The Maintenance Officer, Korak, took the most interest in Opus' comment, given that he was intricately familiar with every aspect of the vessel. As the other officers and members of the team began to exchange introductions and converse, he approached the Dirophyd. "Indeed it is. I have been assigned to this vessel since the day it was built, which was fairly recently, actually. This will be the vessel's first official mission, though as Maintenance Officer, I have overseen all of its stress testing, as well as the shakedown runs of some of its newer systems. I can personally attest to its functionality. Among other things, it has an improved stealth system, so it should be excellent for operating in dangerous regions."

Out of the entire group, Akilah took particular notice of August. She approached with a bit of curiosity, as if she was surprised to see who he was. "Requisitions Officer Akilah bint Fadia al-Harthi, at your service. You...are the Jayrin Augustin, aren't you? I saw your name, but I thought it must be someone else. I did not expect they would select someone so well-known for this mission, though I suppose you are a professional."