Before the start of the tests, our joint committee created a virtual model of the reactors, and the team on Vega sent all the comprehensive documentation on the ship's life support, power, and safety systems in advance. Given that Vega was currently undergoing a global rebuild for the new reactors, the reactor simulation will also help us understand the correctness of the systems rebuild for the new reactors subsystems on the shit side and various wiring works.
Initially, a simulation of idle operation with minimal power draw was performed. The fuel inputs are deuterium and tritium. According to the simulation, all tests were successful, as these are the input fuels for the current generation of Bismarck-type reactors. What really surprised me about these units is that we also simulated reactor operation using pure deuterium... And the result was extremely stable! But we are still only talking about idle operation. As ALG assures, the Achilles' heel is the lower performance and higher fuel consumption of the reactors. However, if you run two reactors at full power synchronously, it is more than enough to power all systems with reserve in active combat. At the same time, this creates an uncalculated load on cooling systems, since it requires a multiple higher fusion temperature in the vessel.
We also simulated work with helium-3 instead of tritium, which is extremely positive for reactor performance but also increases load on cooling systems - ALG has not yet tested reactors working with this type of fuel in action, but we can later test this in Livadia conditions in cooperation with Corinth. I imagine our scientists will be pleased with this work; not every day they get to work with high-tier technologies of the houses, especially Rheinland type.
By the end of all simulations, the reactors were already connected to life support systems; fuel was loaded into them; all security systems at the station were activated and measures taken into account - and then began the process of transforming a pile of spare parts into the heart of a giant. First of all, I would like to note that human factors are minimized or excluded - at first failures, safety systems will stop fusion; even cold starts will be performed automatically by the reactor itself - we definitely do not want Memphis to turn into another ring around a gas giant.
So, in a solemn but tense atmosphere, the command to start both rigs was given via control panel. I swear to God - nerves were palpable and almost tangible; even for ALG this is a unique task. After pressing the remote control button, all safety and monitoring systems in the reactor came online; pumps started working; preparations for operation began - ultra-high vacuum was required in the chamber. When conditions were met, vessels began heating up; deuterium and tritium were fed into them; temperatures started rising.
Then, suddenly, onboard Memphis’s lights went out for a second - magnetic coils activated; within 30 minutes, initial electrospiral fusion began - plasma generation started. Over the next day, the reactor operated in this mode; our team collected reports and performed visual inspections of equipment. Neutron and gamma radiation levels remained normal as we proceeded to final plant tests-gradually increasing power to peak values.
The automation system identified several issues:
Fuel supply
Magnetic field correction
After detailed analysis, we reconfigured magnetic coil power and adjusted fuel supply - although this mechanism will require further tuning later with different types of fuel. Gradually, we increased vessel temperature and density. All tests passed normally; we have all logs for additional analysis before installing the reactor on board. Final calibration on the reactor vessel is already underway-testing nuclear fusion modes as well.
And finally - good news: both reactors passed all tests successfully and met declared specifications. They are now being prepared for transportation; this will take a few more days. In any case, Ketos will have time to prepare for loading oversized components - its interior space must be ready to accommodate these reactors onboard.
The reactors are slowly coming into transport condition, all logs and our data analysis have been sent to Vega team and duplicated to Corinth Research Annex, but the teams have different tasks:
The Vega team needed them to complete the picture of what would power all the ship's systems; they would have a few days to prepare the ship for the "wedding" of the reactors to the ship.
In personal conversation with Christian, he is are extremely interested in the possibility of alternative fuel for the reactors - it's a complex work that may take years to research, but it's worth starting now. Given the specifics of the region, sometimes different types of fuel may not be available; we need to be sure that with helium-3 reactor would be stable, so Corinth will have to find out.
All the tuning of the fuel supply system and magnetic traps was documented, and the data was entered into the overall design and plant documentation.
Finally, the reactor was brought to idle mode; reaction activity was minimized - the next and final stage of shutdown, which was not recorded - our command enabled automatic silencing of the reactors; everything went smoothly, although our operators were ready to override controls at any moment. Everything went according to protocol. Next, fuel pumping from the working chamber into storage through the standard dumping systems was initialized - everything went automatically. Next, the degassing system was started and the purification system was switched on. Fortunately for us, both of these systems have a closed cycle and the radiation level does not increase during shutdown; the only disadvantage is one more subsystem for maintenance.
