[b]Korax, First Officer[/b]

Things went as planned. With the Captain giving the order to go to Yellow Alert, Korax took over managing on the bridge as the ship settling into a controlled chaos. Gear was stowed, weapons armed, shields raised and other protective measures put in place. If trouble came calling, they would not find the ISS Pride wanting. 

And indeed it came, the mentioned pursuers appearing. It was difficult to say who would win in a fight at this venture, but for the moment there would be only talk as the Havi's communique was relayed to the Pride.That was then passed on to the Captain, and soon they had convened in the Situation Room to discuss the problem that was at hand.

Considering what the Captain had relayed, they were in quite the dilemma. A gamble on what the truth was, the continuation of their mission, and the state of the Havi. It was no easy situation. 

Normally Korax would work for the collective good, the good of the whole. Yet simply saying that they should hand him over was something that should not be leapt into. After all, there had to be consensus. "If Vei is unwilling to provide information corroborating the claims made, that complicates the issue at hand," Korax noted from where it sat. "This one would also note for the Captain, if no one else, that this encounter will set tone as well as precedent for the Pride's mission if it is to continue." It did not make any judgments, not on its own.

Of course the Captain had asked for alternatives, and those could be provided. "If the truth is desired, the Pride could attempt to stall for time while dispatching a team to ascertain whose claims are more correct. it would not be an extended period of time, but suitable justification could be insinuated to earn some leeway to do so." With that Korax fell silent, waiting to hear what the others had to say as it considered further.