Visibility is down to 100 yds. I would say -1 to visibility and damage for laser weapons for every 10 yds beyond that.

The ship has 4 storm rifles (including Gloria's and Lois') can be found among the crew, in addition to the 4 magnum pistols and 10 hand flamers, some of which may be carried by individuals in the other small craft.

The ship has been brought down around the stricken small craft, and the recovery ball has been deployed to move it aboard the ship, as a sky crane. The operation is expected to take 5 minutes and utilise most of engineering and flight crews. You have 5 security plus Brutus...are turrets manned? You have 1 spare pilot (may have rifle skill), 10 scientists (most have skill 10-12 with hand flamers, magnum pistols and/or shotguns) and possibly the bridge crew (though engineering officer will be busy). Who has what weapon on security duty?

As mentioned, Brutus found a shotgun in the biolab which was designed  to carry disabling rounds (biochem, sleep poison), though there is a pack (50 rnds) of solids there as well.

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As the Captain, Gloria is in the bridge commanding. all lasers are manned and our sensors (that work at this level and range) are operational and manned. Comms are on intercomm, but net control is rigorous, as chatter will greatly reduce efficiency.

In reply to Gloria Flake (msg # 2):

Tell me about the sentries: persons and weapons.

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20 Oct 2186, Hela (2235), Supplies: 3,080 person days (use 10 per day or 40 per day if not using VatFac, 6.4 dTons), $87,520,300

Well four Storm rifles, a couple of flamers with Laser pistols,  and the remainder (4-6) with Laser rifles.
The Magnum pistols are with the mechanics along with flamers.

Guards may get down on the ground if that assists them in protecting the hook up.
If they don't have to, We'd prefer they did not.

In reply to Gloria Flake (msg # 4):

Bridge crew on gaurd duty, or just scientists? Led of course by the available security guy, right?

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This message was last edited by the GM at 21:05, Wed 14 Sept 2022.

Your question is confusing... of course the Bridge crew is not on guard, they are operating the ship!
When is the last time your saw a ship's captain go guard the ladder?

the bridge crew is managing the power, aand holding the ship steady forthis operation, the engineering section is also busy doing the engineering involved. If there are people not needed at those tasks, they can be detached to assist the guards.

In reply to Gloria Flake (msg # 6):

When docked, the CO might stay on the bridge, but the pilot and other lower ranked members of the bridge team often keep watches, so asking. You are landed at the moment.

I am trying to work out who is using what gun, as you have few trained with them, so that I understand you weapon skills...

You have 1 spare pilot (may have rifle skill), 10 scientists (most have skill 10-12 with the pistol lasers and hand flamers) with 4 storm rifles (including Gloria's and Lois') can be found among the crew, in addition and 4 hand flamers (2 are used in small craft, 4 with mechanics, 4 magnum pistols are also with the mechanics). It should be noted that very few scientists are trained with any rifles.

[Private to GM: Remaining Aliens: 230 + 8 Fighters + 80 injured around mothership.]

20 Oct 2186, Hela (2235), Supplies: 3,080 person days (use 10 per day or 40 per day if not using VatFac, 6.4 dTons), $87,520,300

Indeed, but since we are only planning to be down for a few minutes, barring issues, the Pilot and  one shift of te bridge crew are up here with Gloria.  Bruus is down in the downed ship, unless he comes out and takes command of the defense, which would be Gloria's expectation for her security guy.