Sector 13 (Present)
Bridge, Himiko's Revenge 


The bridge of the Himiko’s Revenge was deathly quiet as Himiko translated the Taam Yim’s response in real time. Kensei grinned as he noted the subtle changes in the speed and accuracy of Himiko’s translations between the few exchanges they’ve had so far with the Treecu.

 Once Himiko finished translating the Treecu’s message, Akira spoke, “There will not be any hostilities between us unless you choose to initiate them, huh… An interesting choice of words for a species that just conquered an inhabited world… Himiko relay the following message: Your request to meet the government of the Venterran Federation has been granted.  You have been granted permission to dispatch only one shuttle containing your main party with a two-fighter escort. If you lack fighters we will dispatch two drones to escort you to our Portside hangar, which will be prepared for your arrival. Do note that while our ship is primarily oxygen based atmosphere, you will be passing several corridors with a carbon dioxide based atmosphere, so if you can not survive in such conditions, please bring an environmental suit for your party. Fleet Commander Kensei, out.”

“Yes sir. However, shouldn’t we tell them of our current gravity levels?” asked Himiko.

“There’s no need to tell them that we work under conditions of high gravity when we are going to lower the gravity of the ship.” Replied Kensei sharply. He then continued, “Order the crew outside the bridge to wear their combat uniforms and that we will be lowering the ship’s gravity for the duration of the meeting.”

“What about us sir?” asked one of the bridge crew.

“You’ll remain here and monitor the Frigate. If they fail to comply paint them on our targeting system, and issue the standard warning.” Responded Kensei.

The crewman stood up briefly to salute and acknowledge the Commander’s orders before sitting down and returning to his duties.

A brief second later the Commander smirked ever so slightly as his eyes gleamed with mischief. Looking around at the crew he spoke, “I’m certain that the Treecu will try something after our little arrogant message, and I’d like to feed their preconceptions of our kind.”

“Sir?” asked one of the bridge crew puzzled.

“Himiko, which one of our Estella-C frigates can drift near their frigate?” asked Kensei.

“That would be the VNS Star Lambda located in hangar 02. I recommend we jettison our metallic waste to cement your idea that the ship is more decrepit than it seems.”

“Excellent idea. See to it that the Captain of Star Lambda is informed of the plan and deploys once their shuttle is in view. I will be heading to the officer’s briefing room to prepare for our ‘guests’ and contact the Ceres Council.”