...Do not approach Earth. The transmissions of an orbiting probe are causing critical damage to this planet. (...)
Save your energy. Save yourselves. Avoid the planet Earth at all costs. Farewell.

An unknown form of energy of great power and intelligence...
evidently unaware that its transmissions are destructive.
I find it illogical that its intentions should be hostile.

Really?! You think this is its way of saying, 'Hi there,' to the people of the Earth?"

- There are other intelligent forms of life on earth, doctor.
Only human arrogance would assume the message must be meant for man.

- You're suggesting the transmission is meant for a life form other than man?

- At least a possibility, Admiral. The president did say it was directed at Earth's oceans.

- Uhura, can you modify the probe signals accounting for density and temperature and solidity factors?