My first concern is how will we approach a hard radiation leak that is sufficient to knock out a space-hardened Probe like Andrew. Granted the leak is from within his own casing and the majority of the leak may be contained to a large degree, but how do we find out for certain? What do we do once we know how safe it is to approach him?
I forget, is it Bette or Gail who is now also incommunicado? Could that be caused by the radiation eminating from Andrew? Could it be the EU-probes? Could it be transmission problems due to the ionization of the atmosphere local to Andrew?
There are too many questions and not enough answers. I am deeply concerned about Andrew and the possibility of reviving him. We do not know enough about the Ipsos to know whether or not they have the ability to repair the damage -- if they are even interested in helping him in the first place. If they do have the ability and are willing, what will be the result? Will he be a hybrid like Daniel? Will he have to fight for his freedom too? Will there be enough of him left to put up the struggle?