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We decided to wait and find out whether or not the approaching creature posed any threat before acting. The creature turned out to be a large long-necked animal, herbivorous. It ignored the Submatrix 34 drones. We lost connection with all drones except Seven and One of Ten. Another large creature was approaching. This one caused a stampede. The long-necked creature trampled One of Ten into the ground. It suffered severe damage shortly before disconnecting. Seven of Ten and the severed drones moved out of the way quickly enough to avoid damage.     Two of Ten suggested verbally that we assimilate the large carnivore that had caused the stampede because it was fast and could be used for efficient transport. We considered our options and approved this decision. While the creature was unworthy, attaining Particle 011 was the priority and the situation is becoming more difficult as drones continue to disconnect for an unknown reason.     Seven of Ten disconnected last of all after receiving our final command to assimilate the carnivore. Submatrix 34 successfully assimilated the creature. It is the only connected unit we have with this group at present but as its vocal cords are not developed for humanoid speech, we cannot communicate through it. The drones are attempting to work out what to do now that the animal has been assimilated but are confused and disorientated without instruction.     Replacements for Ten and Four of Ten have been sent down at the original transport site and were heading in the direction of the other drones, via an alternate route, when a flying creature captured them. We are attempting to deactivate the flying creature through these units.