"AT Recap"

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McLean’s Logs

Lieutenant George McLean

Chief Engineer

USS Reaent

0403.05

 

“AT Recap”

 

“Computer, open duty log and begin recording…

 

Per orders of Captain Michaels we left at 0900 hours in shuttle beta in efforts to gather more information about the probe. We tried, with short bursts of the forward phasers to gather a sample of the probe’s hull. The reason we chose this course of action is because we believe that at least the outer hull of the probe is organic in its most basic nature. The original plan was to gather a piece, even a small piece, from the hull and bring it back to Reaent to study. If worst came to worst we would use the information gathered hopefully to build some sort of chemical weapon that could react like an acid on the organic parts of the probe.

 

Unfortunately, the mission failed. We were not able to gather any samples from the cell. In fact, after we stopped using the shuttle’s phaser (we assumed that it was only absorbing our energy), the probe put all of our systems on the fritz. The probe appears to be on a course away from here, and Captain Michaels is wise to keep us out of that wake.

 

Still, I remain optimistic. While for some staying out here for ten years, provided we’re able to make it home, is quite a long time, I’m beginning to see the possibilities that the next ten years could bring. With no real family and friends back home, “lost in space” could help establish friendships and professional relationships that would last maybe even a lifetime. But, I’m getting ahead of myself. The present situation looks pretty bleak, but there’s always a chance that things will turn to our favor…right?

 

Computer, close log and save….”