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As you are all aware, there has been spirited debate as to our new course of action, given the events of the last twenty-four hours Many of you have advocated leaving the Alexander andfor safety alone You have pointed out that without her ines, the Alexander can only slow us down, and is not in a position to offer us protection You have argued--and I cannot disagree--that we cannot trust the Alexander’s commanders

Others say that even crippled, the Alexander offers some protection Her crew may yet repair AIDAN, and the chance that she will be able to start her engines and use her weaponry when the Lincoln arrives may present a better opportunity for survival than si the Lincoln does not catch us once she has disposed of the Alexander

Perhaps ly, you have reminded me that many of our friends and family are aboard the Alexander Fro and Consuela Nestor--back to the early recruits froees

The responsibility for this decision weighs heavily uponas I can safely per the Hypatia to hold position with the Alexander I believe we have at least an equal chance of safety in doing so, and I am not yet prepared to abandon our crew members

We will keep our distance If I forainst us, should we stay with the Alexander, I will order our navigators to leave her behind, and I will expect your cooperation as we chart our new course I know soree with my decision, however we must remain united, and I expect you all to carry out your duties

A memorial service for Captain Chau will be held in a few days--I know, as do you, that right now she would want us at our posts I thank you all for your support I a)--Science Vessel Hypatia

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