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Main Sim - Wolf 359 Planet 2 - Pod 2 Survey Work

Posted Dec. 16, 2022, 3:35 p.m. by Lieutenant Naomi Locke (Science Officer) (Janice B.)

Posted by Captain Marceau Renault (Commanding Officer) in Main Sim - Wolf 359 Planet 2 - Pod 2 Survey Work

Posted by Lieutenant Helena Laursen (Helm/Nagivation Officer) 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
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With a light smile and a casual shrug of his shoulders, Logan looked around them. “No thanks, I’m an Engineer, not Indiana Jones. Whips are fun though.” As his smile turned Into a grin, he crouched down beside her.

“So what are we looking at? Are we getting dirty?”

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

“Must be near lunch time?” Logan muttered, wiping his hands on his trousers and looking towards the shelter.

Kelleher, CE

“You would know Logan. We could set a clock by your stomach.” Helena grinned. Food did sound good. Getting to sit down sounded better. They had been at it for several hours. It wasn’t quite noticeable for Helena yet, but the increased gravity was certainly noticed by her muscles. She was moving a bit stiffer. She set down a box of her most recent samples with the rest that Locke had taken. “There you go, Lt. Anymore?”

Turning back to Logan, “You find a suitable place for a permanent settlement?” She stood looking around for the rest of the team, and rubbed her palms over her legs, shaking loose a bunch of dirt. As tempting as it was to sit down, she wasn’t sure she’d get up again. Well she would, she just didn’t want to.

Laursen, pilot

Naomi took the samples, tucking them away securely.

“Thank you, and I think this is enough for now. Besides, I rather not miss out on lunch.” Casually, the scientist pulled up onto her feet. If the gravity bothered her, she did well not to show it.

OOC: Bump…

GM CockRoach

Helena reached into her pack and pulled out a ration pack and pulled off the top and started very quickly sorting items though it. Anyone who was familiar with her dietary restrictions would know that was what she was removing. She twisted the cap on the drink, “So where to now? I mean we didn’t come here to just survey the picnic spots, right?”

Laursen, pilot

Popping open his own ration pack, Marceau said, “We eat, and then we’ll look in the caves. The readings there are worth investigating.” He held out something from his own pack for Helena. “Standard deal?” He asked.

~ Captain Renault

Tidying herself up so dust wouldn’t cling to her food, Naomi picked up her rations and joined the others.

“Depends on how deep and large the cave system is. Not sure we’re going to be able to explore it all in one go. It’s hard to fully map it out with just soil samples.” Naomi said casually, digging into her beans first.

-Lt. Naomi D. Locke, Sci


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