Spiritual Blogs

Next up on the Galactic Blogs will be the Tau Cetians who are all about divine service and love. All info is from Sheldan Nidle's book Your Galactic Neighbors.

Status And Location

The Star-Nation of Tau Ceti, which is about 11.8 Light Years from our planet, was welcomed into the Galactic Federation Of Light nearly 2.5 million years ago. Originally, Tau Ceti was a Star-Nation of neutral, bear-like mammals. Approximately 2.4 million years ago, they approached the Galactic Federation Of Light to ask that a special Human defence colony from the constellation of Hercules be located on the forth planet of their system. The constellation of Cetus is a major star-cluster in the night sky of our Northern Hemisphere. Cetus is located between the constellations of Pisces, Aries, and Eridanus. Its brightest star is Beta Ceti or Diphda, which in Arabic means 'Frog'. To find Tau Ceti, a sun-like star in the constellation of Cetus, scan the southern region of the autumn sky for the bright star in Piscis Austrinus and Fomalhaut. To the immediate left of Fomalhaut is the bright star, Diphda, which forms part of the whale's head. To Diphda's lower left is another, slightly darker star; Tau Ceti.

Tau Cetean Solar System

The Solar System of Tau Ceti or Lakwedak ('Light Of Salvation') consists of twelve planets, with, as in most Solar Systems, the two smallest closest to the sun and the largest farthest away. The two innermost planets, one-quarter the size of our planet, have no atmosphere. The fifth planet from the Tau Ceti sun is slightly more hospitable to life. Hot and semi-arid by nature, she is barely larger than our planet, and possesses an atmosphere similar to our own. Eight interlaced oceans surround her four spacious continents. Within her diverse ecosystem, reptiles and insects predominate on land, while a fascinating array of fishes control the seas. Strange species of flora and fauna that exist and thrive here are found nowhere else in this Solar System. The Lakwedak Solar System's three outermost planets are 'gas giants' that in many ways resemble the large planets of our Sun's outer Solar System. Like our Jupiter, these gas giants' atmospheres display irregularities, such as bright blue and purple spots. The tenth and eleventh worlds are encircled by a system of rings even more complex than those of Saturn.

Description Of Home Worlds

Tau Ceti has two main home worlds: a lush forest planet and a true water world. The first, third from the sun, is noted for its magnificent woodlands and beautiful mountains. Known as Hashabha ('Forest Home'), she is 8,500 miles in diameter. Hashhabha has four moons, the largest two of which have a thick, livable atmosphere and are almost three-quarters the size of our moon. After special scientific stations were established on Hashabha, both of these moons quickly became influential centers of science research for the Tau Ceti government. The planet below them is lush and beautiful. Hashabha consists of five spacious continents surrounded by seven broad oceans. Rimmed by the remnants of many coastal mountain ranges, the interiors of her continents are covered in verdant woodlands and occasional large, grassy meadows. Rivers flow from the planet's interior aquifers to her surface and meander through huge inland forests. Still other rivers have their origins in tangled chains of mountain lakes that are part of a vast inland waterway. The air, rich in oxygen and other vital gases, supports a remarkably diverse and vibrant ecosystem. Owing to her enormous beauty and her inhabitants' deep and boundless Love for her, this planet has become a sought-after ritual center. Temple sites are scattered across her continents. An imposing settlement on the largest continent, known as Hakhabalah ('Spiritual Navel Of The World'), is located at the exact center node of the planet. Priests and Priestesses of the bear-people of Tau Ceti come here to serve their world and demonstrate their immense Love for her. The second home world, called Wa-Ta-Ma-Kka ('Spiritual Water Land'), is a true water world. She is somewhat larger than the first and contains seven continents: of these, three are almost as luxuriant as those of Hashabha. Moreover, three continents enclose inland seas that cleave their interiors, and a wide-ranging system of rivers that descends from low-lying mountains flanking these oceans and flows toward vast interior seas. More than two million years ago, a Human colony was established on this planet. A main ritual settlement on the third largest continent is crowded with temples, building complexes, and schools of higher learning that concentrate on the history and culture of both Tau Ceti peoples.

Tau Cetean Galactic Society

The Beings of Tau Ceti have created their own unique eight-clan Galactic Society, a modification of the original six Lyran/Sirian clans: Spiritual Warrior; Administration; Science; Science Engineering; Life Sciences; and Life Sciences Engineering. In a departure from the classic Lyran/Sirian example, the Beings of Wa-Ta-Ma-Kka added two more clans. The first, known as the Cultural History Clan, has to do with the creation of cultural unity within an extremely diverse society. The purpose of this clan, a modification of the cultural tradition and history clans in the 12-clan Andromeda prototype, is to make possible the bringing bringing together of Tau Ceti's two Sentient Beings. The second clan (Divine Service) develops ways to demonstrate that each task one performs is an expression of her/his divine service. That is, the clan presides over the development of and application of the grace that comes of knowing exactly how the individual should manifest her/his divine service. Mirroring the classic model, each of these clans forms its own main clan governing council. They, in turn, send representatives to Tau Ceti's Main Governing Council. Herein lies yet another difference from the traditional Lyran/Sirian model: during sessions of its governing assembly, distinguished liasons from the Divine Service clan act as special presiding referees, enabling members of the main governing council to discover that each proposal or act is really part of their individual or collective divine service, thus solving or circumventing whatever problems may arise. Clearly, the Beings of Tau Ceti have succeeded in amalgamating contradictory components from the Lyran/Sirian and Andromedan models. Their astonishing proficiency has brought them great acclaim from across the Milky Way. In effect, the Tau Ceteans have combined the Andromedan ability to create unity out of diversity with two remarkable Sirian traits - a wondrous spirituality and a celebrated sense of personal and shared spiritual loyalty and divine service to the Great Blue Lodge Of Creation. For these and other reasons, the Beings of Tau Ceti are distinguished for what they refer to as their gracious exercise of divine service. Galactic Societies throughout the galaxy often ask the liaisons and counselors of Tau Ceti to explain their discoveries, and are extremely happy to call upon them whenever needed.

