The taller of the two.. female incidentally, steps forward.  "Miss Pheldon... we're here to offer you a job.  According to the planetary net, you have background in geology, survey.. " she pauses.. "You also have the living accomodations that could merit an extended mission beyond the borders of the Frontier.  According to the planetnet... you've not had a job since SteelCam closed shop.. and.. " she gives a soft smile.. "We're hoping we could interest you in a new career"<br/><br/>The other man steps forward, flipping open a case he carries to open a large but thin computer.  "The Frontier Commission has granted the CDC writ to mount a one year extended mission coreward.  We would like you to be on that team"<br/><br/>On the screen a small animated map of the frontier (known to any schoolkid) illuminates, and then a number of other stars glow white.. each at the very bottom edge of the page.