The landed Corvette had already cut out a plot of the mountain range, where it was rapidly being reassembled into a firebase. Though the fortifications were still rudimentary, the ship's turrets had been connected to the old reactor, which was buried somewhere in the mountainside, and they swirled to meet the new force. There was a momentary lapse before another voice replied. [quote]We are allies of the Dojo. We do not wish hostilities upon the resident factions, only upon the false Empires that lay siege to your village. [/quote] The voice was deep, with a slight indistinguishable accent.

At the base of the mountains, a complex of buildings were seen, some of those buildings were snaking up the mountain, but depending on where Hallwinter's base was, he would see that there was no threat to his own base. Just a few jeeps and troopers walking or driving around the complex, clearly not paying much attention to the newly forming base. "Very well, we will stay out of your way as best we can. If you are in need of supplies, or assistance do not hesitate to ask." The voice said, sounding a bit cooler then it had before.

Likewise, the voice on the other end seemed more relieved to be discussing with actual military personnel, rather than the ragtag warriors that the Dojo typically employed. [quote]Appreciate it. If we're able to coordinate firepower, we should have local Imperial forces routed from the Dojo in hours. [/quote]

"Agreed, the sooner we get them out of here, the sooner we can save a few lives." The man on the other end said, before taking a breath. "If you don't mind, I'll come up to where you guys are. Provide you a map of the land if you need, and we can discuss how to approach this... 'Empire'."

[quote]Roger that. We'll send escorts. [/quote] Two [url=https://i.imgur.com/lJnVUr2_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium]light mechs[/url] came in to escort the convoy through the first few lines of defense. Despite their recent arrival, these new forces had already dug out trenches and weapon emplacements, and massive turrets converted from the Corvette's point-defense grid lined the perimeter of the mountain base. The base itself was converted from the hull and interior of the Strident, and had been seamlessly integrated into the mountainside through what was presumably mining technology. Eventually, the convoy was led in front of a man, flanked by five guards armed with chemrails. "Alright gentlemen," he said, in what resembled an American accent, "let's get to business. I'm Lt. Major Frank Hudson, and I'm currently the only person certified for diplomacy who also speaks English." He seemed much more laid back then the previous soldiers that the convoy had seen, all of who seemed extremely reserved and professional.