"Sam, can we get the damage reports on our fleets that made it back to the Pytheas system?" Cora Harper had asked aloud as she walked with the Initiative Pathfinder, and Sara Ryder following behind, as the trio started the trek from the Bridge into the war room.

The robotic voice of the artificial intelligence affirmed, "Of course. I will have them momentarily uploaded to the Combat Information Center's platform, Lieutenant Harper."

Scott whipped his head to look at the human Biotic and gave her a narrowed-puzzled look, "Who do you think that was that the Primus spoke to? Rather what, I should say. I didn't think the Kett had a higher chain of command above the Archon. I thought the Archon was the one calling all of the shots."

Cora gave a glance toward him and frowned with response, "If you remember the information we gathered on Voeld that had led us up to the Primus wanting to overthrow the Archon from his position because he wasn't playing by Kett rules. The Kett have someone higher up to report to and based on that information the Archon was ignoring them and instead playing by his own rules."

Sara additionally supplied, "He wanted to use Meridian as a weapon to gain an advantage. From what we understand about the Kett, even that was below their standards."

"And we've all seen how well that worked out for him." Scott Ryder quipped in a mutter.

All three Initiative personnel came into the war room and directly approached the CIC console where they found Pathfinder Hayjer already standing at the station looking over the hovering display screens with one of his long slender arms crossed over the other and drumming his fingers on his opposite elbow seemingly in thought. The Salarian, and the few crew members that operated at the Combat station, had taken notice of the three figures and gave room to Cora and both Ryder siblings to stand near to the control board.

Lumont acknowledged them with a nod and turned his attention toward the human Pathfinder first to give remark, "I'll have to say, that was an extraordinary display of tenacity, Ryder. I was a little worried that you might have become overwhelmed by the sudden change to take command of this ship. It was the right choice giving it over to you. I hope that this ship exceeds all expectations."

Scott nodded, "I'll admit, I was more or less.. surprised. It's like being handed the keys of a new sports car. There's NO way I would pass up the opportunity to take it for a test drive."

"Well, it is in my hope that this ship serves you well, Pathfinder." Lumont had acknowledged in slight amusement.

Sara uttered in sarcasm under her breath, "In other words; don't blow it up."

Scott shot his sister a quick narrowed look over his shoulder. He offered no comeback and returned his attention back to the Salarian Pathfinder.

Lumont Hayjer seemingly smiled in polite regard to redirect the conversation, "I took the liberty of having your belongings brought on board and placed into the Pathfinder's private quarters, Ryder. There are also extra rooms to spare for the crew members of the Tempest to choose from."

"Thank you, Hayjer. I'll make sure the kids don't make a mess and play nice with the others." Ryder made another swift look over his shoulder to give a warning glance toward his sibling.

The Salarian dipped his head in respect before turning away and returning to his former at the CIC platform.

Pathfinder Ryder spun his direction to Lieutenant Harper, whom had stood silently before the console with her left arm raised up and covered by the orange glow of her Omni-tool. Cora had briefly lifted her head from reading over the analysis report prompted on the orange readout screen displayed above her arm and raised her sight onto one of the hovering screens projecting from the CIC's platform. In her peripheral vison, Lieutenant Harper had taken notice of Scott's movement into facing into her general direction and spoke in her professional mannerism, "I'm just going over the reports right now. Here's the list of casualties and what ships we lost in the fight. It looks like just a small number." She next offered a soft sigh of relief and gave quiet praise, "Thank goodness. I think it could have been a lot worse if Sky's fleet hadn't shown up."

Hayjer had momentarily turned his head and concurred with Cora's statement, "I'm in agreement with you, Lieutenant. If it hadn't been for Pathfinder Ryder having brought the Ethar-Juson into the alliance then today's turnout would have been a lot worse."

"I'm just thankful we weren't turned into nuclear barbeque." Scott Ryder had shown his own look of reprieve.

Cora Harper finally shifted her attention toward the human Pathfinder's direction by spinning her head and stated, "I'll have Sam forward the message that we're on our way to the rendezvous point."

