Subject: Technical Report: Space Station Incident - Event Log #42637-Delta

Date: June 5th, 2985

From: Dr. Emily Williams, Historian and Time Travel Coordinator

To: Central Astronaut Command

Reporting Officer: Dr. Emily Williams

On May 1st, during routine maintenance operations, an unexpected incident occurred within the Gamma module's hydroponics bay. This incident resulted in the tragic loss of three crew members, Col. Michael "Mike" Anderson, Sgt. Thomas "Tommy" Johnson, and Cpl. Maria "Marie" Rodriguez, all from Earth. The following report details the sequence of events leading up to this unfortunate accident and subsequent actions taken to mitigate its effects.

Context:

The Gamma module was undergoing regular crop rotation when the incident took place. Col. Anderson, Sgt. Johnson, and Cpl. Rodriguez were conducting a harvest inspection when a group of time-traveling cavemen appeared suddenly. These primitive beings were initially observed scavenging for food sources throughout the station.

Problem Identification:

Shortly after the cavemen entered the hydroponics bay, they began to cause chaos, knocking over plants and damaging the irrigation system. Col. Anderson attempted to reason with them, but they seemed unable to understand his commands. In the ensuing commotion, one of the cavemen stumbled upon a malfunctioning transporter device, activating it without understanding its function.

Unfortunate Outcome:

The transporter misfired, transporting Col. Anderson, Sgt. Johnson, and Cpl. Rodriguez to an unknown location. Efforts to locate them using tracking devices proved futile, indicating that the transporter had sent them far beyond the reach of our current technology. No response has been received since their disappearance.

Damage Reports and Statistics:

The hydroponics bay suffered moderate damage from the cavemen's rampage, requiring a complete resupply of crops and soil. The transporter unit itself was damaged beyond repair and will require replacement, adding to the costs associated with this incident.

Performance Failures and Flaws:

It is clear now that the transporter device was improperly labeled and unsecured, making it accessible to unauthorized personnel. Additionally, the lack of contingency plans for dealing with unforeseen visitors from different eras led to a suboptimal response to the situation.

Last Words:

Col. Anderson's last recorded message was a plea for help, stating, "Get us out of here!" There was no indication of where they ended up, only a sense of urgency in his voice. Sgt. Johnson and Cpl. Rodriguez's transmissions were lost amidst the chaos, likely overwhelmed by the noise created by the cavemen.

Conclusion:

This incident highlights the need for better security measures and more comprehensive training for dealing with unpredictable scenarios. We must also reassess our transportation technologies to ensure they do not pose risks to crew members. In remembrance of Col. Anderson, Sgt. Johnson, and Cpl. Rodriguez, we vow to improve our preparedness for the unknown.

Recommendations:

We suggest enhancing access controls for high-risk areas and developing emergency protocols for dealing with temporal anomalies. Moreover, we urge the development of new transporters that incorporate fail-safe mechanisms to prevent accidents like this from recurring. 

Dr. Emily Williams, Historian and Time Travel Coordinator