Well, after what seems like an eternity I am happy to report that I can return to an active status. First order of business: ditching the CTrans. Fortunately, all information systems have been restored, so my aimless wandering throughout Sirius will not be so aimless.
Also, I passed along the new Epsilon 'decree' to Edgar and he suddenly became ecstatic and lively...almost as if he'd just been smacked on the forehead by a faith-healer. He was so eager to get back into space that he even turned down my invite for a bit of pre-flight celebratin' in the bar...