"Good idea. We should at least let everyone know that we're still alive... I really don't want to add another notch on my death certificate."

"Something troubles me," the Lieutenant murmured in hinted worry sound as she clicked off the orange glow of her Omni-tool and lowered her arm, "it's obvious that the Kett have found a way to obtain nuclear technology and have already built missiles to use against us."

The human man offered response, "The Archon could have hacked into Hyperion's systems and uploaded it when he hijacked the Hyperion."

"Now there's a pleasant thought," Sara retort in sarcastic tone out loudly, "I wonder what else he could have uploaded from the Ark. Hopefully the Archon didn't have access to anything else. I really don't appreciate anyone going through my personal things. Especially my memories."

Scott cocked an eyebrow, turning a bland look onto his sibling, and crossed his arms over his chest, "Don't worry about it, Sara. There's really nothing the Archon could have used even if he did have access into your brain."

The Salarian Pathfinder cleared his throat to redirect the attention of the three Initiative personnel toward him and lowered his voice down to a cautious mutter, "There's also the possibility that the information could have been traded out by one of our own people."

Both Scott and Cora Harper exchanged concerned looks to one another.

Pathfinder Ryder brought his voice down to a murmur, "If that's true, then I have another problem to worry about. Someone from our own side cutting a deal with the Kett.. It's not my day for rainbows and sunshine, is it?"

Sara gave rise to another snide remark, "You just have bad luck is all, Scott. Don't worry, it'll pass." Her twin gave her a hard stare.

Scott's attention returned to the human Biotic as Cora assured quietly, "It's all theory, of course, Ryder. We can't automatically presume that one of our own would betray us already to the Kett after what we've all been through, especially the damage the Archon had caused and left behind."

"It's something I'd like to write off and no longer have to worry about.. but that's wishful thinking." Ryder added, "Couldn't we just get along? For five minutes... or is that asking too much?"

Lieutenant Harper's lips creased into a frown, "I'm afraid that's part of the Pathfinder's job to ensure that everyone plays nice, or at least fair, with one another."

"It'd probably be a lot easier if we provided shock collars for everyone. If someone misbehaves, they get a little jolt... Hey, you think-"

Cora gave Scott a stern look, "No, Ryder. I seriously doubt that Sky would go through with that idea, let alone, having Tann's permission."

Scott turned his head away to let out a heavy sigh with an eyeroll, "Oh, right. We have to consider the wrath of Tann otherwise we lose our jobs..." He tilted his head, adverting his eyes toward his sister from an angled look, "That.. wouldn't be a bad thing, would it? We'd be one short a Pathfinder but that shouldn't be a problem. I'm positive I can be easily replaced anyway."

The human Pathfinder straightened his posture and made a hopeful smirk, "And that would mean I'd no longer have to deal with Tann."

Lieutenant Harper crossed her arms under her bust and shifted her weight onto the other leg while giving Scott Ryder a nonchalant look, "That's never going to happen. Tann couldn't afford to lose our Pathfinder, especially for all he has done for this galaxy... admittedly, you would be difficult to replace, Ryder."

Sara placed her hands on her hips and gave retort, "I can't believe I'm saying this but... I agree with Cora."

Scott's lips broadened into a wide grin, "And the Pathfinder wins again."

His sister dramatically rolled her eyes.

The human Biotic reserved a chuckle but had smiled instead with a head shake. Cora unfolded her arms and began to raise her left arm to ignite the Omni-tool's glow. She had kept her attention on the human Pathfinder for a moment longer to speak in formal tone, "I've got some work to do and reports to fill out. I'll have Sam inform you when we reach the rendezvous point, Ryder."

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"Are you sure you want to do this, Liam?"

Scott Ryder walked alongside the crisis-response operative while the two human men wore adorned in their protective gear, with helmets underarm, and began the traverse from one of the transport ship landing pads into the expanded city of Prodromos.

Liam Kosta gave a gradual reluctant nod, "Yeah, I'm sure. At least, I think I am. Not sure how I can match up to a Pathfinder, as far as leading goes. Besides, I agreed to it. I can't break a promise to Augie for all he's done for me."

