The Vortex was a large, sprawling mess of blue psionic energy, with yet more energy flowing in to join the mass. Its pull was violent, but weak, and the Ghashyr were easily able to stabilize themselves.

Spoiler: Dentibus Hydri (hover to show)

The nearest, and only, life signs were in a very large craft orbiting the vortex. The light of the vortex made the words across its side possible to read, "The Soul's Eclipse". It was easily ten times the size of the ship Captain Erixen had met Dervis upon, but it appeared dormant. The life signs were clearly active, but the weapons, shields, and even engines seemed to be offline. Its communications systems however were online, but no attempt has yet been made to hail the Ghashyr, or really any sort of reaction.

Spoiler: The Vessel (hover to show)

Clocking in at about 10 km with a full crew of 15500 aboard, this vessel seems built for a war, yet wanders without purpose. It orbits the Vortex, with no apparent problems despite the violent pull.