>>5732450https://youtu.be/UDisDEKHaGs“The Eruption of the Astrabellua?” he states as if trying to jog your memory. “The Space Police should have sent warnings to any who approach.”
Your confusion only grows. “Space Police? You mean the Galactic Patrol? No, they haven’t said anything. They barely have any information on what this place even is. That’s why we’re here in the first place, we have two of them with us on a scouting mission.”
While you’re not sure you can read the expression on his mechanical face that well, he seems almost bewildered by that response. “Most unusual… I would wish to speak with these representatives of the Space Police as soon as possible.” He paces around slowly, tapping his chin again. “It has not been more than three Stellar Cycles since the Cataclysm, either.”
“I’m sorry, sir. We have little to no information on this moon, the planet, or any other moons that orbit it. We don’t even know their names.”
He stares at you silently, genuinely disbelieving of what you just said for a moment. It passes, and he shakes his head. He begins to slowly walk in the direction of everyone else, motioning for you to follow. “Use your communication device so we do not have to repeat ourselves. If what you are saying is true, then there are problems beyond even vile Nigrissi’s machinations.” You don’t recognize that name, but you give a slow nod and walk with him, making sure everyone can hear as you tap your goggles to put them on speaker mode. “Organics, members of the Space Police, and other life forms with them, I am Rabaht. I have made contact with your envoy, Son Peppa. The moon you currently are on is Cachou, the planet it orbits is Varak. I am headed towards your position near Zelten Plaza with your envoy.”
There’s a beat of silence, and then Irico’s voice comes out of your goggles. “Er… Rabaht, this is Irico of the Galactic Patrol,” He emphasizes the name and pauses to make sure it registers, “We are here on behalf of a joint scouting mission with the Planet Trade Organization, the Patrol, and our respective Earthling allies. These worlds are a relative unknown to us, but since you are capable of understanding us, we may be able to better understand what all… this is.”
“Your envoy showed no understanding of the Eruption of the Astrabellua, Varak’s most recent Cataclysm.” Rabaht begins. “And based on that, I would assume none among your number do either.”
“Your assumption is correct.” 19’s voice confirms. “Are you willing to share that with us?”
“Yes. It began approximately three Stellar Cycles ago…”
(cont.)