"This is the Imperial shuttle Wetherii to Republic cruiser Bakura, requesting permission to board." "What is your purpose for boarding, Shuttle Wetherii?" the low voice of the Bakura's communications officer questioned. The copilot of the modified Lambda-class shuttle reached for the comm, but was stopped short by the shuttle's passenger. "Tell them we are here to speak with General Antilles," a regal voice came from the passenger quarter. The copilot nodded. "Our passenger is here to meet with General Antilles." "With what authorization?" the communications officer asked quickly over the comm. "None," the copilot answered flatly. "Official, at least." That caught the Republic communications officer off guard. "Identify your passenger," a different voice cut in. "Who is this?" the copilot asked, surprised by the new voice. "This is the Bakura's bridge officer. Repeat: identify your passenger," the bridge officer said, an impatient tone dripping on every word. The man in the passenger quarter of shuttle leaned forward and pushed the the comm button. "Fleet Admiral Socl, Supreme Commander of Imperial Joint Special Operations." [OOC: awaiting response]