[b]Korax, First Officer[/b]

Seated in the briefing room, Korax was silent as it listened to the situation at hand, and the conversation of the crew heads. The light posed no problem for it, not when its species had developed in an environment with low visible light in thew first place. Occasionally there was a soft hiss, adjustments of gaseous and nutrient mixtures that flowed through its life support equipment on a regular basis. 

In the dark crystals glittered, indicating his position if his rocky mass did not. Points were presented and addressed in turn, the flow of conversation moving along at its own speed. Those who had expertise applied it to particular situations, adapting the plan and improving the chances of success. It was good to see them working as a team.

Eventually it spoke up. Rock shifted slightly and rumbled, vibrations racing along its form to be picked up by specialized equipment developed by the ISA for those of its species. "This one had wondered why you did not intend to go with the rescue mission," it observed as it eyed Captain Carabello. His preferences when it came to direct action were pretty well known.

So it considered the plan, and the division of responsibilities. It considered where it would best fit into this plan. "Should it be necessary, this one can accompany the Beta Team. Its physiology is suited for such an environment, and it would not seek to endanger the work by interfering with those skilled in rescue operations," it said after a few moments more. Of course it was more than willing to remain on the ship, if that was what the Captain wished