I'd like to enlist your assistance in providing technical oversight for the pending improvements to the Achlys' reactor. As I've included in my notes for its first field test report, the current reactor is choking power production and affecting internal systems, to the point of conduit ruptures when utilizing the other upgrades we've since installed.
As my counterpart had brought up in a past discussion, the material for replicating the Azurite Generator design on this scale would be incredibly hard to come by in our current frame of time. While I haven't ruled it out as an option, the intent here is to explore alternatives. I've included the Keeper in this transmission for review and authorization when reviewing these projects, as they involve sensitive material.
The current reactor is the standard Liberty-made fusion generator and as uncovered through our preliminary analysis it indirectly connects to the primary propulsion system. While not ideal, we can work around this to develop a better reactor system and later revisit the propulsion problems for the possibility of a total conversion to the Ionstream system. As I mentioned above, resources to do so are scarce, thus do not hesitate to explore and propose alternatives. Stripping this reactor will leave us the same amount of room to work with, however I am also willing to sacrifice the abundance of hangar space the Achlys came equipped with. It's not intended to fill the role of a tactical carrier, and thus can afford to sacrifice the space in favor of more room to work with when improving our power production. I'm also not opposed to exploring external sources for potential solutions.
With our combined efforts, I believe we can overcome this handicap and carry on the efforts of the Mandate. The collaboration between R&D and us will open new avenues and resources.
One final note:
Venator Jau, I am aware that you are currently involved in aiding our wounded after the recent expedition and rescue in Minor. Do not under any circumstances involve yourself in this project until they're taken care of. Prioritize their well-being above the progression of our work. Your input can be provided at a later date once Merlin and the other crew are back on their feet.
Something of this size will take up a lot of resources - time - and our money as, particularly parts from our limited supply of the solid Azurite varient will be near depletion. - as I've mentioned previously. Before we commence in such, I advise such for the large scale systems:
-Contacting IRG concerning resupplying our gas stockades.
-Expeditionary must embark on [CLASSIFIED] to [REDACTED].
I will note this, should this vessel seriously pursue the route of experimental technology and superior systems, it will not be allowed to leave the Inverness system - or Elgin aerospace, without my express permission - or collaborative agreement from the Inner Phalanx. Please be aware of the orange alert that is currently on-going at the Citadel from terrorist threats, as this may hinder your effective progress.
As soon as the alert dies down, and that the on-going economic shifts go into plan, then you shall proceed with the physical application.
Rest assured that any intended construction is months away. This is preliminary designing and planning for when we're at a point that we're less vulnerable, and that includes the proposed modifications in the project file. The Multi-Tier EMCR Plating Prototype design has been finalized and documented for future installation, building upon the early plating tests we've been running.
I've been contemplating the option of simply expanding the current fusion reactor and installing fresh diodes, but efficiency comes into question. Fuel is expensive and distant, so we're back to the same problem in the end: Cost to run and maintain. Other avenues which you've proposed, such as reaching out to the IRG is a good suggestion, but one I'd rather reserve for if we're running low on internal solutions. Another alternative would be to uh, work on a stabilizer for one of the many confiscated Nomad cells stored in the Vault, but the evident dangers remain of working with hybridization. Building from the foundation of our current generator, it may be possible to develop a larger reactor using much of the same philosophy as the first, but utilizing the volatile cells through some means of stabilization.
As we're all aware, the risk of using this method could jeopardize our standing with the research project biotics. It may just be my personal opinion, but I have no qualms with doing so under the table and putting that standing at risk. The nature of that relationship is dangerous to our integrity anyway, however I understand its importance and still would advocate for alternative methods before pursuing this route.
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Leviathan
I will keep this brief. R&D will of course be more than happy to assist perfecting power production on the Achlys. With solid progress made on some other projects we have resources that have been recently freed up and I’m sure they are eager to work on such an important and momentous project regarding the Mandate. We can begin our preliminary evaluation of what has already been worked on shortly.
Crews are ready to transfer from the science vessel Viator Erro to the Achlys. I would like to link them up with anyone who has been working with the fusion generator and conduits as soon as possible. Fresh eyes may have fresh solutions. When physical applications have been approved crews can remain to help implement. To that end the Erro will be available to gather resources we will need to move forward with the project.
We will be en route from Kansas to Inverness shortly. Expect rendezvous within a day. I’m sure this will prove fruitful.
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Comrades,
I admit to being slightly out of depth here. When the time comes to begin work on the propulsion systems, I may have more to offer the project, but as things stand, I'm likely your details gal rather than a competent painter of broad strokes. After addressing my other charges, I'll have time for a walkthru of the critical flaws with the conversions we've done. I understand that modifying Legion inputs to work with our outputs, and vice versa, and what have you, has been a bit of a hackjob by our nation's standards, so I'm eager to see what rough edges can be trimmed.
I'm about an hour's time from departing Ousia for Inverness — just by the by, you'll be pleased to hear that removal of all extraneous components and construction of permanent living quarters is already well underway — to check up on Merlin. Our human or human-ish assets are our most valuable ones, and would be my priority no matter what.
I'm glad this predicament received a public announcement as well as a general callout. The Achlys is well deserving of a full-scale re-assessment, not to mention how fragile and touchy the main core gets after a prolonged use of the entire fusion system. I did come up with a handful of ideas while I was working in the engine fusion room, but I suppose I'll have to see it on my own. And doing it on a whim also seems like a bit of a herculean task, but still doable. As for the replacements, I will keep in touch with what I will be able to boil down by having a thorough look at the blueprints and the schematics, and whatnot.
Venator Jau, I'll keep you in mind for the future evaluation of the current propulsion systems. For now, keep up your efforts.
Venator McAllister, I'd like you to work closely with Chief Engineer Daniels while I take over in the wake of Venator Cromwell to address our current relationship with Bretonia. The moment the situation is resolved, I'll resume working on the team. I have absolute faith in the combined abilities of the two of you, and leave the enhancement and redesign of the Achlys' reactor in your capable hands.
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