[h3][u][b]Ecumene of Holy Orion, Onboard ECS Righteous Truth , 1st Fleet of Faithful Intent - Edge of Ecumene Space[/b][/u][/h3] The [i]Fleet of Faithful Intent[/i] came out of warp on the edge of the Scorpine's territory. As it entered back into real space, Admiral Talaran gave the command for the fleet to come to a full halt and hold its current position, as The Conclave had requested. His orders hadn't yet specified what exactly the Fleet's purpose here was other than that he knew that The Conclave was keeping the command close to the chest. That being said, his orders had also included another directive, one which he knew that, while not the entire reason for the fleet's presence, would undoubtedly be part of it: the transmission of an encrypted message. Nobody but he and a few of his select officers, and The Conclave itself of course, knew its contents currently. But knowing what it contained, he could understand why the Conclave would choose to be secretive about this entire operation. Admiral Talaran stepped out onto the bridge, only small number of bridge officers were present currently, the rest had been given leave for a time with the expectation that the fleet would be out of action for the moment. Of course, the only bridge officers remaining who those privy to transmission, albeit not to the contents itself. However, Talaran could trust them not to speak on its existence, or to whom the message was being directed. "Everything is ready Admiral, long-range communication is open and encryption is complete. We're ready to begin the transmission at any time." Talaran nodded, "Proceed." "Yes sir." With the press of a button, the message began its transmission. And Talaran sighed, both with apprehension, and with relief in knowing that for the time being it was out of his hands. He'd fulfilled The Conclave's request. Now all he needed to do was hold position and await a response. "Let's hope we're being received well enough..." The message was short, purposefully so, but the ambiguity was intended. [color=39b54a] SJADKFJHKSHKFHHD82KK8828KHJHSU82392030SJFHJSF298 192349HGGYGH77868GGFTFTYG334FDRIGKGU87gGGKKKY562 -------------Begin Decryption------------------- -------------Decryption Complete---------------- -------------Displaying Message----------------- Leadership of [the Economic Council], Most Holy Ecumene requesting [delegate], safe conduct assured. [Transmitting coordinates]. 231756..334234..342167..413434..562454..454625.3 [Message repeats] ------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------ [/color] "Transmission complete sir," The bridge officer replied. "Open a channel to Orion Prime, contact the Archpriestess and inform her that we're awaiting response. If any Scorpine attempt to hail the fleet, provide the prearranged response, and warn that any encroachment on Ecumene territory is grounds for a declaration of war. Fire a warning shot if they become belligerent." Talaran replied swiftly, "That is the order given to me by the Conclave. I have nothing more than that for now." "By your command Admiral."