Log Entry 11475 [The Angelica II]

We received a faint ping from the Angelica at 05:21 of the second day. She was off course by an additional 12 kilometers, the storm pushing her further south. When attempted to communicate with the vessel, our calls were met with no response. A retrieve and rescue team was sent out to reconvene with The Angelica.

The journey went without issues until a two-thirds of the journey. About 4 km from the target, reports of abnormal organic life could be detected within the benthic zone. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that clusters of coral had gathered within some of the ravines and caves along the ocean floor. This wouldn't have been anything to note if it weren't for the thermal signatures - regardless of depth or species, coral give off readings and fluctuations. However, these subjects were almost undetectable to our scanners, almost devoid of any thermal signatures. These patches would have long since been turned into bleached wastelands, their readings unsuited for any known species. And yet against all known fact, the coral maintained a glaring red hue. Was this a new species of coral? Or an undiscovered variant? Malarky burrowed into the monitor. If it weren't for the agenda of retrieving The Angelica, I'm sure the research department would have spent all day taking samples. After some fussing, a small sample of the coral was extracted.

The first few traces of The Angelica came in the form of wreckage. Abandoned metallic scraps littered far and few in between the coral. They almost missed her if it weren't for her mangled metallic maw. Nestled in between a grove of coral, she lay haphazardly in a downwards motion appearing to have crashed upon landing. The Columbia failed to get any response from the vessel and with Callaway's orders, began extracting it from the grove. Amidst of lifting The Angelica, it was reported that objects could be seen floating within the interior: the interior was already submerged in water. Any hope of finding survivors died as Callaway solemnly ordered a return to base. In the meantime, the crew of the Columbia were to ensure safe transport of The Angelica to extract her remaining data

Edit 19:34

The recovery team had returned 2 hours ago. An investigation into The Angelica's sinking was carried immediately after. Those who took part in the investigation came back with strange looks. We expected sorrow and body bags, but their expressions held told a different story. When the crew attempted to dig for answers, they held their tongues: classified until further notice.