Riker, Worf, Data and Geordi materialised within an unkempt-looking lounge area in a shower of light. Data and Geordi immediately drew their tricorders and began scanning the area, whilst Worf and Riker explored their immediate surroundings.
"Tricorders are unable to detect any lifesigns, Commander," Lt. Cmdr. Geordi said, his VISOR reflecting the low-level light. "However, according to these readings, their bridge appears to be this way." He pointed down a corridor.
Riker looked to Geordi, then at the corridor and spoke. "Alright, Geordi. Go check it out. But remember, be careful. We don't know what could be down there." Geordi set off down the passage as Riker turned to see Data crouched at a table, reaching underneath with an expression of concentration on his face.
"Are you alright, Mr. Data?"
Data didn't turn as he answered "Yes sir. The tricorder detected an energy signature emanating from this table. I am trying to determine what the source of this energy signature could-" The table illuminated and several small translucent creatures appeared on its surface. "-be... Intriguing."
Flipping open his tricorder, Data looked down and reported the results of his scan. "This appears to be a holoimaging table. Using tactile holograms, one is able to play a game similar to chess."
"So whoever they were, they had holographic technology. I wonder what else we'll find on this rust bucket." Riker mused. Data looked confused, and asked "Rust bucket, sir?" Riker smiled and explained "It's an old Earth term." Data merely replied with "Ah." and continued his exploration of the lounge.
"Commander!" echoed Geordi's voice through the corridor. Riker called back "What is it, Geordi?" "I think you're gonna want to see this." Riker looked to Worf and nodded him to follow, then walked toward the cockpit, finding Geordi in a seperate corridor a little further down.
Geordi turned his head to them as they came, tricorder in hand. "Commander, this section of the floor reads as hollow, but the tricorder detects something underneath it. Sir... I think there's something underneath this floor pannel." Riker looked at Geordi, then to Worf. "Open it."
Worf nodded, and crouched down to lift the panel. Riker drew his hand phaser, in case anything nasty appeared, and they watched as Worf managed to completely pry the panel away with one mighty growl. A cloud of dust billowed out, blinding them for a second, and it was there that they found the ship's occupants. Two skeletons, one humanoid dressed in a black jacket, white top and brown trousers; and the other, humanoid with large canines, dressed solely in a bandolier.