The Halcyon Project

[Halcyon]

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6. ALG CONFIRMATION/RESOURCE ACQUISITION UPDATE

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Security Access Token: GRANTED{!}

ID.Ref:>> Giraud, Simon. ALG R&D
Level:>> Temp.Ar6016

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I've tasked my field units in the region with probing the logistical lines of our enemies for materials that could be useful to cutting costs. It came to me as I did the very same, 'convincing' a Core transport to redirect its cargo to a place some of our people could secure it. The Molybdenum acquired will save us some credits on nozzle manufacturing for the thrusters during our effort to reconstruct the propulsion system.

Unfortunately, the Order vessel I had caught moments before was less willing to cooperate, and destroyed the goods it was transporting. They made their decision, and we'll have no problems reducing the effectiveness of the logistical webs our enemies in the Core and Order have woven. This is a good opportunity to monitor imports, exports and do a hopefully meaningful amount of hindering damage in the short term.

Operatives in the field have been instructed to redirect cargo from vessels they detain or destroy to Bay 7 at the Freeport, offload it onto the Granite, and prep it for transport to Secundus. Materials that can be used at later stages will be shipped to Wichter on the Sardonyx, once we obtain confirmation and permission from Giraud.

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Addendum: Permission has been granted and the relevant data logs attached to the report as records are being consolidated in accordance with documentation procedures. The Halcyon is slated to fly on auxiliary power to the designated rendezvous point under Serpentis security cover.

Datalog - Material Acquisition

[23.01.2025 17:32:30] A/)-Leviathan: My, my.
[23.01.2025 17:32:43] A/)-Leviathan: Cut your engines, friend.
[23.01.2025 17:33:09] AT-Velocity: Huh
[23.01.2025 17:33:30] A/)-Leviathan: Hmm. What's The Order doing with this cargo?
[23.01.2025 17:33:45] AT-Velocity: You really do not need know that
[23.01.2025 17:33:52] AT-Velocity: What will it be Technocrat?
[23.01.2025 17:34:12] A/)-Leviathan: It's very much my business. I don't think you want to risk the life of your team for a bit of information, hm?
[23.01.2025 17:35:26] AT-Velocity: I believe my crew knew the risks
[23.01.2025 17:36:09] A/)-Leviathan: If that's what you wish, then... A shame. I had hoped we could have a more civilized discussion.
[23.01.2025 17:36:16] A/)-Leviathan: *Sighing* Arming weapons.
[23.01.2025 17:40:14] AT-Velocity died to A/)-Leviathan (100%)
[23.01.2025 17:40:14] A/)-Leviathan: A shame, indeed.

[23.01.2025 17:41:10] A/)-Leviathan: They were transporting some type of computer hardware.
[23.01.2025 17:41:23] A/)-Leviathan: They weren't keen on divulging why or to what purpose.
[23.01.2025 17:41:39] A/)-Leviathan: Moving back.
[23.01.2025 17:41:42] A/)-ACV-Archangel: Y: The order, always cryptic and secretive, even if it means death.
[23.01.2025 17:41:46] A/)-Leviathan: Come. Let's monitor traffic.

[23.01.2025 17:42:41] A/)-Leviathan: Aha.
[23.01.2025 17:43:10] A/)-Leviathan: I do love thrashing the mercenary economy up here.
[23.01.2025 17:43:34] A/)-Leviathan: I'll give you a choice, Captain.
[23.01.2025 17:43:43] APM-Altair.: I'm listening.
[23.01.2025 17:44:03] A/)-ACV-Archangel: Y: We will be blocking the rift. If it tries to flee, we will stop it.
[23.01.2025 17:44:52] A/)-Leviathan: Redirect your cargo to the Freeport, offload it onto Bay 7, and I won't hinder your operations.
[23.01.2025 17:45:00] A/)-Leviathan: Understood?
[23.01.2025 17:45:10] APM-Altair.: Which Freeport?
[23.01.2025 17:45:12] A/)-Leviathan: 11.
[23.01.2025 17:45:37] APM-Altair.: Hmm, I suppose that is my only choice.
[23.01.2025 17:45:42] APM-Altair.: Very well.
[23.01.2025 17:45:49] A/)-Leviathan: It's better than what The Order just had.
[23.01.2025 17:45:54] A/)-Leviathan: Let's go.
[23.01.2025 17:46:09] A/)-Leviathan: Archangel, continue to monitor traffic and keep me updated.
[23.01.2025 17:46:16] APM-Altair.: In my eyes, between you and them, there is zero difference.
[23.01.2025 17:46:17] A/)-ACV-Archangel: Y: Understood.
[23.01.2025 17:46:53] A/)-Leviathan: I disagree. The Order wouldn't give you a choice to preserve your life.
[23.01.2025 17:47:05] A/)-Leviathan: They wouldn't even preserve their own.
[23.01.2025 17:47:26] APM-Altair.: And did you offered that choice because you care even a little about my life.. or you want the cargo intact?
[23.01.2025 17:47:36] A/)-Leviathan: A little column A, a little column B.
[23.01.2025 17:48:18] A/)-Leviathan: Would you have rather burning it and taking a particle blast, instead?
[23.01.2025 17:48:59] APM-Altair.: Naturally not, I only have one life and care about my crew.. But atleast don't do like you wouldn't blasted us into pieces if -
[23.01.2025 17:49:05] APM-Altair.: you could take away our cargo before.
[23.01.2025 17:49:26] A/)-Leviathan: I'd still give you the choice.
[23.01.2025 17:49:51] APM-Altair.: Indeed, you did.
[23.01.2025 17:50:46] A/)-Leviathan: I don't need to remind you of the consequences if you deviate, so let's keep this friendly.
[23.01.2025 17:51:35] APM-Altair.: You don't have to, this is not my first hijacking, sadly. Well, atleast I have everything recorded and the boss can't say I -
[23.01.2025 17:51:42] APM-Altair.: help terrorists like yourself.
[23.01.2025 17:51:55] A/)-Leviathan: You can tell whichever Guildmaster there is that I said hello personally, if you'd like.
[23.01.2025 17:52:38] APM-Altair.: Yeah, because a simple transport captain meets them on daily basis.. man.. really..
[23.01.2025 17:53:04] A/)-Leviathan: Tsk. A bit of a joke.
[23.01.2025 17:53:16] A/)-Leviathan: I appreciate the cooperation, Captain.
[23.01.2025 17:53:21] APM-Altair.: So bay 7, right?
[23.01.2025 17:53:23] A/)-Leviathan: Mhm.
[23.01.2025 17:53:28] A/)-Leviathan: Let's hope we don't have to meet again.
[23.01.2025 17:54:26] A/)-Leviathan: That cargo is going to go a long way.
[23.01.2025 17:54:45] A/)-Leviathan: Much obliged.
[23.01.2025 17:54:53] A/)-Leviathan: Rethink your career.
[23.01.2025 17:54:54] APM-Altair.: Cargo offloaded to bay 7.

