[b]The Council[/b]

"You insist on moving a majority of our defenses away from this system. Are you crazy?" said Bulduum in an aggressive tone.
"Bulduum, what is there that we need to defend against?" said Farrak. 
"Those damn aliens is what." barked Bulduum.
"We haven't seen them in a long while and I am certain that they won't becoming back again." said Farrak in an attempt to calm Bulduum down.
"How would you know? They could be hiding somewhere just waiting for us to lower our guard so that they can waltz on in here and wreck the place like they did the first time."
"Well I suppose I will have to differ with you on this one. Now, my fellow councilmen. I propose that we give permission for our military to conduct exploration expeditions outside of our solar system. All in favor raise your hammer. All not in favor raise your hammer. Bulduum, everyone else seems to agree with me on this, so the military will be notified and fleets will be being sent out as soon as possible." said Farrak.
"If we are invaded I hope that you personally will defend my planet from total annihilation." Bulduum said with sarcasm.
"Council dismissed." said Thane Thorum in an agitated voice.

[b]TSC [i]Morakar[/i][/b]

"Admiral, the Council approved it. You have the green light now, but I'm afraid I'll have to restrict what ships can be brought with you. Bulduum met with me after the meeting and he was fairly concerned about the safety of Thorum, so I had to make a compromise." said Farrak.
"The restrictions aren't too harsh I hope." said Tormak optimistically.
"Well, you are only allowed to take three corvettes, two frigates, and a destroyer. The rest of the ships are needed to 'defend' us." 
"I guess I'll have to make do with that then." said Tormak.
"If it makes you feel any better. The Bulduum clan is supplying the ships. They all have FTL drives and fusion reactors in them, so traveling and refueling won't be an issue. Also the frigates and the destroyer have the new railguns on them in case you run into any of our old alien friends. That's all the information that was given to me that you need to know." informed Farrak.
"Alright, I'll head out in the next 48 hours. Admiral Tormak out." responded Tormak.