As the small expedition force arrived at the nearest source of the new alien transmissions, they found what appeared to be a frontier system still under development. A series of messages were quickly sent out as the fleet began to move into a defensive formation in case of attack. The messages stated "Unknown force, this is expedition fleet alpha of the United New Roa'marii Empire. We have received transmissions and wish for peaceful contact. We will, however, not hesitate to use force if required." The response came soon enough as the group of Xenos ships in the system quickly turned to face the expedition fleet along with sending a lightly encoded message. As the message was translated, two men stood on the bridge, both gazing at the xenos lines looking for a weakness. 

"They are likely just a small garrison force. I'm sure we could take them out should it come to that. Sta'falia left us a few squads of Valkyrie to use should a fight break out." General Peltis observed as the larger man beside him listened. Immortal General Jer'rahd Kaisur stood tall, his heavily muscled form covered by a simple suit of black armor. His right gauntlet glowed with a faint green energy and the double bladed sword sheathed to his back similarly gave off a pale blue glow. Jer'rahd's face was covered in small scars, the largest running through his left eye down to the cheekbone. Jer'rahd's eyes both glowed ever so slightly, the right a natural green color and the left a blood red. He took a minute before responding. 

"I know we can win this should it come to fighting, but we need to try a diplomatic approach first. You're the ambassador, I say you take one of those rings of yours once their language is translated more and go introduce us."

"It may not be so simple. From what we have, they are wary of us. Their formation clearly shows that much. I agree on the diplomatic approach. Very well, I'll go aboard their lead vessel as a sign of peace. Send these xenos a message saying so. We will be meeting "

A message was sent and before waiting for a response, the lead ship began to move forward, another moving to close the gap left by it. The ship stopped halfway between the two fleets and waited for the xenos response to their request. A friendly meeting was offered, a chance to forge an alliance between the two nations. Meanwhile, all eyes watched the enemy fleet, waiting for a sign to know whether this meant war or whether it meant diplomacy.