Pathfinder Ryder smirked and clapped a hand on Liam's shoulder, "Let's just say that the little incident when you rescued Verand was a testament of your leadership skills." Scott dropped his arm down to his side and turned his attention forward to the tall architectures that composed of the Mayor's office and administrative buildings.

Liam shot the Initiative Pathfinder a firm look, "Let's NOT talk about that."

"Don't worry, I won't put it on your resume, Kosta."

"Thanks." The human operative stopped, slowly spinning around, and raising his gaze up to the blue sky.

Ryder also halted in his steps and spun around to follow Kosta's look into the sky above.

"I'm sure gonna miss everything and everyone. Mostly Jaal and Zeemi. Especially Peebee."

Pathfinder Scott Ryder returned his attention onto the human operative, "Well, you know, I have a frequent flyer's discount. Being the Pathfinder and all, I get to go where I want. Although, I don't think Tann would allow me to put in a request for a vacation any time soon."

Liam lightly chuckled with a smirk as he diverted into facing the Pathfinder's direction, "Even the Pathfinder needs some down time. Just make sure you drop by and visit. I'll make sure to have the soccer field ready. Maybe work something out with Augie to get a proper one."

Scott extended his hand for Liam Kosta to accept, they gripped their gauntlets firmly, and pulled into bumping shoulder-to-shoulder.

The crisis-response operative broadened his smirk as he stepped back and released his grip from the Pathfinder's hand, "Good to have you as a friend, Ryder. Thanks for pulling through for me. Especially on that thing we won't discuss. I promise I won't tell anyone about Habitat Seven."

"I better not see any vids put on display in the Nexus commons." Ryder gave his friend a firm look.

"Don't worry. I'm the only one with the original copy."

Scott cocked an eyebrow. He gripped the rim of his helmet in one hand and crossed his arms over his broad chest plate in his asking, "You didn't show anyone else... did you?"

Liam turned his head away, lightly shrugging, and shifted his weight to the other leg as he spoke, "Of course not.. well, maybe. If you want to count Jaal."

Scott spoke sternly, "This was our agreement, Liam." He briefly dropped his head down, letting out a spurious distraught sigh. Ryder lifted his head up to stare his friend down and tried for a serious look, "Do you know how embarrassing it would be if that vid got out? I have a reputation to consider."

Kosta smirked with a sly response, "Yeah, I'm sure. The Pathfinder's reputation is more important than giving everyone in Andromeda a good laugh." Liam turned at the waist to look into the direction of the administrative buildings and returned to facing his friend, "Well, I'll see you around, Ryder. And don't forget about dropping by for a visit." The two men exchanged another handshake before releasing and stepping back. Kosta started his trek briefly walking backward and gave a wave of farewell before spinning around and starting into a dash toward the Mayor's architecture.

The Pathfinder turned his glance from the crisis-response operative onto the sight of a large crowd of people standing outside of the perimeter of the entryway leading into the administrative buildings.

Scott asked aloud, "Hey, Sam, what's going on with this bunch? Are they throwing a party? Did you forget to get the party invitation?" Ryder watched the bunch of people gradually standing aside and letting Liam pass through, some had given a pondering glance as the crisis-operative weave around the figures and few had slowly adverted their attention toward the direction of the Initiative Pathfinder.

The robotic voice of Sam answered calmly, "In the Nexus reports, this is the group of activists who were before against and still refrain from the idea of the alliance with the Ethar-Juson."

Scott cursed, "Ah, fuck! I almost forgot. They're the protestors that Addison mentioned about. Well, since I'm here, I might as well look into it... As much as I enjoy protests." He trailed off into a sarcastic mutter. Pathfinder Ryder began to walk forward but abruptly halted by the sound of Sam's voice prompting, "Pathfinder, I am receiving a communication relay from Captain Neyblix. He wishes to speak with you on the matter of importance.

Scott acknowledged, "Patch him through, Sam."

"Scott." Sky's voice resonated with a faint echo as he spoke over the Pathfinder's receiver.

