[X] [KL's Pod] The Engineers
In this case, 'Jack of All Trades' seems to be sufficient from the description of how each group handles the pod. The first two options are out of luck if something goes wrong outside their expertise (either with being unable to fix the pod or being unable to shoot the Best Woof Friend if she escapes the pod). With the Engineers, they can fix the pod if it gets busted up and they can save themselves if Best Woof Friend escapes and turns into a murderous murder alien.
[X] [CHILDHOOD'S END] A
Because Sophons are great and shiny and have the coolest toys.
(And Vodyani are annoying, I don't know if C's from anything but Google suggested Event Horizon and we're having enough trouble not Hugging Hellscape Happy Entities, and D's alright but not something that grabs me that much.)