An Illixian convoy was making its way towards one of the new colonies that had been set up near the edge of Illixian territory. The convoy consisted of a dozen cargo ships ready to take the ore back to the home world to be refined, and another dozen warships for protection. Eight Vol’tak Class Carriers each with hundreds of fighters, and four smaller Yowon Class Frigates to provide additional firepower or even act as shields for the other vessels if needed. 

The convoy was under the command of Captain Ferak, a Gundok and a veteran soldier. Ferak was expecting an easy and uneventful run, however things did not go as expected. A transmission came from one of the other carriers, Welk, captained by a Drogan named Idliss. “Sir, Idliss spoke, we are detecting an…unusual signal. It appears to be a distress signal, but it is alien.”

Ferak paused. The Illixians had known that other species existed since their enslavement, but this was the first time meeting another species since they overthrew their previous masters. “Has it been translated fully yet?” Ferak asked.

“No, sir,” Idliss replied. “But, we are still working on it, and as I said it does appear to be asking for help. What are your orders?”

Ferak thought for a moment. Meeting another species could be great for the Queendom, it could open new trade routes and possibly provide them with a valuable ally, or it could lead to war and enslavement. Something the Illixians wanted to avoid at all costs. “Captain Idliss, take your ship and Captain Jok’tal and investigate the signal. Do not provide aid until you can verify the situation. We should be fine even with two less carriers.”

“Understood sir,” Idliss said, saluting. 

Colony Unknown to Illixia 

“We have arrived sir,” the navigator informed Idliss.

“Good, can we send a message in their language yet?” Idliss asked his communications officer.

“Not quite sir, we are still trying to understand their language, but I think we can still get out point across, that we want to help. Shall I try sir?”

“Yes,” Idliss said as we watched the outnumbered ships try to defend themselves. “I think they will need all the help they can get.”

“The message is sent sir.” The officer confirmed. 

“Good, now order all fighters prepped and arm all weapons. And inform Captain Jok’tal that we will engage as soon as we receive confirmation from the defenders that they will not engage us.”