"I'm here, Sky. What do you have for me?"

"If you recall, this is the planet where I had previously traced the Benefactor's trail.. If you still desire to seek them out."

Ryder nodded, "Why not? You've actually saved me the trouble of wanting to break up another protest group... Not that I'm complaining. The last one didn't end up so well. Batarians and Pathfinders are not a good mix.. Besides, I want to find out who killed Jien Garson and why the Benefactor tried to black mail my dad. I'm also dying to know why they funded this whole Andromeda project in the first place... my curiosity is starting to get the better of me."

"Do not allow it to overpower your better judgement, otherwise, the surprise will be more than you had intended a bargain for." The Ethar-Juson Captain advised.

Pathfinder Ryder smirked, "Andromeda has always been full of surprises at every turn. I think I'm over the shock factor."

Sky informed in patient tone, "Very well. I am presently located at the broadcasting tower on the plateau above the city of Prodromos."

"Alright. On my way.. And don't think about starting without me. I hate being left out on all the fun." Scott gave acknowledgement with a hint of his derisive manner.

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Scott had made the ascend with the modified all-terrain vehicle to the top of the plateau that overlooked the constructs of the city far below. He hopped down from out of the cab of the Nomad and landed on the sand-dusted rock surface. Pathfinder Ryder jogged in his approach for the Ethar-Juson Captain awaiting beside the communications relay tower with his silver arms crossed over his chest. The Initiative Pathfinder had replaced his helmet over his head and locked the sealing mechanism of his battle armor with his headgear. He briskly walked up to stop before Skryonn and turned a look up to the broadcast tower. Ryder raised the question as he returned his attention onto the taller figure, "So let me guess, you pinpointed the Benefactor's exact location and you're going to save me all of the trouble of having to fly all over Andromeda following the breadcrumb trail?"

Sky lightly shrugged, "I wish to say that I had intended for the same outcome, however, that is not the case. The interfacing systems have pinged this tower as the beginning source of the Benefactor's, as you say, breadcrumb trail. I do, on the other hand, have good news. We don't have to leave Eos right away to trace the signal. The Benefactor may, in fact, have settled on Eos as their means of a hideaway. This is only speculation, of course."

Ryder leaned his weight onto the other leg in his relaxing posture and folded his arms over his chest plate. Cocking his head to the side, Scott murmured quiet relief, "At least it's a start. I want to say that I guess that's a lot better than having to race across the galaxy only to end up in the same place twice. Do you know how much of a waste of time that is? I mean, I could be spending that time at the beach! But, no. Everyone seems to believe the Pathfinder doesn't NEED a break. I'm going to write a formal complaint to Tann and DEMAND Pathfinder compensation for all MY time that was wasted."

Sky tilted his head as if raising a questionable look under the flawless metal visor. "The beach?"

"Yeah," Scott shrugged a shoulder and briefly turned his head away, "What could be more exhilarating than surfing?"

Captain Neyblix murmured as he lowered his arms down to his sides and began to spin around, "You need a new hobby.. or at least a different form of the same entertainment. I shall later introduce you to space surfing."

Scott's attention quickly snapped onto the Ethar-Juson as Sky had turned his back to the Pathfinder, "Whoa, whoa, whoa!" He briskly stepped forward to walk in quick stride with the Ethar-Juson as the two figures approached the Nomad, "Hang on a second.. you said; space surfing? How is that even possible? And when did you know how to surf?"

Sky only turned his head to divert focus onto Ryder with unseen eyes, "It was not my original concept but I had initially came up with the idea to use its method for traveling purposes across the surface of moons or planets that lacked a reliable gravitational force."

"Huh. I didn't figure you as the type for such a thing as sports, Sky."

"Pathfinder," Sam's voice injected open communication to both figures, "If I may, this discussion is contrary to the present matter."

Ryder narrowed his eyes and frowned, "Sorry, Sam.. Back to topic.. Where do we start, detective?"

