The large shuttle made its gradual approach, firing retro thrusters to slow its approach and guide it in to where it might dock to the exterior of the Bonaventure. That took about as long as it would take for the other two shuttle pods to not just dock but disembark.

When the boarding party of the three regions of the Sphere emerged, they exhibited a variety of emotions from outright wonder to stunned incredulity to cautious concern. Meeting the Captain and her entourage, for a moment none spoke.

A moment later a bulkhead door opened and the away team emerged from the larger transport looking rather more the worse for wear.
- Wookiee