[quote=@Apple] "Your vessel will now be searched by us. Stand where you are. Leaving this helipad or entering the ship again will not be tolerated, you aliens." The soldiers move in a single line aboard the ramp as they brush past the merchants. They inspect the insides and contents. [/quote] The merchants do not move from their spot. Inside, the soldiers find pretty much what they would expect from such a ship - goods to trade, including advanced technology, precious gems and rare metals, as well as several rooms that were clearly engine rooms, crew quarters, kitchens, laundry rooms, restrooms and a large mess hall. Unfortunately, the bridge and the pilot's quarters were locked. However they also found several large cannons of various types attached inside the ship, albeit unloaded and unpowered. [quote=@Aceofreality] The Yahupi ask them to step forward a little more and tell them they do not like their lands being trespassed against. The Yahupi do not look like very forgiving or hospitable people. _ The ones in the Federation are dealt with more peacefully. "I see. What do you have to offer us?" an officer asked politely. [/quote] In Yahupi lands, the lead merchant apologizes profusely. "I'm so terribly sorry. We are new here and do not know the customs of your lands. But we have so much to offer..." In the Federation, the merchant, visibly relieved, invites the various delegates into the ship's cargo hold. "Would you mind if I give a tour?" he asks, gesturing politely towards the ship to let the officer through. [quote=@Uncle Spanky] The airships pass through the forcefield like it was nothing. The land inside is barren and no Martians are outside. The landscape is completely silent, even whatever noises the ship makes (like engine noises) are not making a sound. As the ship makes it's way to the Main Research Tower, a panel opens on it's side, and a single UFO then flies out of it and towards the ship. The UFO tries to land on the deck of the ship, if it is successful, it waits for someone to investigate it. [/quote] The UFO finds ample space on the airship's runway, so it lands there. Once the UFO lands, a few men in spacesuits walk onto the flight deck to investigate. "Hello? Anyone there?" the lead man calls out, using a radio on all frequencies, as the men surround the UFO.