First, we take a good, hard look. Using a mix of high-tech sensors and old-fashioned curiosity, we inspect every nook and cranny for anything out of the ordinary—strange materials, odd markings, or things that generally don’t make sense. Sometimes it’s obvious, sometimes it’s baffling, but that’s half the fun. With cameras, scanners, and a dash of scientific guesswork, we gather as much info as possible before moving on to the next step.

Once we've stared at it long enough, we pick it up—gently. Everything gets tagged, bagged, and cataloged like an interstellar crime scene. No fingerprints, no contamination, and definitely no sudden explosions (hopefully). We use fancy tools to keep things intact while making sure nothing starts floating, glowing, or making weird noises. If it does, well, that’s what the safety protocols are for.

Now for the fun part—figuring out what we actually have. We zap it with lasers, dunk it in chemicals, and run it through a few machines that go beep. We test for strength, weird energy signatures, and whether it follows the known laws of physics (it doesn’t always). If it looks like something built by very smart people—or something way smarter—we take notes and try not to break it.

Finally, we write it all down in a way that sounds professional (but also keeps us out of trouble). Charts, diagrams, and a few educated guesses later, we present our findings. Maybe we just confirmed something incredible. Maybe we’re more confused than when we started. Either way, we document everything, hand it over, and get ready for the next mystery.