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[The Fallen Jedi]

The Shield in front of them had the power to hold back whatever the party through at him. It was amilitary grade shield designed for the Primarch.
" As you should know, no weapons are allowed in this area. violating that was strike one,trying to make yourself innocent like I'm a threat, strike two. And this? Well sir you just struck out. Now I suggest sitting down, or do you want to see your friends slaughtered before you then succumb yourself. Then for fun I think I will go fight with the Korosians, have been a right compared to you."

Evil Richtofens Aura flared to life "In all honesty, i don't care about them at all, i am all that is evil in my Counterpart, and for that strike, we were prepared for this moment ever since the beginning, Richtofen wanted to end it all and ascend with his people to end his suffering, you think you call yourself innocent when you plan on siding with a Mass Murderer like X-13, to me you also seem uncapable of leading this nation, it needs a more capable leader than yourself, even if i am evil, i have done things in my life that i also regret, like killing the people who tried to help me, but you, you seem to not care about your actions, you make me sick!" Evil Richtofen shouted at the Primarch, angrily punching his fist at the Shield.

OOC: Shoot Evil Richtofen once, or twice if you wish, non-lethal.

[The Fallen Jedi]

The Shield in front of them had the power to hold back whatever the party through at him. It was amilitary grade shield designed for the Primarch.
" As you should know, no weapons are allowed in this area. violating that was strike one,trying to make yourself innocent like I'm a threat, strike two. And this? Well sir you just struck out. Now I suggest sitting down, or do you want to see your friends slaughtered before you then succumb yourself. Then for fun I think I will go fight with the Korosians, have been a right compared to you."

The equivalent of Vresh hackles rose on Rogue. He hissed loud enough for all to hear as he slowly walked on all fours towards the Primarch and sat like as dog near his feet. One does not insult the Caregiver leader and cause the Caregiver leader anger. Rogue stared pointedly at Richtofen.

Evil Richtofen glared at Rouge "Stay out of this you mutt, before i put you out of your misery" Evil Richtofen growled menacingly at Rouge, his aura getting stronger with each second.

[Vortukia]

The Shield rippled but was like a brick wall, built to last. The Primarh frowned " You think I don't care about my actions? I've lost good friends, fought with my men in the field of battle instead of just giving the orders I followed them. I've huft the ones I love. But if you let the rage and darkness consume you, well then you punch the shield belonging to the man who can change your war."

He patted route on the back of the head.

OOC: Any characters who die here, will die.

[The Fallen Jedi]

The Shield rippled but was like a brick wall, built to last. The Primarh frowned " You think I don't care about my actions? I've lost good friends, fought with my men in the field of battle instead of just giving the orders I followed them. I've huft the ones I love. But if you let the rage and darkness consume you, well then you punch the shield belonging to the man who can change your war."

He patted route on the back of the head.

OOC: Any characters who die here, will die.

"You fool, my rage and darkness is the manifestation of my very being, it is the reason why i am here, my rage and darkness is what keeps my form alive, and i do not desire war, i want you to help us stop the war, my counterpart wants the war to stop, but yet you seem so blind to listen to anything that we say." Evil Richtofens Aura got bigger and bigger "YOU ARE BLIND BECAUSE OF YOUR INSISTANCE OF KEEPING THE ALLIANCE WITH THE KOROSIANS, THE ONES WHO DARED TO KILL 2 BILLION PEOPLE." Evil Richtofens aura almost got closer to his other Counterpart "You may have hurt the ones you love, you may think we gave orders, but we stood on the front lines with our men, from the Communist Revolution to the war with the Korosians, we stood by them, we struggled and suffered by them, and we will not be afraid to pay the ultimate price if need be." Evil Richtofen growled.

OOC: I'm not saying kill them, but injure Evil Richtofen by shooting him once, then you will see the reaction of Premier Richtofen.

[Vortukia]

The Primarch smiled " I'm not allied with the Korosians, but they're not even here and making a point better than you. I can stop the war, but why would I commit lives to a nation who obviously doesn't need it, or shows respect."

OOC: That is my choice, if I need to I'll kill them.

