Chatter was minimal and died almost as soon as the last of the wraith joined them. Without the drones among them, it was clear to see just how few wraith were spread out on board the hive.
Todd took a breath and spoke.
"By now you all know there was a distress signal picked up as soon as we dropped out of hyperspace. Indications are it didn't just come on, but its been broadcasting for awhile, possibly as early as right after we jumped into hyperspace. It is among the alliance signals, but its an old one. It's the missing hive."
Mumbles and looks were exchanged among the wraith, though quieted when Todd continued.
"For those who joined us recently, early on in the alliance a ship went missing on the outer reaches of the galaxy. We checked their last known coordinates but found nothing useful to clue us in on what happened. We're not close enough to go take a look and come back in a timely manner, and as we've been in hyperspace for some days now, its likely we won't be the first on the scene anyway. We're going to proceed with what we came here to do. Afterwards, we'll detour there before heading back to Atlantis. If the ship is indeed there and with the crew intact, it'll mean we have more allies."
Kenny glanced to him, perhaps to nudge his superior officer into telling them everything, no matter what. Todd continued as though he were going to anyway. "The ship was last known to be carrying a queen and a female, presumably her daughter. If all aboard the ship are alive and well, we may have another chance to acquire a queen sooner than previously believed."
The excited chatter that followed definitely uplifted the small bit of worry hanging over some heads.
"However, I'd advise not to get your hopes up. The ship has been missing for two years now. Hives don't disappear and reappear for no reason." he said wisely, and there were murmurs of agreement. "In the mean time, those who are set to go down to the planet, do so and check in with our brothers. Bring all drones back to be put into the hibernation pods, and tomorrow we'll meet with the worshiper colonies."
The crew began to disperse, Todd remained where he was by the throne, though Kenny left with the rest.
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Todd took a breath and spoke.
"By now you all know there was a distress signal picked up as soon as we dropped out of hyperspace. Indications are it didn't just come on, but its been broadcasting for awhile, possibly as early as right after we jumped into hyperspace. It is among the alliance signals, but its an old one. It's the missing hive."
Mumbles and looks were exchanged among the wraith, though quieted when Todd continued.
"For those who joined us recently, early on in the alliance a ship went missing on the outer reaches of the galaxy. We checked their last known coordinates but found nothing useful to clue us in on what happened. We're not close enough to go take a look and come back in a timely manner, and as we've been in hyperspace for some days now, its likely we won't be the first on the scene anyway. We're going to proceed with what we came here to do. Afterwards, we'll detour there before heading back to Atlantis. If the ship is indeed there and with the crew intact, it'll mean we have more allies."
Kenny glanced to him, perhaps to nudge his superior officer into telling them everything, no matter what. Todd continued as though he were going to anyway. "The ship was last known to be carrying a queen and a female, presumably her daughter. If all aboard the ship are alive and well, we may have another chance to acquire a queen sooner than previously believed."
The excited chatter that followed definitely uplifted the small bit of worry hanging over some heads.
"However, I'd advise not to get your hopes up. The ship has been missing for two years now. Hives don't disappear and reappear for no reason." he said wisely, and there were murmurs of agreement. "In the mean time, those who are set to go down to the planet, do so and check in with our brothers. Bring all drones back to be put into the hibernation pods, and tomorrow we'll meet with the worshiper colonies."
The crew began to disperse, Todd remained where he was by the throne, though Kenny left with the rest.