Erik jumped in his ship, after the events from the Tower. He flew to the Reef first. After landing in the hangar, he strode to the throne room. As he opened the door, Mara sat up suddenly. 'Erik?' She composed herself. 'Have you considered my...offer?' "No. I'm here to talk about something other than that. A war is coming." Erik walked past the throne, into the Queen's private quarters. She followed, shaking her head. 'Just as business-like as ever...' After a while of discussion, he left. He flew out again, heading for yet another former ally. Taniks, the Scarred. During their talk, a few fists flew. Erik hadn't been very reliable to Taniks, but they'd been good friends before. They settled it, and soon they had a deal. Erik walked out, adjusting his cracked helmet. "Damn Elinski..." ((Closed))