"It's beautiful, isn't it?" The voice came from behind the captain of the cruiser Intrepid as its flowing organic shape knived silently into realspace outside the Hapan capital.
"Indeed it is, sir. Truely magnificent." Admiral Drayson could only nod as the ship drew closer to the planet.
"Admiral, we are receiving a hail from the surface." Hiram Drayson nodded and smiled.
"Put it through." In front of him, the hologram of a man dressed in the uniform of the Hapan Military, sharp and stylish.
"Cruiser Intrepid, you are in Hapan space. Please state your intentions immediatly." Activating his transmitter, the GDI Admiral cleared his throat.
"Hapan Port Authority, this is Admiral Hiram Drayson of the Galactic Defence Initiative cruiser Intrepid. We are requesting a diplomatic visa and docking leave for three shuttles. My cruiser and escorts will remain in orbit, barring any objection."
Then he leaned back in the command chair and waited for a response from the surface...