Datalog - Giraud Meeting

[21.01.2025 17:29:34] A/)-ACV-Andraste: <:: Salutations {!} ::>
[21.01.2025 17:30:13] ALG-R&D-Schleier: Oh, hello! Hold on, let me-
[21.01.2025 17:30:47] ALG-R&D-Schleier: *the pilot is interrupted* Good day to you! Giraud here. We have arrived!
[21.01.2025 17:31:06] A/)-ACV-Andraste: <:: [Affirmation] Acknowledged. Please stand by while we inform the Navarch. ::>
[21.01.2025 17:31:25] ALG-R&D-Schleier: If you are, erm, if this is our intended contact, this is quite the "shuttle"!
[21.01.2025 17:31:38] A/)-ACV-Andraste: L: Ah, you've made it. Welcome. Do come on board, would you?
[21.01.2025 17:31:59] ALG-R&D-Schleier: Of course, of course. Pilot, initiate!
[21.01.2025 17:32:02] A/)-ACV-Andraste: L: Yes, well -- security is quite important these days.
[21.01.2025 17:34:20] A/)-ACV-Andraste: L: We'll be transitioning past a minefield to the designated outpost. I do apologize for the cramped space.
[21.01.2025 17:34:28] ALG-R&D-Schleier: *The Aurochs twitches for a bit before settling itself into the bay.*
[21.01.2025 17:34:57] A/)-ACV-Andraste: *The bay had several guards clad in uniform-black combat armor, distinct to the Navarch's personal guard.*
[21.01.2025 17:35:31] ALG-R&D-Schleier: Giraud here again. Are we to disembark, or is this to be a short passage anyway?
[21.01.2025 17:35:47] A/)-ACV-Andraste: L: Short passage, to where you'll be able to get a look at the cruiser in its bay.
[21.01.2025 17:36:12] A/)-ACV-Andraste: L: An external assessment from space, then a more personal one. Your team are welcome to use the Andraste.
[21.01.2025 17:36:38] A/)-ACV-Andraste: <:: [Warning] Jump sequence initialized {!} ::>
[21.01.2025 17:37:07] A/)-ACV-Andraste: L: Nearly there, now.
[21.01.2025 17:37:21] ALG-R&D-Schleier: I shall certainly take a brief look! *a man who judging by his previous comms must be Simon Giraud exits the freighter*
[21.01.2025 17:38:00] ALG-R&D-Schleier: *he is flanked by a few more reserved-looking personnel* Oh, marvelous! Quite spacious for the size of the vessel, this bay!
[21.01.2025 17:39:02] A/)-ACV-Andraste: *The bay held a pair of new Technocrat Nightjars, seeing servicing for a patrol. The deck crew went about their business-
[21.01.2025 17:39:11] A/)-ACV-Andraste: occasionally glancing over at the visitors with curiosity.*
[21.01.2025 17:39:24] ALG-R&D-Schleier: *some equipment seems to have caught his attention* Oh is this a- how do you say. It is for coolant pressurization, yes?
[21.01.2025 17:39:54] A/)-ACV-Andraste: L: If you're at all familiar with Liberty-based systems, the CV-1 doesn't differ much from their fusion drives.
[21.01.2025 17:40:00] ALG-R&D-Schleier: *He mills around the bay poking at things, his personnel following him awkwardly*
[21.01.2025 17:41:06] A/)-ACV-Andraste: <:: X-509 passage complete. ::>
[21.01.2025 17:41:38] A/)-ACV-Andraste: L: We're arriving now, my friend. I'd recommend you return to your vessel.
[21.01.2025 17:42:14] ALG-R&D-Schleier: Oh this! It is a- oh. *he glances at his pad* Yes, yes. Of course! One moment. We shall be ready!
[21.01.2025 17:42:51] ALG-R&D-Schleier: We are at controls, systems online. Ready to launch on signal.
[21.01.2025 17:43:08] A/)-ACV-Andraste: <:: Launch pathway secure. Departure green lit. ::>
[21.01.2025 17:43:47] ALG-R&D-Schleier has launched from your hangar bay.
[21.01.2025 17:43:57] A/)-ACV-Andraste: L: Welcome to Secundus.
[21.01.2025 17:44:07] ALG-R&D-Schleier: Ah, yes! This place!
[21.01.2025 17:44:19] A/)-ACV-Andraste: L: Neith, bring us into moor. I'll move over to the Halcyon.
[21.01.2025 17:44:20] ALG-R&D-Schleier: It is not the first visit for us.
[21.01.2025 17:44:31] A/)-ACV-Andraste: L: Ah, great. That makes things much easier to explain.
[21.01.2025 17:44:47] A/)-ACV-Andraste: L: Stand by.

