2050Republic research teams begin to develop technology for the upcoming Omega-class Survey Ship. Fuel efficiency and new Geological Sensors. The Republic began to convert the old conventional industry to the new Trans-Newtonian industry. 500 Construction Factories, 200 Mines, 50 Financial Centers, and 50 Fuel Refineries. The Republic assigned a governor who focuses on population growth and wealth creation. A self-sufficient economy is one of the priorities of the Republic. By November 2050, research was slowly underway.
Earth is very poor in Duranium, expansion required. The first priority is industrial and future-proofing the Republic Navy's effort in sustained operations.
Earth Mineral Report Duranium 195,900 Acc 1
Neutronium 168,400 Acc 0.7
Corbomite 288,500 Acc 1
Tritanium 83,300 Acc 0.9
Boronide 66,400 Acc 0.4
Mercassium 67,900 Acc 0.7
Vendarite 154,200 Acc 0.8
Sorium 367,800 Acc 0.9
Uridium 65,900 Acc 1
Corundium 53,900 Acc 0.6
Gallicite 74,900 Acc 1
Kuat Shipyards and Twiggs (interesting name) have been ordered to build up their drydock capacity to fit future ships. The Omega-class Survey Ship will be the first ship built for Kuat Shipyards.
2051As a result of the new 2050 budget, resources have been diverted to research and development. The premier academy on Earth has no Commandant to administer testing and curriculums. The plan is to get an Omega class Survey Ship out by 2053. However, shipyards need to expand drydock capacity for the Omega class. The Chancellor continues his personal pet project: the Clone Army. A hopeful future.
2052The drydocks continue to expand. Design work on the Omega-class is complete. A simple system-wide survey vessel that can quickly be manufactured and has little requirements for rank. In the future, this class will be provided with a Science Department for increased survey speeds.
Omega class Survey Ship 4,120 tons 46 Crew 342.2 BP TCS 82 TH 80 EM 0
971 km/s Armour 3-22 Shields 0-0 HTK 16 Sensors 0/0/0/2 DCR 0 PPV 0
Maint Life 1.71 Years MSP 118 AFR 181% IFR 2.5% 1YR 49 5YR 731 Max Repair 100 MSP
Captain Control Rating 1 BRG
Intended Deployment Time: 12 months Morale Check Required
Kuat Aero Engines Nuclear Thermal Engine EP40.00 (2) Power 80 Fuel Use 13.98% Signature 40 Explosion 5%
Fuel Capacity 100,000 Litres Range 31.3 billion km (372 days at full power)
Geological Survey Sensors (2) 2 Survey Points Per Hour
2053The economy of the Republic is stabilizing. Racial Wealth is currently rising rather than dropping. We require more construction capacity, maintenance facilities, and refineries. Unfortunately, we definitely won't be able to get the Omega-class deployed until '54 or '55. The Kuat Shipyard is still working on its capacity. Citizens are getting restless. It's a disaster for the Republic. In secret, several Republic Intelligence teams were deployed by the Chancellor. No loose ends.