“Thank you, Ma’am; that will not be a problem for me,” Callie answers, with a respectful nod towards their commanding officer.  She then turns to Robert and Ishaq, offering a winning smile.  “Sapper Callie Lidmann, Reconnaissance, Mobility and Damage-type Arms Master, formerly of the Royal Engineers.  Good to meet you both.”

She looks back to the woman in charge, her expression turning serious again.  “Ma’am, I share Alkhawaja’s concern.  Charter can’t see into deep water; I’m sure I can clear mines if I know what their surroundings look like but I can’t do that on my own.  Do we have minehunting drones aboard that we could use?”