[b]Equestrian Contact[/b]
The holographic image of the Emperor then started to speak up, "I guess we shall have to wait, and see, I trust in the fact that you have nothing to hide." He then reached out to grab what seems his own glass of wine. "Now as for trade, are there any specific goods you are looking for, perhaps even this fine wine? Or would you rather set up an automated shipping route that will transfer general goods? We are fine with either, but only if you promise to protect any goods shipped to our worlds, and we shall do the same with yours." He then paused for a second to take another sip of his cup, "Nothing serious of course, but some defensive measure against pirates is all that we ask, because space can be a cold, and cruel place." He then took another sip, waiting for the Equestrian to speak.