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NE Comms turned nodding hailing through the probes. “..Hailing now sir on all channels..” they said.

A moment later then a return hail came through. “..Wow that was quick, we’re receiving a return hail, audio only though!” They said.

There was a burst of static before the comm NE winced clearing it up. “..Um, try again sir..”

Once Glen did the audio reply came once more. =/\= This is Operations Manager Chatel in your tongue. We have been observing you since your arrival in this system as well as adjustment to all control, storage, and security stations still in operation. Our scans of your mental, psychological and physical profiles as well as cultural and language exchanges have left us curious to learn more of you. Till your hail however, protocol forbid our speaking in such a dialogue..” The gender neutral like voice said.

=/\= That’s interesting. I’d very much like to learn more about your protocols, and discuss the Creators with you, but unfortunately I have something else I have to deal with first =/\= Glen replied as he watched the view from the first probe.

At the same time as this scans at the system’s edge picked up several Orion ships suddenly dropping from warp and cloak. 8 in total Wanderer class blockade runner frigates came on scans shields raised and weapons primed.

Glen asked the Operations Manager =/\= Chatel, can you defend yourselves? I believe the ships that have just arrived will attempt to take your Creator Stone by force. I will need to withdraw because our two ships are no match for eight of them out in the open. =/\=

=/\= We are detecting them as well, our scans of their mental and physical make up shows they are quite different then your own selves. =/\= Chatel said. =/\= As for defense measures these facilities have numerous small scale defensive measures from unwanted intruders into our stations. However, external defenses beyond our shielding is not viable anymore due to age, Captain =/\= they explained further.

A hail from the lead ship also came on on all channels =/\= This is Th’anos Dione of the Eternal–Deviant. By my order I claim this system in the name of the Orion people! All Federation ships present will retreat to a 5 light year radius or we WILL open fire. =/\= The deep baritone male voice spoke through an audio link.

“Replay a copy of that static back to him,” Glen told the comms officer. “That should give us a few extra minutes.”

Glen then made to Tinga =/\= Time’s up! The Orions just arrive in considerable force =/\=

-Glen, CO

On scans the Avenger had come about taking a protective posture near the comet covered station Rogers and his team were on. Raising shields and priming weapons. Also on scans the station Roger’s was on had shown a marked increase in power generation for some reason the comet coming alight with a silvery toned hue as some sort of energy source powered up, though what it powered was anyone’s guess beyond perhaps Chatels

=/\= Most curious one of the members aboard the memorial station has accessed it’s deflector systems. This could be a dangerous operation as the station’s Orb system could foresee it as a combative intrusion. =/\= Chatel said over the open comms.

This was quickly matched by one from Roger’s who seemed unaware of Chatel’s presence/talk with the Merrimack. =/\= Captain Glen, it seems our time is running short to find the Finite Stone…or Creator Stone as your team calls it from that Orb thing. My chief engineer has gotten what he thinks is access to this station’s deflector array, he is going to try to initiate a pulse through the system when the Orion’s get close to overload their shield systems. Any news on where the Stone is yet? =/\= he asked.

GM CockRoach