In our latest security review, we have identified Kadesh defences are becoming inadequate, and have been given a priority status for immediate upgrades. The rapid development of the Colony has significantly outgrew the current defence grid is able to handle; originally designed to protect the basic parts of the core station. In our simulations, the exterior weapons mounted on the station are incapable of responding significant threats in a prolonged siege.
To rectify this shortfall, we are planning to deploy additional standalone weaponry platform dedicated to repel any hostile forces. The construction materials required for the upgrade has been passed on to the trade department to procure. Once the platforms has been completed, it would also enable our defence fleet to go on patrol instead of tied up to the docks defending the colony.
On a separate note, I have also received an intelligence notification from our envoy in Ames. A station belonging to our splinter group has left it in disrepair for a significant amount of time, and the closure of Jump Gates from both Liberty and Kusari as also no doubt exacerbated the situation. The site had been known to manufacture hybrid nomad tech and now is showing early signs of imminent termination. I have dispatch a reconnaissance vessel to investigate further.
