Planet VI: Ice Planet

You have landed almost entirely the shadow of the downed cruzer. Hulk of the ruined cruiser class ship is 360 meters long, over three times the length of the Odyssey and has multiple gaping holes from combat damage a that have long since been allowed the cold and ice of the planet to invade the interior. Scans reveal that some rooms may still be sealed but you will need to investigate. Some systems are still active on at lease emergency power and one of the hangers still holds a shuttle that may be salvageable.

There are signs that several of the caverns below the ship are not natural but most of the passages are open to the wind and ice and extremely weathered. Due to the extreme cold and composition of the planets atmosphere you will definitely need to stay in your suits. Krom's suit, due to being combat hardened, will be best able to function there long term but as long as you are not in a strong storm the others will suffice. The low gravity will make moving a bit difficult but you are all at least familiar with low and 0 G environments. There are some weights that can be add to the suit boots, belts, and harnesses to make movements easier but these are not necessary as long as you move carefully.

The ship is not in your database, what you managed to recover, and though the markings are not known the ship does identify them as a known language. Though none of you can read the scripts any data enabled device will be able to assist with a rough translation without too much trouble.

The terrain outside is primarily flat but just around the ship the ice has been shattered and large chunks of it have been thrust up at odd angles. Fortunately the wind has worn down most of the jagged edges and snow and ice have built around the base of the pieces alowing for easier travel. However scans from the ship reviealed that not all the snow and ice you see in the jumble is solid underneath. The jumble of ice has created pockets that have been covered over byt the wind blown sleet oover time.

Grabbing packs with supplies, including portable power cells to activate systems as needed you set out. Krom leads the way followed by the others with Alandra in the middle and Stinger bringing up the rear. You make you way across the short stretch to the other ship. With Avro relaying information from the sensors you avoid any major pitfalls and reach the hull of the ship. The ice has entirely encased the lower section of the ship. Likely the impact melted large amounts of the snow and ice then as the ship cooled it froze to the ship. Moving around the bulk of the ship you spot a hanger dozens of feet up the curved side of the ship and another docking bay further forwards and only half the distance up. Both systems often have manual overrides but as you move to get a better look you are slightly surprised to note that the docking port is partially open but most of the opening is now filled with ice or snow.

Scanning the area and ship reveals nothing new or unexpected. No life signs or active systems save those on the ship that persist from the crash. Localizing the scan Avro determines that the ship still has an active power core which is promoting low level power to various circuits but move of them are active at this time.

Having prepared for the rugged terrain Stinger uses the cable caster with a magnetic tip and secures the attached rope to a clear section.