As the reactors cooled down and transferred to transport state and the fuel was pumped out, our engineers started disconnecting all life support, power, and control systems from Memhis - everything went off without a hitch, as our guys know how to break professionally. Then our barge Ketos started parallel movement with the slipway and aligned with the end of the dock and moored with magnetic anchors. Then the reactors were disconnected from the slipway and pulled very smoothly into the hold of the barge by a winch; at the slightest deviation from the reactors' course, transportation jet engines came into force. Once the modules were successfully secured inside Ketos, the barge's gateway was closed and the next phase - transportation - began. Our team also wanted to proceed with dismantling of the temporary docks, but ALG rejected this request. Maybe they considered commercial sense and its further development or implied that something could go wrong with the reactors - it's hard to say since the refusal was not argued; our business was done - it was time to go to Carthage. The only thing left was to send a request for a route to the Order; however, we are not finished with ALG - their engineers remained inside Ketos to monitor reactor parameters and visual control, reactors cannot remain without professional control even in a stalled condition.
Just as our journey commenced, numerous ships materialized unexpectedly-once again showcasing Order's mastery of cloaking technology. And while the request was more than a formality, they probably wanted to emphasize our allied relations and comparisons to our people - "like bringing a cannon to a knife fight" In any case, the journey to Carthage was unremarkable for Ketos; but it was a kind of calm before the storm for its pilot - as he will have to get up with surgical precision from line of open Vega compartment without using automatics or magnetic anchors - they are simply non existent on side of Vega. But we didn't have time to watch the show: while Ketos was calibrating its steps toward Vega, our shuttle headed for Carthage to brief the rest of the crew with further steps of installation and wire-up processes of the new reactors.
Vega Log Mk 1,7
Log Report 13
James Mace
Position: Vega captain; Lyra Defensive Wing technical supervisor
Topic: Powerplant mount
All work on Vega was suspended, and all personnel working on the project were present at the conference, where we, together with ALG, informed the team about all the exhaustive details. In fact, half of the team could have stayed at their posts and continued working on their modules, but safety is paramount-during the transfer of reactors from Ketos to Vega, anything could go wrong. Since the weight of the barge is almost equal to that of the entire shipyard, we cannot risk exposing personnel to danger. Therefore, teams 47, 19, and 03 received all instructions and synchronized with the other teams.
Workers shuttle departed from Carthage dock and headed for Vega's airlock. If the automatics had been operational, there would have been no problem with that. However, since the ship was completely de-energized, the airlock was wide open. After the shuttle captain manually navigated through the airlock, some crew members in spacesuits exited to power up the generators-these had been shut down at the time of the briefing. As lights illuminated the deck, the doors slowly moved closer together. I heard a muffled click and a slight vibration passing through my body; it was clear we were not in danger of venting into open space. While a muffled buzz filled Vega-the Life Support System began filling the ship with air-our crew hurriedly donned heavy construction suits with built-in exoskeletons and reinforced frames. Although heavy, these suits are essential because many hazards can crush an unprotected person during emergency repairs.
For a moment, Vega resembled a chaotic hive of people scurrying about. I thought some crew members might need reprimanding-but with army precision, everyone was ready within five minutes. We were prepared to enter the ship; meanwhile, the shuttle did not wait for pressure equalization outside Vega because it simply wasn't necessary.
Carthage's control systems could not monitor Ketos' maneuvering engines directly and dispatched several heavy lifters to stabilize and steady the vessel relative to the shipyard. Since the area where the barge was located was cluttered with asteroids-though asteroid trajectory alarms remained silent-any sudden deviation during unloading could cause a localized disaster with fatalities. To mitigate this risk, Carthage took precautionary measures so that unloading reactors directly from Ketos into Vega was as stabilized as possible.
By the time our shuttle doors opened, it felt as if we were on autopilot as we moved through Vega's engineering and living sections. The inner chaos-burned cables, damaged floors and walls-was gone; however, Vega still bore little resemblance to a fully prepared ship. While we were busy building reactors with ALG support, onboard crew worked tirelessly on redesigning all power systems responsible for everything-from restroom lighting to guidance and weapon systems. Given increased power demands and internal redesigns to meet Rheinland standards, radical measures had to be taken.
