An exhausted relief swept over the command deck. "Appears to be a safe haven." The Captain glanced over at the Admiral. "But if we can reach here, others may too." "Others had tried." The Admiral thought of the wreckage they had view on their way in. She then stared at the screen with the small freighter, and what appeared to be a starship hidden here. "But our guide seems very familiar with this nebula." She glanced over with a smile. "I think we are safe here for now." "So, Your orders Admiral?" "Fleet assessment first. I want a pair of attack cruisers on guard just inside the entrance as a precaution. Order the rest of the fleet to stand down. I think they deserve a break." "Incoming signal from the Orpheus." An officer reported from the communications bank. "Requesting a conference." "Granted." The Admiral nodded with delight. "Two hours. Allow us time to secure our people." "This cavern is massive." A Sergeant commented from beside the Captain. "Yes." The Admiral glanced at the main screen. "And excellent location from which to explore the Fringe regions beyond. This may be our starting point on finally finding a new home." "With the Nebula as a natural defensive barrier." The Captain nodded her head slowly. "This Outsider may have done good after all." The Admiral smiled, but another thought then occurred to her; His amulet and the Oracle in its sealed chamber.