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Scott brought the armored vehicle to a halt on the outside perimeters of the reforming city within the ring of mountains and climbed down from the Nomad's driver side. He spun his direction to face into the bustling small city as the new residents proceeded with the expansion of the rebuilding the viability with the once lost site.
"Site One? Are you sure the Benefactor's here, Sky?"

Captain Neyblix started forward in his long stride, "This precinct had at once been one of the beginning settlements of the Andromeda Initiative's successful establishment.. Prior to the Kett invasion.. There were many residents here during the time of the uprising which might also include Jien Garson's murderer. The figure you and Sam had identified was a human male."

Ryder stopped in his tracks and implied hesitation, "Um... That was several months ago, Sky, when the Kett were invading the Initiative's settlements.. Many of our people were killed and very few escaped. I have my doubts that the man we're looking for is even still alive."

Sky continued forward and began progress through the city of Promise, the Pathfinder hastily raced up to match speed with the Ethar-Juson's swift steps. Skyronn prompted a glowing green screen above his left arm and displayed it wide enough for the human Pathfinder to glimpse at, "I have compiled the list of the survivors who had fled from the Kett onslaught here on Eos. There are a few distinctions that separate out from the rest; there was a large number of human occupants on this planet at that time and only a handful that had survived and escaped the Kett invasion."

"Unfortunately, Kett were notorious for taking prisoners."

"That shall no longer be the case, Scott." Sky had assured before turning direction for one of the main buildings.

Ryder adverted to quickly follow, "Whoa! Sky, slow down, would ya?!"

The green display screen above the Ethar-Juson's arm displayed another readout. Sky had given a glance to it and looked around, "By these statement of facts, you had explored the Promise settlement and found that there had been one survivor that remained for a longer duration of time than the rest. Clancy Arquist."

Scott nodded his helmet, "Yeah, he was salvaging whatever he could and selling it so he could survive out here. When I first found him, he locked himself up in one of these buildings, although... I think I remember Sam saying there was an error, or something, that Clancy technically was supposed to be on the Nexus as one of the dock workers."

The artificial intelligence responded, "That is correct, Pathfinder. I had discovered error in the records implying that Mr. Arquist was stationed on the Nexus upon our first arrival to Eos."

"Why had he chosen to stay while the others escaped and returned to the Nexus?" Captain Neyblix inquired.

Ryder quipped, "He plays hooky a lot apparently."

Sky tilted his head and seemingly gave the Pathfinder a narrowed look through the silver visor as if to imply another missed detail for the human man to figure out.

The realization slowly sank in as Ryder muttered, "And that doesn't sound remotely suspicious... Sam? Can you locate our old friend Clancy?"

"Of course, Pathfinder. One moment. Searching through transport logs and Nexus traffic control records."

Scott grumbled to himself, "Please don't tell me he's not here."

Sam gave no hesitation to respond, "Clancy Arquist is not presently located on planet Eos. In the Nexus data reports, it states that he is currently located on the Nexus."

"Great, just great. I had a feeling that he wouldn't be here... I just can't get cut a break and have a chance for an easy day." Pathfinder Ryder heaved a drawn out sigh, "Alright. Let's get back to the ship and head for the Nexus... The sooner the better. I hear the beach calling my name."

The communication link prompted on, "Pathfinder Ryder, do you copy?"

The human man gave a glance toward Skryonn and gave silent indication for the Ethar-Juson Captain to wait. Scott raised his freehand to his ear and received the call, "Professor Herik? Is that you? Are you here... on Eos? What about Dr. Aridana and Chief Lucan?"

"We're all here, Pathfinder, and yes, we're here on the planet. We wanted to expand our research and continue our work at the Prodomos science facility." Leynomi's voice supplied response over the channel.

Scott uttered, "In other words, the Nexus was becoming overcrowded, right?"

Doctor Aridana remarked hastily, "Something like that. The Nexus is limited on spacing and it's hard to complete our work when we're elbowing each other, especially now that we have a full team."

"Could you come by the science facility here at Prodomos? There's... something we need to discuss with you. It's very urgent." Professor Herik spoke in earnest.