We navigated through every system-including even the airlock we used earlier-during our approach. Fortunately, we successfully made our way through endless corridors and hangars by moving up and down various levels; many compartments remained damaged or sealed off due to danger outside. Eventually, we reached a massive corridor that ran through the entire ship-and through it we arrived at the airlock. At this moment, Vega was tilted to its left side; half of our crew lost their footing-a flurry of colorful language crackled over comms. Contacting Carthage revealed that a small asteroid had struck Ketos earlier, causing it to veer off course and its stern to slip over Vega's side. Fortunately, it could have been worse.
We entered the airlock and closed it behind us. The compressor began working monotonously to equalize pressure before we could exit into a reactor compartment that featured a large hole leading into space-carefully prepared by our colleagues for safe entry of the powerplant modules.
Team has entered a vast hall filled with blinding light. Unlike other sections of Vega-which looked battered-the reactor deck appeared brand new: pristine equipment installed along walls with wiring leads taped in place; only connecting them to reactors remained ahead. From an overhead view torn from plans hung a faint green glow emanating from within.
From one side wall-several hundred meters away-you could faintly see Ketos' stern approaching slowly as it aligned precisely with Vega's unloading sluice opening. Once Ketos positioned itself so that its outer armor reached our unloading section-and its airlock opened-the reactor compartment appeared before us. Our team didn't hesitate: knowing that Ketos' trajectory stability couldn't be guaranteed indefinitely-we hooked both reactors using magnetic winches, dismantled them from their fasteners on Ketos' barge-and began reloading them into Vega.
Despite how critical this mission was-and nerves stretched thin-we managed without breaking a sweat; although tension was high due to potential destabilization risks-everything went smoothly: reactors successfully transferred; magnetic winches disconnected; Ketos safely distanced itself from Vega and Carthage shipyard.
Our team completed their part of the job and left Vega for rest and crew rotation. While they take a break, others will reassemble reactor decks and proceed with wiring systems and final connections to Vega's external systems.
The next shift restored the dismantled supporting structures and reestablished the integrity of the compartment, because after unloading and installing the reactors in their places, the through hole into space was no longer needed and only hindered subsequent work on connecting and fine-tuning all systems with the new "heart." Objectively speaking, working without spacesuits would greatly simplify the final stage of connecting all power and control systems from the new modules.
So, by then, the compartment was sealed, and all supporting structures were fitted into their grooves and secured. All life support systems remained active, and our team mostly focused on screwdriver assembly and subsequent adjustment and integration of all systems and subsystems with the new reactors. Upon entering the compartment, we immediately began disconnecting the power systems-arguably the most labor-intensive task-since routing cables through multiple 90-degree bends is no trivial matter. Our installers masterfully used hydraulic stops to manage these bends. Additionally, when connecting the power circuits in general, no major problems arose; within half a day, we laid and secured all wiring at designated points. The wires were tested for leaks and stray currents-no issues were found.
Next, we connected all liquid cooling systems. Vega, in addition to the built-in cooling circuits within the reactors, had extra "clean" circuits inside the ship itself. Given their enormous size compared to those integrated into the reactors, these circuits will mainly be used during normal operation; internal cooling is only employed during maintenance or in emergency situations. Afterward, our installation team divided into subgroups for connecting low-current systems: dispatching, control systems, and multi-level security systems. Due to the complexity of this work-and to speed up reactor startup-we allocated an additional team to thoroughly test these systems beforehand. Since any deviation from design could lead to disaster during testing or reveal defects during operation, thorough testing was essential.
All tests were successful-except for a few secondary safety systems. The new reactor design uses a slightly different communication architecture between reactors and the ship itself. Currently, it's impossible to create a module that's fully compatible because manufacturing, testing, and certification could take months of painstaking work. Moreover, since these components are made exclusively for Rheinland Military needs, finding ready-made solutions is impossible; thus, this issue has been postponed until we arrive at Livadia Shipyard. The question of synchronizing both reactors has also arisen; current controllers do not support synchronous operation.
