The Man Who Was Called To Rule A Civilization Of Kardashev Type 7

The year 2723. Meeting deck of the interstellar ship Buzz Aldrin.
The navigational officers gather for a “state of navigation” briefing.
A figure of speech is much used in the fleet to avoid admitting that they are meeting to deal with a really serious problem.
There is indeed a lot of tension. And even the unusual presence of a good portion of the scientific staff does not bode well.
The captain enters and imposes silence.