[b]Exploration Fleet[/b] "I don't know what to think of this transmission." said Tormek. "Sir?" asked the chief petty officer. "Our language is theirs as well, and we got this language from the aliens during the war. I'm hoping that this other nation that they're talking about isn't what I think it is." Tormek explained. "Why are we using the alien language anyway, sir?" asked the chief petty officer. "It is much easier to learn, speak, and write compared to the old language. I can vouch for that." replied Tormek. "Are all the men at their battle stations?" asked Tormek. "Yes, sir." said the chief petty officer. "Good, be on the lookout for any signs of hostility. I'll see if I can send a 'diplomatic' team over their." said Tormek. "We have a diplomatic team prepared to meet you if you should so allow us to come aboard your ship."