*A strange, alien beacon falls from orbit, landing directly into the dojo courtyard* *A hologram of an inhuman being (facial features indistinguishable) begins shouting words in a language that is unfamiliar with the people of the dojo. It sounds hostile* *I leave my quarters, armored with new equipment and touch the thing cautiously* [b]A timer begins ticking. It is in an alien language, but it is clearly counting down. [/b] Well, shit. [spoiler]Anyone miss me?[/spoiler]