At Argon, you are invited to a large building known as the "Colonial Office".

It is an odd structure, especially for Vilani, who have not colonised a planet in centuries.

Once inside, you are directed to a Vilani noble who introduces himself as being from Iishuni, sitting in a conference hall with a number of other Terrans. They ask if you are willing to help supply an unofficial Vilani colony on Sumerfelt on an ongoing basis. They provide the following information on the planet:

Sumerfelt(1620), Binary system with 3 Gas Giants and 8 moons, one of which is habitable
   6,000 miles dia, D class Starport, Atmosphere: Thin, 50% Surface Water, Pop: 10 k Kimashargur
Colonists have begun moving here in anticipation of an attack on Iishuni.

Argon, 09 Jul 2183, supplies 7,200 person-days basic food, consuming 200 person-days food per week, usual starship fees $5000 + $3200, Cash: $5,982,586. Spare Cargo space: 8/18

Cargo: 2000 doses of Kulikasu and Ushkiirga, and 900 doses of Urshaggim.

Thinking this might be a good outlet for some of their cargo (and also a possbile source of driving instructors) Bonny is definitely in favour of the venture. But she does wonder about the Terrans and Vilani mixing so freely.

In reply to Bonny Taching (msg # 2):

A fair question. You would know of course that exploration within the Empire is banned. So having colonies outside of Imperial borders is not something any Vilani government would ever admit. After all, off the charts would not be accessible for regular Vilani ships anyway...

Getting the grist of it, Bonny looks eagerly at her captain, bloodhound-like eyes asking for a: 'Yes.'