Colonel Meria Book stood on the bridge of the IAV ODYSSEUS. Staring down at the planet called New Inca, Book mused to himself why the the Alliance would care to send a carrier to this place. It was one of the farthest planet in the 'verse, even to other outer worlds. Whats the importance of this place?

"Sir the High Command is hailing," Ensign Derrick informed.

"Put her on screen," Book ordered. Standing at 5'11", and wearing the standard Alliance grey uniform, Book is physically built compared to most officers. Signs of grey were showing in his short cut hair.

The image of the High Command appeared. She was of German descent, her red hair rolled into a bun, and stood with rigid confidence.

"Colonel Book, have you arrived to your destination?"

"Yes, High Comander. he locals haven't responded to our presence yet and there has been no action. Shall I deploy down to the planet?"

"No. An Operator has beenassign to accompany you and will arrive shortly. You are to give full cooperation to him as he will be your commanding officer. Is that clear?"

"Yes High Commander." Saluting, as the image faded, Book sighed. He has nevered met an Operative before and didn't know what to expect. He was taught that they were to be givin complete obedience as they act on orders of Parliment itself. The thought of being surbordinated to that kind of power wasn't pleasent.

As promised, another vessal arrived, a Firefly-classed ship. Why someone like an Operative would choose that kind of ship for transort was beyond Book. The Coloel stood waiting at the hanger door when the Operative entered.

Of Chinese descent, the Operative was 6'4", wearing plain civilian clothes and was completely bald.

Book gave a salute which the Operative replied with a wave, "At ease Colonel."

Book didn't relaxed as the two walked to the bridge.

"I hope your passage was bearable sir."

"It was okay for a spell. But we must get down to business. Has the locals made any contact