Counter-Point

The engineer nodded and shrugged, "Oh trust me, Lieutenant, I completely understand it would weaken the Alsea. Like I said, I defer to you and the Commander on this decision, barring any override from the Fleet Captain. I was meerly suggesting that if we could finish our operation faster than the other factions can arrive, and avoid a fight all together; then it would be beneficial to inspect all avenues to achieve that goal. Either way, I'll still be making some modifications to the MicroCore. It's what I do when I get bored."

It was unfortunate that the Tactical officer was not fully thinking outside the box, but he had to commend him for not backing down easily. Tactical Officers, always looking for a fight. Even when it might be possible to avoid a fight all together.