I have an update on Reverie’s current situation for you.

After discussing with Commandant Ian Howler of the Junker Congress, we agreed to let them work on her. They do not charge for the labor, but only for the parts, which we buy from them at their prices. Thus we save really a lot of money. Labor is the prime reason for repairing costs being high. Additionally we save a lot of time, since she will be repaired at Freeport 1 and we do not need to tow her to any other shipyard. I don’t know if she wouldn’t fall apart when we move her again, so its better if we leave her where she is.

However, we have some other real problems.
The main computer will need to be replaced and completely rebuild. And the core needs to be changed. Both tasks are possible for the junkers.
What really gives me a headache are the engines. They are completely destroyed and need to be replaced. I contacted Renzu Corporation for this and they answered quiet fast. They would replace them, but at a cost of 300 Million Sirian Credits; additionally to what the Junkers will present as their bill. I find the price impertinently high, considering that two thirds of it is for their engineering team. As you know, a complete brand new Shukensha Liner comes at roughly 400 Million, interior outfit included.

Commandant Howler made an interesting proposition. He offered to use some other engines, not made by Renzu Corporation. I guess he would tailor them specifically for Reverie, make them reliable and durable, and I am sure at a much lower cost. It would change the looks of the Reverie significantly, although make her unique in the fleet, if the Junkers are able at adapting the engines as they are saying they are.

I am inclined to take up on his offer, but I wanted to know, what you think and if you would approve such a rather radical change at all.