[The United Remnants of America]

The Primarch smiled " I'm not allied with the Korosians, but they're not even here and making a point better than you. I can stop the war, but why would I commit lives to a nation who obviously doesn't need it, or shows respect."

OOC: That is my choice, if I need to I'll kill them.

Rogue looked at the Primarch. The translator was still by his maw. The emotionless electronic male voice rang out quietly. "Master Caregiver, it should be noted that the one known as "X-13" has the intent to betray any who call him friend and further his own power." Rogue looked at both Richtofen's and growled. "It should also be noted, Master Caregiver, that these ones have tried to end me multiple times, along with their close associates."

[The Fallen Jedi]

The Primarch smiled " I'm not allied with the Korosians, but they're not even here and making a point better than you. I can stop the war, but why would I commit lives to a nation who obviously doesn't need it, or shows respect."

OOC: That is my choice, if I need to I'll kill them.

The Ominous Aura still remained that same Red Crimson "I already told you, we want the war to stop, we don't want more lives at risk, we want it stopped, and as i remember, we showed respect towards you in the beginning, Richtofen's mindset is not the best because of the loss of his people, he wanted to defend them to the death, but it was not yet his time for his passing, we only want an end to the war, which you are not compromising with us about." Evil Richtofen's Aura began to get bigger again "You will never understand, never..." Evil Richtofen stated, as his eyes changed into a Solid Red.

[Vortukia]

The Primarch

The Primarch slammed his fists on the table and shot up, "I will never understand?! Listen here you son of a bitch, looked into the soul of the man who has the power to make you all his bitch. You got off easy when they killed two billion, if you were facing me? I'd leave your neck in a noose, in a trench, and shot.Your whole family? Shot! All your wizard friends? Shot! Anyone who fought for you? Shot! Starve you for days til you waste away I even crush mother fuckers when I'm out of state. I've seen billions upon billions die before me. If you want a ally and not a friend?! You better watch your tone!"

OOC: For your own passion for these characters Jedi, my recommendation is to cool it before they are lit up.

Shanxi War
A change in plans had occurred, of a possible new way to deal with the rebellion. A message was send to the Emperian ship to meet the command ship aboard for discussion on the use of a Exterminatus WMD on the planet.

[Imperialisium]

The Primarch

The Primarch slammed his fists on the table and shot up, "I will never understand?! Listen here you son of a bitch, looked into the soul of the man who has the power to make you all his bitch. You got off easy when they killed two billion, if you were facing me? I'd leave your neck in a noose, in a trench, and shot.Your whole family? Shot! All your wizard friends? Shot! Anyone who fought for you? Shot! Starve you for days til you waste away I even crush mother fuckers when I'm out of state. I've seen billions upon billions die before me. If you want a ally and not a friend?! You better watch your tone!"

OOC: For your own passion for these characters Jedi, my recommendation is to cool it before they are lit up.

Shanxi War
A change in plans had occurred, of a possible new way to deal with the rebellion. A message was send to the Emperian ship to meet the command ship aboard for discussion on the use of a Exterminatus WMD on the planet.

A reply from the Imperia Triumphant simply stated: Do what needs to be done.

As it was technically the Vortukians war and the Princess was only to lend a hand if need be.

[The Fallen Jedi]

The Primarch

The Primarch slammed his fists on the table and shot up, "I will never understand?! Listen here you son of a bitch, looked into the soul of the man who has the power to make you all his bitch. You got off easy when they killed two billion, if you were facing me? I'd leave your neck in a noose, in a trench, and shot.Your whole family? Shot! All your wizard friends? Shot! Anyone who fought for you? Shot! Starve you for days til you waste away I even crush mother fuckers when I'm out of state. I've seen billions upon billions die before me. If you want a ally and not a friend?! You better watch your tone!"

OOC: For your own passion for these characters Jedi, my recommendation is to cool it before they are lit up.

Shanxi War
A change in plans had occurred, of a possible new way to deal with the rebellion. A message was send to the Emperian ship to meet the command ship aboard for discussion on the use of a Exterminatus WMD on the planet.

