[center][h3]Outpost 12, Common Deck of the Honōnoransu[/h3][/center]

Guthan nodded at the statement made by Laidach. So they had only recently begun to explore the stars, had they? Perhaps it was these Romans which had first attempted to conquer them. Xenophobia from invasion upon first contact could be a powerful force. Lucky indeed that they had not fired upon his task force without asking questions first. Lucky that he had not decided to destroy them. It was always better to wait in these situations of unknown magnitude.

"It is an honor to us as well. Many of our first contacts went well, resulting in peace of some sort. In the end there was always death. Militarism ran rampant through most civilizations we met and the others imploded, destroying themselves in the throes of civil war. Fortunate it is that we find another civilization that is stable," Guthan responded. Perhaps we was giving away too much with his hints at the earlier meetings. Perhaps not. They had no way of knowing that it was C'ran that had initiated the conflicts and if they surmised so...his fleet outnumbered theirs enough to cleanly destroy it.

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[center][h3]Siastraplinicorn Interdiction Vessel Asteroid Pens[/h3][/center]

The ships sat above the asteroids, having spread out to ensure maximum coverage of the area and so that no one weapon could destroy the small group in one shot. Though looking at the stations below them, it seemed to be more of holding area than a fort. As the response was received a message was sent back to [i]Organon[/i], the coordinating center of all actions military in nature. Orders were received and began to be carried out.

"The release of those responsible for the attack into our custody would be most desireable. One of our ships shall move forward to dock with your station and pick up the prisoners. A diplomatic envoy will arrive after we have left to initiate true diplomatic contact."

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[center][h3]Dullahan Keep[/h3][/center]

"A pleasure to meet you, Ms. Pirees. Talking to General Velkorn would be most helpful. I am ready to go to him immediately if you are."

(Horrible post but something needed to be put up)