. User ID: Booth, Hector, CO -BCV- Powhatan (LIB-BRI82021-V802) Recipient: Bristol Board Subject: Situation Developing in Vespucci .
ALCON,
I’m able to report the following developments.
On 12.16.834, Shackleton patrol Fault-2 based from Tijuana Freeport, on a routine patrol of the Guerrero Asteroid Field, encountered a damaged, unpowered Judicator class vessel. The Judicator vessel has notable damage and has vented large amounts of chemicals into the local area, but is largely intact as far as reactor section, engines, and drum. Fault-2 notified station Veracruz Munitions and placed a navigation buoy for future reference.
I felt that the opportunity to inspect and evaluate a largely intact vessel of this type to be extremely important and ceased commercial activity in Galileo, transiting to the Vespucci system. On 12.19.834, Powhatan arrived on station and we have begun EVA inspections of the interior systems as well as a more detailed exterior scan.
I feel that such a vessel could, potentially, be reconstructed and refit for Bristol use. Even if that reconstruction proves infrasible with the more thorough inspection, I feel that salvaging such an intact vessel will prove far more convenient and streamlined than any other vessel currently in the system. As such, I have prioritized Shackleton efforts onto this vessel, as well as requested the arrival of the Eryri to the area for reclamation efforts.
I intend to make periodic reports as more develops.