Posted by Civilian Khabal (Civilian) in With Love From Deep Space
The small ship seemed to come from nowhere. It seemed to just pop into existence some 20,000 kliks away heading roughly the same direction as the Athena and on a slow intercept course.

=^=Federation ship Athena. I am Khabal. I request berthing in your shuttle bay or attachment to a docking port to allow my powerplant to recharge and my stores resupplied if you are able.=^=

On visuals the ship looked like a narrow wedge and the only reason it showed up against the backdrop of space was that it was emitting light from the skin of the craft. The entire small ship seemed to glow a dim blue. It would take up considerable space in the bay if allowed to land but it would fit.

• Khabal

=^=Flight control to Khabal, transmit identity codes for verification.=^= came the reply.

Khabal summited his codes as were registered with several alien governments including the federation. It was basic information as to who he was. His ship was classified as a small courier vessel.

After waiting a few minutes coasting behind the Athena his systems showed he was being scanned. No contraband would come up as Khabal carried nothing that might draw unwanted attention to himself but, when exploring a new galaxy, it was imperative to get to know the major players so as to know whom to approach for potential resupply.

Flight control returned.

=^=Khabal, you are to land in shuttle bay one sections one, two, four, and five.=^=

Khabal smiled and eased his ship into the bay. After shutting down and securing his systems, he departed the ship wondering if anyone would be there to greet him. He’d heard the federation, though a strict lawful society, would be the most likely to offer him the assistance he might need with supplies.

• Khabal