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-Mars-

After decoding the Aneph reply, the Harlothian probe transmits a reply.

"We shall agree to your request, and move our pod further out."

The Harlothian prove moves out away from Mars, firing its main thruster to break orbit...

-Jupiter-

The Jupiter probe transmits the data back to the Harlothian ship. The probe remains inactive, recording data and taking images of the UAC personnel. It then sends a pictographic message roughly relaying the image of a ship performing research.

-Earth-

A reply is sent in binary from the four remaining probes.

"We request that no more of our probes be disabled until our ship arrives. We understand the need to gather information, but these are our only means of communication right now. We are almost finished decoding some Earth languages, and are preparing our ship to come closer."

A reply is then sent through the disabled probe to the Yeveta scientists.

"Message received. Greetings."

At the AIF meanwhile, several ships have prepped for launch, including the Andromeda, which has been powering up her fusion reactors. The fleet does not yet launch however, to avoid signs of hostility...