Posted by Narwhal the nefarious (GMT) in [AE] - The Unseen Threat
From the depths of space, concealed within the cloak of darkness, the Romulan Warbird silently prowled, its sleek hull gliding effortlessly through the void. Onboard, tension coiled like a serpent, as the crew monitored the unfolding events with a mix of anticipation and suspicion.

Through the cloaked viewport, the Romulan operatives observed with keen interest the activities of both the Narvahalians and the USS Atlantis, their sensors honed to detect even the slightest movements. The Narvahalians, with their aquatic origins, had long remained a mystery to the Romulan Empire, their presence on the galactic stage an enigma waiting to be unraveled.

But it was the USS Atlantis that drew the most scrutiny—a vessel of undeniable power and prestige, representing the ever-watchful eye of the Federation. The Romulan operatives studied the ship’s movements with a calculated gaze, analyzing its every maneuver for signs of weakness or vulnerability.

As the Narvahalians prepared for their maiden warp flight, the Romulan Warbird remained cloaked, observing from afar, its presence undetected by the unsuspecting inhabitants of the galaxy below. For now, the Romulans bided their time, gathering intelligence and waiting for the opportune moment to make their move in the intricate dance of galactic politics.

Narwhal the nefarious
GMT
USS Atlantis

OOC: Cross posted this part from the other thread and my response below.

Onboard the USS Atlantis their sensors would detect the initialization of the warp core and engine start up, along with a large increase in communication chatter between the two shuttles and the ground control building.

Narwhal the nefarious
GMT
USS Atlantis

“Yes,” Kelly gave an excited arm pump before settling back into her seat and straightening her uniform top. “Okay people get ready for a green light. Security and tactical run a sweep to make sure everything is quiet and see if you can find any orbital security measures. The last thing we need to do is pull up next to a weapons platform as we enter orbit. I need a deep long-range scan of the area. I want to make sure there is nothing in space but us. The last thing we need is to be associated with some comet or meteor.” After issuing her orders, Kelly took a large sip of her coffee. Just because the the ship was seconds away from history, did not mean the Federation had to swoop in. There was time to greet them later. Let their culture celebrate the great accomplishment they had just achieved.

Kelly Bordeaux CO