[ WP ] A multitude of Alien ships warp within range of Earth . Over all electronic devices the message is heard , `` Earth , we come in peace . In all the universe only one other Species has mastered Death and Destruction as you have . We need your help . ''

`` Alien life forms, we acknowledge your signal. We expect you will understand ours. Send the dimensions of your vessel or vessels so that we might prepare a landing location. 
 
 Our technology is such that any trade, information sharing, or negotiation must be done on the surface. Earth's many factions are unanimous on this decision, so that no one nation is privileged. 
 
 We ask for your understanding while we attempt to assist you.'' 
 
 The transmission was sent. The UN council exchanged glances. Representatives sat along side national leaders. Given the gravity of the situation, no nation would miss the chance to be present. 
 
 US President Obama turned to Russia's seat at the security council forum, waving to get the leader's attention. 
 
 Putin disengaged from his aides and advisers to meet Obama in the middle of the floor. 
 
 `` Vladimir... what do you uh... make of our chances here?'' 
 
 Putin seemed to bounce the question around in his mind. He smiled. `` Good, good. Let these people plan for failure - you and I -we plan for success.'' 
 
 Obama raised an eyebrow. `` You ca n't plan just around success - that's called daydreaming.'' 
 
 `` Fine then,'' said Putin, rolling his eyes, `` let us get a daydream down on paper.'' 
 
 ~Hours later~ 
 
 The receivers and speakers set up around the Roscosmos / NASA station all buzzed to life. Printers began spooling paper out, and the speakers blared. The digital sounding alien voice roared through. 
 
 `` We celebrate your acknowledgement, and will prepare our ambassadors to meet yours. We are transmitting the details of our vessel.'' 
 
 The eggheads at the science station lost it. 
 
 Special agents of numerous countries all studied the data along with the space agencies, reporting possible impact to their superiors. 
 
 Obama caught Putin out of the crowd and nodded. It was time. They sent out an urgent message to the other world leaders, and went to a top-secret conference chamber away from the UN floor and the noise. 
 
 The scene within was unique in history. As the last of the invited filtered in, an image of the alien spacecraft that had been received in the transmission appeared on the screen. Expert analysis of each part of the vessel spilled down in a multitude of languages. 
 
 Hundreds of the most powerful leaders from around the world all stared at the readout in silence. 
 
 It was finally broken by a familiar voice. 
 
 `` The Russian Federation... is formally calling dibs on the engines.'' 
 
 Followed closely `` The United States hereby calls dibs on the powerplant *and* the uhh fuel system.'' 
 
 The room erupted into a chaotic free-for-all - but there would be plenty of the alien ship to go around. It hardly mattered if it was metal or organic - it was all going to be useful. With over 10,000 lifeforms on board, it meant each of the attending nations could take at least 50. 
 
 This was going to be a great day for Earth. 

