One Thousand Four Hundred and Forty-One, Silver Box Guards (1)

——ad2158514——

Serpent Nebula, Dunkirk frigate.

Connor Shepard, who was wearing an official Starfleet officer uniform, was sitting on the adjutant's seat watching Anderson's crew members busy.

Of course, "pretend" to be busy.

Serpent Nebula is the capital and heart of the "Galactic Alliance" and the location of the "Citadel". Any foreign ships must obey the dispatch of its "Customs Agency". Any privately deviating from the route or carrying out actions that may cause threats - such as using Weapons locked on the Citadel will be warned by the "Citadel Patrol". If you insist on going your own way, you may even suffer a fatal blow.

Therefore, Cicero was the only one who was really busy on the whole ship.

Kangna glanced at David Anderson, who was holding his hands on the star chart, looking like he was going to study the stars, and opened his "universal tool."

[Confirmation information: Receipt from ‘scp-o5-07’. 】

["Agree to Connor Shepard's application and grant the right to act expeditiously. If any human-related matters are discovered during the operation, no matter how big or small, they must be uploaded immediately."]

SCP's No. 07 O5 administrator is the head of the N7 special forces. If this fact is discovered by the boring media on the earth, it will definitely cause quite a stir.

But compared to No. 13 O5 who was beaten by his own table, this 07 should be more reliable, maybe.

There is basically no ambiguity between "agreeing to apply" and "acting for convenience" in this receipt, but "relevant to human beings" is not easy to understand. What kind of information can be called "relevant"?

For the time being, it is judged that... information that "does not exceed two intermediate steps and can definitely affect humans" is considered "relevant".

For example, if you discover a medicinal material whose ingredients are beneficial to turians, but turians will become more aggressive after eating them, which may lead to increased friction between humans and them, this is "related."

Another example is discovering a civilization that has not yet entered the universe. If they continue to develop, they may join the Galactic Alliance. In the future, humans may have a war with them due to resource competition or military friction. This is "irrelevant".

Kangna retracted her gaze and looked out the porthole.

Therefore, the composition ratio of these alien ships that are waiting in line for "transmission" should also be "irrelevant".

[Cargo Ship], [Battleship], [Shuttle], [Frigate]...

These alien ships with different appearances all have simple descriptions, and they are not necessarily correct. From Kangna's experience, her "hints" will only give out these things that do not exist in Star Alliance materials. Coming up with a name that "looks like something" is very similar to those children who don't know the words and only read the radicals.

But if you really want to know, just "have a taste."

If you encounter an unknown alien creature, you can get detailed information about it by swallowing it in one bite. If something is too big, you can also get rough information by licking and smelling it.

As for the information itself, if nothing else, it should come from the small garden located in the "subspace".

Speaking of which, since the "first contact with the war", I have not entered there again for more than a year, and I don't know if they are all asleep or if the information I have obtained and the things I have come into contact with are not important.

There is nothing we can do about it. Although Kangna has important achievements in exploring Halo and ensuring the evacuation of the landing fleet, she is an N7 and belongs to a special organization. She cannot accept official awards. All honors belong to the Second Fleet led by General Grissom. Flagship battle group.

In addition, because she has experience in dealing with aliens, she has been doing work similar to a diplomatic attaché for nearly a year, escorting Star Alliance diplomats.

If the "trainee ghost" Saren hadn't spilled the beans while escorting the turian instructor this time, she might have had to work as a "greeter" and "security guard" for a while.

Considering the matter, logically, Connor would never believe that someone who wanted to become a ghost would "leak the truth", especially since "Vernus had applied to become a ghost before.

But I was rejected during the assessment task, but I am different, I will definitely succeed this time.” This kind of “leakage” is simply an insult to people’s IQ.

No matter how he thought about it, he was not sure about the mission and wanted to find himself as his assistant.

At that time, Kangna eliminated a series of "role model" exposure options before successfully getting him to agree to take her to "help."

Then, he asked "Dunkirk" to come to the castle with him to report - this was a long-planned plan.

However, as stated in the report, Kangna does need to participate in some tasks that the "Galactic Alliance" will consider as "one of its own".

