The Cartels:
Zion began to search for possible allies up north-in order to assist with the war against the heretics south of them. If there was another nation sympathetic to their cause, then this war could be a lot more easily won.
The Krishna resembled something NASA might have made millennia ago. It was white, with an aerodynamic "bird-like" shape. It approached an ugly, brownish-green world. Captain Jyoti Still sat in her chair on the bridge. An AI spoke to her in a feminine voice. "Captain. You are being hailed."
Still responded "On-screen!"
A screen showed a picture of a rather ugly looking slug-creature. It said "Hello, visitors! I am Jabba the Hutt! If you have come seeking a great deal on slaves or recreational chemicals, then you've come to the right place!"
Jyoti interrupted. "I'm not here for-"
However, it seemed to be a prerecorded message. It went on about how cheap its slave labor was, and the effects of its drugs. Jyoti cut the transmission and tried to communicate with the leadership. They got a different message "If you aren't going to buy anything, please leave."
Jyoti sighed. "Alright. Take us home."