Re: Still Here
No, she wasn't giving any additional orders that I posted, but I was kind of leaving it up to you to decide what you wanted to do next. If she was given 'secret' orders, that's up to you.
As it was, I don't think it was expressly stated what the Iron Fist was supposed to do, other than find out what happened to the Seacutter. And, presumably, report back. There were too many possibilities and variables for Command to have covered every contingency. If the ship had been sunk, then you'd probably need to return to report that. As it is, freeing the ship and crew means that they can report back... and carry a written letter/report from you if there is something else to be done.
If anything, I'd think that Command had expected the ship to have been sunk, so assessing the abilities of the enemy would be reasonable.
Well, I don't know whether it's the holiday blehs, blahs, blues or busyness, but I find myself unusually lacking in time with unexpected lack of mental energy to boot. I get a few posts in (if I'm lucky), and then my brain turns to mush. Getting around to posting as I can.
Anyway, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone!