Moon Ruins

Well, plans changed a bit. It looks like tomorrow will be the day we move on to the third star system (not today, as I stated yesterday). As we were finishing up our surveys in the second star system, we discovered a barren moon (with a breathable atmosphere) orbiting one of the primary planets. It showed signs of an extensive underground cavern system. Our geology department wanted to take a closer look, so a climbing team was sent down in shuttles. They made their way into part of the cavern system, and discovered that the natural chambers contain the ruins of an ancient city. There are no inhabitants down there anymore, but at one time, it was likely a thriving, below-ground, Egypt-like metropolis.

And, what’s even more interesting, the writing carved into the walls, bears a striking resemblance to an early form of Hebrew on Earth – even more evidence that Ancient Humans (before the Flood) may have left Earth by way of a Iconian-like gateway, just as the Adamoi have claimed.

Due to the significance of this discovery, Captain Picard has ordered the Enterprise to remain in orbit of this moon for an extra 24 hours. Our science teams have that time to conduct an initial study of the caverns, and then the Enterprise must move on with our mission. It is almost certain that as soon as Starfleet learns of this moon, they will send a dedicated science vessel out here, in order to open up a full-scale archaeology dig.

So, score one for the Enterprise-D. We just discovered another new (dead) civilization. And we’ve just opened the door to what will likely be years of archaeological research.

This is why we’re out here, folks – “to seek out new life, and new civilizations”. So far, we’re off to a pretty good start!

-Lieutenant Sam Archer

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December 26, 2364 -- (Original Devron Timeline)