kilbert66 says:
Also, I am..entirely unsure what the hell we're supposed to be doing--both groups are getting the exact same medical supplies? That seems completely counterproductive. Wasn't one group supposed to be looking for other materials?
The problem is that we don't have much time and we're not all that sure where to get what we need so we're taking the chance on getting duplicate supplies to increase our chances to save the sergeant.
In regards to other materials, it wouldn't be a bad idea to get something that might help us to repair the ship.