Captain's log - Stardate 2262.052

We enter orbit on the Horta's planet tomorrow. I'll leave Scotty in charge since I'll be taking Spock and Bones down with me. The Horta mother already trusts them.

I have high hopes that the Horta mother can be convinced to let some of her young go exploring. The possibilities that will open up for us with a few well-placed Horta harvesting metals for us while simultaneously helping protect those planets from poachers? Staggering.

We'll take soil samples to make sure the other planets can support the Hortas' needs.