"You are now viewing the Dome of Light in operation. I this way, it captures
the solar emanations within its field.
The students watch the hologram in amazement, as Ec-kar continues his
lessons.
"The reason we are here is not only to introduce you to Atlantean technology,
but to let you experience another benefit of this great power -
soul
travel.
Together, as time- travelers, we will now return to a period of history when
this Dome of Light was used to create what - even now - you would consider
miracles. Realize that these 'miracles' are still possible today, but due to
your caste system they are not available to any of you, your families, or indeed
your countries. In fact, even my own caste position enforces certain
restrictions pertaining to this technology. This is simply the way of things.
"While relatively small, the image of the Dome that you now look upon
represents, nevertheless, a power source unequaled on our planet. This
technology is trusted only to those in the Energy Ministry caste. Since its
invention, it has brought both miracles, and destruction to not only our land,
but the world. I tell you this, my friends, so that you may understand that with
power comes responsibility - one that we as a nation did not always follow."
A student raises her hand.
"Yes, Ma-Riel?"
"I have observed the Valix craft many times, and that is does not have an
operator of any type. How can this be? And how is it that it runs so silently,
floating above the ground as it does? Those my from country say it is magic, and
that the Atlantean magicians are to be feared."
Ec-Kar moves closer to the class as he responds. "Ma-Riel, that which is
misunderstood often creates fear. 'Magic' is merely a way of explaining what is
feared . . .the unknown."
"How does the Valix, the people-transporter, work?" asks Ma-Riel.
Ec-Kar responds, "The Valix, and indeed all Atlantean technologies, operate
through the Dome of Light. Each transport-vessel draws energy from the nearest
Dome. Once accessed, power is transferred to the 'motivational instruments'
inside the Valix craft. Amplifiers are embedded throughout the outer skin of the
vessel, and these circuits create an opposing gravitational force that interacts
with the Earth. This lifts the craft. For most uses, the Valix are automated and
follow preprogrammed routes. No operator is required."
Jalaum for the Ur, raises his hand and asks, "Ec-Kar, is there a distance
limit for the transporters?"
"For ground transports, remote operation is possible to the horizon. For air
transports, the outer atmosphere is the only limitation for the ring of the
Domes created in our land serve as a network. Each contains the others."
"The Dome of light was originally designed to communicate with intelligences
existing in alternative realities, and ultimately, with the Creator."
"Did this work?" asks another student.
"Yes. We were able to follow a departed Atlantean from the moment of his
death to his next reality. We broke contact only just prior to his return to
Earth in a new incarnation. You must realize that the Dome of Light, while it
may appear to be a marvel to you, is simply an instrument that allows us to do
what our ancestors accomplished with the power of only their minds. For in the
early days of Earth, we were much closer to the Creator."
"What other ways is the Dome of Light used?" asks a pupil named Panter.
Ec-Kar gesturing to the east, says, "Though we are but a few minutes walk
from the ocean here, the temperature outside is quite high today. Yet it is
comfortable 70 degrees everywhere within these Halls! As I have shared, light
has its opposite, and energy exists in both, so is the case in all Nature.
Through a process called
hysteresis, the temperature is controlled to a
very fine degree. The same process is used in all Atlantean structures - from
the valix transporters, the the homes and buildings."
"Are there educational uses? can the Dome make us smarter?" asks Du-Ta-Rahn.
"Intelligence is made up of ingredients, like a cake. Is it part genetic,
part experience, part diet, part environment, and part soul-development. All of
these parts, however, can be overridden by will.
Your will. Do not ever
allow yourself to be confused on this important point:
whatever you will
yourself to do or to be, you shall become. It is one of the divine laws of
Nature.
"There are several educational uses for the Domes. Depending upon an
individual's caste, for example, the Textile Ministry may allow for a
robe of
learning to be assigned. These are woven so as to make the wearer into a
receiver.
