<strong>-- Explorator Thraxius --</strong>(http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=103946.msg4515299#msg4515299)<br/><hr/><br/>Thraxius just barely managed to choke off a laugh, none too gracefully masking it with a series of tinny coughs.  He fastidiously plucked a few imaginary loose threads from his robes, then came forward with a discreet bow at the Captain's left side.<br/><br/><em>"Surely just the result of an unfortunate miscalculation on the part of your staff, my most <strong>esteemed</strong> Captain.  A man with a reputation such as yours is sure to attract those who make up for in adoration what they may lack in technical skill,"</em>he boomed, flattery dripping from his voice like congealed honey.<em>"But if I might be so bold, perhaps I might be able to make myself of use to you.  An MIU Interface of sufficient quality would allow your considerable talents to balance out any amateurish mistakes on the part of your crew.  With my connections, I would be capable of bestowing upon you this gift, if it would please you."</em>