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[21.01.2025 17:44:49] ALG-R&D-Schleier: It is for me personally. But my division, and indeed this very ship, has explored this system before.
[21.01.2025 17:46:10] ALG-R&D-Schleier: S: Faaaascinating.
[21.01.2025 17:46:18] INS-Subjugator: *Static*
[21.01.2025 17:46:26] INS-Subjugator: L: -omms up, there we go.
[21.01.2025 17:46:38] ALG-R&D-Schleier: S: You know, you see these things dead in the water as they say, it is very different in this light.
[21.01.2025 17:47:01] INS-Subjugator: L: Quite the interesting design. Joyeuse was a particularly... eccentric creator in his time.
[21.01.2025 17:47:14] INS-Subjugator: L: I was in the labs back when this ship hit trials.
[21.01.2025 17:47:34] INS-Subjugator: L: Did you know his plan was initially to use the power drawn from the centrifuge to power a modified Star Lance?
[21.01.2025 17:47:47] INS-Subjugator: L: A heavier rival to the Archer.
[21.01.2025 17:48:03] INS-Subjugator: L: Military needs at the time required more patrol craft, so the design was allocated to carrier space.
[21.01.2025 17:48:04] ALG-R&D-Schleier: S: It does not surprise me greatly. The layout strongly suggests this.
[21.01.2025 17:48:46] INS-Subjugator: [The exterior of the old Judicator was scorched and blasted open in various spots, yet had seen /some/ patch work to-
[21.01.2025 17:49:03] INS-Subjugator: keep it structurally sound since its arrival. The primary engine remained totally destroyed, with components exposed to the -
[21.01.2025 17:49:05] INS-Subjugator: void.]
[21.01.2025 17:49:39] INS-Subjugator: [Some of its weapons were completely offline, with others seemingly in the process of being gutted by small nanobots.]
[21.01.2025 17:49:56] ALG-R&D-Schleier: S: It has a colourful patina, very rich. This will add great value for collectors! *he laughs*
[21.01.2025 17:50:04] ALG-R&D-Schleier: But of course, that is not the market, eh?
[21.01.2025 17:50:21] INS-Subjugator: L: No, I'm hoping to bring this old girl back online. Not often a Judicator is found in servicable condition.
[21.01.2025 17:50:54] INS-Subjugator: L: I'm quite familiar with Commonwealth technology from my tenure in their ranks.
[21.01.2025 17:51:18] ALG-R&D-Schleier: S: Hum, hum, hum. The reactor, it is....stable, yes? What is the situation with it?
[21.01.2025 17:51:38] INS-Subjugator: L: Right now the primary reactor is running at 1/8th of its output, and bleeding through various burnt out capacitors.
[21.01.2025 17:51:50] INS-Subjugator: L: We cut power to some of the currently unused decks and divert it where we need it.
[21.01.2025 17:51:55] INS-Subjugator: L: Though I have some solutions for that.
[21.01.2025 17:52:22] INS-Subjugator: L: For confidentiality purposes, I trust that you can keep this project under wraps?
[21.01.2025 17:52:55] ALG-R&D-Schleier: S: Yes, yes, of course. 1/8th is enough for maintenance. I just ask for, is there power for tools, lights, such things.
[21.01.2025 17:53:19] ALG-R&D-Schleier: S: We do not need to power moon-destroying weapons here! Just the basics.
[21.01.2025 17:53:20] INS-Subjugator: L: There is. We've brought portable generators on board to make up the difference.
[21.01.2025 17:53:32] INS-Subjugator: L: A Bulwark under command of our expeditions unit helped ferry supplies up until last week.
[21.01.2025 17:53:40] INS-Subjugator: L: We've been reliant on Frigates since their reassignment.
[21.01.2025 17:54:09] ALG-R&D-Schleier: S: Very good, very good. Interesting, our division also recently required such a ship! I may requisition its services-
[21.01.2025 17:54:11] ALG-R&D-Schleier: for this project.
[21.01.2025 17:54:32] INS-Subjugator: L: Quite the ship, eh? Bulwarks have innumerable uses. The mobile lab capability was particularly exciting.
[21.01.2025 17:54:37] INS-Subjugator: L: A document should be readable to you now.
[21.01.2025 17:54:46] ALG-R&D-Schleier: S: First, I examine the stability of the core, obviously, to determine if it is a hazard.
[21.01.2025 17:55:51] ALG-R&D-Schleier: *he mutters as the little freighter flits around the Judicator* Hm, yes. Good, good. Hm...what is this. Oh, that is alright.
[21.01.2025 17:56:04] ALG-R&D-Schleier: Oh, that looks very bad. What is this? What happened to this?
[21.01.2025 17:56:28] INS-Subjugator: L: The main propulsion system took a direct hit from a Corona beam, which sent a nasty overload through much of the conduits.
