IV. Evacuation Procedures
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Mayhew stood by the ramp, when it came down, with Natalya and Security Chief Erol Yilmaz by his side. Behind them waited a full complement of security forces as well as several members of the medical staff.
“Make sure your people don’t act overly aggressive,” Mayhew whispered to Erol Yilmaz, “Sidearms only, no rifles. After all, we’re dealing with terrified civilians here.”
Yilmaz nodded. “Understood, Captain.”
“But be ready for violent boarding attempts and people rushing the landing field,” Mayhew added, “Desperate people do desperate things.”
The ramp finally touched the ground, the hatch opened and Mayhew got his first and last look at Jagellowsk.
It was a beautiful world or at least this little part of it was. The day was sunny and mild, the sk
