This was getting nowhere, and Astra was just about to take off her suit's arms and reach out to prod inside the Alien's brain, but her comm-suite came to life: "Commander, the 'Hexus has just dropped out of the jump node." [i]Damn, we made that ship quick![/i] Astra quickly scanned for the ship, and located it's Admiral stirring a moderate mindspace echo. Seeing no need to delay the inevitable, she offered a guiding link for a jump into the room. IT would appear the Admiralty had sent their diplomat to take over, or to keep an eye on her, most likely both.

After signaling with a raised open palm for the Aliens that something was about to happen, the Narix would be treated to a most likely unexpected sight. The Faira in front of them would seem to light up in a storm of white and red, a face of concentration on her face. And then, in a storm of red and white, just like the [i]Curious[/i] before, a single Faira would arrive via FTL right into the room.

Turning to address the Commander first, Libra and Astra got the mandatory salutes out of the way, before the Admiral's attention would turn to the guests. "Well well, it is very nice to see you, gentlemen. If you'd please, this way." she said, indicating the door further into the ship.

[h3]A week later[/h3]
[b][i]Faira Fleetnet News[/i][/b]

[i]First contact[/i]
The Vanguard fleet has reported from the system beyond Exodus with stunning news: Only two systems from home, and already we have made first contact with another space faring species. The scientists refuse to speculate on whether this is a coincidence, or whether the universe is teeming with intelligent life. The [i]EFG Curious[/i] and her battlegroup have made contact with the NSS Lanatos of the new species calling themselves Narix. While fundamentally different in biology, the Narix seem to represent the same evolutionary path, so much so that leaves the Scientists baffled as to the chaotic nature of evolution theory.

[i]Progress on negotiations[/i]
Admiral Libra and the Faira'Hexus have been dispatched to the new system, designated Opportunity, along with a diplomatic vessel of the Narix to continue negotiations. A draft of a non-aggression treaty has been submitted to both sides for review, and the ambassadors are in debates on further cooperation between our two peoples. It seems like our suggestion of trading processed resources for construction time in the Narix shipyards may just fall through.