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We’ll insert a controlled perturbation—an unexpected sensor glitch—into the landing sequence. It forces the crew to adapt on the fly, revealing their true composure and testing our contingency plans. That’s how we keep the edge without risking the mission.

A minor glitch is fine, just make sure it’s logged, quantified, and quickly addressed so the paperwork stays clean and the crew stays focused.

Good plan. Make sure the fix is thorough and the logs are complete. Keep me posted.