Insertion sequence started...

Entering Multiverse 21-- the Yantajah Multiverse...

Insertion successful...

Scanning AI system...

Awakening biobrain/Adrerar pilot...

Successful...

Instructed by biobrain to start wakeup sequence for passenger in stasis...

Tendrils of energy from the gate it had entered into normal space from still flickering across its dark, mirror-like surface, the spacecraft-- an organic looking construction of spines, ridges and triangular shapes slowly came to a full stop. For several moments, it simply sat unmoving in space, the reflection of stars glittering at its surface-- before rows of brilliant, crystal blue lights lit along the spines. Then colors swirled across its surface, scale-like structures growing from it as its color shifted from dark mirror to a rich shade of emerald marbled with silver.

And inside the ship, silence ruled, only broken when the layer of frost at the opalescent walls melted and trickled down to create shallow pools at the floor. Next the water rippled slightly as newly released air moved through the corridors and chambers of the ship--towards its central room, which was the command center.

Dominated by a large sphere of opalescent red-- containing the bio-engineered brain which controled the ship, that also acted as its body, the room contained little else. There was a few small colored surfaces glowing with colors that conflicted with the walls, but other than that, there was no visible control mechanisms-- seamlessly merged with the walls, the controls would appear only in such cases when the biobrain was disabled or killed.

"I have determined that we have arrived at the intended co-ordinates" the biobrain said, its melodious voice bearing no resemblance to the harsher and far more primitive language of humans and the other races inhabiting the galaxy in which the ship had emerged. Then a pod slid up through the floor, the energy of the stasis field protecting its contents humming inside.

"The AI backup may now begin the wakeup sequence, scan for damage on any level as the stasis field is deactivated and our passenger awakens".

Next a holographic eye blinked into existence above as the AI did as it had been told, the stasis pod slowly opening as the bio signals of the person inside approached optimal levels.

"Welcome back to the world of the living" the biobrain said, "I have detected one of their ships heading towards a suitable planet. Shall we proceed now, or do you wish to wait and observe while you get over the stasis sickness?".

The third of the inner planets orbiting a G-type sun in the Perseus arm.

Named "Kvann" by Yautja Elder Khte'katildei'h.

Cruising at a relatively slow speed, just below five hundred kilometers an hour, the large yautja warship Rlth'saideth'dlet moved towards the planet which had been named Kvann a few years earlier when it had been found by the ship commander and owner. The previous visit had lasted only long enough to make a short survey of the planets races to find if any of them were suitable for the Hunt, and then a number of Kainde amedha eggs had been left at two of the planet's continents-- two dozen regular ones and three queens in all.

By now, probes sent ahead had determined that there was three established hives at the planet-- two at the largest continent and one at the smaller. In the years that had passed, both queens and drones would have grown large, strong and clever, and this hunt would truly be one worthy of the hunters at the ship-- Elder, honored and warriors all.

With a click of her mandibles, Khte'katildei'h leaned forwards in her commander's chair, watching the group of four males and one female warriors sparring below with an expression of aloof interest. These were no unseasoned hunters, having survived an impressive number of hunts each of them-- and having gathered a impressive number of worthy trophies as proof of their skill.

And today..., their skill and experience would most certainly be needed, as they were going after one of the most worthy prey-- a Kainde amedha queen.

Today their intention was not to kill, almost any group of hunters with the right weapons could do that, but capturing a hive queen alive, that was truly a challenge worthy of her and the most skilled warriors of her clan.

However, then Khte'katildei'h's line of thought was broken as the ship computer let her know that the ship had entered an orbit around Kvann.

And with a growled command, she put and end to the sparring-- ordering everyone to gear up for the hunt and board either of the two landing ships waiting in the hangar of the Rlth'saideth'dlet. Khte'katildei'h stood up to stretch herself, and then she still rock still as her adjuncts approached with her armor and weapons, efficently equiping her for the hunt. Minutes later, when weapons and armor was properly attached, Khte'katildei'h signaled to her adjuncts to follow before she made her way down to the hangar and the waiting ships as well.