The Ti’an – An exploration of true Darwinian Communism by
Gregory Sperling  Introduction —  When I was invited to become a
permanent resident of ward 8 in Valafor colony I was initially
somewhat nervous. Though I have dedicated my life to the study
of alien cultures the Ti’an have always seemed to present the
largest challenge of study because of the demands it places on
the observer. To actually participate in their society not as a
tourist but an actual part of their community involves adopting
an almost monastic lifestyle in which one must give up all of
one’s personal possessions. Other alien species have a very
defined and familiar way of looking at property. I admit even
the most worldly human being has a hard time not actually owning
anything. We attach sentimental value onto our stuff, pass it
down through the generations, fight and occasionally die
protecting it. The Ti’an however look at everything they use as
property of the greater group. Their wisdom trends toward the
needs of the many outweighin