Commodore Yaar's Squadron of the Joint Stoinian-Treecuu Exploration Fleet has reported back to Yim-Lootuu with news considering her mission. "Preliminary reports and scans 5 lightyears from the borders of the Bicaan Mandate have shown increased background activity. Similar readings to Ryccian hyperspace travel have also been noted. We suspect that another star nation may border the Empire northwest to the Bicaan Mandate. At this stage it still isn't clear if they are a nomadic barbarian race or not. We can't rule out any such possibility. Governor Looth has been notified and has mobilized a few squadrons of the Mandate Fleet to support us if necessary. My Squadron will begin to initiate first contact protocols in the comming days. Let's hope this goes as planned, else they will face the Shield and Sword of the Empire!"