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LT Greene, Rhea
LOCATION U.S.S. Mariner, Deep Space Thirteen
MISSION Transfer of biomimetic lifeforms from USS Mariner to Deep Space Thirteen.
OUTCOME Secure transfer successful. Early observations already proving fruitful.
KEY PERSONNEL
- LT Greene, Rhea
- LTJG Yont
- ENS Felenn, Renaah
- CDT Vemok
NARRATIVE Following a meeting with Captain Tolar to discuss both the findings of our initial studies of the biomimetic lifeforms and my concerns as to the intellect of these beings, we received word that DS13 was ready to receive the two specimens we had obtained.
Transfer went smoothly and without any issue.
Once the Mariner was given the all clear and quarantine procedures were lifted I went to join the station’s science and medical teams to ensure all was well with the new arrivals.
Upon entering the lab I had expected to find either one or both samples inert or to find them in their most recently assumed forms of Nurse Iotaw and the unidentified alien avian species respectively. Instead I entered to find both had now assumed the form of Iotaw. Both showing the same recognition that the original being had with me during past observations.
Upon speaking with Doctor Yont, who had wasted no time in familiarising himself with the specimens. He explained that -while not making any attempts to communicate- the avian being had thrown itself against the force field before collapsing. The two beings then merged, before separating. This time both taking Rigelian form.
After this explanation, Ensign Felenn read a massive spike in oxygen consumption as both beings seemed to display a mixture of avian features along with those of Iotaw. They both promptly reverted to their goo-like forms, with a third being seeming to coalesse.
Once oxygen levels returned to normal the -now three- lifeforms all took the Rigelian form.
They again seemed to be focusing on myself but this time they spoke. Only one word, despite my further engaging the beings. “Doctor.”
This has only strengthened my belief that these beings are indeed able to be communicated with.
Soon after our first attempts at conversation, they reverted to their goo-like state. Throwing themselves at the force field once more. This seems to me to be in frustration after their attempt to further communicate was unsuccessful. The same behaviour I noted during the last round of shipboard observations.
In response to their aggression, the oxygen was cut off. Once more rendering them inert for the time being.
We have learned a lot in a short time. Though as always we now only have more questions.
RECOMMENDATION In light of our new insight into these lifeforms I recommend further study and continued attempts at communicating. These lifeforms are learning. They deserve to be treat with the same dignity and empathy we would grant to any other sentient being.
OOC Report detailing the events of December 8th | The Substance.
Chronologically taking place on November 10th 2423