"Oh, yes. For generations, we have searched for an escape from those who would make us extinct by their hatred," Chanath agrees, bobbing her head in a birdlike nod. "In departing our universe entirely, it is hoped that the Valaghua will be unable to follow, and we will be free of them forever."

"If we are not, we may now gain assistance from the United Federation of Planets," Faris adds, sounding satisfied by the idea.