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The sickness of livestock, on its own, is hardly noteworthy; in fact, it would seem impossible for there not to be - computer, erase last sentence, start again. Sick livestock is hardly noteworthy on its own; it could be expected on such a voyage. Yet directly after learning of it, we suffered a fire in which all safety systems failed. Ship systems gave no indication of malfunction, which leads to the belief that ... settings were either overridden, or the system's integrity was compromised.

<br><br />Although I await confirmation, a preliminary medical report points to the presence of toxins in the victims. Even for a colonization effort as rushed as this one, colonists are screened; introduction of such toxins would have to have occurred aboard Columbia. I wonder now - although it is pure speculation - whether the fire was intended to mask that poison. Could the poison also be responsible for the death of that cow? A poisoned food source, perhaps. Speculation. Too much speculation, and not nearly enough answers. We're due to arrive at the planet in a matter of hours. I would never have believed it at the outset, but I wish we had more time before arriving. If we do not solve this mystery before their arrival, we may never.<br><br />The colony pod itself offers a number of challenges - yet we will face them. Perhaps it will even give us time to solve this puzzle.<br><br />Computer, end log.

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