[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 best.
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heh, 'i' know that, but they don't =D of course's that's how things'll go, naturally they'd still just pick the biggest area 'just incase'. but yes, the 'flying coffin' makes sense =D I feel like i recall it having guns on it or something, but i can't remember it being used as more than a battering ram that one time.

As for the SEECs, CRIPE! I knew i was forgetting something when i posted that earlier. heh, both those 'A and B' would be useful =D I have an idea to help the translation along, at least on the galactic civilization's side of the encounter =D it oughta be kinda funny in the end.