The sower guessed that everything the vodyani said was true without the connection to the rest of the sowes , it only was able to check it's own databanks , which of course was only filled with its memories and basis data which was needed to establish footholds on new planets.

 "Thanks captain for fixing this communication error .If not ordered otherwise , this unit would wish to continue its patrol or serve the mission in another way"

"This Unit will be ready if needed. This Unit keeps it's communication device on . This Unit will now recharge "

The sower quickly left , heading for its charger . 

Charging gained it some time to think and a full batte will be usefull

Valorum clarifies to his Lumerian Chief of Security:

"We won't be boarding any ships, Brother Rolak, but the doors of Endless temples are notoriously sturdy. If this ruin turns out to be more than just a small structure, I want to be sure we can...bypass certain obstacles. Besides, your combat expertise would be appreciated as well."

After staring at the crew manifest for a few moments, Valorum recognises a few faces, picks out some of the crew, and in a minute, the primary display on the bridge shows the rough draft of the away team;

Security Detail:

Valorum

Rolak Ven'Vitto

Chidi Tehik

Research and Logistics:

Dhanyl Abhama

Laudmas Acromb

7-1-4-N-7-3-D

Liam Cantari

"I think this team will suffice. Are there any suggestions you would like to voice?"

Out of nowhere, Valorum's voice hardens as he replies to Decius:

"This is not up for debate, Brother. If you truly value my experience, you will know I have done this many times before. In fact, I have been through too much in my time to be cowed into hiding aboard my ship at the thought of an ill fate. To order my crew risk their lives while mine remains safe is cowardice of the highest order, and no matter my experience, such an act would make me unworthy to be your captain. I will survive the perils of Tanye II's surface where I belong; alongside my crew. Such is not a sentiment; it is principle."

Realising the harshness of his words, Valorum pauses for a moment to soften his tone before adding:

"But if you are so concerned and wish to ensure my well-being, I would not deny you from joining us on this mission."

“Ah, Captain. I’m sorry for the late response. One of the recruits spilled some coolant and we had to clean it up. I hope everything is alright in the bridge; hope that the shouting was just a minor disagreement.”

The chorus of machines humming and people scuttling around the hangar was a pleasing melody to Laudmas. Progress, was something he enjoyed very much so. After he left the lab, the robot contacted Liam and told him to get everyone that was listed as the “science crew” to the hangar while also wheeling along the “essential equipments” from the cargo bay and research stations. 

He handed the assignment only to Liam; as Dhanyl was busy and none of the other recruits seem convincing enough to make sure all the equipment was delivered in perfect condition. All of it had to be calibrated, tested, and hit consecutively to determine how robust it was. Of course the more fragile and expensive equipments were left untouched. Though at times some of the new recruits would dust bits of it and gaze upon its brilliance. Laudmas advised to the recruits that one must take care to view it in only short bursts otherwise it’s greatness would have driven you mad. 

Admittedly, the robot was a bit more care-free (a more brash person might even add in “childish”) compared to others but when it comes to working he had a minimum level of efficiency that all must follow. His standards were raised to the top of the bar and anyone that was unable to reach it would be treated below what he would thought of as “useless”. Fortunately, this rather rigorous personality only existed in the workplace; which was something we should all be thankful for.

Tools, equipment, vehicles, suits, and more were all chosen carefully. Hover-bikes were a must-have for such a terrain. They were wonderful. Easily compressible and somewhat cheap to manufacture. When activated, the fusion cores would glow brightly while the monstrous roar of the twin graviton engines jerked the user awake. Amazingly, there were no harmful waste (aside from the occasional excess radiation) and each charge would last roughly about 6 to 10 hours at maximum speed.

The suits however, were not that exciting. They were just another basic necessities needed to be supplied. It was made of stretchable and breathable garments that could fit almost any creature with a bipedal locomotive system and a vertebral column (to clarify, any creature that was shaped like a humanoid). Liquid cooling was used to maintain appropriate body temperature while a simple ventilation system made sure that nasty things like sweat wouldn’t be that much of a problem. Of course, a life support system was also installed. 

Besides from those mentioned, science equipments were also packaged in. Unfortunately, to go into detail of all of them would be pure madness.

“The science crew is pleased to announce that we are ready for landing. Let us not wait any further; all of us are eager to set foot on the planet. The only thing we are not prepared for would be dissapointment that not all of us will have the opportunity to go.” With that the robot waited for a response from the captain, along with his impatient colleagues.

7-1-4-N-7-3-D had finised his short recharge , normaly it would have taken longer , but the last regular recharge was only a couple of hours ago . It double checked it´s route while hovering to the hangar . The sower hovered over to Laudmas , as it guessed that all important work in the hangar was done and it was alright to talk with the robot.

"This Unit was elected for the ground mission , Data about Thickness of the athmosphere , gravitation and temperature would be helpfull." after 2,85 seconds of silence it added "This Units sensors and tools are tested,configured and ready , but this unit has no sensors for low frequency radiation , is a auxiliar system avaible which this Unit could take with it ?"

