Log Book:

September 5th, 6789 - 2pm

Study site No. 4889 SE upper quadrant.

The pictographs are such that they take up the majority of the SE face of the rock formation (Code: C12). Due to equipment malfunctions, we have yet to scale the steep sides of C12. Therefore our investigations have been limited to aerial photographs. A small team has been dispatched to analyze the surrounding grounds beneath the pictographs, per my order. Our hypothesis remains:

“If pictographs we’re found to be created using primitive tools, then we can conclude they were created by lifeforms of this planet. Therefore, not from an extraterrestrial lifeforms”.

Currently awaiting equipment to further investigations, and for ecologist Olivia Thompson, for further insight into the surrounding flora and fauna.

Jade Skoff ,MA, RPA - On site

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September 6th, 6789 - 3pm

Study site No. 4889 SE upper quadrant.

Dispatched crew remains in field. Last known contact September 5th, 6789 at approximately 6 PM local time. Crew has surpassed expected return time by five hours. Additionally, no sign of incoming equipment or secondary research team at this time. SNAFU

Coms remain intact with interstellar research ship, i.e. Jane. Last contact indicated secondary research team, including equipment, in route.

Days research efforts stagnated due to inclement weather and reduced visibility.

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September 6th, 6789 - 9pm

Technicians have alerted me to odd light displays coming from the lower quadrants.

Jade Skoff ,MA, RPA - On site

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September 7th, 6789 1pm

Study site No. 4889 SE upper quadrant.

Secondary research team arrived mid day September 6th. Equipment is being set up by technicians. Dr. Olivia Thompson and her team joined me to investigate the whereabouts of our previously dispatched crew members, as well as investigate the flora and fauna in the lower quadrants.

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September 7th, 6789 3pm

Study site No. 4889 SE lower quadrant.

I am astounded by the abundance of mineral material. I continue to take samples. Dr. Thompson, has already identified 6 possibly new specimens. All samples have been labeled and secured for further testing.

Gear note: Vegetation gets dense in lower quadrant, protect legs and arms from contact.

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September 7th, 6789 5pm

Study site No. 4889 SE lower quadrant.

We have found the camp site of our crew members. There are signs of a struggle. A crew member’s glasses have been located broken among the rocks. We have found what is believed to be blood splatter along a rock wall. Possibly a day or two old? Evidence suggest members of the team left camp due south. We fear the worst. Is it possible they came into contact with something?

Coms with Jane are intermittent at best, we believe they have received our aid request. We sent two team members back to headquarters to ensure our message has been received. Military support is necessary.

Jade Skoff ,MA, RPA

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September 8th, 6789 12am

Study site No. 4889 SE lower quadrant.

We were forced to camp due to inclement weather. For safety concerns tents are close together. I remain awake along with Dr. Thompson for first watch. All remains quiet.

-8am

Biologist Mateo, head of the lost crew walked into camp early this morning. He has yet to speak and seems to be delirious but otherwise okay. Our medic has him on bed rest. We will press the issue with him later this evening. Coms have gone offline. No word from headquarters.

-2pm

Dr. Thompsons and many crew members have fallen Ill. Coms remain offline.

-5pm

Sick crew members have begun acting erratic even violent. We’ve used seductives to quell them for now. I’ve sent two more of my team members back to headquarters for updates. The sick cannot travel.

Dr. Thompson must have wondered away from camp. Now missing. Mateo ransacked our samples. We found him throwing them out away from camp.

-7pm

While looking for Dr Thompson In the surrounding area I caught a glimpse of a human shaped individual watching me from the shadowed crevices of rock. Returned to camp.

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Sept. 9

No word from Jane or headquarters.

Many here dead.

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Im sick - rash, vomiting, delirium, cold sweats, mental agitation.

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10th

Johnathon has passed, along with Dominique and Luke. Mateo has been mumbling in his sleep. The Same words over and over “Not alone” I can’t get any damn sleep with his constant muttering. Between him and that damn flashing light. I keep hoping he’ll finally die so I can get some sleep. Maybe I should just speed things up. Im so fucking tired

End of log.

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*No bodies found.