The Shattered

We have managed to extract some data fragments from a particularly well-preserved Baol biocomputer fossil! This ten million year old relic appears to contain pedagogical information, intended for immature members of the species. Not yet ready to receive the full range of the Hive Mind's neural connection, young Baol, or saplings, were introduced to growth techniques, horticulture, and nutrition in a more curated experience.

These findings suggest Baol society prized terrestrial landscaping and ecosystem management, and were also highly dependent on it for their survival.

The discovery of another ancient Baol biocomputer remnant has yielded further insight into this plantoid Hive Mind's history.

The Baol appear to have originated from a single planet, its location unknown, as mere plant life. Prehistoric Baol were all clones of their parent plants, and gradually developed the capacity for Hive consciousness over millions of years of slow, peaceful growth on their home planet.

A Grunur datacrystal has been recovered on …, dating to some seven million years ago. The datacrystal contains partially readable military records, pertaining to the planet's invasion.

Apparently, the Grunur were expecting some measure of armed resistance, and were not impressed by the incredibly slow-moving Baol. The record describes the ease with which the Baol's delayed responses were circumvented, in a highly derogatory fashion.

Another Grunur datacrystal has been unearthed, detailing a series of military orders -- including the coordinates of another former Baol colony.

Our archaeologists, eager to further unravel the history of these two foes, are uploading the data now.