Premier Richtofen

Richtofen suddenly stood up, his eyes glowing white now "at least you had a family, because i did only have a Father, but he never had time with me, he was the coordinator of the Communist Party of New Germany, he had to coordinate everything for the Communists, he never had time for me, my Mother died while she was in labor!" Richtofen shouted as almost all of Evil Richtofen's was transferred to him "Those Fascist Animals executed my father in public, and you know what i did?, i murdered every single Facist on Rhen Rar, now i had no family, the only friend that i had was my Evil Counterpart and no one else." Richtofen picked up his Blaster Pistol, holding it in his hand "The only thing i have left to remember him by is this very weapon, he was a spirit, but in wiping out New Germany, my father died, and now he will never come back..." Richtofen stated, as one eye turned Red, and one turned Blue.

Berserker Guard Commander

The rage in the Berserker slowly began to rise, when he heard that the Primarch would want to kill the Dark Jedi, his anger flared suddenly, as his feet started walking of their own accord to the office "Did you just say that if you had the chance, you would kill the Dark Jedi?" The Berserker asked in an angry tone.

[Vortukia]

"I'm telling you that you are making me a enemy, guilt, and demanding will get you no where. I'm not risking lives for a war I don't really have any ground in. You have about five minutes before I slaughter you all because you are really starting to anger me." He said in a calm fashion as the Praetorian guard didn't move one muscle all of them continuing their aiming.

[The Fallen Jedi]

"I'm telling you that you are making me a enemy, guilt, and demanding will get you no where. I'm not risking lives for a war I don't really have any ground in. You have about five minutes before I slaughter you all because you are really starting to anger me." He said in a calm fashion as the Praetorian guard didn't move one muscle all of them continuing their aiming.

Premier Richtofen

Richtofen actually began to growl "Yet you are deaf to what we have asked of you, we told you we wanted no war, but peace amongst nations, yet you refuse, how is it that you are actually so deaf..." Richtofen silently stated, as an Orb of Negative and Positive Energy swerved on Richtofen's Hand, as it began to slowly approach the Primarch on its own will, beginning to swerve around the Shield itself.

[Vortukia]

(Shield boxes you around, not the Primarch it's like a big cage.)

The Primarch frowned "Now you insult me? You have attempted to try and get me involved in something I shouldn't be in. Give me one reason I shouldn't kill you?"
A guard came in and set down this large device, and a button was pressed making some dish come out of it that began to hum, the orb of energy began to dissipate and it seemed all force/energy powers were removed or severely weakened.

A message was sent to call the Korosian ambassadors to the Primarchs office at once.

[The Fallen Jedi]

(Shield boxes you around, not the Primarch it's like a big cage.)

The Primarch frowned "Now you insult me? You have attempted to try and get me involved in something I shouldn't be in. Give me one reason I shouldn't kill you?"
A guard came in and set down this large device, and a button was pressed making some dish come out of it that began to hum, the orb of energy began to dissipate and it seemed all force/energy powers were removed or severely weakened.

A message was sent to call the Korosian ambassadors to the Primarchs office at once.

Premier Richtofen

The Orb quickly tried split into twos, but eventually dissipated, in that moment, Richtofens eyes flared Red "I recognized that Energy, that was the essence of my father, you have some nerve to do that." Richtofen glared at the Praetorian, Evil Richtofen also sent a Death Glare to the Praetorian "You fucking Vortukian, how dare you do that, how dare you!" Evil Richtofen yelled towards the Praetorian, Richtofen then turned to the Primarch, then saying "Are you satisfied with yourself, are you?" Richtofen asked the Primarch.

[Bredtonia]

Merchants...Zerus thought to himself...or privateers...

A new message was sent to the space faring explorers and it was one that might have caused some people to raise eyebrows. As the Yarn were parasites there was a certain currency valued above all else and that was life itself as they needed hosts to continue their life cycle and existence in the universe. Without this precious commodity they would surely perish in the long run. As such the message was short and to the point with these intruders on their fresh new piece of land.

" We require hosts either yourself or of those you offer us in return for goods, you have nothing else to offer us except your unconditional surrender, death or retreat from this system."

