The planet of Hapes, a jewel among jewels, gracing the galaxy from its centerpoint among the Consotrium. Long hidden from public eyes, the 'Glorious Jewel' was one world who's majesty would never be shattered, an ever lasting tradition of beauty in the galaxy. A legend.

"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...

(OOC:Just wondering how you found Hapes without a roleplay, seeing as its a hidden planet...)

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> Dakkon sat beside his wife as the communique came through for the GDI ship. He nodded to the technician lazily, authorising the GDI ship to send down a single shuttle to meet and discus the Reobus situation.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

<!--EZCODE BOLD START--> Noone with a right mind would intercept the reclaiming of Hapan planets. They are ours by right...<!--EZCODE BOLD END-->

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> He sat back and waited for the Shuttle to descend.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

(Hapes isn't a hidden planet... never was)

The Lambda-class Shuttle Narra set down on the landing pad of the main Hapan spaceport with a slight thump and the sound of escaping steam.

Waiting for Drayson was a trio of officials, all of them wearing scowls.

Of course. Ownership of Gallinore is something they can't be to particularly fond of... specially considering the means Darksword took it with.

He smiled slightly as he walked down the ramp and greeted the men.

"Come with us." One of them, obviously the leader, said shortly.

They escorted him to an armoured landspeeder, which immediatly set off towards the palace.

Now if only they listen to me...

(OOC: Actually, if you want to be pushy about it, it was stipulated as Hidden when the group was created, and that thread was accepted, and as such it is. I don't really care, but its wise for me to look after my interests...)

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> The armoured landspeeder pulled up, and its occupant was ushered into the presence of the royal family. As the visitor was hastily rushed in, he was unable to gain his composure before being confronted by a very impatient set of Royals. The Prince fixed him with a stern glare, awaiting him to speak. A too long pause ensued, before the Prince spoke.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

“Well? State your business. Your intrusion into the domestic affairs of Hapes is one which has been met with much consternation among our people, and more importantly among my wife.”

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> He waited again for the GDI representative to explain himself.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

Drayson nodded. Hapans weren't known for their patience.

"This I know, your majesty. And as such, I have been instructed to discuss with you the matter of the world Gallinore. It is no secret that you are none to happy with the recent invasion of that world."

The Prince nodded expecantly.

"And I have come to discuss what will happen to Gallinore. We both know that it is essential the Consortrium's by right."

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> Dakkon nodded, his thoughts drifting back to the rape and pillage of Gallinore that his brother now flaunted and boasted of.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"By invasion i assume you refer to the slaughter of innocents, and the employment of a Sith pirate by a self proclaimed lightside group?

And you are right, it is eesentially the Consortiums by rights, as is Dreena, the homeworld of the shortlived pretender rebels you alligned yourself with, as is Charubah, currently under the yoke of the Jutraalian Empire."

The Admiral nodded sadly.

"Alas, I cannot deny what happened on Gallinore, nor can I refuse to accept the blame for what happened. It is our fault, of course, we had no one to spare for the job. If it had been a GDI officer, the rape and pillage would not have happened."

He stopped for a second.

"But I am simply making excuses. I know not what the Consortrium would have in payment for the henious crimes comitted, but we are very willing to return what it rightfully yours. Naturally, the Supreme Commander has told me that it cannot come free, but it will not be a 'deal' for us. Not by a longshot.
"What he proposes is that you come to Gallinore and do as you see fit. The Initiative will defend the world, the true GDI, not our allies among the mercenary world."

His voice dropped even lower.

"And between you and me, I think that Charubah will soon be liberated from the Rogue Empire." He smiled thinly.

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> Dakkon nodded, and a thin smile drew across his lips at the mention of the liberation of another Hapan planet.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"Of course. What did you have in mind for payment? Or a joint share perhaps?"

Drayson nodded slightly and smiled.

"We would give you back what is rihtfully yours: a joint share of Gallinore." This seemed to please the prince.

OOC:
Basic joint-planet rules would be in effect, 25 ship slots for each faction and, because I'm so nice, you can have two of the yard slots.

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> Dakkon rose and walked over to the Admiral. He stuck his hand out, which the GDI dignitary accepted.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"Of course, that is better than we hoped. On behalf of my wife, the Queen Mother, i thank you."

(OOC: Aww, so sweet!

Hehe, thanks for that. I'll post up this link in the planets list.

Are there any yards already UC?)