[b]Nouvelle[/b]
The fleet watched as the rest of the Eternal Union ships moved out and away. They chased them out of their warp, they retook the space they had once occupied it, and swept the orbit of the planet as well as they could, ensuring that there were no surprises left behind by the Eternal Union. They received the unknown message, but put it off while it was translated, and they continued sweeping the space, all but a Varren, Explorer, and the two civilian ships moving to sweep the orbit. When the fleet regrouped, they took the proper time to review the message, and completely decipher it as best as they could.

After some time, a reply was sent to the "Lorca," containing the following:
[i]"We are the Valk Nation, our people known as the Valkians. We are of three subspecies, known as what would be transliterated to "Engineer," "Tinkerer," and "Hunter." Our Engineers build, our Tinkerers think, and our Hunters protect. We have multiple special ships, classed "Super-Dreadnoughts," named Explorers. You will see two of these in orbit of the moon, Nouvelle, in orbit around the unnamed gas giant. The moon Nouvelle, populated by red-spectrum-colored hominids, and its star system is under Valkian protection. Any attempts for military operations within said space will be a diplomatic incident. If you would like to send an emissary or diplomat, please do so under maximum active sensors- make no attempt at secrecy. We have just had major incidents involving a native town being the site of a battle between a race with similar, positive, interests like our own, against a people who are powerful and unreasonable. Know them as the Eternal Union, and their people as Iscandarians."

"Come forward now, and reveal yourselves. Should anyone attack you, we will assist you in fighting off your assailants- it would not be right to do anything else. Vice versa- if you attack anyone, we will be your enemies, and you will have declared war. With such warnings out of way, would you like to have diplomatic meetings? Our race is eager for new friends and allies. May the ground quake at your passing."[/i]

As they did so, more in response to another message, they simply kept their distance.

Shortly afterwards, a message was beamed to the Terrans:
[i]"Fellow protectors of Nouvelle, we are, as your diplomat have told you, the Valkians. Our apologies for being so withdrawn before- we were unsure of our place. Now, though, we know we are to be the protectors of Nouvelle and its star system. If you would like for our two fleets to share data to better cover this system, we would be very much obliged. Our people look forward to talking peace with yours. Refrain from military operations while in-system- to do so would be to severely hinder diplomatic arrangements and would be considered an evil and a wrong against ourselves and the Nouvellians. Our diplomat has a number of items he would like to discuss with you, as well, if you would like to relay the message to your own. May the ground quake at your passing."[/i]

Then another, to the two other entities that have been detected in some form or another (Sazkarjhia and Septonian), message was broadcasted:
[i]"Attention foreign entities- we respectfully welcome your people to Nouvelle, on behalf of those who we are now protecting, the inhabitants of Nouvelle. Please note that any military operation or hostile action within this star system will be taken as a diplomatic incident, and firing against Nouvellian or Valkian units will result in the assumption that war is declared. Refrain from any military activities- the peace shall be kept here from now on. To fire against anyone will be met with grave consequences."[/i]

[b]Communications between Salraun & various asteroid shipyard keepers[/b]
[i]
-"Messages and queries have been received, Yardkeepers of Asteroid-satellites 13 through 35. This is Salraun, Councilmember. Know that we need new prototypes of the new Droneship built as soon as possible- special parts as seen in the schematics have already begun production on planets C and D. Purchase the parts labelled on the schematics- otherwise, you won't have the right ones. Produce thirty droneships each, I know this is a great amount, and will take a few years to complete, but if you each get one out by the time we have the Victor Festival on the homeworld, you'll be granted a large bonus, in addition to my boosts to your funds. Understood?"
-"Received, Salraun Councilmember, this is Yardkeeper of A-S 33. Do we need to produce the drones themselves?"
-"Agreeing with, Yardkeeper of A-S 33, this is Yardkeeper of A-S 20. I agree with the question- must we produce the drones?"
-"Negative to the question, Yardkeepers of A-S 33 and 20, this is Salvaun Councilmember. Drones will be produced across multiple planets and A-Ses independently, and will be shipped to your completed droneships after they are flight-tested. Any more requests?"
-"Received, Salraun Councilmember, this is Yardkeeper of A-S 24. May we have more supplies in return for our support for you, and for the production of these droneships? My biodomes are becoming crowded."
-"Affirmative, Yardkeeper of A-S 24, this is Salraun Councilmember. Additional supplies will be sent both as provisions and for extended hydroponics. In addition, another sect of A-Ses have produced multiple colony ships- request volunteers for colonization mission to neighboring systems. You may tell them that two planets in the Nouvellian system will be colonized, in addition to an estimated dozen planets in neighboring systems. Colonization efforts will be sent out based on the progress of our new droneship fleets."
-"Received, Salraun Councilmember, this is Yardkeeper A-S 24. Are other overcrowded A-Ses or planets allowed to participate in the colonization selection process?"
-"Affirmative, but restricted to a select few, Yardkeeper A-S 24, this is Salraun Councilmember. Multiple planets and A-Ses have been selected, and yours will now be added to the list. Currently, no more must be added- predictions estimate that we might have too many volunteers otherwise. Any more requests, questions, or implorations?"
-"After waiting, Salraun Councilmember has decided to close communications. Three needed in favor, please speak now."
-"Agreed, this is Yardkeeper A-S 24."
-"Agreed, this is Yardkeeper A-S 13."
-"Agreed, this is Yardkeeper A-S 33."
-"Communications closed due to lack of further required discussion and no objections. Salraun Councilmember signing out."