The fleet was still tense, though they outnumbered the newcomers they were not taking chances. They hadn't even had the chance to land their colony ships on the planet below yet and with arrivals already showing up it was making the situation uneasy for Zerus and the other Yarn forces that occupied the space above the tan, brown and green world below them. No ship would land until the situation was resolved however.

Captain Arica Orpheus
Mentak Cruiser Sleepless Knight
Unexplored System

Captain Orpheus sighed. The one thing they had offered to buy was the one thing she would never trade in. The Mentak never traded in slaves; they’d be too close to slaves themselves for to many years. Of course, that meant she now had nothing to offer these people.

They were rare, but she and her fellow captains always hated species like this, one that had no mercantile value. They were useless to the galactic economy and a pain in the rear to deal with diplomatically. Her crew would probably start a betting pool before the end of the day on how many months or years it would be before the Mentak would end up a war with them. Still there was nothing she could do about it; an uncolonized arid world was hardly an excuse for war.

“Are you sure I can’t interest you in colonization equipment.” Arica shot back as a last ditch effort. “I have weather and survey satellites at good prices; and can get my hands on some very high quality irrigation excavators?”

[Charzak]

[quote="Imperialisium";p="17861521]

The Quintaria

Kara'ne made it clear she was taking the offer into consideration, adjusting her gaze to make it obvious some thought was indeed going on. Despite the contrary of already coming to a conclusion that it would be best, to really give some constructive first looks at this new nation, they would have to meet face to face.

"Very well, location of convenience? How about that world you so efficiently took control of?"[/quote]

Na'hrli's scowl molded into a smile. "Very well. Shall we meet in the city square as soon as possible? I shall bring two guards, but I myself will be unarmed. I look forward to seeing you there. Grand Admiral Na'rhli out."
With the ending of the transmission, he could feel all eyes upon him. The crew was waiting in disbelief for any orders for they had been the first to meet a non-human alien race. He had to say something to them.

"Warriors, today is the first step on a journey. Now what that journey is, or where it will lead us, I do not know. But I do know this. We are the pioneers of a new age for the Empire. A new age for Charzakians everywhere! We will open up the stars and take the universe by storm! I have come with the authority of Emperor Abmis and whatever happens today, know that it is the Emperor's will. In the name of the Empire, prepare a shuttle."

Roars shook the bridge and tailblades crosses in brotherhood. Each warrior present knew that this was the beginning of a new chapter of Charzakian history, and they got to witness it firsthand. During the commotion, the Grand Admiral selected two especially large gold furred warrior cousins of his. They stood near nine feet tall and carried broadswords, unusual compared to most soldiers of the Empire. Except these soldiers were followers of the Goddess, trained in Her ways much like Na'rhli himself. The trio quickly headed for the shuttle bay.

Upon arriving in the hanger, Imperial interceptors were seen on standby as protocol required. They could be launched at a moment's notice and could hopefully match any threat of their class. A single Lambda-class shuttle had been prepared, which the trio entered. The three Charzakians assumed folded their legs to sit, with Na'rhli himself piloting the craft. They disembarked and headed towards the planet's city. There was no trouble as they entered the atmosphere of the planet and circled the city. The many half eaten corpses could be seen, even from this distance. The rather small homes and buildings of the planet were made of some strange crystalline element that made them tinkle in the sunlight.

The shuttle landed in a large open square which might have served as a public park. The trio disembarked the shuttle and the guards set up a table for the delegates. Human corpses littered the area and one guard even ripped off a leg of a child to eat while he waited. Na'rhli's golden fur, now clean of blood, shone brightly as they waited.

[Smoya]

Planet G Orbit
After about five days of flying, while encountering numerous asteroids along the way and almost getting hit by one, the Audacity I had finally reached "Planet G"'s orbit, the planet where the odd images coming to Athia was the source.

"Pull out electromagnetic telescope," ordered one of the scientists. Suddenly, a small, but powerful electromagnetic telescope popped out from one of the sides. On the other side, a radioactive telescope popped out numerous researchers fled to both of them. The electromagnetic one was peering inside the planet's atmosphere, while the radioactive one was looking at the planet, taking note of its characteristics.

Inside the command room, the pilot spoke up.