[21.01.2025 17:57:08] ALG-R&D-Schleier: S: Yes, I have seen this in the report. It is quite different to see it now!
[21.01.2025 17:57:22] ALG-R&D-Schleier: Carved by a heavenly sword, it is!
[21.01.2025 17:58:16] INS-Subjugator: L: I was on board when it struck. No idea the Bounty Hunters were coming, so the shields were still down.
[21.01.2025 17:58:25] INS-Subjugator: L: We limped here with minimal propulsion.
[21.01.2025 17:59:15] ALG-R&D-Schleier: S: Yes I see. This is....hm, hm.
[21.01.2025 17:59:36] ALG-R&D-Schleier: It is a calculation now, regarding the feasibility of bringing the necessary materials here.
[21.01.2025 17:59:45] ALG-R&D-Schleier: Versus, towing this vessel to Wichter.
[21.01.2025 17:59:59] INS-Subjugator: L: And what do you think is preferrable?
[21.01.2025 18:00:50] ALG-R&D-Schleier: S: This is the stage of early estimation, but- no. Hm. Hm. *he looks down at...something*
[21.01.2025 18:01:43] ALG-R&D-Schleier: S: Truthfully, I cannot say yet. I must see the reactor. I think the basic structure would survive some travel.
[21.01.2025 18:01:48] ALG-R&D-Schleier: Or at least, with a little work.
[21.01.2025 18:02:27] INS-Subjugator: L: We can do that, yeah. Your team are welcome on board. My engineering staff are still at work here.
[21.01.2025 18:02:28] ALG-R&D-Schleier: S: And these facilities, hm. I do not know what they are capable of yet, also.
[21.01.2025 18:02:47] INS-Subjugator: L: In a meeting with the head of the ALG's R&D division.
[21.01.2025 18:03:39] ALG-R&D-Schleier: S: We are looking at, how do we get materials here? That is a concern, because- *he gestures around*
[21.01.2025 18:03:47] INS-Subjugator: L: The minefield is a problem, yes.
[21.01.2025 18:04:01] INS-Subjugator: L: My personnel can navigate it and transport goods, but if yours cannot reach this site reliably, then we ought to consider-
[21.01.2025 18:04:04] INS-Subjugator: L: relocation.
[21.01.2025 18:04:31] INS-Subjugator: L: I /may/ be able to get enough work to stabilize the structure of the vessel for another jump, but security will be a-
[21.01.2025 18:04:33] INS-Subjugator: priority.
[21.01.2025 18:05:26] ALG-R&D-Schleier: S: It is a long journey, but, it is not the opposite end of the sector to 15.
[21.01.2025 18:06:05] ALG-R&D-Schleier: S: At Wichter, we would have access to every manner of tooling, machinery, and materials, absolutely no issue.
[21.01.2025 18:06:13] INS-Subjugator: L: I see.
[21.01.2025 18:06:14] ALG-R&D-Schleier: So, it is worth consideration, certainly.
[21.01.2025 18:07:00] ALG-R&D-Schleier: S: We would need a towing vessel, and of course escorts...hm, hm. Yes, it would be quite the endeavor!
[21.01.2025 18:07:19] INS-Subjugator: L: I'll put together a team to get it done. We can reconvene at Wichter, perhaps?
[21.01.2025 18:07:21] ALG-R&D-Schleier: But we shall not being planning for that yet, we must first establish the necessity.
[21.01.2025 18:07:40] ALG-R&D-Schleier: Of course, it would much easier if we can avoid such a grand ordeal.
[21.01.2025 18:08:00] INS-Subjugator: L: The conditions to work here have been less than ideal for my staff, admittedly.
[21.01.2025 18:08:50] INS-Subjugator: L: These facilities were not designed with human use in mind, so we've had to make compromises and work with the locals-
[21.01.2025 18:09:02] INS-Subjugator: To get much of the stabilization effort done.
[21.01.2025 18:09:05] ALG-R&D-Schleier: *he looks up through the canopy at the station above* You see the issue here, yes.
[21.01.2025 18:09:40] ALG-R&D-Schleier: S: We restore a system. It is now missing a capacitor type. It is made by Kishiro. We cannot get it here.
[21.01.2025 18:10:01] ALG-R&D-Schleier: S: There may be many such instances, and each would require long, dangerous, expensive trips.
[21.01.2025 18:10:25] INS-Subjugator: L: I think before any work takes place beyond the necessary, relocation may yet be a priority with the way we're-
[21.01.2025 18:10:28] INS-Subjugator: talking. *Chuckling*
[21.01.2025 18:11:37] ALG-R&D-Schleier: S: I am leaning towards this as well, but we must see!
[21.01.2025 18:11:49] ALG-R&D-Schleier: Eyes on the material directly, you know.
[21.01.2025 18:11:53] INS-Subjugator: L: Naturally.
[21.01.2025 18:12:04] INS-Subjugator: L: We'll do a walk through and come to a consensus, then.
[21.01.2025 18:12:43] ALG-R&D-Schleier: S: Hm, yes. I shall have in my pocket, some plans for relocation. We have means for this. I take them out, when it is clear.
