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What am I supposed to do at the start of this year?
  • 1 of 3: Just explore your ship for a bit.
  • 2 of 3: You'll eventually find that most of your crew has been sprouted.
  • 3 of 3: Wait a bit, and Glottis will rescue you, and take you to the engine room.