human
But an analysis of our problem shows that our real objective is to reach the surface, and that need not be done the most obvious way, by returning over the course by which we entered.
gpt
How, then?
human
The disintegrator ray you have there should be able to cut a passage for us, said Inverness.
gpt
Then all we need do is protect our rear while the operators are working. Once on the surface, we'll be able to fight our way to the ship, will we not?
human
Of course! You should be in command, Inverness, instead of myself.