Popping out of warp space, the Akran barge arrives in relative, non-visual proximity of the DCS fleet. In the wake of the second battle of Lao Sho, the akranites have arrived with full tanks, meager holds, and empty bellies, hoping to find some semblance of civility in the empty systems. Having tracked the wake of terror left by the DCS fleet, the Akran navigators have led the colony barge to the center of the Lao Sho nebula. Noticeable disturbances in subspace, as well as unusual amounts of background radiation have led the Akran ship to possible companions. Whether they will accept the newcomers with open arms has yet to be seen.