A group of extraterrestrial xenoarchaeologists, experts in alien cultures, mounted an expedition to the Serianan system. This occurred not long after a New Republic scout team departed, carrying statues they had unearthed from a cave situated on one of the asteroids within the Serianan Belt. This alien team, independent of the New Republic, dedicated themselves to understanding a collection of runes found in the belt and uncovering the historical context behind their creation, as well as the statues.
The alien scientists didn't adequately protect their discoveries, which led to the quick arrival of prospectors aiming to take advantage of the Serianan Belt. Soon after, a New Republic scout team arrived to further investigate their prior finds. These recent arrivals collaborated with the aliens to drive away the prospectors.