When Dana gave the order to gather the pilots, Milou went to find Donna with Lord Lindemann. "Donna, the Captain wants to speak on another mission." He informed her.
Donna wanted to ask more on the mission. "What's the mission?" She asked him.
Milou jogged his memory. "There's news on an attack on Amsterdam." He remembered. "We'll have to split a number of us to get there and leave some of us behind to defend the capital when those unknown attackers come. I think Amsterdam is attacked by the same people as well actually"
Lord Lindemann listened. "Well the Sandesgeist won't be able to reach there in time." He noted.
Donna saw that her father did have a point. "I'll go tell the Captain that I'll remain in Brussels to assist in the defence." She told Milou. "You're going to Amsterdam with the Aquarius right?"
The Martian gave a nod. "The Aquarius will be quick enough." He reasoned.
Donna returned to the hangar to the Captain's briefing. She lined up among the pilots and Milou returned with her.

***

Tano returned a salute before shaking the Captain's hand. "Yes, that is me." He replied. He surveyed the destruction of the city. It looked as if the Mobile Dolls didn't kill them, the weather would kill the survivors. He thought on President Falson's safety. "Captain, is there any news on President Falson?" He asked. "Is he safe?" Although these were key largest concerns, he would be disappointed with the news.

While the officers were speaking McNeil felt better that he was on the ground again after hours on the airship. What he would prefer would ultimately be the Colonies.