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Sufficient strikes towards the hull panels toward the bow end of the ship results in an automatic activation of a Jump Drive. Automatic activation bypasses navigational computers and results in the vessel being sent to remote systems.

SHIELD MODULE: Tests completed in regards to the shield module show this is functional, however, functional in this situation does not mean there is no problems. Further testing involving isolating various parts of the vessel show there seems to be an issue when it comes to radioactive environments and electrical interference for any period of time. It is also not sufficient to protect the vessel from significant impact damage. This issue appears to be isolated to the bow of the vessel. Maintenance is required to ensure the power is being adequately routed to the all essential components.

BOW PANELS: The panels have taken significant damage. The damage includes physical deformities, and they show evidence of being exposed to radioactive and/or electrical environments as seen by the discoloring. This appears to be caused by the lack of power in the shield being routed to the front of the vessel. This damage should be deemed critical and urgent repairs are necessary.

NAVIGATIONAL COMPUTER: The navigational computer systems appear to be in functioning order. However, the electrical components are damaged. This damage is critical and has been identified to be located in the front of the vessel. This damage results in the brief disconnection from the power supply to the unit, allowing for the jump drive, upon activation, to override the navigational computer in the short time it takes to swap over to the back up generators for the navigational computer system located in the bridge of the ship. This damage is directly related to the damaged panels on the bow of the vessel.

POWER CORE: Power core is in working order with critical load capacity not being met. This particular power core, in theory, would allow for heavier hardware, including more advanced scanners and jump drives despite the vessel not being able to facilitate these at this point in time. The power core has been identified to be functional and is not likely to be the cause of this problem.

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