The Sol System Makes Plans For Defence

The final jump point of the Sol system led to EZ Aquarii system which has three stars EZ Aquarii-A has a spectral class of M5-V and is orbited by three terrestrial planets and three gas giants none of the planets are currently suitable for colonies. EZ Aquarii-B has a spectral class of M7-V orbits Star A but is also orbited by a gas giant and a chunk. Finally EZ Aquarii-C has a spectral class of M9-V and this star is orbited by four gas giants.

On the 13th of May 2037 a grav survey is started in the system. A geo survey will commence when Goldrush 002 completes the survey in Ross 128.

The research labs are still working flat out on weapon research and defensive measures. The aim is to get some combat ready ships in a fleet to patrol the Tau Ceti jump point.

On the 12th of June a new jump point is found in the EZ Aquarii system.

On the 17th of June supplies of Boronide run out on Earth the only source is Saturns moon Tethys and it as accessibility of 0.8. Boronide is the primary material used in the construction of power systems and capacitors and also for the creation of Terraforming facilities. We still have a stockpile of 28,850 so are fine for the time being.

The design of the Godrush geo survey craft is updated with the latest tech level of engines and extra geo survey instruments.

Goldrush MK 2 class Geosurvey Ship 3850 tons 373 Crew 882 BP TCS 77 TH 160 EM 0

2077 km/s Armour 1-21 Shields 0-0 Sensors 25/25/0/6 Damage Control Rating 3 PPV 0

Annual Failure Rate: 39% IFR: 0.5% Maint Capacity 430 MSP Max Repair 100 MSP Est Time: 4.18 Years

Nuclear Pulse Engine E9 Military (4) Power 40 Fuel Use 90% Signature 40 Armour 0 Exp 5%

Fuel Capacity 50,000 Litres Range 26.0 billion km (144 days at full power)

Active Search Sensor MR25-R100 (1) GPS 5000 Range 25.0m km Resolution 100

Thermal Sensor TH5-25 (1) Sensitivity 25 Detect Sig Strength 1000: 25m km

EM Detection Sensor EM5-25 (1) Sensitivity 25 Detect Sig Strength 1000: 25m km

Geological Survey Sensors (6) 6 Survey Points Per Hour

This design is classed as a military vessel for maintenance purposes

The plan is to refit the original Goldrush design.

Work has also been started on a Sector Command which is due to complete on the 10th of December 2038.

On the 17th of July 2038 the Earth Defense PDC's are completed Earth now has a protection level of 288.

All ships are called in for overhauls whilst new versions are designed.

It's getting late so that's all for this update hopefully the military craft will be designed and start production in the next post.