- Location: Hyperion Base, Hyperion, Solomon System - Atellus scowled. He and any other red blooded operator considered protocol beneath them- an archaic tradition reserved for grunts who needed its structure in their life. He couldn't decide on whether to chalk it up to Vel Astranos' age or being krai. As he sat, he settled on both. Out of habit and also to conceal his annoyance, he carefully mounted his field cap on his knee like it was also part of the conversation.