Tactics are briefly discussed and a simple plan is hammered out, mainly by the Lord-Captain. With no objection and little to add the meeting is quickly over and breakfast can become the main focus at the table, with some enjoying it more than others.  The skull of course ignores the meal food, instead briefly summarizing the various rituals he plans to complete in the following days.  Tai is likewise uninterested in the food on offer, although she does pick up the decorative bowl set in her place to examine it. “Who will be sent down planetside?” she asks as she studies the design.<br/><br/>The absence of the ship’s Warden is noted, but there is not much they can do about it, as they were unable to contact her. A crew member was dispatched, but Tristan suspects they may have found an excuse to not go into the dark one’s domain. He will really need to fix this one area where his crews loyalty seems lacking, make an example out of those who skirt their duties because of fear. Oh well, there will be plenty of time to get Naithi up to speed in the coming days.<br/><br/>Presently the meeting is concluded and the crew members return to their regular stations and duties. The following week and a half pass relatively uneventfully, with rumours of their destination and purpose rising and falling like waves on a beach. There is a small incident in the aftermath of disciplinary hearing which some crew members judge to be too harsh, but matter is solved without bloodshed. The Lord-Captain inspects the weapons of his crew and the shuttles in the bay, finding both in order. Soon he has an idea of who he will send to the surface.<br/><br/>The Pride of Phobos arrives 6 hours ahead of schedule, establishing an orbit around JD – 582, close enough to send a force down planetside, but far away enough to give them room to maneuver in case of attack. Initial auger arrays show a planet whose flat lands are devoid of any fortifications or major forms of life.