On the viewscreen, the view shifts from that of the squat, arrow-shaped vessel ahead, to a narrow view of its interior - silvery-blue and shimmering from the environment's extreme temperature. In the centre sits a six-legged creature, its hard red skin jagged and pulsing with orange light. A pair of triangular, glowing, jewel-like eyes radiate stern, uncompromising severity from within its translucent protective membrane.

"I am Commander Loskene. You are trespassing in a territorial annex of the Tholian Assembly. We claim this territory and prepared to use force, if necessary, to protect our property. You must leave this area immediately."