Austin remained silent for a long time before finally waving his hand in defeat. "Whatever, you're the captain... But I'll say it again, Jason: we still need to be vigilant! Even if it takes years or decades, we cannot let our guard down around that thing!"
Jason nodded seriously. "You're right. The Federation Security Department will handle this containment protocol. Is that alright with you?"
Once Austin was appeased, the council finally reached a consensus on how to handle the extraterrestrial memory entity.
They immediately began drafting specific integration plans. This psychological operation required a gradual, highly confidential approach. There was absolutely no need to disclose this information to the public. If word leaked out that an alien consciousness was aboard the ship, it would cause widespread panic and potentially trigger mass riots.
