Captain's log, USS Franklin
The captain's log on the  was the method used by the commanding officer to record the ship's events. These were made by Captain Balthazar Edison. ()

Log entrants

2160s 
The following are log entries made by Edison that were seen on his personnel file. ()
"We've successfully repaired the derelict vessel. 46 of her people suffered injuries, mostly minor. They have been treated and supplied with the proper Medicines. Our task complete, we are returning to our previously established course."
" The Franklin has set course to rendezvous with a Starfleet Medical courier. We've been told only that our presence is imperative. Hopefully, the mission will give me further opportunities to assess the nacelle improvements Lt. Cdr. Scott has implemented."
"Although our search has been extensive, We are still unable to locate the medical courier or any clues to its whereabouts."

Circa 2164 
The following is the last captain's log recorded by Edison after the Franklin crashed on the planet Altamid on the far side of the Necro Cloud Nebula. In 2263 of the alternate reality, this log was played by Captain , , , and Jaylah. ()
"Captain's log... I don't remember the stardate. All distress calls unanswered. Of the crew, only three remain. I WON'T ALLOW IT! The indigenous race abandoned this planet long ago. They left behind sophisticated mining equipment and a drone workforce. They have some sort of technology that prolongs life. I will do whatever it takes for me and my crew. The Fed-Federation do not care about us. You'll probably never see me again. But if you do... be ready."

Franklin
Alternate reality