Since the previous mission had been quite difficult because of the enemy that showed up, Esmeralda, Regis, and Sealyn decided to send the best warriors; even those who weren't that skilled at using the suits were sent as well.
Although the numbers weren't that high for their standards, they still decided to split the group in three. To make the coordination easier, they created the human group, the sea folk group, and the demi-human group. They would respond to their leaders accordingly. They would stay behind, but they would talk with each other and decide the best course of action.
The crew initiated the deceleration process as the vessel approached the mysterious planet shrouded in a perpetual sandstorm. Slowing down the speed of the vessel allowed for a more controlled approach and increased maneuverability once they entered the planet's vicinity.
