"So whatever organization, species, or individuals stranded us here wanted to make sure we were truly stranded." His observation is far from revolutionary. It's an obvious conclusion they are sure to have drawn by now, but at this point Ren just needs to think out loud to work through it in some fashion.

"I would not be surprised to find the planet beyond the canyon empty or at least as cut off as the containment area within. This planet can't be an outpost or trading planet of any kind if no ships are seen or heard. Likely one of the underdeveloped outer rim planets." He could only guess and he had nothing but her word and the map to go on, but talking it out was distracting him from the chill and the wet.