Once all installation and configuration work was completed, we began initial-and cautious-testing of ship systems-not involving every system from the deckhouse but focusing on individual components. Special attention was given to reactor safety systems: verifying their correct operation under various scenarios-from hardware failures at different levels to simulated damage and normal operation. Then came the climax: Vega disconnected from power and life support systems for the first time since docking with Carthage-and began operating as an independent unit. Although many decks remained sealed and hull integrity had not yet been fully restored, structural testing of all major systems had been successful-and the crew was ready to start up the reactors and switch power from backup sources - the massive batteries deck. The voltage on the bridge could have been "eaten with a spoon," but all indicators signaled readiness for reactor startup. As captain of the ship, I took responsibility for initiating this process.
After pressing the button, the reactor module started up smoothly-without any issues-and Vega switched to power mode, signaling that everything was functioning properly. Although it idled at nominal levels-which would suffice for initial test loads-we planned to further calibrate its operation in virtual simulation mode.
Vega Log Mk 1,7
Log Report 15
James Mace
Position: Vega captain; Lyra Defensive Wing technical supervisor
Topic: First flight tests; reaching Livadia Shipyard for final repairs
All simulations were successful, and the team worked with the utmost care-the last thing we wanted was to further delay the queue for maintenance and repairs at Carthage Shipyard. And although the dry dock was not actually occupied by Vega, virtually all of the shipyard's capacity was focused on maintaining all work on our ship, and abusing the hospitality of our allies was not part of our plans. The task was set: once launched from the Carthage slipways, Vega would be able to operate autonomously and relocate to the Livadia Shipyard, since with the new installation, the Omicron Kappa jump would not be a problem, but before that, we needed to conduct field tests.
The fuel was loaded into the reactors, and the entire team of engineers, together with the Vega team, boarded the ship. We were preparing for the first test flight while our transporters worked in two shifts to unload all the equipment from Carthage and Memphis. During the repair period, we had accumulated a huge amount of scientific and engineering equipment and provisions that had to be taken on board. And although my reports had to be as concise as possible and without strong evaluative judgment, my nerves were on edge. For some reason, Burton decided to inspect the work at the most crucial moment, so my team and I had no chance to make a mistake - the boss really didn't like it when a project went over budget and/or was delayed. And although everything had been checked and tested multiple times - when you work with such an ancient machine that has been battered by life and had a rough time, you can't be sure of anything, as it rebuilds itself so often that it is more like a glittering misery of wire and microcircuits than actual blueprints when you give a glance.
So, all provisions and tools were transferred aboard Vega, and we began to launch all systems in normal mode. A slight tremor ran through the ship, and the engine, as if reluctantly awakening, switched to standby mode. All rigid couplings with Carthage were dismantled, and the magnetic anchors were turned off. Nothing was holding Vega back, as if it were in no hurry to say goodbye - gravity still pulled us together with the shipyards. I ordered the maneuvering engines to be turned on, and the ship began to gracefully move away from Carthage. All core systems signaled normal operation, the amperage on the maneuvering engine line did not drop at all - the reactor was coping with ease. At a sufficient distance, we started the main engine at 10% thrust, simultaneously turning off the maneuvering engines, having stabilized the trajectory in advance. Now we could begin comprehensive testing… In a short time frame.
The Order, seemingly concerned for the integrity of the ship, deployed several heavy lifters from Vega. Apparently, they don't have much faith in our luck, but we'll see who was right. From the bridge, I gave the order to engage the main engine at full thrust. Apart from some unusual safety system malfunctions, the flight continued without incident, as we were able to rely on backup systems, and this breakdown, like all the others, would be Livadia Shipyard's headache. Next, we calibrated the guidance systems and avionics, synchronized them with the Phoenix Fleet database, and then began testing them, checking the fire control systems and power wiring along the way. To do this, we moved to an asteroid sun’s belt opposite the planet Jerba. After conducting test shots at various targets, from large to small meteorites, one meter in diameter, everything went smoothly as the guidance systems were recalibrated. Next, we complicated the work of the guidance system and began maneuvering at the maximum thrust of the maneuvering engines, moving away from the target - this task was also completed without any problems.