"It seems this planet is very odd," he said. "I'm trying to use the Planet Detector but something on this planet is blocking it from sending signals into the planet."

A researcher walked up to him. "Yeah, that is odd. I wonder what it is. It seems like both telescopes are seeing a radioactive light or something down there. The radioactivity detector is definitely detecting something, though its not from our telescope..." he finished.

What the entire ship didn't know was that there was indeed a civilization down on that planet.

[Vortukia]

(Shield boxes you around, not the Primarch it's like a big cage.)

The Primarch frowned "Now you insult me? You have attempted to try and get me involved in something I shouldn't be in. Give me one reason I shouldn't kill you?"
A guard came in and set down this large device, and a button was pressed making some dish come out of it that began to hum, the orb of energy began to dissipate and it seemed all force/energy powers were removed or severely weakened.

A message was sent to call the Korosian ambassadors to the Primarchs office at once.

Premier Richtofen

The Orb quickly tried split into twos, but eventually dissipated, in that moment, Richtofens eyes flared Red "I recognized that Energy, that was the essence of my father, you have some nerve to do that." Richtofen glared at the Praetorian, Evil Richtofen also sent a Death Glare to the Praetorian "You fucking Vortukian, how dare you do that, how dare you!" Evil Richtofen yelled towards the Praetorian, Richtofen then turned to the Primarch, then saying "Are you satisfied with yourself, are you?" Richtofen asked the Primarch.

The Primarch smiled "Oh I am quite satisfied." He looked at a guard. "Ready the nerve gas and the firing squads." he said then looking back to the men. "You have until they return to convince me not to kill you all and then declare war on your nation."

[The Fallen Jedi]

Premier Richtofen

The Orb quickly tried split into twos, but eventually dissipated, in that moment, Richtofens eyes flared Red "I recognized that Energy, that was the essence of my father, you have some nerve to do that." Richtofen glared at the Praetorian, Evil Richtofen also sent a Death Glare to the Praetorian "You fucking Vortukian, how dare you do that, how dare you!" Evil Richtofen yelled towards the Praetorian, Richtofen then turned to the Primarch, then saying "Are you satisfied with yourself, are you?" Richtofen asked the Primarch.

The Primarch smiled "Oh I am quite satisfied." He looked at a guard. "Ready the nerve gas and the firing squads." he said then looking back to the men. "You have until they return to convince me not to kill you all and then declare war on your nation."

Premier Richtofen

Premier Richtofen lost his will, and fell to the ground "My Father, i will join you in death soon, i promise you i will..." Richtofen then looked at the Primarch "You destroy a part of my father, you threaten to declare war on my nation, how am i to convince you now, how..." Richtofen silently stated, as he was beginning to lose the Will to Live, this was shown by, not Richtofens eyes having Black Rings around them, but Evil Richtofen "So it seems you lost the will to live eh Richtofen?" Evil Richtofen commented as his hair turned grey, and he fell to the ground on his knees, and began to cough up blood.

Berserker Guard Commander

The Berserker grabbed Able's Cane with the Diamond on Top, and banged it on the ground "Stop this madness Primarch, let them walk away from this." the Berserker stated.

[Vortukia]

The Primarch was now looking at a timer on his Omni-Tool.
"Time is ticking friends, I think I can hear footsteps! You better convince me."
The Primarch was leaning back watching the countdown. He was frowning however, showing he took no joy
in this

[The Fallen Jedi]

The Primarch was now looking at a timer on his Omni-Tool.
"Time is ticking friends, I think I can hear footsteps! You better convince me."
The Primarch was leaning back watching the countdown. He was frowning however, showing he took no joy
in this

Premier Richtofen

Premier Richtofen did not care "I know you will never be convinced to join our cause of peace, it will no longer matter, go ahead kill a person who has caused no quarrel with you, but in the end, only you will be guilty of murder, and i will ascend to the home of my father, i feel the pain, but very soon that pain shall leave me, and i will finally be free." Richtofen silently stated, Evil Richtofen then stood back up "I may not have the heart of good inside me, but i know who will be saddened the worse, your son Richtofen, don't you forget him." Evil Richtofen reminded his counterpart, Richtofen smiled back, but then noticed the frown of the Primarch "You must not take pleasure in this, but how am i to convince you on not killing us, for that decision belongs to you and you alone." Richtofen reminded the Primarch.

