Navarre looked over the cargo manifest as he sat before the shipping officer. "That's a lot of items." "All rare artifacts." Gregerson nodded slowly. "All irreplaceable." "We'll get them through." Navarre added with confidence. "We are sure of that." Gregerson added with a slight nod. "Nothing against your ability, Captain. But the owner of these artifacts hold a significant position within the Federation. As such, He has made a request and it was granted. An escort vessel with join you shortly after your departure from this system." "An Escort?" Navarre glanced up suddenly. "That's unprecedented." "Yes. A Starfleet escort at no cost to your contract." "Well." Navarre grinned. "Can't complain against free." He chuckled with a shake of his head as he completed the registry for the contract..