Next, we had to test the cruise speed. This is where we encountered our first difficulties. During acceleration, the engine module lost power and Vega continued moving toward the sun's corona. It was a somewhat nervous moment, but knowing that heavy lifters would come to the rescue in case of problems gave us ability to do full wide tests. While we were studying the logs to find out what the problem was, the engine restarted and successfully accelerated to its maximum design speed. We remained in it for several hours, and everything went smoothly. Although there were some warning-level errors, this was to be expected given that some decks were still sealed and not working. In any case, the entire flight was logged with the maximum possible detail. All of this will be thoroughly studied at the Livadia Shipyard.
And the final stage of testing - after more than several years of painstaking work, Vega is ready to leave Omicron Mu. The jumpdrive was launched, and we successfully arrived at Omicron Kappa, en route to Livadia Shipyard. And although we still face tasks that are practically unsolvable due to the secrecy of Bismarck's technologies, the heart of this titan has already been reconstructed, which is a great success for us, all thanks to the joint efforts with ALG Waste Disposal.
Vega Log Mk 1,7
Log Report 15
James Mace
Position: Vega captain; Lyra Defensive Wing technical supervisor
Topic: Ascended to Livadia Shipyard; estimating further steps
Vega successfully entered the dry dock at Livadia Shipyard and realized magnetic anchors, with all systems transferred to direct control in the station's control room. Our team is unloading all equipment and machinery back onto Livadia; what we used on Carthage will be useful for further repairs here.
Future repair steps are quite uncertain, as we have several repair options, as well as a key problem:
Research and development of new systems that were destroyed.
Finding a supplier who can provide us with these systems.
Restoring the armor.
And although we have all the documentation from the Gas Miners Guild, it will take a critical amount of time to develop and recreate. Restoring the armor is also a big question that we need to find an answer to. Its integrity is in question, and complex work is needed to replace it — but we will need to find out how that is necessary. We have modern alloys that are structurally better suited to modern types of weapons.
In a day, I have a meeting with Christian at Livadia, where we will thoroughly examine all issues to balance the project in terms of time and required investments.
The work plan was set, but fortunately, since the work was predictable in some areas, we began dismantling the power and active parts of the armor. Our teams started with the least damaged part-the front of the hull, namely the conning tower. The task was to remove the damaged sections of armor so that we could later conduct a full test of its characteristics with various weapons. It is quite interesting that, despite the ship's long presence in our fleet, our understanding of its absorption level is based more on myths about the technological capabilities of the houses, slightly embellished by facts provided through the documentation of the Gas Miners Guild. We managed to dismantle the front part in about a week, since it is easier to break than to build. We sent the best samples of the removed panels to Corinth for testing. All panels were numbered and scanned, which could be very useful in case of discrepancies with the documentation. Moreover, they could be used as emergency patches in case of urgent repairs.
I just received the scan results from Corinth on the starboard side and bottom of the ship. The rest of the scans are on their way. Here we will have to work with “special” equipment from ancient times - plasma cutters and circular saws. Due to multiple damages and melted metal, dismantling without destructive factors was impossible, but considering the next steps in restoring the ship, our team set about carefully completing the task. In addition to the destroyed panels, the internal structures were damaged in places, right down to the ship's interior. Although this is the next stage, I decided to save time and start dismantling the ship's supporting skeleton where it was damaged - considering the course of complete restoration, it will not be difficult for us to manufacture new ones. Christian reported that all the missing parts will be found, and if not, they will be manufactured according to the drawings.
By the time we received scans of all other sides and sections of Vega, we had completed the dismantling work. Considering the scope of work and the potential danger to the teams working inside on internal tasks-clearing debris, dismantling old and damaged systems, and inspecting all parts of the hull - it was decided to suspend their work due to the possibility of hull depressurization. The reactor was put into standby mode, the team disembarked at Livadia, and Vega was additionally secured with magnetic anchors and powered directly through the shipyard. Communication lines were extended for remote control of the ship.