Berserker Guard Commander

The Berserker stood still, watching the Primarch, he then went upon his knees, and began to call upon his Two Brothers.

[Vortukia]

The Primarch smiled, "I will kill you, then the Korosians and conquer you both, I'd say divide and conquer but you already did it for me." He smiled a chuckled to himself, the Dampener would block any attempts for the Commander to contact his brothers. They were totally shut off.

[The Fallen Jedi]

The Primarch smiled, "I will kill you, then the Korosians and conquer you both, I'd say divide and conquer but you already did it for me." He smiled a chuckled to himself, the Dampener would block any attempts for the Commander to contact his brothers. They were totally shut off.

Premier Richtofen

A lone tear fell down Richtofen's eye "What is it that i have to do to stop this from happening, i wanted to keep the very thing my father strived to create alive, i am not its leader, i am its caretaker, i chose this responsibility because i knew that my people would not last without the leadership of a Richtofen bloodline, i came to you with not hostile intentions, and yet you want me dead, my question is, why." Richtofen asked.

Berserker Guard Commander

The Berserker Commander was running out of options, until a idea flared up in his mind, the Berserker slowly walked away, pulled out a Hologram Projector, two of them, and activated them, revealing the Eclipse Guard Commander & the Dark Crimson Commander "Brothers..." The Berserker stated, bowing to them, and in turn, they bowed to him, the Eclipse Guard & Dark Crimson Commanders then turned in the direction towards the Primarch "So this is how the universe has become..." The Eclipse Guard stated.

[Bredtonia]

Planet G Orbit
After about five days of flying, while encountering numerous asteroids along the way and almost getting hit by one, the Audacity I had finally reached "Planet G"'s orbit, the planet where the odd images coming to Athia was the source.

"Pull out electromagnetic telescope," ordered one of the scientists. Suddenly, a small, but powerful electromagnetic telescope popped out from one of the sides. On the other side, a radioactive telescope popped out numerous researchers fled to both of them. The electromagnetic one was peering inside the planet's atmosphere, while the radioactive one was looking at the planet, taking note of its characteristics.

Inside the command room, the pilot spoke up.

"It seems this planet is very odd," he said. "I'm trying to use the Planet Detector but something on this planet is blocking it from sending signals into the planet."

A researcher walked up to him. "Yeah, that is odd. I wonder what it is. It seems like both telescopes are seeing a radioactive light or something down there. The radioactivity detector is definitely detecting something, though its not from our telescope..." he finished.

What the entire ship didn't know was that there was indeed a civilization down on that planet.

Captain Caris
Pre-Colonial Industries
MSR 087 Quintus

Captain Caris, a well off Xxcha, looked out through the windows of his top floor office, taking in the expansive scenery below. Around him spread the circular form of the prefabricated colony seed; a technology he’d followed with great interest during its development. While the Mentak were not a greatly populous people, nor any expectation become one in the near future, there were still plenty of untapped worlds out there who’s resources were valuable enough to bring the desperate and hopeful in to work. 87-Quintus was just such a world.

“Sir.” An aide said, interrupting his thoughts. “We just picked up a small ship moving into orbit. Low energy signature, not a recognizable pattern.”

Caris turned back to his desk. This was certainly a strange turn of events. He would have expected a hail if they were friendly. Unless they were trying to be stealthy and simply failed. Well, there was an easy way to let them know they’d been detected.

“Raise the shield.” He ordered. “And recall the Marauders. I don’t want any of the scouts caught in the open if this thing decides to start opening fire.”

Little did Caris know to the Planet-Detector a deflector shield was nearly as good as invisibility. The shuttle came. It stopped. It did something that wasn’t attacking or communicating. For a few moments the Captain and his aides sat in the large office chamber simply waiting. Eventually, Caris got tired of it.

