As Senluo and Reaper began dismantling the mainframe, Shepard followed the Duchy of Dawn's "Protocol for First Contact with Extraterrestrial Civilizations" and left behind a message in the common language of the Milky Way Galaxy, along with a language analysis package.
She also stated in the message that they had suddenly come under attack from the combat robots left behind at the station, forcing them to retaliate. In order to understand the other party's civilization, they had taken the mainframe. To express her apologies, she was willing to offer compensation.
As Shepard recorded the message, Reaper sneered. "Does she really think this can prevent a conflict? How laughable. None of what we've done has been friendly."
"Showing some muscle at the right time can also give us a stronger position in first contact," Senluo said.
"But what if they're far stronger than us?" Reaper was more than willing to argue with Senluo.
"Then we'll fight them fair and square!" Shepard had finished leaving her message and walked over. "But you're right. This exploration can hardly be called friendly. Perhaps the moment we discovered this outpost, we had already marked them as enemies. But this is the Unknown Regions. As the Duke said, there are practically no friendly forces here."
Reaper said, "Then what's the point of hypocritically telling them you're willing to compensate them?"
"Courtesy before force." Shepard smoothed back her hair as she headed outside.
"Oh no, I think yours is force before courtesy, followed most likely by more force..." Reaper retorted.
"You'd better shut up! Otherwise, I'll help you do it." Senluo's tone darkened. He was clearly displeased by Reaper's repeated opposition to Shepard.
However, just then, they suddenly received a transmission from Jeff Moreau. "Hey, Captain. Whatever you're doing, I think you need to leave as soon