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As he looked around transporter room two he saw much to be pleased about in this marines. They'd reacted quickly and efficiently to the emergency. They looked fairly at ease considering the situation, standing around engaging in the usual banter. That was good, the nervous ones were the ones most likely to get everyone killed. They were ready.

Tapping his comm he opened a channel to the Captain.

Captain, This is Lieutenant-Major Gunnarson

he said, reverting from captain to the combat rank of Lieutenant Major, so as not to confuse the chain of command

I have Marines in transporter rooms 1 and 2 locked loaded and waiting on your go order should that be necessary. If shielding or unknown ship layout become a problem my marines can also effect explosive entry through the hull of the ship provided Commander Kalre can give us a lift.