Title: THE RISK FACTOR
Author: T'Lin ( LinkyS@aol.com )
Series: ENT
Code: P, drabble
Rating: PG
Summary: Phlox's private opinion on the mission seen in the episode "Communicator" (spoilers)
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by T'Lin -- 0211.14
The captain and Mister Reed are quite fortunate that their injuries were not more extensive ... had the rescue party arrived just minutes later, they would not have survived the mission. If nothing else, I hope the captain has learned a lesson from this fiasco.
The danger associated with these clandestine missions in pre-warp societies is far too great to risk casually. Accidents do happen, even to the most conscientious crewman ... and sometimes, the consequences can be fatal.
This culture is irrevocably contaminated -- there is nothing we can do about that. The question remains; how will the contamination alter their development?