"Well, I am kind of in the middle of something..." Scott shot a look toward Sky, whom gave Ryder a cordial nod of confirmation to proceed without the Ethar-Juson, "But I guess I've got some time to swing by before we ship off for the Nexus."

"Excellent! We'll be here in the lab waiting. " Herik spoke before cutting the communication link.

The human Pathfinder dropped his hand to his side and returned his attention toward Sky, "Looks like I've got something else to take care of real quick. The Benefactor just has to wait another day before we decide to crash their party."

Skryonn nodded his helmet, "I shall await for your arrival on your vessel, Scott. In that mean time, perhaps there is more information that I can gather about your friend and his connection to the Benefactor."

"Good idea, Sky." The human man had given his nod of approval.

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Scott had started for the science facility complex, which had become a constructed network of buildings that encompassed a great portion of the dry desert landscape to compensate for the science base's growth in the expansion of the Andromeda Initiative's research on Eos.

The transparent double doors silently hissed open upon the Pathfinder's approach as Scott entered into the main lobby of the building and made his way through to the research labs. He walked the length of the hallways, passing by the new faces of scientists that had been welcomed out of stasis in the recent months, and finally came through the doorway. Scott had briefly stopped in place, giving a swift look around. He spotted out Doctor Adriana and Professor Herik among the group of medical researchers. Scott proceeded forward, taking his first approach toward the Salarian scientist.

"Professor Herik?"

The Professor turned his direction to Scott and nodded gratefully, "Ah, Pathfinder, glad you could make it. Thanks for coming on such short notice." He started forward toward the human man, "If you would follow me. As I had mentioned before, this is a matter of urgency that I wished to discuss with you in private."

Scott spun himself to walk with Herik and stated with sound enthusiasm, "If it has anything to do with reverse exaltation, then I'm all for it."

"Not quite, I'm afraid, Pathfinder." Leymoni's spoke from behind.

Ryder gave a glance over his shoulder to see Doctor Aridana coming up beside the Initiative Pathfinder and walked with him.

The Salarian Professor led the way into the adjacent room, seeking a distance from the rest of the scientists in the main laboratory. After all three figures had emerged into the separated room the Asari had wheeled around to seal the door closed behind the small group. She quickly spun around to redirect her attention onto the human man and expressed an anxious look.

Scott set aside his helmet onto a nearby counter top surface. He gave glances between both researchers with raised a puzzled look and crossed his arms over his chest, "So, what's this about?"

Leynomi cleared her throat and answered in reluctance, "We wanted to share something with you about the Nanotechnology.. and what we uncovered." Her nervousness had become obvious over the expression on her face as she shifted her eyes to look toward her co-worker for support in the conversation.

Herik tried his best to compose himself as his sound of voice had become shaky, "It all started when we wanted to take part in the research in regards to the Ethar-Juson's bank of information.. Particularly Nanotechnology. Of course, we weren't the only ones with peaked interest in such an advanced development. All of the scientists of the Initiative, and including the Angaran society, have been wanting in on it since day one of the alliance agreement signed by the Ethar-Juson..." He trailed off nervously.

"That's no surprise to me. It's a new discovery that everyone wants a piece of, just like when we first arrived in Andromeda. Need I remind that I was asked to find... rocks, Professor." Scott again shifted glance between the two researchers, taking mental note of their hesitant and fidgeting behaviors. He paused for a long moment and finally asked, "Wait... were you guys actually approved to get access to the Nanotechnology?"

The Salarian swallowed roughly, "I apologize on behalf of my colleagues and myself, Ryder… We wanted to explore more information on the Nanotechnology but we couldn't get it without having yours and Tann's consent first... and the Ethar-Juson have already made it clear that they don't want anyone outside of their own society picking through it."

Ryder shot a look of annoyance and expressed the same mannerism in his tone, "Basically you hacked the information from Tann's computer? Not that I'm disapproving of who's computer terminal it's coming from, but this goes beyond breaching protocol, Professor. Above all, it kind of puts us in a REALLY bad spot with the people that we are allied with. This is certainly the best way of breaking that bond of trust that I worked my ass off to get and trying really fucking hard to maintain. Unless you already want them to resign from the alliance?"

