[quote=Frettzo] I believe that the diplomat would land in a small shuttle accompanied by a small elite squad. The main ship is too big and menacing to aid the first contact's peaceful intentions, and keeping it out of sight is probably for the best. [/quote] [quote=Frettzo] I believe that the diplomat would land in a small shuttle accompanied by a small elite squad. The main ship is too big and menacing to aid the first contact's peaceful intentions, and keeping it out of sight is probably for the best. [/quote] A "small shuttle" for the advanced galactic races could seem extremely large and menacing to the Equestrians. Unless it's like the ME2 shuttle which is like, a flying coffin.