[ They do have the best crew in the fleet. It is fact, one that no one can deny. From their officers to the most junior crew members, each of them has skills and talents that are unparalleled by any. It is why they are so often sent on missions like this, though not the only reason, where the combination of skills from the crew are necessary, and few others could handle the intricacies required.
And despite the trials they have all faced to get to this point, they are still untried, lacking in the experience to handle such delicate operations. Most of them are operating blindly, including Spock.
They will succeed, as Jim has shown him time and time again that there is no other option, but to what degree?
Spock refrains from comment at the illogical order; of course the departments will provide detailed reports, that is part of their assignment on every trip. Spock reads them all, and he knows Jim does actually pay attention to the reports.
But the terse tone does get a raised eyebrow. He does not find it rude, as humans might, but there is a certain surprise. Spock steps forward, to stand at Jim's side. There is the faintest breeze blowing that manages to get beneath the covering on the balcony, and Spock watches as it ruffles Jim's hair. ]
There are a few who survived. From one colony, six of the ten officials survived. Only two survived from another, one Mr. Karidian and his daughter. I will have reports sent to your PADD before I retire for the evening. It is possible to arrange for a dialogue with the officials.
[ He ruminates over the choice of the word 'malfunction'. It appears, on the surface, to be a simple malfunction of engineering, technology gone wrong. Not an impossibility in their world, as it happens time and time again. But the differences in survivors, the technology he has seen - it is set of circumstances he does not entirely comprehend yet.
And so he cannot help but add: ]
Jim, when you visit the colonies, I will join you. I wish to observe these colonies and look at the malfunctions in person, rather than relying on the reports given.
i couldn't resist the name; can change if it doesn't work
And despite the trials they have all faced to get to this point, they are still untried, lacking in the experience to handle such delicate operations. Most of them are operating blindly, including Spock.
They will succeed, as Jim has shown him time and time again that there is no other option, but to what degree?
Spock refrains from comment at the illogical order; of course the departments will provide detailed reports, that is part of their assignment on every trip. Spock reads them all, and he knows Jim does actually pay attention to the reports.
But the terse tone does get a raised eyebrow. He does not find it rude, as humans might, but there is a certain surprise. Spock steps forward, to stand at Jim's side. There is the faintest breeze blowing that manages to get beneath the covering on the balcony, and Spock watches as it ruffles Jim's hair. ]
There are a few who survived. From one colony, six of the ten officials survived. Only two survived from another, one Mr. Karidian and his daughter. I will have reports sent to your PADD before I retire for the evening. It is possible to arrange for a dialogue with the officials.
[ He ruminates over the choice of the word 'malfunction'. It appears, on the surface, to be a simple malfunction of engineering, technology gone wrong. Not an impossibility in their world, as it happens time and time again. But the differences in survivors, the technology he has seen - it is set of circumstances he does not entirely comprehend yet.
And so he cannot help but add: ]
Jim, when you visit the colonies, I will join you. I wish to observe these colonies and look at the malfunctions in person, rather than relying on the reports given.