Posted Dec. 6, 2022, 2:25 p.m. by Lieutenant Naomi Locke (Science Officer) (Janice B.)
Posted by Vice Admiral CockRoach (GM) in Main Sim - Wolf 359 Planet 2 - Pod 2 Survey Work
Posted by Vice Admiral CockRoach (GM) in Main Sim - Wolf 359 Planet 2 - Pod 2 Survey Work
[snip]Naomi smirked as she gave instruction.
“See this tip?” She pointed to the end opposite of the lower part of the T.
“Just press it tightly to a mostly even section of ground. Then press the button up at the handle,” Her finger moved to the button just above the tube. It was hard to miss since it was bright red on the dull colors.
“The end comes off when you hold here and twist. You get a cap and seal it. You then grab another one,” Naomi pulled it from her bag and passed it over, “then repeat. I want at least six samples to start off with from different locations. I’m going to set up the rest of the gear. If you find something odd, let me know.”
Once Lt Laursen was set, Naomi dug about in her bag. Pulling several devices used for focusing on collecting soil samples to scanning moisture levels.
-Lt. Naomi D. Locke, Sci
Once the pictures were taken, Marceau got to work scanning some of the nearby plant life, checking for anything, either good (helpful/medicinal), or bad (toxic).
~ Captain Renault
Taking a large, deep breath of the air of the new planet, Logan bounced back and forth ‘lightly’ on his feet and even jumped a couple of times. The gravity was supposed to be heavier here, and he couldn’t help but try it out.
Finally, he clipped the picnic basket to his belt, adjusted the other took of his trade and turned back to the shuttle, lifting a small bag that held a variety of sensors and measuring devices, This he slung over his shoulder and made his way towards Laursen and Locke.
“Looks like I’m with you,” Logan flashed Laursen a grin and focused on Locke. “We haven’t had much time to meet during the trip out, the ship kept us busy. Kelleher, Logan Kelleher.” He introduced himself. “Looks like you got the dirty job huh?”
Lt Kelleher, CE
Helena took the equipment Locke gave her. “Sounds easy enough.” She made sure her communicator was in the sleeve pocket of her jumpsuit and then headed away from the group. Not far well within eye sight, but to get a good solid variety of soil samples.
Laursen, pilot
At the sounds of approaching footsteps, Naomi glanced up. She spotted the blonde haired man approach from the pod. Her eyes lingered a moment longer than needed before she turned back to her gear. Some of the older pieces made her question how they kept on going.
At Kelleher’s attempt at a joke, Naomi shook her head. A wide smirk crossed her cheeks as she replied.
“At least dirt doesn’t move. Animals are far harder to catch and study. Especially ones that can fly. Try spending a week finding it and having it escape, forcing you through thick plant life and worse. ”
She shuddered at the memory of collecting live specimens. Sadly, not all jobs were perfect.
-Lt. Naomi D. Locke, Sci
With the survey work underway the group over the next two hours were awash in incoming preliminary data. Obviously they would need to fully download it into the Sojourner’s computer back on the ship to fully get into details on things but after two hours of work, and such they could get the basics of the following.
1) The soil around here down to a depth of 5-10 or so feet was of moderate use for things like basic farming and other forms of growth for local plant life. Whether they could equally support Earth plants or needed some adjustments would have to be found out later or by the ship’s computer.
2) Regarding the soil it was somewhat barren in simple animal life similar to worms, insects, etc. All of which were there seemed to mostly form the similar functions they would on Earth. No real other insects showed up so far that might be an issue for future colonial efforts.
3) Water samples came back confirming the water was quite drinkable and pure of any contaminants. The supply points for this area up and down stream were also showing strong indications of remaining pure and drinkable with minimal fuss.
4) Further for water samples life was evident, small, medium and even one large sized fish like creatures (the third of which was growing to almost 15 or so feet in length! Similar to Earth’s Beluga Sturgeon in Russia) showed they could be caught and cooked. Plant life in turn in the water also showed that with minor preparations would also be viable as a local food source.
5) Regarding deeper soil and rock samples that had been their primary purpose to come here surface level probing down to about 100 or so feet showed promising evidence of copper, iron, and such base metals. While their purity was still in question compared to how refined and useful they would be for Earth it was a promising start. There was also clear evidence of precious metals and minerals as well.
6) Finally it would seem from a geographical scans a wealth of a hive of small subterrain caves and such they were also picking up would be a promising point to investigate. On this last point there was several small indications on readings that deeper down there might even be deposits of dilthium or the like that would have been impossible to detect by the earlier survey probes! But they would have to go into the caves to find out more for sure to confirm.
But during all this time spent doing this work the NE armory officer on patrol had also taken the time in the past two hours to erects a small covered 50x50 ft floor and roof work area that would protect their equipment and themselves.
GM CockRoach
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