Tau Cetean Purpose

Tau Cereans excel as navigators and pilots and have developed many types of technologically advanced ships for the Galactic Federation's Science & Exploration fleets. The Tau Ceteans' highest mission is to understand the philosophy underlying construction of every Galactic Federation ship or vessel and the reasons for the federation's S & E fleets, and to convey their findings to former Star-Nations of the Anchara Alliance. That philosophy is based upon Love and Divine Service. Therfore, every Galactic Federation Of Light ship is a living, Loving Being in divine service to her crew and her divine mission. This is especially true with regard to the mission of first contact, in which the S & E fleet's tasks are to explore and work with galactic and local Spiritual Hierarchies to spread Light throughout this galaxy. This is in stark contrast to Anchara Alliance ships, which often were either mechanical, or of an organic nature that was under their commander's complete control. Thus, ship and crew were subjected to the whims and dictates of their leader. The liaisons and teachers of Tau Ceti are endeavoring to explain these differences to former Anchara Alliance members. Why does the Galactic Federation Of Light explore? Why does it assist Star-Nations in completing first contact? This course of action makes makes possible the expansion of the Galactic Feration Of Light. It also allows even the darkest souls of the former Anchara Alliance to join the Galactic Federation Of Light and encourages them as new members, to achieve their highest potential. The Galactic Federation Of Light knows the infinite potential of each star-nation in the former Anchara Alliance. Tau Ceteans realise that, as the Beings who have joined the Galactic Federation Of Light most recently grow toward the Light, they are prepared to offer up innovations of all kinds. The Tau Ceteans honor this point of view, and consider their participation in this process their primary concern. It is also the fulfillment of their divine service to the Milky Way Galaxy and to our creator.

Physical Description Of Inhabitants

Galactic Humans of Tau Ceti bear a close resemblance to Humans of the constellation of Hercules. Among Tau Ceti Humans, There are three predominant skin colors: brown and reddissh-brown, and dark and light shades of red and green. The hair of brown-skinned Humans ranges from light brown to copper, or black to red-orange. Eye color ranges from green and blue to brown and gray. Males are very well proportioned and stand between 7 and 8.5 feet tall. Women are slightly shorter, ranging from just over 6.5 feet to almost 8 feet in height. The hair of green-skinned Tau Ceti Humans varies from light green to blond or brown: their eyes may be green, hazel, or steel blue. They have the same relative heights as brown-skinned Humans. Red-skinned Humans have red, orange, or blond hair and red, brown or dark blue eyes. They, too, are the same size as the other two Tau Ceti Human types. In all cases, females are quite full bosomed. The other mammals of Tau Ceti are huge, furry Beings with bear-like bodies covered in brown, black , or light golden brown fur and small, furry tails. Their heads are shaped like those of bears, but with smaller muzzles. The teeth look more like those of a Galactic Human than of Earth bears. The eyes, set forward on the head and similar to those of Humans, are brown, blue, or black. The ears, which resemble those of Earth's bears, are positioned just above the eyes at the sides of the head. Because this highly sentient Tau Cetean Being walks on two legs, it has a higher center of gravity than bears found on Earth. Its two muscular arms have paw-like hands and five stubby, clawed fingers. Very muscular legs end in extremely small feet with five short, thick toes each. These bear-like beings range from 9 to 12 feet tall. Both species of Sentient Beings require only about one to two hours of sleep per day. The bear-like Beings of Hashabha have adopted a unique series of layered robes worn over flowing, multi-colored blouses. Ornamental braiding, special graphic designs and distinctive command colors worn on the garment's shoulder distinguish rank and insignia. The Beings of Wa-Ta-Ma-Kka have choosen a style of dress that avoids the Sirian filmy and ankle-length clothes trimmed in ribbons and other indications of standing or honor. Instead, their traditional garments consist of sheer, billowing pants topped with gossamer waist- or knee-length shirts. Following the Sirian design, these outfits adhere to clan colors. And, instead of ribbons or epaulettes, special geometrical designs on the shoulder indicate indicate rank and commendations. Aboard Galactic Federation Of Light spacecraft, a one-piece jumpsuit, which adheres to Galactic Federation uniform dress codes, is worn. Normally, it is worn only when the crew consists of members of several different Galactic Federation Of Light Star-Nations such as on Science and Exploration fleets assigned to a first contact mission. The inhabitants of Tau Ceti are celebrated for their expertise in designing some of the most advanced ships in the Galactic Federation Of Lights exploration fleets. They are also considered some of the best pilots and navigators in the galaxy. The Human Tau Ceti language is very guttural and resembles German or Arabic. The bear-like Beings' language sounds some what the same, but with a much deeper gutturalism.

Ships Of Tau Ceti

Tau Ceti scout ships are huge plasma craft, roughly 200 to 250 feet long, and are easily recognizable by their diamond-like shapes. Their interstellar and intergalactic motherships, which usually serve as Galactic Federation Of Light Science and Exploration fleet command ships during first contact expeditions, are shaped like stacks of blood cells 20 to 50 layers high and measure between 4 and 44 miles in diameter.