HMS-Hood In the stations main control station, the on duty crew notice the warship appear on the sensors area of the station. 4000km out, one of the ensigns repeats to the officer on duty. The officer asks the ensign on the comms to contact FLEETCOM, who promptly dispatch the Paris-Class Frigate Cherry Hill to intercept the unknown craft, breaking off from its routine patrol and heading to intercept the contact.
The Cherry Hill, coming in at a little over 500m, reaches its target 2500km out and sends a hail on an open communications channel. Telling the craft it has entered restricted space. The frigates Archer Missile Silos are loaded and arm, and the ships main weapon. They prepare a warning shot.
The crew on the bridge of the frigate notice the open channel the mysterious ship is broadcasting.