SHIP'S LOG:

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Bretenda J 11/16/2024 3:23pm

A book jumped out at me -- literally -- in the low security shelves. Poor little guy was misshelved, obviously. Was not able to read the title on the spine and the darn thing wouldn't let me open it. This complicates figuring out where it should go, because obviously it needs some higher level of containment, and without a title or author or access to the metadata on its edition page, the database doesn't really help. So I'm keeping it in my bunk till I figure out what to do with it.

Bretenda J 7/23/2024 10:09pm

I had to check the temps on the refer unit and there was a particularly smelly crate I was compelled to open up. The manifest referred to it as The Shen Orb.

Packed in ice, it was an iridescent sphere about the size of a cantaloupe. The smell was related to a number of barnacles attached many of which appeared to be unhealthy or dead. A waterproof envelope contained some limited documentation:

The Shen Orb

CPU for the massive Techno-clam of the Mermaid Imperium. Removed after maintenance of the Techno-clam became too expensive for Emperor Oplophor IX. Purchased at a yard sale fundraiser for the Saltytown Old Seaman's Home.

Bretenda J 4/1/2024 10:59pm

It's a long way from Gelsar 4 to Elenar 6, with hardly a stop along the way. And as only an Apprentice Deckhand, there isn't always a lot to do on such a long trip.

But I've always loved books, and boy do we have a lot of them on this trip. The holds are stuffed to the gills! 1337 crates in total.

I know because I've had to count them three times already. And didn't seem like it could hurt anything if I opened up a few of them and took a look...

e 12/8/2023 12:47pm

Accepted transfer

Dr. Oscar G. Delmer - 9/6/2023 10:53pm

Job claimed by e 2023-12-08 12:47:48

BOOK TRANSPORTATION

Good Day! I am Dr. Oscar G. Delmer and I am in need of someone who can transport my entire collection of books and curious objects from Gelsar 4 to Elenar 6. This collection is highly valuable, and it is very important that it is transported with the upmost care. I should warn you that some of the objects and books are "Special" and may take some interesting containment strategies. There are about 1300 crates worth of books and objects. For more information, please contact me.

Dr. Delmer

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