There was nothing wrong with the diplomats competing at the poker table while I was passing out the chips below.

————

"[Passengers, hold on to the handrails and fasten your seat belts~ We are going through the tunnel~]" Cicero shouted through the ship's radio.

Tunnel... seems appropriate.

Although the "Galactic Alliance" named this nebula "The Serpent", its shape is actually more like a "dome".

An elliptical nebula composed of countless stardust enveloped a blue star. The light from that star burst through the gaps in the nebula was refracted many times, making the entire nebula look like a blue egg-shaped diamond.

The Citadel Space Station is located between the "yolk" and the "eggshell".

The "dome" cannot be entered and exited by conventional means, and the Citadel controls the mass effect repeaters that can enter and exit. Therefore, unless there is an attack that can destroy the "eggshell", the Citadel will always be safe.

Unless someone can paralyze or control the staff of the Citadel Customs Department and take the opportunity to bring in a large number of warships to launch an attack.

Tsk——buzz——

After a short "jump", Kangna saw the "Citadel" space station.

Although Kangna had seen photos of it many times in the information, she was still a little shocked when she actually saw it.

It is bright golden in color as a whole, with a perfect circular structure as the base, and five long "rotor wings" stretching out all around. At this time, these five "rotor wings" are fully unfolded, showing a blooming posture. These "petals" Countless bright lights were still shining on the inside of the ship, and other ships that were teleported before the Dunkirk lined up in a long queue and headed in the direction of the "stamen".

"[Wow~]" Cicero exclaimed in a funny way: "[It looks like, like--]"

["Like a blooming tulip". (model)]

["Like a freshly discarded banana peel." (Rebellion)]

[No comment. 】

No matter which metaphor was good, Kangna hesitated and did not speak.

"[Like a peeled orange!]"

You can shut up!

————

Citadel, Customs Dockyard.

"[Two active-duty human soldiers were invited to provide logistics and fire support for the 'Ghost Agents' and came to the Citadel to register, right?]"

The person who did the landing verification for the Dunkirk was an alien wearing a white jumpsuit, with skin as dry as a tree, a bifurcated head, and a pair of big black eyes.

He spoke very fast, finishing a long sentence in almost two seconds, and he did this while deliberately breaking up his sentences.

[Confirmed information: The Salarians are a permanent member civilization of the Galaxy Alliance, a matrilineal clan society, with an average life span of forty years, and extremely advanced technology. 】

After Kangna glanced at the alien, the "target prompt" that had been offline for a long time finally resumed its function.

This kind of information was originally given to humans by the Galactic Alliance. Just knowing this is meaningless, just like "human beings, a non-permanent civilization, have an average life span of 100 years and are very backward in technology."

If the person in front of me was a human being, his name, occupation, home address, marital history, income, criminal record, etc. would have been out a long time ago.

Of course, some information may be suppressed depending on the investigative authority on the person.

"Yes, that's right." The person in charge of the negotiations was David Anderson, the titular captain.

"[Confirm that the registration is correct, welcome to the castle, please wait a moment, what is this?]" The registrar lowered his head and pointed at Bass at Kangna's feet.

【"It's a friend." (model)】

["It's Bass." (Rebellion)]

【"It's a dog."】

["It's emergency food." (Taotie)]

"It's a pug," Connor's eyes flickered to the fourth item before she answered.

"Woof! [I'm a country dog! Not a pug!]" Bass barked.

"[Ah!]" The Salarian was startled, literally: "[What is a pug...?]"

Obviously, although the receptionist's all-purpose tool has a built-in translation, it cannot understand things that do not exist on their home planet even if they hear the translation.

"[It's...a small animal from our home planet?]" Kangna found this difficult to explain.

"[Let me confirm, it is not a subsidiary race of humans, nor a slave race, nor any other form of humans, right?]" The Salarian said in rapid succession: "[If it includes one of the above relationships, This...'Pug' will not be allowed to land in the Citadel.]"

"Of course not," Anderson interjected, referring to Bass: "It's a 'pet,' you know? Like a flower, decoration."

