CAPTAIN'S LOG Stardate 101144.1
Reyga has arrived at Malrion-6e to begin study of the unknown crystal structure, with the goal of discovering if we can overcome its technology-neutralizing effects and potentially transport it aboard for use in relocating the Kelt Insectoids.
We’ve set up a base camp at a safe distance from the crystal, from which teams will proceed closer for further investigation.
CAPTAIN'S LOG Supplemental
The away team’s reported back that the crystal itself may be a form of intelligence, possibly even life. Apparently it was capable of providing ‘responses’ to stimuli in several formats, and demonstrated an understanding of mathematics. It also displayed symbols which may represent a language, but further study will be required to establish a translation matrix. Commander Kuvak recommended that we gather data from the second crystal on the space station, to expedite the process.
Personally, I’m not entirely convinced that the crystal is alive, and not simply a form of computer interface, but I don’t think it’s inappropriate to err on the side of caution in these cases. In any case, it’s time to report our findings to command.
I’ve sent Aesop down to reinforce the basecamp and support a longer-term away team. We’ll be leaving them on the surface to continue the study over the next few weeks while Reyga attends to other duties.
(( AAR: Crystal Investigation • Transcripts: Main, Unrelated Bear Attack • Report to Command ))