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High Orbit, Rarian Homeworld
17:25 Galactic Central Time, D+4 Day

After numerous days of travelling the hyperspace and refueling at different outposts, the fleet of the Grandmaster arrived above the orbit of Raria. The fleets stationed above the planet dwarfed the size of the newly arrived task force, but they were still a significant power in battle. Soon after they exited hyperspace and sent their transmitter codes, the Praetor requested the Grandmaster's ship to dock with his own vessel. It wasn't a real request, and the task force swiftly approached the Praetor's location, ready to dock with the flagship.

Meanwhile in the belly of the Shadowgleam, the main hangar of the ship was already preparing for the ceremonial welcome of the Praetor. Jack stood beside the Grandmaster and his bodyguards, explaining the situation to him. [color=8882be]"I know this is your first time meeting with a Praetor, especially one which is known to absolutely despise xenos, so I'll help you through this whole unnecessary ceremony so you don't run into any problems. But worry not, he cannot do anything to you as long as you have the blessing of the Emperor, and the fashionable bracelet on your hand."[/color] Jack smirked as he looked at the slick item that completely mismatched with the Order's colors. However this was the lifeline of the Grandmaster, and as someone tasked with his protection and guidance, he needed to embed it in his mind. [color=8882be]"Most xenos never rise to your ranks. So act humble in front of the Praetor, or he may find a way to demote you and then execute you. Though the facade is that you are on equal ranks as ship captains, he is your superior by quite a lot. Just smile widely and be polite until we get to the Praetor's offices and you'll be spared from any trouble."[/color]

Jack then began to tell the formal details of this meeting, but he only managed to usher a few words before the doors of the hangar door started to open up, revealing the inside of the flagship's hangar on the other side. Almost like a mirror, soldiers of the EOM lined up in two large columns on both sides of the hangars, leaving a large avenue in the middle where the Praetor stood opposite of Jack and the Grandmaster. [color=8882be]"Well shit. Just follow me and shake hands with the Praetor when we get close. You two may speak when we exit the hangar."[/color] That said, Jack began to slowly approach the Praetor. They were all slowly walking towards the middle of this unified hangar, and met at exactly the center. Jack bowed before the Praetor as they got closed, and stood aside to leave place for the Grandmaster. 

The Praetor smiled at the Grandmaster as he approached the xeno, and took his position on his side of the hangar. [color=ed1c24]"Grandmaster, glad you could reinforce our forces here. We are always in need of extra hands to crush this xeno rebellion."[/color] The bracelet on the hand of the Grandmaster shimmered in the light, and catched the attention of the Praetor. So this Xeno was indded who they said he was. A fringe world xeno getting a promotion from the Emperor is unheard of, not to mention placing one of such underling race under the protection of the SDF. Memories flashed into the Praetor's mind about xeno generals before this "Grandmaster". Those not affiliated with the SDF usually got blown to pieces by other pirates pretty quickly. Mostly because they were given ships not even fit for training purposes. But this Grandmaster ran around with a fleet of spiffy new ships equipped with the newest technologies. Maybe his plans for the future will be justified by this xeno general. Without wasting any more time, he offered his hand for the xeno. [color=ed1c24]"I cannot wait to hear your detailed report on your travels."[/color]