Both the descent to the surface aboard the shuttles and the first battle with the Xenarth were expertly rendered,
CeJay.
I don't envy Maya being in the thick of things, especially during her first mission as a captain, but she's got a great team of talented people spearheading this mission.
Unfortunately, now it seems that with the discrepancy in numbers, some of the insertion team may be called upon to give the ultimate sacrifice in service of the mission.
Welcome to Starfleet, boys and girls.
