Jeremy gave Telaliel a soft smile. "It isn't Diplomacy, your Majesty. It is simple down home Hospitality." He explained. However, the Princess wasn't the only one surprised by the timely arrival of the EDF ships. True, they weren't very far, relatively speaking, to the EDF sphere of influence. However, It should have taken longer for the ships to arrive. It could be that they were responding to a distress beacon from the Cargo vessel or perhaps the Hyperion. However, that scenario seemed very unlikely as the Hyperion only sent her distress signal after they jumped and the Musashi didn't pick up any others. The door hissed open as the trio stepped onto the bridge. "Report Status." Jeremy commanded. "Sir, an Andromeda Class Dreadnought and two New Hampshire escort Cruisers have just exited warp. However, they have their guns aim at us, Captain." Berlini stated professionally, as if it was an everyday occurrence. "The company moves fast." Jeremy mumbled.<br/><br/>Doctor Estavez nodded as he instructed Wade to remove his shirt and to sit on the end of the bed. "Let me just take a look." He said as he examined Lt. Wade. Paying particular attention to his ribs as the Lt. pointed them out specifically. "I don't know what you fighter pilots seem to make a game out of beaten up you can get. You run me and my staff ragged you know." He grumbled a bit, but it was more from concern than irritation. "It seems that your Ribs are bruised. Just keep a cold compress on it and try not to over exert yourself." He prescribed.<br/><br/>"Captain, We are being hailed." The Comms tech reported. "On screen.". On the Large View screen, a Older woman appeared. Her Strawberry blonde hair pulled back into a regulation bun. Streaks of grey adding dignity. She was far from Ugly but there was something about her that just put men off. "This is Admiral Amelia Burnside of the EDF Ship, Arizona....Oh, I don't believe this. If it isn't the Cyclops!" The Woman said with a bit of a sneer. Jeremy's good eye twitched when he heard who it was. He and Amelia had History. She was his Last Captain, before he took command of his own ship while he was in the EDF. She was rather fond of pranks and giving people nicknames. "Greetings Admiral Burnside. I see you have not changed." Jeremy responded evenly. Amelia seemed to chuckle at some unheard Joke. "If I remember my Cyclops-ese correctly. that means "Fuck You". I am sorry Jeremy, But I play for the "other" Team." She quipped. Eager to see how he would respond. "Something every man thanks you for, Admiral. I assure you." He said without hesitation. Amelia was beaming at the retort. "Ah, so the Cyclops can fire back." She said with a howling laugh. It was obvious the bridge staff on her Ship was getting very uncomfortable with where the conversation was headed.<br/><br/>The Channel grew silent as Amelia grew serious. "I heard some disturbing things, Jeremy. Lazarus Corporation says that you and your crew have gone rogue. That you destroyed a Goliath Class Mining vessel." She stated. "Yes, it is true that we have Destroyed the Ship with all 400 people on board." Jeremy answered back without hesitation. Amelia's features grew dark. "You know your not helping your Case." She stated. "I know, but the truth is the truth. I have destroyed the mining vessel after it refused to follow orders or warning shots. It was discovered that their aim was to sanitize a native population of the planet for profits. I could not allow it." Jeremy stated, fully aware of the Princess's presence on the Bridge. Amelia smiled and shook her head. "Still the boy scout. You do know that you will have to report back to Earth to Answer for the charges and try and clear your crew's name." She said with a sigh. "Under normal circumstances. Yes, I would agree with that Course of action. However, Giving the situation, I can not comply. The Musashi is the only thing protecting this targeted world. I will<strong>not</strong>leave them defenseless!" Jeremy stated vehemently. "Jeremy, think of your crew..." Amelia stated. "I am thinking of the Countless numbers of people on that world that nearly were wiped out. The Company wants that world and I aim to keep them from it." Jeremy interrupted. "The council can grant temporary protection to a system." Amelia tried to convince him. "Yes, but after months of paperwork and Bureaucratic bullshit! At which point it could very easily be too late. I am sorry, Admiral, but I can not accompany you to Earth. However. I know I can trust you with a Copy of the Ship's logs. Also Admiral. I request a personal Favor." Jeremy asked. "I can't automatically say yes to a favor Jeremy. However, I can listen to it and decide from there." Amelia stated, being shrewd. Jeremy nodded, understanding her situation. "I would like you to take on any member of my Crew that wishes to leave and see them safely back to Earth. I know many of them have family and this venture may very well bring retaliation from Lazarus Corporation." He asked. Maria and several other members of the Bridge crew looked at him. He was giving anyone on his ship a free pass out of danger. "Yes, I will grant them passage back to earth." Amelia said. Jeremy nodded to her with a smile. "Thank you, Admiral". Nodding to his Comms tech. A Boson's whistle sounded throughout the ship. Meaning a very important message from the Captain. Everyone stopped at their stations to listen. "Now hear this, Now here this. This is the Captain speaking. Giving our circumstances, I am granting anyone who desires too. Permission to depart the Musashi. I know you have family and priorities on Earth or her colonies that you can not put in danger for this mission. I nor anyone else will think any less of you. Admiral Amelia Burnside, of the EDF Dreadnought, Arizona, has promised passage back to Earth. You have One Hour to decide before the Shuttle departs." Jeremy announced. The declaration had many of the crew thinking. It will be a long Hour to wait as the EDF Patrol secures the Pirates.