"Captain, the Thudrasian star fleet is energizing weapons", reported the gunnery officer. "Open a channel to Thudras", ordered captain Maedza .
"There is a message from Thudras", reported the communications officer.
"On screen", ordered captain Maedza.
The image of emperor Kluxon appeared on the big screen.
"I must protest captain, the presence of enemy starships en mass just outside Thudras orbit is a direct violation of the peace agreement we negotiated with you. Those star ships must withdraw from our borders immediately!", demanded emperor Kluxon.
"The situation is a rather delicate one and requires a diplomatic approach to avoid escalation. I assure you, we have engaged with the starships and doing our best to avert an attack on Thudras, which would be lethal for you",
"We will be not take any attack laying down", threatened emperor Kluxon.
"I see that your fleet is powering up weapons", said captain Maedza.
"We shall defend ourselves", said emperor Kluxon.