[b]Orbital Region near the Antarctican Shuttle [i]Columbia[/i][/b] Shuttle-1A decelerated rapidly, shutting off the sublight drive, as the Antarctican shuttle came into visual range. As the shuttle slowed, its main thrusters facing forward and firing at half power, the Ceres co-pilot aboard sent a message to them. [i]"Greetings, Antarcticans. Good to see the penguins up in space at last! What's of interest here, and do you require our assistance?[/i]