Starfield:Ship Engineering Computer
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| Array Size Issues | After meeting with Aisiha Hunter and Clarence Clarke, I have decided to approve the formation of a new working group dedicated to decreasing the size of the Graviton Loop Array.
While it's true the current grav drive fits onto the prototype starship, reaching that milestone has required considerable, and repeated, redesign and construction. It was a sound plan, and we are incredibly close to making the first successful grav jump. However, the current (large) size of the Grav Drive is impractical for a number of reasons, and it behooves us to design a more compact version that could be used with a standard starship chassis. |
| Array Commercial Viability | It's hard to say what our normal day-to-day will be like after the prototype's first jump, or how many subsequent jumps will be necesssary, but current estimates are that Nova Galactic will completely transition back to standard commercial design and production within two years.
When that happens, we MUST offer consumers Graviton Loop Array-capable ships. We MUST be the first to do so. With a discovery this significant, it will only be a matter of time before other individuals, companies or manufacturers find ways around our patents and begin producing their own jump-capable ships. Of course, it's hard to say what this will ultimately mean for the future of humanity. But progress is inevitable, and it's incredible to imagine Nova Galactic as being at the forefront of what can only be considered an evolutionary leap. |
| NOVACS | After discussing with the board of directors, we've decided to move forward on the patent for the NOVACS, or Nova Connection System.
While work on the connector actually pre-dates our current project, it was because of the design and construction of the Grav Drive ship that we actually began to make significant advancements. Essentially, the NOVACS is a universal connector for any and all ship modules, regardless of class. Imagine, a Grav Drive-fitted starship of any shape or design, whose function is limited only by its connected modules. The possibilities would be nearly limitless. Hence, the patent. After the introduction of the Graviton Loop Array, its easy to imagine a kind of "starship manufacturing gold rush," with who knows how many companies emerging to stake their claim. And while we may not be able to wholly own Grav Drive technology, and the dreams that come with it, we can absolutely own and enforce the NOVACS patent, thereby forcing any future ship manufacturers to pay Nova Galactic for its use. |
| Proposal - Revised Classes | Despite the proprietary work currently being done, Nova Galactic continues to maintain its stock of starships. As always, we offer several different classes for several different customer types and budgets.
But, after meeting with Clarence and Aisiha, I agree with their findings. We need to expect - and plan for - either a.) a decrease in standard ship production OR b.) retrofitting existing ship classes with the Graviton Loop Array. The following is Aisha's proposal for updated ship classes, and their roles - each fitted with a Graviton Loop Array (i.e.Grav Drive): - Discovery - Exploration |
