[b][u]Kuriotes[/u][/b]

Having sent out their message, the Unity found that there was little response. Perhaps the other ships around them did not possess significant development to detect their telepathic message, or they were merely too distant. The only one who did was that individual on the shuttle, and even if he claimed that he needed to be protected, they were loath to listen to him based on how he felt in their mind. 

"Vessels emerging from phase space," Restris warned, just as the fleet emerged into view on the monitors. They were big, with some pyramid shaped vessels, some that were closer to discs, and one massive ship that would give even the Vasari's Evacuator a run for its money in size. "I don't recognize the ship types." 

That further confirmed how far they were from home. And as the transmission came in, Valeran found herself more confused. Who was this Anubis? And what did he want with that shuttle?

The rest of the ships they were with had begun to react, launching a myriad of different strike craft and firing back with an eclectic assortment of weaponry. They were moving to defend the shuttle, perhaps unaware of the darkness lurking inside of it. Anyone who wanted something like that could not be trusted. 

"Denesther, charge weapons. Lock on and fire at that shuttle," she intoned to her Psintegrate.

Normally one who would be eager for a fight, Valeran could feel the doubt in her subordinates mind. "Are you sure? That will make an enemy of basically everyone here."

Shaking her head, Valeran opened herself up to the Unity and the rest of the crew. "You all felt the aggression coming from that vessel, and now this 'Anubis' has brought a significant battle fleet to claim it. These others who have chosen to join in its defense do not recognize the snake in their midst. It falls upon us to eliminate the threat, and foil whatever scheme is in motion." 

After a moment Denesther sighed, as she brought up the firing solution. "Well, I suppose there are worse ways to die," she muttered before activating the firing mechanism. Cannons fired, spewing bolts of plasma at the Imperial Shuttle while holding at range with shields active. First this threat, then they could deal with this 'Anubis'.