After several months, we finished dismantling all the hull armor and damaged structures and ensured the safety of internal work-all sealed compartments were sealed, and our specialists will soon begin internal inspections; there is truly a lot of work to be done. All the depressurized compartments present a grim picture: apart from charred rooms and piles of scrap metal, there is nothing there. Given the specific nature of the damage to the ship, it can be immediately concluded that it was severely damaged by the Nomads - their cruisers' weapons often leave nothing behind after hitting their target, burning everything in their path.
Christian was personally informed about the completion of the dismantling work, and he evasively replied that we should continue with the internal work for now-new hull parts with improved characteristics are on the way. I don't know what they've come up with, but we're not doing any manufacturing of armor panels at Livadia, and information is extremely scarce, as half of the ship's development is classified even within Phoenix. Until recently, not everyone in our group knew about its existence, but it seems that we were able to find outside support for the project.
We have finally received the first deliveries of armor, and the veil of secrecy can finally be lifted. In addition, I spoke personally with Mr. Donagan and specialists from Corinth who were involved in this development. Essentially, this is improved armor based on the knowledge we gained from the production of the Hyperion, a Leviathan-class vessel. But the technological process does not stand still, just as our enemies do not sleep. Based on the metals known to us - or more precisely, the best alloys and various composites - they have improved their resistance characteristics against various types of weapons, achieving maximum resistance to damage to multilayer armor. The good and bad news is that all the panels were manufactured by a third party, raising the question of why Livadia's production facilities were not used - such a complex material is still beyond the capabilities of our industry. But I hope our new friends will help us with this as well.
As for the armor itself, the first samples were immediately sent to Corinth, where the staff began testing. The task of the joint commission and scientists was to create the most accurate simulation of the material possible and run through all possible scenarios of armor damage. It was necessary to verify the accuracy of the initial calculations while our engineers created test benches that simulated armor damage as closely as possible. To do this, weapons of various calibers were installed inside the Corinth compartments. The first virtual tests showed incredible results compared to the old Vega armor, which is not surprising - over its entire history, the armor had lost its original characteristics, with a difference of more than 40% against different weapons. Compared to the Hyperion armor, the crown jewel of Phoenix engineering, the absorption efficiency is about 7%, which is a noticeable improvement. However, this design has an Achilles' heel: given the multilayered armor and various alloys, ranging from molybdenum to gold and iridium, Vega's specific weight will increase. But considering its size and new powerplant, this will not greatly affect its technical and tactical qualities. It is quite possible that modern Bismarcks will not be inferior to Vega in terms of specific mass. Further tests were conducted with different angles of attack, impact force, and energy.
Additional tests were conducted on friction resistance - given the size of the ship and its main region of operation, this makes sense. Although I insisted otherwise, under no circumstances will this ship engage in combat inside an asteroid field or a heavily cluttered area, as this would be tantamount to suicide. But the scientists were adamant - the armor had to be tested under all conditions. Unfortunately, there is nothing to be happy about here - the specific resistance to impact from a large asteroid remained at the same level compared to Hyperion armor technology. Christian was somewhat puzzled by these characteristics, but I convinced him that this would have virtually no effect on the final result, given the Bismarck's power skeleton. Next, actual measurements of the armor were taken using the destruction method - the armor showed similar characteristics to those predicted by computer modeling, and even higher resistance to cumulative and high-explosive types. In any case, the final tests will be carried out in open space - the samples are being installed on platforms for final testing.
As for the moment when the convoy with the materials arrived at Livadia, to say that we were surprised would be the mildest description I could use. In addition to the ships under our identification, a whole flotilla of various ships from Rheinland arrived. Daumann Heavy Construction, Rheinland Military, difficult to pronounce, but I'll try anyway: Marinenachrichtendienst. Daumann and Military specialists are settling in at Livadia, it seems that they will be directly involved in restoring the ship's systems. But that's all just speculation; the details will come later. I have a meeting planned with Christian, where I will be able to ask more specific questions.
While the tests continued, we took inventory of all the armor parts and fasteners for the supporting structures and the missing support beams themselves - everything was clearly numbered and matched the amount needed for installation on the Vega. Moreover, there were even some extra parts, which we will be able to use in the future for quick repairs in case of damage, without waiting for new deliveries.
