Up on the ship, Brainy is the first to respond to the comm-call. Instinct, really. When your ring buzzes, you answer.

«Querl Dox here. You're coming in clearly--the comm-rings appear to be operating with full functionality. It appears your teams will be able to remain in contact with one another, and you should be able to maintain contact with the ship.»

They can even hear the background noise of the medical scans, as they bleep and boop away.