Hadrian_II is actually the vet's lined up alternate. Anyone of the vets living or dead
may also serve as a sub for atul if needed or indeed anyone else who might be available.
While the vets will not be forced to use an alternate or a sub, it is highly recommended, especially if atul can find a sub he's comfortable with. A week's delay should be avoided if at all possible, but the noob team, would probably not die if it came to that.
The vet team should not consider forfeiting over this issue alone.