"Ahh, yes.  When the ship reported in, I decided to take those credits and do a bit of investing on your behalf."  Klaxx shrugged.  "I assumed you would want a ship, and not the ship with the AI that sold you out.  I pulled a few strings, and managed to get you a second hand Shinigami ship.  It isn't as deluxe as the Exarch class, but it comes fully armed, fueled, and ready to travel...assuming you all get out of here."<br/><br/>"That likely won't be a problem.  They already know why they're here, and as long as they don't hold anything back, or run their mouths outside of what is discussed here, i'm sure they can go off and get themselves killed elsewhere."  Rhi responded simply.  A few moments later, the sound of clicking could be heard in the hall.  After a few moments, a female zax appeared.  Unlike the male of the species, the females were often more stream lined, had fewer armor spikes, in truth, they looked more like wasps without wings or a stinge, although this one was dressed in some rather expensive looking wear, on her head was an ornate, jewel encrusted crown.  Klaxx kneeled immediately, although Rhi continued to type on her pedastal.  The holograms lit up fully one after another.  A reptilian female appeared at one, her skin tinted blue due to the hologram, her body covered in an elaborate robe, although the hood framed her delicate features, blue green hair spilled from it.  She held her hands clasped together, but remained silent.  The Grand Empress of the zax, Kricka, and the High Oracle of the Collective, Shora the Wise respectively.<br/><br/>A human male, likely in his fifties, with deep black hair, a stripe of grey hair marring it, his attire a navy blue two piece suit, with a bright blue button in the shape of Earth on his left lapel.  His face inspired trust, kindly, always with a smile, like all politicians, although this one was a master at webspinning, the Life Long President, William Davis.  They all remained silent, although two of the images remained blank, before finally a monotone, computerized voice droned.  "Grant Hunter Drell and all members of the High Council of the Grey are currently indisposed, and are unable to be contacted at this moment."  With a sigh, Rhi looked up at the images.  "Sorry to disturb you all, but I trust your aides informed you as to why."<br/><br/>"An illegal operation isn't unheard of."  The Oracle responded, holding out her hand at emphasis.  "And its not as if killing them was unwarrented.  Fringe settlement or not, it was still an Alliance Colony that they attacked."<br/><br/>"Yes, and i'm sure when the Kryslin show up to get revenge we can use that as a shield."  The human responded in a dry tone of voice, clearly annoyed at likely being woken up at an early hour.  "The only good news is we got intel on these 'Phantoms'.  I've heard rumors of them but I never thought they existed."<br/><br/>The Oracle's face tightened, then softened, clearly annoyed by the rebuttle.  All the while the zax empress remained silent and still.  Insectoid features made for an excellent poker face, what she was thinking wasn't clear.  So while the human president and camarian argued the validity of the assault, as well as the legality of it, she remained perfectly still and silent.  "The legality of it is not in question.  While they did it for the monitary value, what matters is we have data on the 'Phantoms', as well as the Kryslin being deprived of a potential breeding source."  The Empress finally said, her voice clicked as she spoke.  "Commander Klaxx has already taken responsibility of the actions, and shall be judged according to zax laws, unless anyone would like to object."<br/><br/>With no replies, she turned to the mercenaries.  "That leaves what to do with you three... care to make an argument."<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>