Doctor Aridana quickly shook her head in protest, "No! Of course not, Ryder! I'm absolutely all for it and would hate to see it crumble just after we have achieved it!"

Scott's focus fixated upon the Asari, "If Tann's computer is that easy to break into, then we're ALL going to have a lot more problems to worry about. What if someone gets a hold of that information and hands it over to the Kett?"

Professor Herik blurted out his defense, "We had Sam's help on this!"

The Pathfinder narrowed his eyebrows into what almost seemingly appeared as a furious expression with a grimacing frown crossing his lips in disapproval, "You used Sam?"

"We needed Sam's help." Leymoni corrected and added an apology, "I'm sorry we didn't inform you of our intentions sooner, Ryder, but something didn't add up.. specifically about the fact that Sky having the ability to have mind-controlling attributes."

Herik explained anxiously, "What we found was.. unnerving. We came to Eos as soon as we began to uncover more of the Ethar-Juson's full capabilities."

"Here, let me show you something, Ryder. It should give you a better insight on what we discovered." Doctor Aridana stated and lifted her left arm to ignite an orange glowing screen above her Omni-tool.

The human man dropped his arms to his sides as he approached and glanced between the two different images displayed on the screen above the Doctor's arm.
"What am I looking at?"

The Asari indicated to each image shown and gave explanation, "Both of these images are a comparison between that of a human's brain wave length and one from an Ethar-Juson. Although, my studies lie in Astrophysics, I believe Doctor T'Perro is due the credit in a better understanding of human and Ethar-Juson Neurology, BUT I understand enough that there IS a significant difference in each. A human's Gamma wave lengths reaches a peak of forty hertz, whereas, an Ethar-Juson... their Gamma brain waves are five times MORE active! That's not including the micro Central Processing Unit installed into their brains. That, in itself, is a remarkable advancement far beyond even a Biotic's implant. In Doctor T'Perro's own statement; It grants the individual a state of self-awareness, while he or she is under the full affects of unconsciousness, and able to process any new incoming information into the brain. Not to mention, that it is also a central control circuit to give programming instructions to the Nano-nites."

Scott Ryder crossed his arms again, "Sky was able to put me under a similar state when we discovered that Annea was the one who had set up a bounty for my head.. There was no way I was going to let her make me into a wall trophy.. All of my good looks would go to waste." He narrowed his eyes toward the Asari doctor, "So, what does all of these brainy stuff mean? I'm no science wiz, I generally left that to Sara to deal with."

"It means," The Salarian began, "that there is no scientific proof that any one person, or individual, could have a telekinetic power such as the forceful control of another's willpower. It's all a fabrication of the imagination put into a sci-fi concept."

"Then explain to me exactly HOW two Kett voluntarily put themselves in the line of friendly fire.. Not that Kett are friendly, in general.. and supplied cover for me and Sky when we had escaped a Kett flagship?"

Aridana stilled herself as she answered in a collected voice, "The Nanotechnology… Nano-nites are capable of fully repairing OR rewriting a living life form's tissue with a line of command codes. Nano-nites can be transferred to another life form through a simple touch.. a graze or even a prick. Sky's hands could have been bound by any number of Kett and was potentially enabled to inject them with the Nano-nites."

Scott's eyes widened into bewilderment as he took a step back, allowing his arms to fall to his sides, and felt the incredible sense of surprise overwhelm him. He gripped his hands into fists and shuddered.

The professor brought up a display screen above the glow of his Omni-tool that showed the microscopic image of silver machines that took on the appearance of tiny insects. "These are what the Nano-nites look like up close on one of our microscopes."

Ryder asked through clenched teeth, "Do you mean to tell me that Sky put BUGS inside of me? And they're able to rewrite my brain?!"
Leynomi and Herik glanced to each other, showing each other their worried looks, and both returned with a nod in the Pathfinder's direction.
"We're afraid so, Ryder." Doctor Aridana supplied a soft response.
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(Paragraph spacing fixed. Thank you, Hero of the Multiverse :) )