Fiorella de Marco, MNS Amalfi

[Fiorella de Marco]

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RECONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN 1/3

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The first part of our project has finally begun. As soon as the Amalfi arrived at Valletta shipyard, I gave a goodbye to the most of my crew. They have felt disappointed because our vessel is becoming more of a test bed than a proper warship and I cannot blame them. Until we solve our firepower problem, there will be no glorious battles for the Amalfi. It will be more like long voyages deep into Sirius, dodging long-range sensors and patrols, and moving key personnel and valuable cargo between our installations. I hate to admit it, but for now, we will be a glorified armored personnel carrier and scout.

Valletta's engineers and dockworkers are already removing armor plating from key areas around the ship and are preparing to remove portions of the structure as well to create access points for rebuilding bulkheads and compartments. Fortunately there is almost no wear and tear as the Amalfi has recently undergone structural and armor refurbishment, so all this work is going smoothly.

Once they have access to the interior of the vessel, they will begin removing all of the interior equipment except for the weapons hardpoints, the propulsion unit, and the jumpdrive. The power grid and data lines will be completely removed from our vessel along with all equipment and controls in the crew compartment to make room for our modifications.
These removed parts will be inspected and refitted with new parts supplied by our Bristol partners. My engineers do not foresee any problems with this work as it is simple and straightforward.

I am pleased that we have been able to secure an infrastructure and a labor from Hispania Imperial for these modifications. To dismantle a ship the size of a cruiser like the Amalfi is quite laborious and not the most difficult thing for us to do. We are preparing for the next phase, as my engineers are already checking the plans and fine-tuning the final details in the new compartment and bulkhead layout. I can already see on our plans the large empty area where the new docks will be fitted in the future.

I have sent most of the remaining crew back to their homes on leave, as the Amalfi crew's equipment is to be completely removed. All I can do now is wait, watch and enjoy my little apartment on Valletta, where I have brought some important pieces of furniture from the captain's cabin aboard the Amalfi. I may even visit my family estate back in Malta, although I will probably have to dodge uncomfortable questions about my career. I will see.

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Fiorella Arianna de Marco | As Dawn Mayflower
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