A sigh of relief could be heard all over the bridge. The King smiled, it had finally gone smooth this time.

"This is King Andrei. We accept your terms we will hold our ships and won't proceed further in your territory. We will send you the docking procedures and the necessary vectors for a shuttle to hangar bay 2 of the Manticore. We will await you there."

"I shall begin preparations, Sir." Admiral Garibaldi said.

"Good Admiral, make sure the Royal Band is there to play our national anthem. Send a message to the Eternity. Tell them to hold their current position. First contact is going smoothly."

He then turned to the rest of the crew.

"Well then people, move it. We have an impression to make. On the double!"

The crew responded in unison and quickly started preparations. Minutes later the Royal Guard stood ready and formed two lines on both sides from the red carpet designated for the Treecuu shuttle. The Royal Band was at the ready, waiting for the conductor's sign to begin. The King and Admiral Garibaldi already stood on their end of the red carpet. Both holding their sheathed swords while waiting for the Treecuu to arrive. Behind them a young woman who holds a cushion with a large covered object on it. Just eight minutes after the Treecuu's signal, the 1.6 km long dreadnought was fully prepped for a ceremonial welcome of the Treecuu.