<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> Dakkon nodded to the nemoidian as he turned towards him. Sighing to himself, he leant back in the command chair about the luxurious Ashar Corporation Vengeance Class Cruiser the <!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->Achilles<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> . The Fleet was entering the Teta system now, and with it the problem of potential hostiles heightened. He spun on the chair, turning to the ships Captain.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"Alexi, order each ship to launch another squadron of fighters. We need to ensure a 100% safe area inside the CAP zone."

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> The Captain nodded, and dispensed his Orders. The Crown Prince turned back to the nemoidian Viceroy with a flourish.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"Viceroy, we are entering the Empress Teta System. Within 15 minutes we will be in short range contact distance. Would you care to lead the negotiations?"

The Viceroy nodded his head slightly as he continued to take shallow sips of the red beverage he held in his hand.

"Yes, Crown Prince Dakkon, I believe I would. Thank you." he said with a casual smile before he stepped up to the viewing ports of the ship. The Empress Teta System had a long history, a history that the Viceroy was sure would get longer. He watched each Capital Ship within the Hapes Fleet launch there fighters, and within moments, the airspace around the Capital Class Vessel was swarming with support craft.

"Tell me, Prince Darksword how does one become as powerful, and as great as you?"

Before the Prince had a chance to answer, the Viceroy's Protocal Droid, an obvious female with shiny silver metaloid coverings waddled her way toward him holding a small tray of gourme garnishes, and beverages.

"Would you care for a drink, your Majesty?" she asked, the soft inviting hum of her voice seemingly inviting.

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> The Prince shook his head, and waved the droid away with a slight flick of his wrist.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"No, thank oyu."

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> He turned his attention back to the Nemoidian Viceroy.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"Powerful? The civil war was won by my generalship, but my power itself is derived wholey from my union with the Queen Mother.

And Great? I wouldn't say i am great yet... There were 63 planets in the Consortium before the evil descended on the old monarchy. Once there are 63 planets back in the Consortium, only then will i consider myself great..."

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> Suddenly an Ensign turned to the Prince.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"Your Majesty sir? We have our first readout of their defences. A single Dreadnought battlecruiser and 3 Carracks. All in relatively good condition. They are in standard docking positions, but one of the Carracks is moving out."

"Thank you Ensign."

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> He turned back to the Viceroy and rubbed his hands togeher.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"I think we are in communication range about now. Would you care to begin?"

The Viceroy nodded his head, and stepped up to a small Holonet Projection droid that hovered at his eye level. Folding his hands, and resting them infront of him, he began to speak.

"Greetings from the Trade Federation, and the Hapes Royal Navy. I am the Trade Federation Viceroy, Nelix Galdra. We are...."

Before the Viceroy had a chance, the communications were interrupted by the captain of the single Carrack Cruiser that had manuvered out of docking, the other ships still getting prepared.

"Your Presence in the Teta Prime System is unwelcomed. Remove your fleet from the Teta Prime Planetary System at once!" The voice on the other end was obviously a younger, more vigorous Captain. The Viceroy turned to face Dakkon for a moment, grinned, and looked back into the Holonet Droid's lense.

"Our presence in the Teta System is strictly diplomatic. However, if you'd like to be more forceful, we would be more than willing to engage your fleet."

The communications lines went silent for a moment as the Viceroy's grin shifted to a smile.

"Viceroy, our fleet will stand down. We will inform the Prime Minister of your arrival, though I am not sure if he will be pleased at the news of such a large warfleet hovering over our planet."

"Thank you." the Viceroy concluded, and with the flick of his wrist, the Holonet Droid zoomed out of sight.

"Well, that wasn't so difficult. Tetans.... Cowardly at best." The Viceroy joked as he took his glass from his Protocal Droid, and continued to sip it.

"Will you be accompanying me to the surface, Prince Dakkon?"

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> The Prince nodded his head in agreement.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"Of course. I would be glad too."

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> Rising, his black leather coat flowing down to his feet, Dakkon turned and walked with the Nemoidian to the Hangar bay. As they walked, they talked about their plans for Teta Prime.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"Viceroy, we must ensure that this operation is to go as smooth as possible. Hapan casualties in what is a business venture are not acceptable. Negotiations are first and foremost, and the only way we can properly lay claim to the planet and more importantly its resources. Do you agree with me on that point?"

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> The Viceroy nodded, but it was obvious some destruction had been planned, as his face fell, just a little.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"Do not worry Viceroy, there may well be some resistance when the Tetan government eventually joins us, perhaps then you can crush something!"

OOC: IT's being discussed right now. Until a final decision is made, I'm closing this thread. Depending on what's been decided, I'll reopen it.