a revised barge

[Dusty Lens]

- That biodome is going to be extremely problematic. Furthermore I am at a loss as to explain its presence/purpose. I would dare say that the ship is capable of storing sufficient nutrients to keep the crew going for a spell at far greater economic return.

- If you are going to rebuild the ship I would suggest moving the transport mooring fixture to a place that makes sense. That location does not, nor does it on the current barge. The idea of refueling/unloading/disembarking/manning transports perches so precariously on a ship with enough real estate to move them properly, in fact one could place a legitimate landing platform or even hanger, seems absurd.

- I dig the new factories.

- I don't dig the new cargo pods. They do not suggest ease of loading, especially in the context of loading them in space. They also feel like they're losing a quality of purpose which would enable one to load a fully finished biodome, large station components or other modules into the current barge for rapid assembly in the field.

- Conceptually the habitat area would make a better refinery/manufacturing center. Sort of like the Nostromo from Alien. Ore/parts/whatever can be sifted from the rear, moved through processors, deposited in the front. A manufacturing center which runs from for to aft would be ideal for this sort of thing. There is TONS of room in the for of the ship for habitat. The fore-section of the barge is larger than some stations.

- I really think that there should be, conceptually, room in a more practical location for docking measures. Especially as there is almost certainly room in Disco for this ship to be used as a station.