In addition, as the years passed and no cessation to their duty came one factor for exploring the surface gained prominence. In short, food supplies were never meant to last for such an extended period of time. Contact had to be made and trade established if the station's survival was to be ongoing.
Caution was not thrown to the wind. Several plans were made, discussed, examined, cast aside and re-examined ad nauseam. Gabby, Mary and Brooke were an integral part of the underground operation. The girl's education quickly became a key aspect in the ongoing function of the station. The three girls however if not enjoyed then endured a singular bond. Many of the station's technicians had family above ground when the attacks began and the war started. As Gabby discovered in her talks with Dr E
