"Yes that's exactly who contacted me"

"Captain your officer is going to need to be tested for midi-chlorians if he hasn't already because it sounds as if he's Force sensitive which if that's the case than it explains how easily he got the message Ashland needed to send"

"I understand, we will of course head to where they are to pick them up, though it will be a tight fit especially if there are civilians"

"No, because of the potential dangers of the mission this time they left their families at home"

"Very well"

The Romulans managed to get to where the officers were and picked them up

"Welcome aboard, we've passed the message on to Starfleet and they know the Komatsu is not a friendly and will do their best to regain the ship but are realistic in their thoughts"

"We know and understand"

"Captain I will need to get in touch with the Jedi Council and Republic Senate ASAP, even if we don't have as secure a line as I need"

"Are you implying..."

"No Captain I'm not implying that your security isn't good, however due to who I am and the people I need to make regular reports to I need a line that's even more secure than the Starfleet lines for Captain's only when they're sending out a specific code or even Admiralty lines. My secure line is normally quin-triple encrypted with a single layered language scrambler at both ends, and only the right response code allows you to de-scramble the lines enough for each person to understand the other but in between while the conversation is happening anyone trying to tap into the line won't be able to understand a word either side says. If it's to a normal line and it's not vital to security then my line is only triple encrypted but the language scramble is still active just in case it's vital for other reasons"

"Portland that's only for when you're communicating with the Republic though right?"

"Wrong Captain, that's for both the Republic and the Admiralty because I really can't take chances that someone will over hear something that could get people killed"

"Okay, you're right our lines aren't nearly that secure, at most we have a double encryption if need be"

"And while I really need something a bit more secure I'll work with what I've got don't worry"

"Well we actually have been working on adding a third layer of encryption due to the whole war thing that's going on, just give us a few more days and you'll have triple encryption for the Republic but Sentinel Portland Starfleet Command is demanding you speak with them now even if you don't have as secure a line as you normally do"

"Fine, can I at least use your office because that will automatically have a double layered encryption?"

"I'm perfectly fine with that, but they also want to speak with your Captain"

"Fine I actually need to discuss a few things and having him there will make things much easier"

So the two go to the Romulan version of a ready room and make contact with Starfleet Command

"What's going on Admiral?"

"We've got problems Sentinel Portland, Captain Frost"

"What kind of problems sir?"

"We're losing ground fast, if this keeps up Vulcan will have to take over as the central hub of the Federation because we'll have lost Earth, as it is the Academy is no longer running seeing as how I deemed it too dangerous"

"Sir, has there been any contact from the Republic lately?"

"Yes and they actually need to talk to you in person Ashland but they did ask me to pass on a message if you can't contact them immediately, they said to tell you that things are going great and the rebuilding is on schedule so you might see the Jedi Council recalling the Jedi still here"

"That's actually wonderful news that people can go back home if they so choose"

"Yes, there's actually more they need to talk to you about but they say that has to be done in person"

"Understood, the Romulan vessel we're on is currently working on triple encrypting their line so that I have at least better security then a double encrypted line, there's also something I need to inform you guys, something that will explain why learning sign language was so easy for me and the other Sentinel's. We have mandatory sign language lessons from a young age, but we have two different sign languages, the first sign language is military sign language which of course Starfleet also uses, though it is a bit different, the second is called commoners sign language and that's entirely different from Federation's Standard sign language"

"Understood Sentinel Portland, we'll just add that on to your files, is that why you had both an easy time and difficult time all at once learning the sign language we forced on you?"

"Yes because some signs were similar to Republic sign language but with different meanings yet at the same time there were signs that were completely different that had no definition in the Republic"

"I guess that's something else to add to your file as well"

"Yes there's also some new information about me that I never told you guys due to how classified they were about me even in the Republic for two of the things and for the third it was just never important so I never thought to mention it before"

"Then why mention it now?"

"Because it's starting to affect me more, if we don't get it under control I'll start acting more on the will of the Force than the orders of the Admiralty and we can't afford that right now"

"Okay, we'll read it because it sounds like you're starting to struggle already"

"Yeah and I need to contact the Republic ASAP too"

"Not until you have even slightly better security with your comm line"

"Don't worry I know better especially considering some of what needs to be discussed according to you"

"Yes, there are some important things that will need to be discussed between the two groups due to some of what was discussed between the Federation and the Republic"

"So quick question, how's the battle to regain the Komatsu going anyhow?"

"Not good so far, in fact we hope to have a new ship to you guys soon, and when I say new I mean just off the assembly line new"

"Wow, wait, what about the fact that I know my Captain has been wanting a new engine design?"

"We already have a new engine design because there were a lot of people complaining about the six and a half months it took to get to the Republic and back, not to mention the problem that you guys encountered with having to turn right back around that one time"

"Can I see the designs?"

"Sure"

They show her the engine design and except for a few differences they were exactly like hers

"Wow we can actually use my engine design for anything not critical, here let me show you"

She does and the Admiralty is shocked this time

"You're right, two different groups yet basically the same design?"

"Guess we simply think alike in this situation"

"Guess so, expect the new ship within the week"

"Got it"

Two days later Ashland was able to contact the Republic, and the conversation started with Master Skywalker speaking in Huttese

*Portland, seven Master/Padawan teams and the Rogue squadron are heading your way with our permission, they should...*

*I thought I specifically forbade you guys from interfering at the moment*

*Tell that to three Padawans and sixteen Masters who all had Force visions seeing trouble if we didn't come, or at least more trouble then you guys currently have*

*Then why haven't I?...*

*We don't know we think it's the Force protecting you as much as possible*

*Fine*

They then switch to basic

"By the way, several of the Jedi that are currently helping repair the damage from our battles are asking what they should do to help the refugees that have either stayed or on their way and will settle on various planets depending on where they want to live"

"Not much for now in regards to those that aren't even there yet but for those that already are just make sure that they're adapting as best they can and check up on their dietary needs"

"Fine will do"

Skywalker then switches to commoners sign language

*I also need to know if we should start teaching at least the civilians commoners sign language because we can communicate fine with Starfleet with the military sign language though there are a few rough patches*

*No, they have their own commoners sign language and it would be best not to confuse them*

*Fine*

They switch back to English

"Anything else that needs to be discussed?"

"Not that I can think of"

"Then Sentinel Portland out"

"Master Skywalker out"

Comms are cut and everyone just looks at her expectantly

"Is there any other conversation you need to have, because we couldn't understand a word you said for a bit and of course that sign language was something we didn't understand either"

"Actually yes there is something I need to take care of, but the conversation is best done on the bridge because a lot of people will be affected by what I have to say to Command"

Then to the shock of the Romulan crew she starts speaking in their language not knowing that she had learned Romulan, Vulcan, Bajoran, and Cardassian just in case, add that to her knowledge of Basic, Huttese, and Bocce that meant she knew seven spoken languages all together