“This is ridiculous. Hail them.” Caris ordered. The aides responded, sending the message down to the communications room, who sent up a multi-frequency greeting message. The computer, of course, would wait to get a handshake response before fully setting up the line between the ship and the captain. Not unlike a telephone ringing or a direct IP connection. Naturally, it’d be audio-visual if the ship could handle such a transmission.

“Unidentified Spacecraft.” Caris said politely by way of greeting. “Welcome to our land, I regret I have not had a chance to greet you before now.”

[Smoya]

Planet G Orbit
After about five days of flying, while encountering numerous asteroids along the way and almost getting hit by one, the Audacity I had finally reached "Planet G"'s orbit, the planet where the odd images coming to Athia was the source.

"Pull out electromagnetic telescope," ordered one of the scientists. Suddenly, a small, but powerful electromagnetic telescope popped out from one of the sides. On the other side, a radioactive telescope popped out numerous researchers fled to both of them. The electromagnetic one was peering inside the planet's atmosphere, while the radioactive one was looking at the planet, taking note of its characteristics.

Inside the command room, the pilot spoke up.

"It seems this planet is very odd," he said. "I'm trying to use the Planet Detector but something on this planet is blocking it from sending signals into the planet."

A researcher walked up to him. "Yeah, that is odd. I wonder what it is. It seems like both telescopes are seeing a radioactive light or something down there. The radioactivity detector is definitely detecting something, though its not from our telescope..." he finished.

What the entire ship didn't know was that there was indeed a civilization down on that planet.

Captain Caris
Pre-Colonial Industries
MSR 087 Quintus

Captain Caris, a well off Xxcha, looked out through the windows of his top floor office, taking in the expansive scenery below. Around him spread the circular form of the prefabricated colony seed; a technology he’d followed with great interest during its development. While the Mentak were not a greatly populous people, nor any expectation become one in the near future, there were still plenty of untapped worlds out there who’s resources were valuable enough to bring the desperate and hopeful in to work. 87-Quintus was just such a world.

“Sir.” An aide said, interrupting his thoughts. “We just picked up a small ship moving into orbit. Low energy signature, not a recognizable pattern.”

Caris turned back to his desk. This was certainly a strange turn of events. He would have expected a hail if they were friendly. Unless they were trying to be stealthy and simply failed. Well, there was an easy way to let them know they’d been detected.

“Raise the shield.” He ordered. “And recall the Marauders. I don’t want any of the scouts caught in the open if this thing decides to start opening fire.”

Little did Caris know to the Planet-Detector a deflector shield was nearly as good as invisibility. The shuttle came. It stopped. It did something that wasn’t attacking or communicating. For a few moments the Captain and his aides sat in the large office chamber simply waiting. Eventually, Caris got tired of it.

“This is ridiculous. Hail them.” Caris ordered. The aides responded, sending the message down to the communications room, who sent up a multi-frequency greeting message. The computer, of course, would wait to get a handshake response before fully setting up the line between the ship and the captain. Not unlike a telephone ringing or a direct IP connection. Naturally, it’d be audio-visual if the ship could handle such a transmission.

“Unidentified Spacecraft.” Caris said politely by way of greeting. “Welcome to our land, I regret I have not had a chance to greet you before now.”

Command Room
The pilot - lead astronaut John Hope - was spinning around on his chair, watching the researchers scram from telescope to telescope, trying to identify the radioactivity. Suddenly, he heard a voice appear on the communicator.

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He sat back in his seat, astonished. "Oh my gosh..." he said, staring at the communicator.

He dashed out of the command room and yelled at the researchers, who were bickering, "There is an unknown voice coming in from the communicator!" One of the researchers, eyes wide, asked, "Are you sure it's not Athia Planetary Command or Smoyan National Space Agency?" he asked, his heart pounding faster. "No," replied John. Suddenly, all the researchers ran to the communication panel, as if forgetting about the radioactive light.

He replayed the message, and all of them were surprised. "Another civilization, eh? Just what my boss predicted," said one. "Reply to it now," said another. Out of nowhere, John grabbed the mic and spoke into it.

"Greetings. I am Space Admiral John Hope of Smoya. May I ask, what is 'this land'?" asked John, his voice filled with curiosity.