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First Officer's log,
stardate 41986.0.
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We await the return of Capt Picard
:00:08
who was summoned to Starbase 718
for an emergency conference.
:00:12
Meanwhile, our sensors
are monitoring an ancient capsule
:00:16
which appears to be from Earth.
:00:18
I wonder how it got out here.
:00:20
At present speed and heading,
:00:22
it will enter the Kazis binary system
and be destroyed.
:00:26
I could use a tractor beam
to adjust its heading.
:00:29
I think not. It's just debris.
:00:31
We only noticed it
because we're waiting here.
:00:34
Let it be.
Let nature take its course.
:00:37
How long until Capt Picard returns?
:00:40
The last communication
indicated several hours.
:00:43
Request permission
to investigate this vehicle.
:00:46
- Why? It's a derelict.
- It is a piece of history.
:00:49
The opportunity to examine an ancient
vehicle does not come often.
:00:53
And, as you pointed out,
we do have the time.
:00:57
Very well. Be ready to beam back
before the Captain returns.
:01:01
- Thank you, sir.
- Lt Worf, go with him.
:01:04
Aye, sir.
:01:21
Minimal oxygen atmosphere.
:01:26
An ancient solar generator.
Still operating.
:01:34
Commander, look at this.
:01:38
The on-board computers
have ceased functioning.
:01:41
I may be able to download this
disk drive to the Enterprise.
:01:57
Must be sealed. Probably with age.