Posted Aug. 14, 2022, 3:10 p.m. by Gamemaster CockRoach (Gamemaster) (Robert Archer)
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The Picture showed an elongated three levelled arrowhead. In between the top and bottom layers were angular conical shaped devices. In the centre was a large spherical hull of a bright silver tone with a glittering like effect visually in passing light sources. There were forward protruding ports at the front and green lit banks in patterns along the top and bottom.
=/\= Standby Kahuna =/\= Glen told his Weapons officer.
Glen showed the picture to the Dol. “Have you ever had contact with a ship of this configuration before?” he asked.
Dol took the picture from Glen. “..Hmm…” he said seeming to rack his memory. “..Security Holt, what do you make of this? You have always been more studied on remembering our many visitors and those in our logs for this region?” he asked.
Holt, a man in his maybe late 30s came over standing just a little shorter then Dol by an inch or so. “..Hmm, looks like it is a long range transport from the Sybl Trade Consortium. They are logged for a delivery of Concadian Spice and receiving of several of our purified ores from the third moon nearby. Delivery though was not scheduled for another two weeks or so from now..” He said.
Dol nodded a bit, “..I do recall our trade and business representatives on level 37 mentioning it at one of our council meetings four days back, now that you mention this..” Dol said, “..no doubt they just got our shipment ready ahead of schedule and are hoping to arrive early for a quicker turn around for their own profits. If they do arrive early will this put our own delivery to them in jeopardy?”
Holt shook his head, “..Not if its in three days, no. Last report I read showed they would have everything boxed and tagged for shipment by tomorrow or the day after..” he said.
Handing the picture back to Glen, “..Well that is a relief, nothing too untoward then. The Sybl are a species of traders several systems over, and that claim three more near there. They are merchants of the highest caliber for raw goods. Though they are a …..short statured species compared to you and I. Not much more then my knee or so..” he said which showed the Sybl did not likely growing more then 2 or so feet in height give or take a few inches. “..The only cultural faux paus we quickly became aware of is not to mention their short stature that could be deemed pitying or making them feel weak. Indeed their quite determined and not only strong headed and prideful but physically they are no slouch if it is needed..” Dol said.
As if likely sensing following up questions, “..Their armaments are average for most interstellar species near us. Mostly particle beam on pivot mountings, and launched missiles. The missiles though are easily duped we saw in a nearby combat by more aggressive traders one time by simple sensor masking. But their particle beams are in our estimate one of their stronger developments for offense and defense on their trade ships. Though I can not say how they would fair in combat were it to occur with your own ship, Captain Glen.” Holt said.
”..Indeed for us they are not a threat, and are expected here..” Dol said.
=/\= Captain Glen to the Merrimack. The Dol believes that the ship is a non-hostile, free-trading, long range, transport ship from a race known as Sybl. Their ships are armed with particle beam and missile launchers, but they are not a threat. A ship was scheduled to arrive in two weeks time, so is early. If it is the Sybl, then they are only two feet tall. You are welcome to hail them and check, but don’t mention anything about their stature to them as they get touchy about it. Glen Out! =/\=
Glen, CO
Once Glen had closed his comm channel, Dol spoke, “..Well Captain, why don’t I take my leave of you and have Holt escort you back to your fellow crew mates? I can speak to my council about Tia’s request, and hopefully get back to you later this evening or by tomorrow morning. I will also arrange if you do not mind a meeting in two hours for you and your crew to speak formerly on our news networks. I am confident by now everyone on the habitat has heard of your arrival and presence and are eager for news in detail..” He said with a smile.
GM CockRoach
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