Sigma Madelline or Bust

There are no alarms, but a few warnings. The power output level of the chain reactor seems to be below expected.

An Engineering Officer roll would be needed to diagnose what that means.

Sam can tell that the reactor is running on low power mode, not because it was set that way, but because the coolant intermix duplexing phase inverter isn't working. The reactor is barely functioning, and cranking it up to full power would likely cause it to fail and blow itself to smithereens. That is, if the safety systems didn't stop you. Checking those specific safety systems on a bunch, Sam can tell that they've been programmatically disabled, which is not an easy task.

What's your next move? Search the rest of the ship, or move onto the next closest one, the STS Ravana?

The spacesuits are complete according to the inventory, and the lifeboat is also present and sealed up.

You haven't checked the crew quarters or the bridge, both located near the bow.

When one of you opens the room, you immediately smell rot and decay. The putrid stench of something left out for necrotic bacteria to feast upon.

You find the remains of three crewmen. Given your records, and with Teller's help, you identify them as two of the research scientists and one bridge officer from the Tranquility. Their wounds are horrific, and have long rotted until there is little remaining. Examining them in situ will take a difficult Medical Officer check (TN 8) to identify what was likely the cause of death. Getting them to the medical lab will render that check easy (TN 6).

Bentom can make a regular Medical Officer check in the infirmary, or a hard one in situ.