((Low frequency radiation is for tainted everything under over 50m wavelenght (some radio is above it some under it)and it can see up to gamma (advanced scanners and such) ))

Valorum's free hand clenches into a fist, Decius' last few words seeming to have struck a nerve. Standing up with Stormbreaker in his grasp, the mostly black, inert parts of his anatomy suddenly flared to life. It was as if his core began leeching into his skin; gold and orange patterns like embers on the wind danced across the once lifeless black metal from which his cloth was wrought. Even his glaive began to flicker and glow with that light. His anger is restrained, only barely, as is the impulse to address Decius by his race as the Craver had just done, but he rumbles nonetheless:

"Listen closely, Decius; first, I have not survived in the most war-prone constellation for more than a hundred years by being stupid. The Vodyani that I have commanded? Those 'thousands' you speak of? Thousands of them still live. The family I made through fire and ash survives to this day not in spite of me, but because of me. I have long since learned the importance of caution, but every move we make on this journey invites risk. We can minimize risk however much we want, but we will never be perfectly safe, no matter the precautions we take, so stop acting like such a thing is possible."

He begins walking towards Decius, around the holo-table, continuing:

"Second, I am not leaving this ship undefended. Every member of this crew was chosen to serve because they're the best of the best. As we saw in the incident a few days prior, Brother Corvus could very well command the  Saviour's security personnel in Brother Rolak's absence, and Sister Skeler, the head of Engineering, would remain on the Saviour with more than half of the crew overall. Of all the candidates for the position of captain, she ranked alongside, and possible above, myself. I have the utmost faith in her skills and dare I say that I may leave this ship in better hands given how most of the crew has reacted to me!"

There was venom in the Vodyani's voice, but it too was restrained. Valorum was barely holding back a century of long-buried hate as he addressed Decius, though he may never know that.

"And lastly, why would a Chaplain be the third in command on an exploration vessel? Why would I be placed so high in the command structure with such a seemingly useless set of skills? It's because of all the candidates, I had the most experience with Endless ruins. Vodyani live to find Endless temples; we read and write in their script, speak their tongue as if it were our own, and after so many years of doing so, any Vodyani captain worth his Essence has temple exploration down to a science. I'm going with the away team to do my part, glory be damned, because I know what they may be getting into and I don't want a signal failure to be a death sentence for this away team!"

He finally stood right next to Decius, equal in eight only because his subordinate was standing in the gunnery pit, and growled:

"Do I make myself clear, Brother?"

“Well I’m certain the suits that we are going to use will have a way to dispose of biological waste. No need to worry about that and I must thank you for your interest in the well being and waste disposal management of the crew. Also, I hope you’re included in the landing. It’s good to know that there’s a Vaulter watching your behind.”

Just before the robot was about to instruct his crew that landing was imminent, he was interrupted by a small floating ball. It was 7-1-4-N-7-3-D and while he wasn’t that small; compared with Laudmas the difference was noticeable. 

When he turned to face the droid, Laudmas noticed the intricate markings on the droid. Normally a droid from the outer rim would have a simple line of symbols etched only on a single part of the body that is to be used as identification. The droid however, had symbols all over its body. No one would personalise a ordinary service bot. Plus the designs. It seemed too obvious. There were ridges which were placed in a circle around it’s body, a droid wouldn’t have such a complicated aesthetic or “tool”. However, Laudmas absolutely had to be sure before he started making assumptions.    

“Now I am terribly sorry for doing this but if you please excuse me.” The robot suddenly inched to the droid and grabbed the poor fellow! He then shook the droid quite abruptly.

“Ahah~! You are a Sower! A simple droid wouldn’t tremble in such a way when agitated!”

Laudmas then watched as the hapless droid rose drunkenly upwards. 

“I must admit. That was very rude of me and I hope that one day you can forgive me for that. But I honestly did not expected a Sower. I made sure to check the crew list and you weren’t listed there! Terrible apologies but I also must ask you what’s your reason onboard the ship. Hope you can tell the truth.”

The robot could have been more cautious and perhaps even alarmed, but however he had plenty of experiences of them (except perhaps shaking them until they get wobbly) while onboard a certain cruise. They were usually simple creatures linked by a single goal that they wouldn’t mind talking about. Laudmas quite enjoyed their presence. Hard-working fellows with a better ambition than most. What’s not to like about them?

 Still, the robot still know better than to not report this event to the others. He sent a “YELLOW” signal to Liam. It was nothing more than a radio wave with specific details on it. Laudmas and Liam adopted this method of communication while on the run. “GREEN” to note that one of them has reached safety, “YELLOW” to be cautious, and for “RED” we can all guess what it means. Fortunately for both of them, there was only a single time where the signal “RED” was issued. Hopefully there wouldn’t be any need for that signal to pop up once on the planet. 

(( Eh so just in case, I already asked Pixie if he was okay with me "predicting" some response with the Sower. Mainly him being dizzy. Also have a shot for every time "droid" was mentioned. Bet you won't make it. ))  

The Sower was suprissed by the sudden action of Laudmas ,even more that the robot completly ignored its requests.
The Sphere recalibrated its floating , getting in a stable position.
"This Unit is registered in the Cargo . This Unit is here to support the mission . This Unit still is in need of requested tools and data"

7-4-1-N-7-3-D had a bad feeling , the last person so interrested was the sophon and the Sophon found out about its personality very fast , it had enough of all these curious crewmembers , it probably should have done some things different as it was prepering to come on the ship . Now it was too late .

The sower noticed a radio signal , radio is one of the lowest frequencies it can still detected without addons , the signal made no sense , atleast not for itself , it was worried.