O'Neal gestured with his hand at the room, "You, my dear, are now the guest of the Borlesk.  An amphibious species that has come to 'uplift' us from our primitive ways."<br/><br/>A woman beside him snorted, "More like enslave us or dissect us.  You know they're not to be trusted."<br/><br/>O'Neal introduced them, "This is Major Kennedy, my second in command.  She's responsible for the logistics of what they give us and trying to figure out who has what skills.  And unfortunately, she's right.  They took some of our worst, the ones we knew were going to die, and told us they would be dissected to better understand us.  We never saw them again, but just knowing they did it has everyone on edge.  They haven't taken anyone else though, so we're wondering if it was a one-time thing."  Kennedy was muscular but had clearly feminine curves and a decent bust, with long brown hair that fell in gentle curls around her face.<br/><br/>Kennedy shook her head, "Regardless, they come in every so often and scan us.  It's got everyone nervous as hell.  What are they scanning us for?"<br/><br/>It was about that moment that the large door to the room opened, and a tall Berlosk entered the room.  He stood over 12 feet tall, and was wearing heavy armor.  He was the largest one they'd ever seen.  When he spoke, his words were translated so that they almost didn't hear the deep, guttural croaks and ticks that were his speech.  "I am Lord Ver'Slek, Conquerer of 5 species.  You are all here because my Emperor demands it, and I obey.  I am here to tell you what you have been taken for, and why your cooperation is suggested."<br/><br/>He let the words sink in before continuing.  "You are the last of the species known as 'Homo Sapiens'.  Every other vessel bearing your kind has been destroyed or enslaved, worked to death in mines or harvested for meat.  We of the Berlosk do not take pleasure from these acts, and have decided to uplift your species for our own ends.  We will be heading for the world of Bakapo, where you will be put in camps.  There, you will breed and work to build your colony under our watch.  You will be allowed to live in exchange for workers.  We suggest you accept our offer, or face extinction."