((( Deep Space near Coruscant )))
The starship 'Craat' would receive a swift response: "Sith Covenant are not allies of the New Sith Empire! We are sending reinforcements; Stall Covenant forces any way you can!"
((( Krystal's Mansion, New Cerinia )))
Markus grumbled and reluctantly got out of bed to answer the call, finding it was his XO that was calling. "Voro... I trust you woke me with news of profound value?" he irritable grumbled.
"Indeed, Lord-Admiral," the holo-Sangheili answered. "We've lost contact with Corneria and the CDF. Local commander at Outpost 'Mantakar passed it off as a comm system malfunction, but I am not so certain."
Markus thought for a moment before responding, "Whistle up a scouting party and send them to investigate. Keep me informed as to their finding. Tokarev out." Voro nodded and saluted wirelessly before cutting the channel, leaving Markus to ponder Corneria's fate.
((( Reznov Residence, Draco City, Dragon'taan )))
Ketorr breathed a sigh in relief. "Okay... Well, coffee's ready, if you want some."
((( Starship 'Grendlekeep', Draco City outskirts, Dragon'taan )))
Roc shrugged and went back to his work, patiently waiting on Alex.
((( Draco City, Dragon'taan )))
A greeter droid approached Wilco and spoke, "Greetings, traveler! Welcome to Dragon'taan! Home of the Dragon-shifters and the Dragon'taan Marauder Corps! How may I be of service?"
((( Deep Space near Reach )))
As it happened, there was a UNSC ship in the area -- one of the up-scaled modified variants of the Punic-class supercarriers armed with UNSC and Sangheili weapons, named the UNSC 'Sound of Victory'. It sent out an open hailing signal: "Attention, unidentified starship -- this is Rear Admiral Stauffenberg. I am answering your distress call. You fellows lost?"