[21.01.2025 18:16:51] INS-Subjugator: L: That said, come on board. The hangar deck should still be clear.
[21.01.2025 18:17:10] ALG-R&D-Schleier: S: Very good! I am eager to see this all, from the other side.
[21.01.2025 18:18:41] INS-Subjugator: [The hangar of the Judicator was remarkably spacious, with the left side being dedicated entirely to scrap sorting from the-
[21.01.2025 18:19:06] INS-Subjugator: ongoing cleanup on board. The right had space for the Aurochs, next to a heavily modified Prosecutor.]
[21.01.2025 18:19:11] ALG-R&D-Schleier: *The Aurochs clunks into the bay* Steady, steady! Yes, we are tethered.
[21.01.2025 18:19:24] INS-Subjugator: [The lighting was dim, with sections of the floor that weren't illuminated by the ship itself being compensated for with-
[21.01.2025 18:19:36] INS-Subjugator: portable floodlights as Technocrats worked on the floors.]
[21.01.2025 18:19:43] ALG-R&D-Schleier: S: Very good! Signing off ship comms now, we are disembarking.
[21.01.2025 18:19:53] INS-Subjugator: L: See you in a moment.
[21.01.2025 18:20:24] INS-Subjugator: [As promised, the hooded visage of Leviathan came sauntering into the bay and tapped into his wrist terminal to disable comms.]
[21.01.2025 18:20:29] ALG-R&D-Schleier: *Giraud is the first to exit again, stroking his moustache as he looks around and waving at the dock personnel*
[21.01.2025 18:20:48] INS-Subjugator: [The personnel waved and nodded back, gesturing towards the hooded figure that was on approach.]
[21.01.2025 18:21:34] ALG-R&D-Schleier: *He grinned broadly, extending his hand as he moved to meet the man, followed by his gaggle of engineers*
[21.01.2025 18:22:02] INS-Subjugator: [Leviathan's hand outstretched in kind, gripping firmly and shaking with a slight bow of his head.] A pleasure to finally meet-
[21.01.2025 18:22:28] INS-Subjugator: in person, Simon.
[21.01.2025 18:22:51] INS-Subjugator: [Leviathan broke contact and removed his helmet, to make the meeting a bit more personable.]
[21.01.2025 18:23:29] ALG-R&D-Schleier: I assure you, the pleasure is all mine! Oxygen in the bay! Obviously, the ship is not in such bad shape!
[21.01.2025 18:23:56] INS-Subjugator: *A smile grew slightly* We prioritized the systems we needed and patched the atmosphere-leaking holes that we've-
[21.01.2025 18:24:06] INS-Subjugator: found thus far. Deck three remains largely inhospitable, though.
[21.01.2025 18:24:28] INS-Subjugator: The... Previous occupants had set off explosives.
[21.01.2025 18:24:51] ALG-R&D-Schleier: *he taps his foot at a flickering floor indicator light* Details! Every one important of course, but we must cover the large-
[21.01.2025 18:24:54] ALG-R&D-Schleier: things first!
[21.01.2025 18:25:25] INS-Subjugator: [Leviathan gestured towards the corridor entryway with a slight nod.] Of course, let's get to it then.
[21.01.2025 18:26:01] ALG-R&D-Schleier: *he gestures back to his crew with his head* Allons-y!
[21.01.2025 18:28:38] INS-Subjugator: [Leviathan pivoted on his heels and guided the group into the hall. The panels had been stripped away to reveal the inside -
[21.01.2025 18:28:53] INS-Subjugator: conduits, some of which were totally burnt and scorched out from the mentioned overload. Others seemed to have suffered-
[21.01.2025 18:29:03] INS-Subjugator: damage from direct blasts from weapons fire. Small arms. A firefight.]
[21.01.2025 18:29:32] INS-Subjugator: The overall assessment of the conduit network hasn't been the best. The ship saw no servicing for an undetermined period.
[21.01.2025 18:29:46] ALG-R&D-Schleier: *Giraud himself and his crew were glancing around, taking notes on their pads.*
[21.01.2025 18:30:18] INS-Subjugator: [Leviathan gestured towards a left-bending turn to a series of elevators. Only two seemed to be receiving power.]
[21.01.2025 18:30:25] INS-Subjugator: We'll take this down to engineering.
[21.01.2025 18:30:41] ALG-R&D-Schleier: "Yes, yes. No, it is alright.It has life support, clearly, so that is good!"
[21.01.2025 18:31:20] INS-Subjugator: [From the right, a masked engineer spoke up:] "The right elevator only ascends. The motor is crapping out."
[21.01.2025 18:31:35] INS-Subjugator: Tsk. Left it is.
[21.01.2025 18:32:14] INS-Subjugator: [The elevator door slid open with a bit of difficulty, as it lacked lubricant on its track.]
[21.01.2025 18:32:23] ALG-R&D-Schleier: *Giraud shrugged sheepishly to his crew* It is what it is, eh? We are not expecting luxury hotels here.
