Problem

Randall and the others couldn't help but shoot occasional peeks at Khan, and his silence provided the answers they expected. He was as confused as them, leading to a prolonged thinking session where every eye in the main deck stared at the report.

Of course, the thoughts and conclusions differed from teammate to teammate. There were many similarities, but the more profound details involved personal and private considerations, especially in Khan's case.

A second team could help with the mission, mainly if the involved ship delivered additional provisions and equipment. It could also decide to focus on a different area, increasing the scope of the Global Army's influence on that alien planet.

However, Khan found many issues during his first read, and the following ones enhanced that feeling. The lack of clear directives was a big red flag due to the magnitude of what the envoy had reported. Moreover, the new team's composition filled his mind with questions.