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[Tomiko.Saya]

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Gen'an Chrysanthemums
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Sender: Tomiko Saya

Recipient: Asano Aika, Gen'an Chrysanthemums

Subject: RE: Oof, it's really broken..

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Konnichiwa Sister Asano,

My thanks for taking the time to get back to me. It is very much appreciated.

Yes, I am aware that my vessel isn't really state of the art but it is what I am used to and I have been through a lot with it. In regards to the issue of getting the ship properly operational you do raise some interesting points as to how I could complete it's restoration.

I will start by discussing what modifications I have been able to make to the vessel already given my own knowledge and components I have been able to procure from either the outcasts at cali, the junkers or Morioka base. I have so far been able to repair the scanner somewhat using parts I was able to buy from a scrap dealer in New London. I have also been able to procure and patch in a 'Wardog' mine dropper system and 'Train' cruise disruptor system from cali base. From Morioka I was able to find some suncannon weapons which were compatible with the ship although I had to use the older capacitors from the original weapons as the interfaces are different.

As for the issues that are outside of my capabilities to repair myself:

I would agree with your assessment of the hull plating whole heartedly. This vessel was originally owned by a retired freelancer who was living on Kyushu. I was able to afford this vessel even with my limited funds due in part to its unmaintained condition. In regards to the armour plating, given that my primary role at the moment appears to be serving as an escort I would like to request that the armour be upgraded as far as it can be without impacting the mass or manoeuvrability of the ship.

I will defer to your judgement in relation to the primary drive system. I am aware that there is a fuel leak somewhere which I have been unable to track down. If there is an engine system that can be easily swapped in to replace the current drive system that would be the most logical course of action. *Laughs* maybe with the old engine we could open a museum exhibit? I have also been considering installing a 'cheetah' thruster system to increase combat performance if there is one available which can be run on a smaller powercore.

My final serious worry is the current shield generator. Though it was suitable at the ships launch it was designed to deal with weapons half as powerful as what is in use today. I have had the shield system completely overloaded by a glancing blow of an enemy ship's cannons. It may be worth replacing the entire shield generator as given the rust on it (like most of the hull plates) if we have a compatible unit. If not it may need to be stripped down and rebuilt which I must admit is beyond my knowledge or capabilities.

There will more than likely be further questions I will have as time goes on. But, I believe resolving these three issues should allow me to be operational. I will of course request assistance from the engineers available at Morioka base to make the required repairs, rebuilds and changes.

Tomiko Saya

Gen'an Chrysanthemums

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