"When our systems registered that a Guardian had been awakened," Dirs stated excitedly. "It was an extraordinary moment for us. It was then that the Teachers decided to send me to investigate, since on the Hierarch can awaken a Guardian." "Wait." Navarre leaned forward. "Guardians and Teachers? What are Teachers?" "Teachers are much like the Guardians, sisters, as it were. Not as powerful or advanced in purpose." "I suppose they teach?" Navarre stared in disbelief. "They assist species in basics when their civilizations have reached a stagnant point and are unable to progress further. They do not provide military technologies and training in any event. And only to civilizations that are peaceful." "And these Teachers sent you to find the Guardian?" Blue then leaned in curiously. "To find the Guardian is to find the Hierarch." Dirs turned its head and stared directly at Navarre. "And here you are." "And then what?" Blue asked. "Under normal circumstances, report back with dimensional communications, or return with an in person report." "You were tangled in the deflector dish." Blue scowled. "Unfortunately, I encounter a violent species here you refer to as Pirates. My ship and communications systems were lost. While attempting to escape, I fell into a gravitation radiation field, which froze my systems. And then you awoke me." He glanced towards Blue, his electronic face plate creating a digital smile with widened eyes. "Okay," Navarre shook his head. "And just who do the Teachers answer to? Who commands them?" "They have a Prime commander in current command, but ultimately, they all fall under your rule." "Brother." Navarre scowled.