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With the nose and internal hold doors closed, Dukk and Marr made their way to the crew mess. The others were already seated around the table.
“How are we all tracking? Ann?” Dukk asked as he sat down at the table.
“We need to check-in with the passengers briefly, then we are ready to hit the showers,” replied Annee.
“Everything in place for the pre-launch passenger safety briefing and evacuation drill?”
“Of course.”
“Bazzer?”
“Valve panel doors are closed and checked. We just need to QA the loading process and we will be in the showers,” answered Bazzer.
“The flight plan is loaded, so all that is left is the external inspection and we’ll be ready to close the door. So, we’ll hit the showers now and do the inspection suited up. Annee and Mentor next and that’ll give Bazzer and Luna the last showers before we commence pre-launch. Does that work for everyone?”
Everyone agreed.
“Right, let’s do the flight plan overview,” Dukk continued as he displayed a 3D plan in the air above the table.
He pointed at the 3D image as he shared the plan.
“Our destination for this load is Mayfield in the Atesoughton cluster. That takes us in the direction of Teegarden first up. Our track for this leg will take us via Maple Tower where we’ll refuel and recoup. To get to the hub, we’ll traverse via JR18, JR56, JR72 and Maple 12. We’ll likely have a longer stay at JR52 and do an intermediary inspection.”
“Hold up,” Bazzer interrupted, before adding, “Maple Tower?”