Moving on after Intrepid's crash, the Vanguard Initiative encountered the Khirians. We can't stay here forever. We have a duty to our soldiers and the Valkyon Federation.<NEXTPAGEBUTTON>"Your orders, sir?"</NEXTPAGEBUTTON> I've dispatched a scout. Catch up with him and assist with the reconnaissance. I saw the wreckage, but you can't get there from here.<BR><BR>I'm supposed to fire off a flare, but the launcher won't work. Why don't you try it? There's the answering flare. We're to press on.<BR><BR>I don't know about the wounded, but I can't fight these mandrills. Maybe you could clear us a small path? I don't recognize your garb or armaments. Who are you?<NEXTPAGEBUTTON>"I'm from the far south."</NEXTPAGEBUTTON> That should not be possible. The dark clouds keep us trapped. If what you say is true, Rhodos must hear it.<BR><BR>Cross this bridge to get to our camp. Ask to see Rhodos. Give him this scroll. I will vouch for you. What's this? Bagi writes that you're from the south. Is this true?<NEXTPAGEBUTTON>"It is true."</NEXTPAGEBUTTON> Why are you here? How is it you encounter my camp?<NEXTPAGEBUTTON>"Our ship crashed in the jungle."</NEXTPAGEBUTTON> You may be clever, but I can't tell if you're lying, but there is one who can.<BR><BR>Across the trail from our camp, you will see a horned hut. Madat can judge the truth of your words. Ah, the skyfaller.<NEXTPAGEBUTTON>"What did you say?"</NEXTPAGEBUTTON> Don't look so surprised. I watched your great air fish fall out of the sky. You must be from the outside.<BR><BR>Perhaps our time has come.<BR><BR>I believe your arrival heralds the coming of the Khirian victory over the cursed archdevas!<BR><BR>Hatishna! Tell Rhodos, "Hatishna!" What did Madat say?