We have completed initial low orbit scans of the planet. We have identified a stable plateau suitable for landing. To the north is a swamp and quarry. To the south is a red tower and evidence of the crash landing of The Defiance. To the west is a long avenue of bones leading to a city of sorts. To the east are ominous black clouds, swirling and writhing like a mass of black tentacles, purple lightning occasionally splitting the sky.

I have conferred with the crew, and we have decided to travel to the east, as it is obviously the safest path.