[21.01.2025 18:32:57] ALG-R&D-Schleier: I must ask first. Most important question, actually! How is your telemetry? Do you have reliable data about the status of the-
[21.01.2025 18:33:01] ALG-R&D-Schleier: systems on the ship?
[21.01.2025 18:33:17] ALG-R&D-Schleier: It is one thing if they do not work, but not to know if they work, that is very different.
[21.01.2025 18:33:39] INS-Subjugator: [Leviathan nodded.] We've gotten the readouts into a stable situation, but much of engineering was scorched.
[21.01.2025 18:33:46] INS-Subjugator: We've routed function into the adjacent security room.
[21.01.2025 18:34:25] ALG-R&D-Schleier: Hm, yes. We shall work with this.
[21.01.2025 18:34:31] INS-Subjugator: [The elevator slowly began to descend once everyone was on board, occasionally rattling as it moved.]
[21.01.2025 18:34:39] Seyfuddin perished at Starkad_VHF's hands (100%)
[21.01.2025 18:34:52] INS-Subjugator: The telemtry we've gotten from the reactor situation thus far has been sporadic, but the pirates who were running the ship-
[21.01.2025 18:35:10] ALG-R&D-Schleier: Vera, you are in charge of the elevator, yes? When we start the work! *He winks at one of his engineers.*
[21.01.2025 18:35:15] INS-Subjugator: left a series of notes on where to cut power for specific systems to function.
[21.01.2025 18:36:10] INS-Subjugator: [As the elevator reached the central deck, the door screeched open to reveal a mostly burnt-out corridor from an explosion.
[21.01.2025 18:36:17] ALG-R&D-Schleier: I see, I see. Well, rudimentary notes are still important! Must not underestimate the efforts of the engineers who worked with-
[21.01.2025 18:36:20] ALG-R&D-Schleier: what they had!
[21.01.2025 18:36:33] INS-Subjugator: To the right, adjacent to the double blast-door that separated the lift from the reactor was the aforementioned security-
[21.01.2025 18:36:52] INS-Subjugator: room. Cables ran across the floor from the reactor into the terminals inside, feeding data that would've gone to engineering-
[21.01.2025 18:37:00] INS-Subjugator: itself were the consoles not smashed or incinerated.]
[21.01.2025 18:37:35] INS-Subjugator: One important thing to note, when you've got doors on a ship like this? [Leviathan approached the blast door's left hinges.]
[21.01.2025 18:37:49] ALG-R&D-Schleier: *One of the engineers bends down to touch the scorched surface, rubbing the soot between his fingers* Yeah. Shit's fucked.
[21.01.2025 18:37:53] INS-Subjugator: Joyeuse put manual releases under a panel next to the primary lock circuit.
[21.01.2025 18:38:09] INS-Subjugator: So anything that seems fried, you can depressurize the hydraulics and disengage the clamps here.
[21.01.2025 18:39:57] ALG-R&D-Schleier: *Giraud runs around the control room, touching consoles and cables.* Erm...hm. Yes. Okay, yes, I see.
[21.01.2025 18:40:41] ALG-R&D-Schleier: It is not the best of signs, when you must override blast doors. But such is the situation! It is what should be expected.
[21.01.2025 18:41:13] ALG-R&D-Schleier: The readings from the reactor core. This is what we really need. *he taps a screen*
[21.01.2025 18:41:50] INS-Subjugator: [The readings from the reactor were spotty. Some of its outputs were offline, and others seemed to have cracks in the inner -
[21.01.2025 18:42:10] INS-Subjugator: lining that was leading to unstable production. The real damage was the feed system, however. Power wasn't leaving the-
[21.01.2025 18:42:29] INS-Subjugator: reactor at any useful rate, and the ship itself seemed to be currently entirely reliant on its centrifuge's minimal production.
[21.01.2025 18:42:50] INS-Subjugator: [In short, the reactor was basically useless from a combination of battle damage and wear and tear from no service.]
[21.01.2025 18:43:09] ALG-R&D-Schleier: *He regards the readings with increasingly raising eyebrows* This is actually very concerning. How long has this condition-
[21.01.2025 18:43:12] ALG-R&D-Schleier: been as it is?
[21.01.2025 18:43:28] INS-Subjugator: That's the best Stokes was able to get from it since we arrived via unstable anomaly.
[21.01.2025 18:43:50] INS-Subjugator: Each time we try to increase output, the bottom line is reduced ever so slightly. It's on its way out.
[21.01.2025 18:45:16] ALG-R&D-Schleier: Hmmm.....*his exhaled sigh extends for nearly half a minute as he reads and rereads the feed*
[21.01.2025 18:45:48] INS-Subjugator: Eventually it won't be producing a net positive when we feed it fuel, and it'll be wasting resources. I give it three months of
[21.01.2025 18:45:50] INS-Subjugator: idle operation.
