Starlight Research Consortium Chasing starlight since 829 A.S.
To: "OSI"; "Mr. Bob Kelso"
From: "SLRC-XV>Starlight" - Dr. Rose Emery
Subject: RE:Station Upgrades
Encryption Strength: Zoner Protocol
A pleasure to meet your acquaintance Mr. Kelso.
See below for the responses to your queries:
The purpose for the Biodomes are for Biological, Biology, and Botany research aboard Ikarus station. This is a planned expansion of our scientific team that has been in the works for many months. Some are currently residing on Freeport 10 in order to utilize their Biodomes and would like to have them relocated to their home to alleviate stressors on the Freeport 10 resources as well to enable our teams to not need to take a lengthy flight to and from Freeport 10 every day for their studies. The systems will be powered off a standard power plant with a connection to a large battery plant for backups.
Presently, our station is Core level 3, and will be advancing to Core level 4 in the coming days once the finalization of our systems come online. In a few months we plan to attempt a Core 5 systems upgrade to finalize Ikarus station's overhaul. The Biodomes, however, will be installed during the Core 4 level of systems and will be integrated into the Core 5 systems once that upgrade is successful.
The budget is wide open, within reason. I would hate to tell fath--er--Dr. Montgomery that we went over budgetary requirements due to an oversight on my part by giving you a blank check.
We look forward to working with you. Please let me know if you have any more questions or concerns for this monumental project.
Sincerely,
--Dr. Rose Emery Research & Development, SLRC Ever upwards, towards starlight!
To: Dr. Rose Emery CC: OSI internal Subject: RE:Station Upgrades
Good day Doctor Emery,
Thank you for the swift response.
Now the engineering team would like to do an on-site survey as to assess both the station and the optimal positioning of the bio-domes regarding to the nearest stellar body. For this I would like to schedule a visit. The team will consist of two or three engineers as well as a botanist and myself. As I love to get out of the office and will enjoy a change of scenery. It would also be a good opportunity to talk about this face-to-face.
Regarding the costs. Only after a survey can we crunch the numbers and make an estimate. Where it comes down to payment OSI requests her clients to pay 15 percent of the sum up front as a down-payment with the remainder of the balance to be paid when the work is completed.
I look forward to hear from you and hope you agree with both the terms as well as the plan for a site survey. If so, please send us the system and coordinates of the Ikarus station.
Starlight Research Consortium Chasing starlight since 829 A.S.
To: "OSI"; "Mr. Bob Kelso"
From: "SLRC-XV>Starlight" - Dr. Rose Emery
Subject: RE:Station Upgrades
Encryption Strength: Zoner Protocol
Perfect! I'll advise Dr. Montgomery of your impending arrival.
Does this weekend work for you and your team? We can also give you a short tour of our facility as it is as well as a secured briefing on our plans for "Ikarus Phase 2".
We look forward to meeting in person.
Sincerely,
--Dr. Rose Emery Research & Development, SLRC Ever upwards, towards starlight!
To: Dr. Rose Emery CC: OSI internal Subject: RE:Station Upgrades
Good day Doctor Emery,
My apologies for not replying sooner, as you may have heard about the situation on Planet Erie it has kept us at OSI quite busy.
I have assembled a team and can make it tomorrow. I know it is a bit of a last moment planning yet should that not work we can arrive on-site coming Saturday.
Please let me know if this short-notice visit will work for you and your team.
Starlight Research Consortium Chasing starlight since 829 A.S.
To: "OSI"; "Mr. Bartholomew Kelsomagus"
From: "SLRC-XV>Starlight" - Dr. Rose Emery
Subject: RE:Station Upgrades
Encryption Strength: Zoner Protocol
I have discussed this with Dr. Montgomery and we should be good for tomorrow. The Dreamscape has just returned from a long term research mission and he is in good spirits, the best time to meet with him.
We look forward to meeting tomorrow.
Sincerely,
--Dr. Rose Emery Research & Development, SLRC Ever upwards, towards starlight!
To: Dr. Rose Emery CC: OSI internal Subject: RE:Station Upgrades
Good day Doctor Emery,
Thank you for the great reception at Ikarus Station. Both me and my team were impressed by not only what you have achieved, but also the kind and knowledgeable staff aboard. We enjoyed the assessment and I enjoyed our talk and the tour around the station.
Now it took us a bit of time to crunch the numbers as we had to consult some external experts, yet hereby we want to share our report with you.
Please go over it in detail and let us know what should be altered and/or when we should proceed.
Requested task:
The customer wishes to upgrade the station with a Hydroponics Bay built in a Bio-Dome and has mentioned that the station will be expanded in the near future. The request is to see whether a Hydroponics Bay and a Bio-Dome are a technical possibility. As both requests may constitute to an extra drain on station power, the current capacity in relation to future requirements of the station power grid shall being taken into account.
