The ships of the Golden Skull Alliance suddenly took a slight detour from its original route.
While the expeditionary fleet was still heading in the direction of the Antilla Star Cluster, its course change caused it to swing past several densely-populated star systems.
The Larkinsons, Glory Seekers and Crossers were straying deeper into the core regions of the Grand Loxic Republic.
If Ves wasn't in such a hurry, he would have wanted to slow down and visit a portion of the many famous planets and tourist destinations of the powerful second-rate state.
The Grand Loxic Republic possessed a different culture and set of customs from the states that Ves had visited in the past. It was a proud and cosmopolitan state that attracted many foreign people and organizations.