I followed Parag. When Yhua knocked, Communications Chief Denis Gatrior signaled for us to come in. We walked in.
"Chief, we were wondering ––" I started.
He waved his five-fingered hand in a gesture to be quiet. Then, to come closer. I heard a transmission in the background. I realized he was signaling us to listen to it...
<We have lost communication with the StarSavior,> said the voice of General Sylinav-Heikom-Fannor of the Dome-Ship Aximili, <They were on course to Andalor, as you know. We lost their signal while they were passing through the Gressen Rift. Cause unknown.>
Denis gestured for me to come into visual range.
After the General could see me and Parag, "General. You were saying?"
He bowed slightly, <As you are aware Ambassador Kage, Ambassader Acoun was on the StarSavior.>
"Was there any signal degradation prior to loss of the signal? Any...warning signs?" I asked.
<None, Ambassador. We simply...lost the signal. As I said, the cause is unknown.>