A lost cruiser

[Morosz]

"Sir. They responded. It is very garbled and static. I'm trying to clear it up." Said the crewmember at the comm station.

"Allright. All engines ahead slow. One quarter impulse. Let's park the Neumann near them and make sure that they understand we are not enemies. I don't want them to freak out."

"There. The ship identified itself as the RNC Helgoland. They say they are heavily damaged. Their supplies are gone. They are also running on emergency power."

"Tell them that we are here to help them. On the other hand Diaz. I want you to scan that ship to confirm their story and to prepare the required materials for them."

"As you wish doctor."

"Helgoland. Helgoland this is the GRG research ship Neumann. We read you. We picked up your distress signal and we are here to help."

The ship slowly approached the battered cruiser and stopped about 1.5 kilometers away from it.