"Surmac Soil Analysis"

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Soil Analysis - Surmac

Assembled by Lieutenant j.g. Teykier

 

The following is an analysis of the soil gathered from the Surmac archaeological dig site, and the interpretation of some further data in the laboratory later in the day.

 

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Bacterial Analysis

 

On a wide scale, the soil is virtually 'dead'. Very little bacteria of any kind exists. Judging by the carbon decay, the oldest soil layer is approximately 13,000 standard years old.

 

Chemical Analysis

 

The chemical composition of the majority of the soil consists of the following:

 

36.3% carbon

27.7% silica

14.3% copper

8.6% nitrogen

6.3% calcite

4.3% sulfur

2.1% zienite

0.3% boron

0.1% other trace minerals

 

It is worthy to mention that the silica (silicon) distribution at the bottom layers of the dirt is consistent with a theory that Surma may have once had a population of some silicon-based life. Compared with the silicon distribution of Janus IV, home to the sentient silicon-based species known as the Horta, it may be a possibility that the Surmac government may wish to look into.

 

 

Toxicity Scan

 

There are no detectable toxins or diseases in the soil that present a danger to any members of the Morningstar crew.

 

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This concludes the soil analysis. It should also be noted that Ensigns Oany Kimaris and Calvin Defarge were of invaluable assistance while gathering the data for this report.