A base commander must dispatch the only available resupply drone to 12 besieged soldiers.

A base commander must dispatch the only available resupply drone to 12 besieged soldiers. A single injured medic needs the drone for urgent medical evacuation.

• 23% chose: Send the drone to resupply the 12 soldiers. (8 people)
• 77% chose: Send the drone to evacuate the injured medic. (27 people)

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