[b]Nouvellian Orbit[/b]
A small capsule, identical to the one the Valkian Explorer had launched a couple hours earlier, reappeared close to where its counterpart had warped out. It remained in stealth mode, waiting for the Explorer's active sensors to find it before it fired thrusters and approached the Explorer on collision course. The Explorer, in turn, collected it, and quickly scanned through its contents.

Orders received, the Valkians set out to carry them out with grim determination, now firm where there had been indecision before.

[b]Valkian message to all Eternal Union Units [Excluding Diplomatic Party][/b]
[i]"Unknown species- labelled, "Eternal Union." Alias, "EU."Translation Matrix activating. Cease all military activities within Nouvellian territory, including any activities on its soil or in orbit around its planet. This land is currently belonging to the Nouvellian government, by order of their Queen and our government, under the protection of the Valkian nation, which is us. I repeat, cease all combat and military activities before a diplomatic incident is caused, and forced intervention is necessary. This is the only warning- this territory of the planet and its system is under the protection of the Valkian nation. To continue to do unauthorized combat operations within its territory is to cause a diplomatic incident with its owner, the Nouvellian government, and their new protectors, the Valkian nation. Assistance is being called, and forceful intervention will become necessary if you continue to operate illegally in foreign territory. We repeat, stand down and return to your ships in orbit around the planet, or a diplomatic incident will be caused. Any conflicts you have shall be taken elsewhere. This is a no-fire zone from here-on-out. No military operations will be conducted in this territory without permission from the Valkian government and the Nouvellian government, or an incident will occur. Received and understood, please respond. Out."[/i]

With this, the Varren moved lower into the atmosphere, preparing to send in dropships and call in fire support, while the Explorer moved to a point between the Varren and the Eternal Union fleet. It was very obviously a sign of combat preparation- the EU may cause another war by conducting another.

((Will have a post at the Nouvellian conference up soon))