The Commander stood silently on the upper deck of the bridge. His eyes studied the planets on the viewer before him. Crewmen were running every scan they could think of to get any accurate readings. "Still getting scrambled meaningless readings from the planetary scans, Commander." The Lieutenant stepped by his side and reported. "We have contact with our sister ship, which is currently scouting another planet." "Communications with our Recon Team?" "Still can't penetrate the planets atmosphere. No contact." "I'm still not ready to commit another team as of yet. But have one prepped and ready for if that time arrives." "Yes sir." The Lieutenant responded crisply and rushed off to carry out his orders. "Be damned." The Commander muttered under his breath with frustration.