Site Survey results:
Results from the site survey conducted on May 29th have yielded the following parameters:
Station Type 3, reactor type 3L powered with a 2MV power storage and a type 6 power distribution system;
Medium Green stellar body type F4 with 6k temperature and a low luminosity of 967 (average from probes and recalculated measurements due to interference from an asteroid field), mass of 1.99x10e30kg and a diameter of 1.53x10e7km;
Distance from station to stellar body: 32.72k with an slight angle of 5.6 degrees from station;
Our initial analysis from the survey shows that a bio-dome is very much doable. Yet, as the distance to the nearest stellar body provides less than 2000 to 3000 lumen, artificial lighting is needed as to ensure a stable growth environment. Currently, the internal station power has been measured at a capacity of 80 percent. With the addition of a bio-dome (in the role of a hydroponics bay) when the current power facilities on station remain the same, the additional power drain of a bio-dome will exceed the power needs with a requirement going beyond the produced energy of a type 3 station by at least 10 percent. A power system upgrade is therefore mandatory prior to outfitting the station with bio-dome upgrades.
Bio-dome selection:
While the distance from the stellar body is less than suitable for a self-sustained bio-dome, the angle from the station towards the stellar body as well as the lumen it provides is feasible. Yet artificial, thus internally powered lighting, is needed as to ensure a stable hydroponics area. We therefore recommend a regular bio-dome placed adjacent to the left side of the station (viewing it from the docking bays) at an angle of 34 degrees towards the stellar body.
Power system upgrade:
Together with your engineers we have analysed the current generators, batteries and power grid systems on the station. While the current reactor type 3L provides ample amount of energy to power the station, we strongly recommend an upgrade to a heavier type 3H reactor. Should there be plans to upgrade the station beyond a type 4 we recommend a type 4H reactor instead. Should a 3H reactor be considered we recommend to upgrade the power grid with both the batteries, cabling and power distribution for a 4H reactor as the type 3H can utilize the type 4H power grid and power losses are negligible.
Recommendations:
Based on the detailed explanation from both the customer and the engineers during the survey we have the following recommendations:
Upgrade the power systems by changing the current 3L reactor for a 4H reactor including internal overhaul with 4H compatible batteries, cabling and power distribution systems;
Install 1 bio-dome;
Outfit the bio-dome expansion with the power and filtration facilities as to facilitate a hydroponics bay;
Expand the current system- and power engineering team with 10 permanent staff.
Requirements:
Should the recommendations be accorded the OSI engineers need the following requirements to be met:
14.000 Bio-dome Materials
1.500 Cryo Organisms
20.000 Fertilizers
5.000 FloraGro
20.000 Hull Segments
10.000 Industrial Hardware
10.000 Industrial Materials
1.750 Nano-membrane Filters
1.000 Plastics
15.000 Reinforced Alloy
200 RoboCultivars
8.000 Terra-forming Gases
30.0000 Water
1.000 Xenobiotic Filters
Report written by: Barry Smith, Chief Engineer OSI
Report verified by: Lane McEnvoy, 1st Engineer Freeport 1
Biologic verifiction by: Laisa Amaturo, Biologist Med Force Enterprises
Now to the finance part of this, should you wish us to proceed with this project than the projected costs for this build are 769m SC. This includes both the build of a single bio-dome with hydroponic capabilities, site survey, personnel costs and station calibration while excluding a possible upgrade of electrical systems. If your accounting department could do our accounting department the favor of making a down-payment of 115.350.000 SC (15%) to OSI-Bank.Deposits we can start making arrangements.
On behalf of OSI I look forward to your acceptance and hope our price as well as out report meets your expectations.
Starlight Research Consortium Chasing starlight since 829 A.S.
To: "OSI"
From: "Ikarus Station" - Dr. Sailas Montgomery
Subject: RE: Station Upgrades
Encryption Strength: Zoner Protocol
It was indeed wonderful having you aboard to tour the station. We should certainly do that again sometime, maybe over drinks? I digress, on to the subject matter of the message.
Apart of our major station overhaul will be a large battery pack capable of providing a charge in excess of 200 Terrawatts. Much of this power is earmarked for other purposes but even a miniscule percentage of that power should be more than adequate for powering the biodomes and the additional lighting required due to the low output of the Tau-23 star.
Where would you like the materials delivered to in order for this process to begin? Lastly, you will find the down payment delivered to your banks, allow some time for it to fully process.
Please let us know if you require anything further. Again, thank you for your time and patience on our reply, the situations in the greater Zoner nation have somewhat slowed our response times.
Sincerely,
--Dr. Sailas Montgomery CEO and Lead Researcher, SLRC Ever upwards, towards starlight!
To: Dr. Sailas Montgomery CC: OSI internal Subject: RE:Station Upgrades
Good day Doctor Montgomery,
Thank you for the down-payment. Janice from accounting was more than happy to report this to me.
We can start construction as soon as we get the confirmation from you. OSI will dispatch a team headed by chief engineer Barry Smith along with biologist Laisa Amaturo as well as several construction engineers to your station. They will discuss the plans with your engineering team and make a 'shopping list' of items needed. Suffice to say, not all items are needed at once and we believe SLRC is capable of getting the items needed on time when needed. As our team will remain on station for the duration of the build (apart from the occasional leave) we will work closely with your staff.
Please understand that our initial analysis expects your engineering staff to be expanded with at least ten experienced engineers. For now we have calculated the project duration to be a little over 30 days provided all the experienced staff are on station and all needed supplies are delivered on time. Should there be less than the required personnel OSI can provide extra staff to help with the build provided they are accommodated for and at extra cost. The same applies for any deliveries needed which cannot be supplied by your staff.
I look forward to hear from you regarding the start of the project as well as if OSI shipping of materials and additional personnel is needed.
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