She ahhhs, "AU is the term used by Scientists to determine a certain amount of space, but in this case, an AU is Astronomical Unit which covers roughly 98,000,000 miles.  Basically, from the edge of Sol, to Earth.  We have myself which of course, I'm the ship, just a personality made flesh  to allow interaction.  There is Ome, Chiro, Jizzal, Goldelite and one other named Neeta.  I'm keeping her in Medbay until she's recovered.  I'm sorry, I'm somewhat a psionic in this personality.  Allows me to talk with anyone and everyone aboard this ship."