[21.01.2025 18:46:01] INS-Subjugator: Though we try and move? It could kill it completely.
[21.01.2025 18:46:08] INS-Subjugator: So a tow, as you said.
[21.01.2025 18:46:43] ALG-R&D-Schleier: We look at the feed. It is maybe salvagable. But, this reactor is a serious hazard at this time.
[21.01.2025 18:46:58] INS-Subjugator: Indeed. So, what do you recommend?
[21.01.2025 18:47:08] ALG-R&D-Schleier: I mean, I do not wish to make undue concern, and to use the term "bomb" as a simile, it is perhaps exaggeration.
[21.01.2025 18:48:52] ALG-R&D-Schleier: Water lines, we look at them. Garz, Sager- you do this. Shelly, Pirot, look at the core containment.
[21.01.2025 18:49:50] ALG-R&D-Schleier: I look at the readouts, rest of you, look at the rest of the ship. I mean we see, there are many spots with polishing at need.
[21.01.2025 18:50:09] INS-Subjugator: For safety purposes, I had my people set up additional shielding on the core beyond the blast door.
[21.01.2025 18:50:19] INS-Subjugator: Failsafes and all that.
[21.01.2025 18:51:01] ALG-R&D-Schleier: *he nods, looking far more serious than when he came in* Of course. We have hazard-appropriate gear on the ship.
[21.01.2025 18:51:18] ALG-R&D-Schleier: But if you have some here already, that would of course be of convenience.
[21.01.2025 18:52:12] ALG-R&D-Schleier: *Giraud's crew bustle about, leaving the area to perform their tasks.*
[21.01.2025 18:52:50] INS-Subjugator: [Leviathan raised his wrist to his face, holding down a button.] Stokes, send down the hazmat equipment from-
[21.01.2025 18:52:55] INS-Subjugator: the bay that Serapis left us.
[21.01.2025 18:53:49] ALG-R&D-Schleier: *he taps away at the console* Ah, who programmed this? The daughter of a cow's mother?
[21.01.2025 18:54:16] INS-Subjugator: Much of the ship's digital architecture is reminiscent of computer software pulled from Rogue and Molly ships.
[21.01.2025 18:55:03] ALG-R&D-Schleier: This coolant line....hrm....the readings, they do not line up. *he taps a quick rythm on the board* No, this is not right.
[21.01.2025 18:55:07] ALG-R&D-Schleier: The reading is not right.
[21.01.2025 18:55:41] INS-Subjugator: Leaks from the propulsion blast. Pressure goes down. [Leviathan walked over to the console.]
[21.01.2025 18:56:17] INS-Subjugator: Shut the power off on deck two, it'll normalize. Supposed to only run that floor for two hours.
[21.01.2025 18:56:53] INS-Subjugator: [Leviathan raised his wrist once more.] Stokes, let the others know the lights are going out and to switch to the portables.
[21.01.2025 18:56:58] ALG-R&D-Schleier: Is that...? Hrm. *he rubs his beard* No, no....that cannot be all of it.
[21.01.2025 18:57:23] ALG-R&D-Schleier: Look. It does not update in the same frequency. These four lines, yes? The four coolant lines here.
[21.01.2025 18:57:54] ALG-R&D-Schleier: Tick-tick-tick- you see the temperature. This one is off. There is a delay. There is something wrong with the sensor.
[21.01.2025 18:58:16] INS-Subjugator: Mm... You're right.
[21.01.2025 18:59:27] INS-Subjugator: Must've been cooked in the overload, or something that's picking up strain from another failing conduit on the grid.
[21.01.2025 18:59:35] ALG-R&D-Schleier: We will look at this. *he blows out a long exhale* Yes, I think it is fine, not a danger now.
[21.01.2025 19:00:18] ALG-R&D-Schleier: *slumping into the control chair, rubbing his hands* But it is a project, a major one!
[21.01.2025 19:00:41] INS-Subjugator: [He nodded.] That it is. I'm happy to have your assistance.
[21.01.2025 19:00:56] INS-Subjugator: The Directorate has left this endeavor entirely up to me and whatever people I could muster.
[21.01.2025 19:01:57] ALG-R&D-Schleier: *he swivels the chair to face him, grinning* Yes, of course! It is a fascinating project!
[21.01.2025 19:02:31] ALG-R&D-Schleier: I see this reading, it is alright mostly, we will not explode immdiately. That is enough for now!
[21.01.2025 19:02:41] INS-Subjugator: *Chuckling* This goes well enough, we may yet see future projects together. I'd love to help return the favor someday
[21.01.2025 19:03:01] ALG-R&D-Schleier: Going forward, there is only the fascination of the project! *he takes out his pad and starts tapping*
[21.01.2025 19:03:22] ALG-R&D-Schleier: This, and many orders. I need some metering equipment at minimum. Even if we do not move.
[21.01.2025 19:03:52] INS-Subjugator: I'll commission a lifter and some repair vessels to get us mobile. If we can clear the minefield, we can make it to Wichter.
