In the absence of mission commander Caliph, in a twist of irony Salahiem was left temporarily in charge of Colony A. there reason being in that construction of the Internal Affairs Offices had started only days before the launch of the still MIA Djinn One. Salahiem spent his time in a vaguely humanoid form busily making sure all colony systems were in order, and that the construction of the Offices went well.
He left the political shenanigans to Caliph military advises because the Colony was mostly young military minded Marid. Only Salahiem and his staff were of a diplomatic and peaceful mind set. However, in the whole of the Marid history not a single alien species had happened upon them. You see the Marid were used to being hidden in plain sight acting as one of their own.
Even with the inherent curiosity and thirst for knowledge there was a certain xenophobia known to all Marid. This sentiment flared best when their the possibility of being identified as what they really were, so even Salahiem was on edge when this strange ship appeared and sent a message to them. After careful consideration Salahiem ordered the preparation of a diplomatic meeting room with human decorations and ordered the whole Colony to take on human forms. Salahiem taking on the form of a rather attractive female, with a professional attire. With these prepartions complete, he sent the outsiders a replay.
State Purpose. The inhabited are classified. Owner classified. Diplomatic meeting possible. State Purpose.