no thats not the reason i was reacting, rather the fact that any relevant next of kin would have died 600 years ago and regular protocol wouldnt apply so many generations later. Except maybe in cases where asari are involved.
*affirmative sidenod of understanding*
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Yeah, it seems to be designed around only crucial crew members and minimal support staff only. The ship must have been specifically created with this in mind. Automation of almost all systems to free up resource requirements and life support. Minimal consumption for trips into the unknown, with the nexus ships on standby in the background.
In Peebee's room, there is exactly one lifepod with just enough seats for all the crew. so its definitely intended.