olyesti faction.

This is more than a simple gesture of mutual cooperation. It is a demonstration that we can all work together for the good of everyone, regardless of how and why we have come together. Like a Time Lord, we have two hearts - the Panopticon and the 3-minute City - they now beat as one.

Whether we were part of the Time War and came here through the fallout of the Last Day; or we were part of the merchantile faction that was swept up in the wake of the Last Day; or, like me, we were born from the new looms here on New Gallifrey, none of this should prevent us coming together. We are here now, that is what counts.

We are not alone here. The Daleks are gaining strength. Cybermen have been spotted scouting our outer territories. The Zygons are here, and apparently they are in very strong positions to strike at our very hearts of government. If we fight amongst ourselves, our enemies will strike - and they will strike hard.

We must stand together. We must present a united front. If we do not, we will perish.

The Zygon Threat

It is with grave news that I break radio silence and return to discussing my travels in this new universe. We have an infestation of Zygons in our midst, and at least one of them has managed to make its way in the ranks of the Chancellery Guard at Olyesti.

For the past few months, I have ceased travelling and have instead been spending my time in the city of Olyesti, working toward the reintegration of their Arcalian Chapter into the Arcalian Chapterhouse established on New Gallifrey.

It was all going very well and I have even been promoted to Junior Cardinal in the Olyesti branch of the Arcalians; which has been a challenging role to say the least. As a result, I was on hand to witness one of the early ambassadors of the Kal faction visiting Olyesti.

One of the guards shot at the Kal, claiming it was a Dalek and that it had violated Gallifreyan law by passing the city gates. I attempted to quell the situation and all seemed calm at first. Then the Kal left in the company of Olyesti's provisional Arcalian Cardinal, Lord Vale Chronotis.

I spoke to the guard about his conduct and explained the need for proper procedure when dealing with our Kal guests; as the peace treaty between our factions is not yet firm. The guard claimed I was a traitor and a criminal who violated Gallifreyan law by bringing an alien into the city.

He shot me.

I will be the first to admit I am not a solider, despite efforts in my past to make me so. I am a lawyer, first and foremost. I spent many years, both at the academy and after graduation, studying Galifreyan law. I am at home in the court room and the law libraries, not on the battlefield. Although I have been shot before, the memories are clouded and I was not prepared for the experience.

Thankfully I was saved by the swift actions of General Monroe, who stepped in and held the guard in a forcefield while he administered medical aid to me. I have now recovered with no visible damage thanks to some amazing nanotechnology.

While I was recovering, the guard morphed into the most foul creature I have ever laid eyes on. It escaped from the forcefield and attacked the General, declaring itself to be a Zygon infiltrator in the process. The General fell in the battle. I called for aid.

Lord Vale, the Kal ambassador and a group of other Time Lords led by Lady Judy of Olyesti all arrived to deal with the Zygon threat. The General administered medical aid to himself and I am glad to say he has also now fully recovered. The Time Lord assault caused the Zygon to flee but it took a lot of work. Apparently these Zygons are quite a substantial threat, and not something to be trifled with.

I write this as a warning to all who are reading. The Zygons have followed us to the new universe. Either that or they were already infiltrating when the Doctor sent us here. There is at least one Zygon here. There may be more. We must be wary.