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A great number of scientists and military men were already gathered about the headquarters ship. As Arcot's party arrived, they learned that each of the wrecks was being assigned to one group. They further learned that because of their scientific importance, they were to go to the nearly perfect ship lying off to the west. Two Air Patrolmen were to accompany them.
"Lieutenant Wright and Lieutenant Greer will go with you," said the Colonel. "In the event of trouble from possible -- though unlikely -- survivors, they may be able to help. Is there anything further we can do?"