03-24-2026, 03:22 AM
== GM-Broken Arrow ==
As Doctor O'Fee meticulously examined the exterior of the twelve stasis pods, the sleek, utilitarian design of the ancient technology became apparent. There were no obvious handles, hinges, or latches. However, as she ran her medical scanner near the heavily reinforced base of the pods—just below where the occupants' feet rested—the tricorder detected a small, hollow cavity shielded by a layer of the same lead-polymer honeycomb found on the ship's hull.
Applying a mild, localized ultrasonic pulse from her instruments, Evie was able to disengage the mechanical locking mechanism. A small, seamless drawer slid outward with a quiet hiss of equalizing pressure. It was a standardized emergency survival kit, identical across all twelve pods.
Inside the compartment, there were no weapons, but there were three distinct items of interest. First was a sealed, metallic cylinder containing a highly compressed, desiccated nutritional compound. Second was a heavy-duty, spring-loaded auto-injector. While its design was entirely alien, its medical purpose was undeniable; a quick scan revealed it contained a stabilized, incredibly potent chemical stimulant or coagulant—a perfect starting point for Nurse Dawes' sedative and chemical interaction simulations.
Finally, resting at the bottom of the drawer was a small, heavy metallic medallion attached to a thick chain. Evie's hope of finding a written language or an alphabet, however, was dashed. Much like the black box data module currently sitting in the Science Lab, the medallion contained no letters or pictograms. Instead, it was etched with a unique, highly complex series of geometric fractals. It seemed these people didn't just use mathematics for their computers; they used it as their foundational language and personal identification.
As Doctor O'Fee meticulously examined the exterior of the twelve stasis pods, the sleek, utilitarian design of the ancient technology became apparent. There were no obvious handles, hinges, or latches. However, as she ran her medical scanner near the heavily reinforced base of the pods—just below where the occupants' feet rested—the tricorder detected a small, hollow cavity shielded by a layer of the same lead-polymer honeycomb found on the ship's hull.
Applying a mild, localized ultrasonic pulse from her instruments, Evie was able to disengage the mechanical locking mechanism. A small, seamless drawer slid outward with a quiet hiss of equalizing pressure. It was a standardized emergency survival kit, identical across all twelve pods.
Inside the compartment, there were no weapons, but there were three distinct items of interest. First was a sealed, metallic cylinder containing a highly compressed, desiccated nutritional compound. Second was a heavy-duty, spring-loaded auto-injector. While its design was entirely alien, its medical purpose was undeniable; a quick scan revealed it contained a stabilized, incredibly potent chemical stimulant or coagulant—a perfect starting point for Nurse Dawes' sedative and chemical interaction simulations.
Finally, resting at the bottom of the drawer was a small, heavy metallic medallion attached to a thick chain. Evie's hope of finding a written language or an alphabet, however, was dashed. Much like the black box data module currently sitting in the Science Lab, the medallion contained no letters or pictograms. Instead, it was etched with a unique, highly complex series of geometric fractals. It seemed these people didn't just use mathematics for their computers; they used it as their foundational language and personal identification.