Avatar, Voira, Raa, and RK were among the last to make their way to the designated chamber for the meeting. For the whole walk to the chamber, Avatar was analyzing every byte of data it could observe that could be related to the locals or their security. The abnormal set of events which had occurred thusfar it had deemed sufficient to warrant heightened precautions. 

As they stepped into the chamber, Avatar performed an immediate visual scan of its surroundings. Overall, the council delegation numbered thirty, with half of those present being security personnel. The majority of the security for this meeting had been given by the Human Systems Alliance, though most of the other members of the delegation consisted of other Citadel species. Presently, the local security force was equal in size, but Avatar could not visually locate any of the local negotiators. The chamber itself was notably large; being approximately 2.4 times the size required to accommodate the number of expected participants. Mostly, the area they were in was open, apart from tables, chairs, and a complimentary food and drink vendor. However, there was also a second level to the chamber 3.18 meters above the floor which consisted of a platform that encircled the entire chamber, connected across the middle by three walkways. There was currently no one on the second level, though Avatar could see doors leading to the level above them from outside of the chamber. 

Just as Avatar was about to attempt to locate the lead Quarian diplomat, it, and everyone else from the Council delegation, received a priority communication for the Turian cruiser, [i]Invector[/i], the primary escort for the colony ships. However, before anything could be said, the channel was suddenly closed. Immediately, Avatar attempted to re-open a channel with the cruiser, with no results. "Attempting communications with Turian vessel...3,687 attempts failed...5,882 failed attempts with all allied vessels. Testing internal radio communications..." Avatar began, pausing for only an instant as it sent a communication query to RK in order to confirm that the radio was functioning within the station. When it succeeded, Avatar concluded that all attempts at communication outside the station were being blocked, but radio signals could still be sent and received within the station. This was ideal for coordinating an ambush. "...successful. Probability of intentional communications disruption: 92%." Avatar warned. 

At the same time, many of the local security personnel in the room noticed the confused reactions of the Citadel delegation after the incoming communication was suddenly cut short. The Turian guard to the right of the door nearest to Avatar shifted uncomfortably as he brought his hand up to his earpiece. "Ma'am, we need to do this now. Yes, I'm sure."

After only a few moments, the local guards started rushing to the doors they were guarding, locking them down. Judging hostile intent to be likely, Avatar reacted quickly. As the Turian was about to reach the console next to the door, Avatar used its omni-tool to initiate an overload on the guard's shields, sending out a burst of electricity that immediately drained his shields and stunned him momentarily. Before he could recover, Avatar rushed him, delivering a heavy blow to his head in order to incapacitate or kill him. Without knowing the specifications of his helmet, Avatar could not estimate his chance of survival, but given the force delivered by its powerful synthetic muscles, internal hemorrhaging and fractures of the skull were likely. 

"Alert: immediate retreat recommended." Avatar announced to its allies as it grabbed the shotgun which the Turian had been holding. The local guards had their weapons trained on the crowd, shouting at them not to move. Some of the Council representatives were attempting to escape, but most, especially those too far from the one remaining exit, were too afraid to move. The representatives' security too had their weapons on the local guards, but given that the room was open, with little cover, heavy casualties could be expected on both sides once they opened fire. On the second floor above them, Avatar could detect the sound of doors opening. If the locals had indeed intended an ambush, it was likely that more enemy reinforcements were incoming.