"Phillips, good to see you. I've a job for you, it's a little odd," the admiral said. "We seem to do odd well, sir," Lt Commander Phillips replied. "A survey drone in sector 17 found what appears to be ruins on a newly discovered planet. There are no indications of a current technological civilization, no emissions, nothing visible from orbit but enhanced imagery suggests the potential ruins to be constructed rather than organic. I need you to get onsite soonest and get eyes on it. We'll put together a full expedition to follow, but you're here and ready now so you're going." "Aye, aye Admiral," Phillips responded. "I don't have a sensor tech, mine just went on extended medical." "I realize that," the admiral said. "She got clearance to have that baby she wanted finally, didn't she?" "Yes sir," Phillips smiled. "Excellent. I've gotten you a replacement. In addition to life-science she's a fully certified trauma specialist. Para-rescue." "Air Force?" Phillips asked, raising an eyebrow. "Is that a problem Commander?" the admiral asked. "Sir, no sir," Phillips replied.