[h3]New Condia, Battlefleet Alpha[/h3]
[@duck55223]
As the fleet entered the system, it became quickly apparent that they brought far more force than truly necessary. The system was merely an agricultural center for the people in it, and its defenses were minimal at best. Perhaps this was why the response wanted them to dock at a port. They wanted the Roa'marii fleets in range of any planetary defenses should things go south. General Peltis contemplated this as his companion entered the bridge behind him. 

"Rhe'deri, any response from the xenos? And tell the Expedition Fleet to regroup with us, the sensors say they're still in system."

"They did respond, Jer'rahd, and they want us to dock at a port of theirs. I assume you plan to go meet them yourself? And of course I'm coming."

"Of course, and I recommend Commanders Hur'raci and Sil'soro join us. Anyway, let me see their message myself."

After listening to the message, General Jer'rahd Kaisur left the bridge to prepare for this meeting with the xenos. Shortly after, General Rhe'deri Peltis did the same. Both were sure to grab their translator rings with the xenos language added to them. 

As the flagship docked with the port they were sent to, half of the fleet suddenly turned around and activated their FTL, jumping out of system to an unknown location. Additionally two more ships suddenly uncloaked and joined up with the flagship at the port. These each unloaded a trio of Roa'marii, Commanders Hur'raci and Sil'soro included. They quickly met up with the two Generals and their small guard group before turning to the xenos approaching. 

"I am General Rhe'deri Peltis of the United New Roa'marii Empire. These are my colleagues General Jer'rahd Kaisur, Commander Hur'raci, and Commander Sil'soro. It is a pleasure to meet you."

[h3]UNRE Spear of Searo, Enolopi System[/h3]
[@WilsonTurner]
Upon hearing the message from the Hocklyns, Queen Pes'tifero smiled, if it could be called such, at their words. "Brutal effectiveness, no mercy, yes, you will be perfect. Do as they asked, and prepare a reply. I wish to meet these Hocklyns in person. To see what these creatures look like and if they can truly take back Searo."

Queen Pes'tifero then turned and walked towards her personal chamber, a message sent to the engineers in the docks to prepare her personal vessel for transport once she could leave. As she walked, she narrated the message to be translated and sent back in the Hocklyn language. 

"So you are not a diplomat, good, then I'll drop the act and say now that I am not either. I will go along with your orders, as you are currently in a position of power. I look forward to meeting with you in person Ship Commander. The Daughters of Searo will gladly lend their service to you in exchange for your assistance in our reclamation of out worlds."

And so, the Spear of Searo followed the Hocklyn fleet as it prepared to jump out of system. Once their FTL Drives were prepared, they all made their jump at once. Just as they were jumping away, another FTL jump was entering the system. This jump carried a small fleet of Roa'marii ships. The lead ship contained Top Spear Ror'kae, formerly the highest ranking warrior and heir of the Searonese Empire and now in charge of hunting down her former leader. As they entered, the signs of the narrowly missed Hocklyn fleet were obvious. 

"She escaped again. But this time she went with someone. Prepare to follow as soon as we can, but be careful. We may be heading right into her claws. I want all stealth systems at full power when we arrive. I want to know what we're up against before we jump in."