Ian suppressed a laugh. "Well, the weaponry ought to be easy enough. Simple as some bolts and wires really.
But I do wonder why anybody would use CT-402s to begin with." He grinned at Theobald. "Armor should also be no big issue, my folks, and I'm sure Rob's folks as well, are well experienced in Armor fitting."
He shifted in his seat. "I must say though, I understand your concerns about cost.
I never intended to use all original parts for the repairs, though I believe we do have a Renzu core laying around.
We'd probably have to bite the bullet on brand new engines directly from Renzu, though.
Good luck finding them used or refurbished... Unless..."
Ian trailed off, it looked as though he had a sudden idea.
He poured himself a glass from the now dwindling bottle of Whiskey, then refilled Theobald's glass as well.
Ian downed half of his glass in one swallow. Then the other half, before speaking again.
"How would you feel..." He began apprehensively. "About engines not built by Renzu?"
He was staring intently at the empty glass in his hand, not meeting Theobald's eyes. "It would save you a great deal of money in both the short and long terms....
Probably make finding something we can use a lot easier too. That is, providing it works..."
He still stared at his glass, as though trying to make it fill itself.
He looked from his glass to Theobald, and heaved a sigh before saying quite glumly. "Most ship parts are pretty standard, no matter who makes them.
Adaptations can usually be made, and you'll have a functioning replacement.
Problems arise with cores and engines, though.
I can almost guarantee there's a Renzu-made core lying around somewhere in a Junker repair shop.
No real problem there....but..." He sighed again, and went back to looking at his glass.
"Engines in Liner-class vessels are usually not modular like they are in smaller vessels.
Brand new engines from Renzu are always an option if money is no object...
But if you're looking to go a bit more....affordable...
We will have to either get lucky, and I mean very very lucky, and find exact replacements on the salvage market...
Or, you will have to bank on the skills of Junkers,
and allow us to attempt to, for lack of a better word, 'build' you new engines...
We could possibly adapt engines from another Liner, or possibly from something Transport-class."
Ian produced a box of cigars, and offered one to Theobald before
lighting his own, apparently enjoying the earthy aroma.
He looked suddenly a bit thoughtful. "I hope Rob gets here soon."