The destructive testing was successful, and this time, as in the previous one, turrets of our flagship Hyperion got a closer look at the armor. After studying all the samples and their structural changes in the metal after exposure to various weapons, all our data on the best armor characteristics was confirmed. The teams are greenlighted to start installation of the new armor.
Vega Log Mk 1,7
Log Report 18
James Mace
Position: Vega captain; Lyra Defensive Wing technical supervisor
Topic: Armor mount
The installers began work on the reactor compartment and its surroundings, with particular focus on installing armor around the engine, as internal work would be carried out simultaneously - safety precautions are written in blood. Although these are rather complex sections of the hull, reassembling everything was like solving a puzzle, but each step had to be performed in a strict sequence that could not be violated. Once the armor was installed, the reactor was put back into operating mode. Now Livadia no longer needs to be an electricity donor, and internal teams have begun the work.
Later then, we focused on the front part of the ship, where the main sensor arrays will be installed as a priority - the standard ones we’ve utilized previously and something that this ship had never seen until then. I saw the consignment notes that Rheinland Military brought with them, and there is a ton of various equipment we never had onboard Vega. Since we will have to dismantle almost all of the interior, we will essentially end up with a standard Bismarck, except for the new component - prototype armor. Since the current state of the engineering, power, and signaling systems did not present any mystery under the seal of secrecy, we calmly authorized all the work inside, since modern systems can do a lot, and we may not have to refine anything, but either way it very depend how Vega would showcase herself in the action.
Eh, I got a little distracted even for a formal recording. After the front part of the hull was assembled we also handed it over for the inspection, and the scientists from Corinth scanned the finished sections and were generally satisfied with the work we’ve done. All defects were fixed, namely cavities were found in the 6 frontal shields 47/4 and panel joints 181/182/324/323 - the parts had to be dismantled and reinstalled. This section is extremely important for the integrity of the hull, as according to statistics, it takes the most damage in combat conditions, and then a domino effect may occur, and a damaged hull in battles can turn a spaceship into a barbeque oven if the compartments are not sealed in time.
The next important section is the docking deck. Due to the continuous operation of the airlock at the cargo platform docking point, we had to work in three shifts, as they are almost always needed when performing such large-scale work inside, so our work had a slight impact on other procedures. Otherwise, everything went according to the installation plan, and we finished a little ahead of schedule. We used the extra time to fully scan the work done in various areas. For the most part, the scan showed that everything was normal, but there were some issues. The sliding doors of deck A had to be redone because cavities were found in the welds again. Interestingly, it was the same team that had found the defects the previous time. As it turned out, one of the employees' welding tools was malfunctioning, and the problem was revealed during prolonged use of the tool. In the future, we will need to take into account the self-test of welding machines so that such situations do not happen again.
After all the defects were corrected and a full scan was performed, I personally reported to Christian on the state of the armor on Vega - the issue of the hull’s integrity is completely resolved, but there is still much painstaking work ahead to restore the internal systems after numerous damages and hasty alterations.
Vega Log Mk 1,7
Log Report 19
Mac Donagan
Position: Phoenix Fleet Engineer
Topic: Final Check up on the emergency repairs
Now berthed at Livadia, our teams have consolidated all field fixes completed en route with the assistance of the various parties onboard.
The Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) is now fully reinforced and operational throughout the vessel, thanks in large part to the new ship core installed by ALG. We no longer need to shut down entire sections while work continues elsewhere.
The Docking Bay and Docking Systems have been upgraded in line with the new armor layout. We had to replace the entire hydraulics network and recalibrated it to compensate for added mass while preserving responsiveness.
The Sensor and Communication Array has finally been replaced with a system better suited to this class of ship. The Nephilim array served its short-term purpose, but its mass and aggregate power draw were ill-suited to the hull and plant. I The Rheinland military–spec array designated as the official replacement will be more appropriate and better balanced for long-term deployment.
The ship’s temporary defense systems, installed during its transfer to Livadia, may or may not be retained. That decision will rest on Rheinland’s recommendations following their final review.
What we do know for certain is that the ship’s energy grid calculations were correct. No major rework is needed—only expansion into newly repaired sections and proper linkage to the updated armor systems.
Final Note:
It has been a privilege to work on such a relic from the past and bring it back to life. May it give our fleet the firepower it needs to hold the line
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