Perhaps there is a concept of "flower" in Salarian's language, so he calmed down a little: "[I would like to remind you in my personal capacity that if wisdom appears in the 'Pug', even if there is only one, please give them citizenship immediately, otherwise You may be fined heavily by the Citadel.]"

"Huh? Why? Out of 'human rights' considerations?" Anderson asked doubtfully.

"[No,]" Salarian's speaking speed slowed down for the first time: "[Because this will endanger the security of the galaxy.]"

"???"

"Woof! [Hahaha!]"

————

Citadel, Guard District.

After landing in the "Ring Area", Anderson and Connor took Bass to a "petal" of the Citadel - the Guard Area.

The destination is the "embassy" set up by humans here.

In Saren's words, this kind of "military support between civilizations" requires supporters to register at the embassy and confirm with the Citadel. On the contrary, his job is the easiest, as he only needs to report to the ghost headquarters.

[Shop] [Advertisement] [Elevator] [Seat] [Vegetation]...

Kangna once again felt the lack of her own database. She knew everything she knew when she was on Earth, but she knew nothing here. It was a bit depressing, so when she passed by some vegetation on the roadside, she directly grabbed a leaf. Throw it into your mouth.

[Confirmation information: Simulated plant leaves, materials: polystyrene, natural resin, collagen. 】

"..." Kangna's mouth froze.

"Woof! [Hahaha!]"

[Commander, if you need it, I can enable the scanning analysis function. 】Etty hiding in the multi-purpose tool appears.

[No, Edith, don’t use any internal or external interactive functions in the Citadel. The Citadel seems to have some kind of almost fearful hatred of AI. Saren didn’t make things clear. In short, don’t come out. 】

[As ordered, Commander. 】Etty disappears again.

"How does it taste?" Within a few seconds of the rapid exchange between Kangna and Edith, Anderson turned around after hearing Buzz's bark, and happened to see the leaves at the corner of Kangna's mouth: "Do you still dare to eat randomly?"

"It's okay," Kangna chewed twice and swallowed the fake leaves directly: "You can eat two of the three ingredients."

"..." Anderson spread his hands speechlessly: "We will be at the embassy soon. Maybe that guy Fury has prepared some snacks."

"I don't think so." Kangna looked up.

[Confirmed information: The Star Alliance Embassy in the Citadel was established on July 20, 2157. It is responsible for contacting the Citadel regarding the conflict between the Star Alliance and the Turians. The current ambassador is: Nick Fury. 】

[Extended information: Except for the permanent director Wenming, the embassies of other ordinary member civilizations of the Galaxy Alliance are all in the "Embassy District". Each embassy has only one office and only one ambassador is allowed to be resident. The office conditions are extremely poor. 】

This "extremely bad" is not something that would be written in a serious document. If nothing else, it was probably added by the ambassador himself.

Connor still had an impression of Nick Fury, who was originally the chief of the Detroit Police Department. He was smooth enough in dealing with things, but he also had a bottom line. Sometimes he would resort to unscrupulous means, but he would not be offensive. In humans, because of "the first time" "Contact War" and despite the friction with the second largest civilization in the Citadel, he was able to successfully obtain the qualification to enter the embassy, ​​which shows his personal ability.

However, just like the situation in Detroit, he was able to sit in this position mainly because of the efforts of his people, and this person is——

"Hi Anderson, Hi Connor, long time no see."

When Kangna and Anderson were about to arrive at the Star Alliance embassy, ​​an "old acquaintance" walked out. After seeing the two, he was stunned for a moment and immediately walked over from a distance.

"Captain Allen, are you heading towards the 'Sea of ​​Stars' too?" Anderson and Kangna shook hands with him in turn.

Yes, the reason why humans can establish an embassy is to select elite police officers to join the Citadel Security Department. As for how it works specifically, it is not written in the information that Kangna read.

"Of course, isn't that a man's dream?" Allen shook hands with Kangna very enthusiastically and winked: "What I said before still stands. If you have any trouble, just come to me. I am currently in the Citadel Security Department ( c-sec) job and still be a 'captain'."

"Of course, definitely." Kangna's face was a little stiff.

How many years has it been? Didn't anyone tell him that he was an android?