ENGCORP Field Report A79052

This was a planetary report on Onyx performed by the UNSC.

ENGCORP Field Report A79052

 * February 19, 2492
 * Field Report A79052-UNSC.ENGCORP
 * Subject: Geological Expedition Four, Planet XF-063'''
 * Reporting Officer: Lieutenant W. K. Davidson, UNSC.ENGCORP/ UNSCMID: 07729654


 * The northern plateau region of the midlatitude landmass has an abundance of granite and quartz varieties forming hills and mesas. Breathtaking onyx quarries.


 * Additional exploration of this region has revealed limestone of organic origins, specifically an ancient coral reef with a rich fossil history.


 * Cursory investigation has yielded several ancient species of unknown origins, and entire phylum found of possibly alien taxonomy.


 * Recommendation: Follow-up survey. Specialist requested in paleo- and xenobiology and biochemistry.


 * /end/

Source
Excerpt from Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, Page 124