The shattered edge

[Rodent]

Santorini just looked at the Doctor with considerable Surprise. The Doctor gave her a haughty stare back. The air crackled with tension. Finally she spoke.

Doctor, you are not going there.

The Doctor's change of expression would have been hilarious in other circumstances. Now, it was just expected. He spluttered for a moment, before bursting.

What the hell!? You heard Comrade Khan! Do you wish to have a bullet in your head!

She sighed.

I do not recommend you going there until the situation is under control. Well under control. But very well....

She signalled to the venerable doctor to proceed, then, after a few steps, she took out her standard issue pistol, and quietly punted the doctor on the head with it. He slumped to the floor, courtesy Coalition training in non lethal methods.

She returned to the bridge, and shrugged apologetically at Commissar Khan and Razin.

Looks like the Doctor ran into some trouble, and fell unconscious. I've put him in medical for now, shall we proceed?

Without waiting for a response, she moves to one of the communications controls, and began barking orders out to the various marine teams and their leaders aboard the Trotsky.

Commissar Santorini here, leaders report in, and keep in touch. I'm transmitting possible paths for your teams to take, stay together, and cover each other's backs. We're watching you from here.