Katherine stared intently at the map of Omega-11 and the little green blip that indicated the position of the planned base of operations as she listened to the others talk
Am I in over my head here? These are real experts in their respective fields....silicon shielding spray paint?.....
"Gentlemen, there is no doubt you have far greater expertise than I do when it comes to operation vehicles in hazardous environments, and I have nothing to add when it comes to the technical aspects of dust shielding....
My concern on this matter is primarily what the plans are for the eventuality of an engine failure on a hovercraft.
Due to the environment any evacuation would be very problematic indeed.
She paused briefly to gauge her listener's reactions.
"There is something I have been playing around with in my head....I admit it may sound ridiculous, but what about the use of an airship?
Filled with a suitably dense lifting gas, it could remain at the desired height in the atmosphere without being dependent on an exposed propulsion system.
In fact, a crude solid-fuel rocket could be used to power it, which has no moving parts or other components that may be influenced by the dust....
Forgive me if this idea is too silly, I just thought it amusing how ancient technology can theoretically be used to solve modern problems with simplicity.
She smiles at the group.
I wonder if they think that idea is as funny as I do.
One more thing I would like to say: The location of a proposed base of operations would certainly be suitable, and no doubt we could get permission from the Rheinland government, but it must be said that the area is under de facto control of the Red Hessians.
To be honest, I can't see how this endeavor can be successful if they do not at least tolerate it."
I really hope they have a plan for that, if the Hessians get wind of a Daumann operation behind their lines....
She tensed up briefly and opened her mouth as if to add something more, but quickly relaxed and resumed staring at the map.