[21.01.2025 19:04:10] ALG-R&D-Schleier: Maybe on our side, we will have such a project to. Not exactly such, obviously *he waves his hand at the surroundings*
[21.01.2025 19:04:35] ALG-R&D-Schleier: But something. You know of the Erdbeben, yes? Our battlecruiser?
[21.01.2025 19:04:45] INS-Subjugator: Yeah, I think I've seen it a couple of times.
[21.01.2025 19:05:48] ALG-R&D-Schleier: Eh, I- *he closes his eyes, blowing out air* I do not typically get involved in company politics, you know?
[21.01.2025 19:06:23] ALG-R&D-Schleier: Research and Development, we generally do not. But I know of the difficulty in keeping the balance with these projects with-
[21.01.2025 19:06:52] ALG-R&D-Schleier: the Order, and with you. They do not want us to work with you, of course, you would prefer if we did not work with them.
[21.01.2025 19:07:09] INS-Subjugator: I'd prefer it, but there was a time I also preferred they'd be more open to working with us, too.
[21.01.2025 19:07:29] INS-Subjugator: So I understand the difficulties in balancing the two. I don't hold it against the company for wanting to protect their-
[21.01.2025 19:07:30] INS-Subjugator: business.
[21.01.2025 19:08:34] ALG-R&D-Schleier: It is quite relevant for our division. Research, it will of course tend towards our partners who are also invested strongly-
[21.01.2025 19:08:37] ALG-R&D-Schleier: into research.
[21.01.2025 19:08:58] ALG-R&D-Schleier: When those partners cannot get along, it can be problematic for us.
[21.01.2025 19:09:35] INS-Subjugator: Indeed.
[21.01.2025 19:10:22] ALG-R&D-Schleier: Ah, well. *he slaps his hands on the desk* That will be for the company, and our partners to figure out.
[21.01.2025 19:11:14] ALG-R&D-Schleier: *He looks around the room again* This vessel is accommodating enough, yes?
[21.01.2025 19:11:28] ALG-R&D-Schleier: I expect my crew will spend some days here, minimum. Perhaps much longer.
[21.01.2025 19:11:49] INS-Subjugator: I had my assistant refurbish the rooms on the first deck. Officer's quarters and one of the general bunk rooms.
[21.01.2025 19:12:07] INS-Subjugator: And as I offered before, the Andraste remains available for more warm and functional conditions.
[21.01.2025 19:12:16] ALG-R&D-Schleier: They are not expecting private showers and catering, obviously. Just basic amenities.
[21.01.2025 19:13:27] INS-Subjugator: They'll have it. Rations and supplies are regularly delivered from a Draugr shipment every twelve hours.
[21.01.2025 19:13:53] INS-Subjugator: Oxygen refreshments, filters, fresh water. It's not major amounts, but enough to keep everyone alive and happy.
[21.01.2025 19:13:57] ALG-R&D-Schleier: I am certain we will- oh! Yes, Giraud. Yes. Oh, very good! Really? Good, good.
[21.01.2025 19:15:10] ALG-R&D-Schleier: Coolant and Core team have reported in. We should actually be able to increase fuel input, the stability looks promising.
[21.01.2025 19:15:37] ALG-R&D-Schleier: Of course, that also raises the question of how much fuel we actually have here.
[21.01.2025 19:16:00] INS-Subjugator: Enough to ignite the reactor and use the maneuvering thrusters, but I can requisition more H-fuel.
[21.01.2025 19:16:08] ALG-R&D-Schleier: I assume it is enough for any general testing, if perhaps not interstellar travel.
[21.01.2025 19:16:53] ALG-R&D-Schleier: I will have this done, but first, I must find that sensor issue on that one coolant line. It is giving me the headache.
[21.01.2025 19:17:39] ALG-R&D-Schleier: *he stands up, stretching with an audible crack* I will do this myself. Cannot simply look the the computer all night!
[21.01.2025 19:18:03] INS-Subjugator: As you wish. I'll be on the bridge helping coordinate the staff.
[21.01.2025 19:18:15] INS-Subjugator: Send any requests up through the intercom.
[21.01.2025 19:18:44] ALG-R&D-Schleier: Yes, yes. I will need the schematic which shows where this sensor is supposed to be.
[21.01.2025 19:19:03] INS-Subjugator: Absolutely.
[21.01.2025 19:19:43] ALG-R&D-Schleier: *he smiles excitedly* Field work proper! This is how I wished it to be.
[21.01.2025 19:23:10] ALG-R&D-Schleier: *Standing in the doorway, he gives a dramatic bow* I shall be available on my pad. And otherwise, in the bowels of this ship.
[21.01.2025 19:23:34] INS-Subjugator: [Leviathan returned the gesture.] Likewise. Looking forward to working with you, Giraud.

-From the desk of Navarch Leviathan

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