"Commander Hawk, May I enter?" - Asked Lex, holding a report about recent active ships in Independent Worlds. She was standing right at the entrance of commander's cabin and was waiting for his answer. He was, however, staring at the stars and thinking about his own, until he noticed her. "Ah, captain Whitley. I hope your report is ready?" He showed her that she can enter his cabin. She gave him a report sheet and he began to investigate it. After reading a report, Hawk's smile has changed to a serious concentration. "So "Otousan" had appeared alongside with our "friends" from Division 9 in the Independent Worlds?""Yes, sir. And personally, I think that they might work for the same purposes. Their Signature scans were same." Hawk had placed a report on his table and closed the door behind Lex. "Do you realise that we're talking about an alien threat and their agents within Liberty Navy and, probably, our government?" She nods. "As the matter of fact, Liberty Navy doesn't even tries to find out those agents and exterminate them. They only fight against LSF and Harmony. Maybe ESRD unit have and advantage in it, but we would never know - all information about them is classified for the secondary fleet." Jason walks out to the window, staring at the Cortez Star. "Right. Therefore... We shouldn't forget about what happened to the Osiris. We must investigate them until it's not too late.""But sir, we don't have a required equipment. Yes, our ship's hull plates were upgraded resently, but the factor of the suddenness is still on their side." He turnes at Lex. His voice sounds more calm, rather than distorded. "We will receive the appropriate equipment soon. Our scientists are already working on the prototype of EMPF emitter. Until then, keep collecting data about Divison 9 and their affilates. - He sits back in his chair - Dismissed." Lex solutes to him and leaves the room. Jason keeps re-reading the message from "Endurance", trying to realize - is that a joke or a bloody truth?