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They painted one of our sacred statues red ‘for selfies’. – Crisis in Sector Zulu

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Their frigate arrived, and they wanted to ‘exchange knowledge’. But all they had was a recipe for pizza. – Knowledge Exchange Council

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The travellers insisted we take their ‘special edition space helmets’ in exchange for technology. We don’t wear helmets. – Galactic Technologists

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The travelers’ brilliant idea to sell Stasis Devices wrecked our economy. We now have immortal citizens and no resources to support them. The market has imploded. – Galactic Knowledge Coalition

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Once it sold for millions. Now we use Activated Indium to prop open cargo bay doors. The traveler gave us a lesson in oversupply we’ll never forget. – Gek Memorium Archives

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If you see Silicate Powder on your porch, a builder’s nearby. – Vy’keen Warning Chief Grarr