Suffolk was about to receive an unusual visit - two Order fighters. Nobody was sure what was going on.
Admiral Mark McKenna jumped out of his Templar and summoned guards before the Order ships landed. He quickly issued several orders and then the men spread out to receive the Order pilots.
Admiral McKenna was standing in front of the guards when the Order pilots emerged from their ships. When they landed, he surveyed the fighters and their pilots curiously. A Nephthys and the other ... similar, but then again slightly different. His sight lingered on the bag on Mr Dangen's back for several moments. He gave them both a nod and a slight smile.
"Welcome aboard the Suffolk."
The guards weren't exactly aiming their weapons at the visitors, but their stance suggested that it is an option. Several of them were also giving the bag wary glances.
"Welcome. Mr Ewing, Mr Dangen. You are my guests here on the Suffolk. Mr Dangen, I will agree with your request and not search your possessions, under one condition. All your weaponry stays in the bag. Should you try anything unconsidered ... let's just say these gentlemen won't wait for orders."
At that, one guard behind him leisurely tapped his rifle's safety ... it said ARMED. McKenna didn't appear to notice.
"I apologise for this inconvenience, but you give me little choice. Follow me into the guest quarters, please. This way."
He headed into a wide passage and the visitors followed. Half a dozen guards joined the procession, on either side and behind them.