[center][color=gray][h2]Meta[/h2][/color][/center] 

Warning signals flare up all across the Tempest's console and Meta's HUD, warning him of the impending projectiles from the Sporn ships heading towards the Tempest. Just as he is about to execute evasive maneuvers, the ship is warped out of harm's way and reappears inside the hangar of the Quatis flagship. Palin's verbal transmission is then received by the Tempest's communications array, informing Meta of the current situation. As he gets up from his pilot's seat to leave, he sees Sahmi's still unconscious body being teleported away, just as Niner and the Instigators arrive through the doorway. [color=gray]"Change of plans, I'm gonna go exploring for a bit."[/color] He says with a slightly sarcastic tone. [color=gray] "You're in charge of the ship until I get back, and keep your comms open just in case. Oh, and one more thing, try not to piss off the Quatis, they could wipe us out from existence if they wanted to."[/color] Niner replies in his usual monotone voice, [color=red] "Affirmative, sir."[/color] After making a quick stop at the ship's armory to replenish his ammunition and supplies, he leaves the Tempest to see his aforementioned escort waiting for him. After exchanging short greetings with the clone, the ship starts shaking violently as he tries to keep his balance. The mercenary then catches something from the corner of his eye. As he turns around, he spots the familiar figure of Dino Gavon, who has seemingly materialized out of nowhere. He quickly draws his plasma rifle and aims it towards Gavon. The Quatis admiral then speaks to himself before reaching for his transect, he would be interrupted however, by another shockwave from the outside. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the bounty hunter raises his arm and fires a stun dart from his vambrace at Dino.