Unwrapping the popsicles
The Dizzy Dean caretaker crew has to admit that they haven’t a clue as to whether or not any of the popsicles are infected. They will be paying rapt attention to new decontamination and quarantine protocols that are being developed. Some of the crew will have served in the Interdiction Patrol and will be adamant about crew safety. By now even the most ardent supporter of the popsicles will be treating them as meat puppets.
They will scout the planet when they get there, they will determine it is sufficient for the needs of the popsicles, and they will drop the huge cargo canisters down on the planet. They will drop supplies, etc. And then they will awaken the colonists remotely.
As the colonists awaken and their true nature is revealed, the crew will split. Some of them will be sleeper agents placed for this possibility. They will seize control of the engine room and the defenses. The remaining crew will control the bridge and shuttles.
The Spacers will attack at some point in the stalemate. They will be lead by Jenny Dalton - most combat experience and ties with the crew.
