ENGCORP Field Report A76344

This was the first planetary survey of the planet Onyx by the UNSC.

ENGCORP Field Report A76344

 * May 6, 2491 (Military Calendar)
 * '''Field Report A76344-UNSC.ENGCORP
 * Subject: Survey Planet XF-063
 * Reporting Officer: Captain D. F. Lambert, UNSC.ENGCORP/ UNSCMID: 03981762


 * XF-063 is a rare jewel of a find. There is an oxygen-nitrogen-inert gas atmosphere of suitable pressure and a moderate weather cycle. There is a surprising abundance of indigenous flora and fauna, whein spon cursory investigation poses no danger. In fact, edible species present. (See assitional reports for details.) Transplant of Earth species possible.


 * Notable anomalies: No detectable tectonic activity, but there is still an unusually strong planetary magnetic field. Slightly higher than normal background radiation measured, but well within tolerable standards. Additional geological testing recommended.
 * No terraforming effort required. Colonization recommended.


 * /end/

Source
Excerpt from Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, Page 123