Captain's log - Stardate 2261.514

Fine tuning the details took longer than expected. Spock wasn't kidding when he said the Horta is highly intelligent. For her part of the agreement, she will train the young as they hatch not to attack the personnel that we leave behind and to make use of designated caverns to leave their droppings.

For our part, the personnel will clean the caverns regularly and help the Horta defend against any intruders. This arrangement will allow us to protect our interests if anyone else finds out about this planet and tries to mine it.