WCGW Chpt 210

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==Chapter 210 - What Could Go Wrong==
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Thazi (Independent System)
30th August, 3045
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"The tug just does not have enough power to break the gravitational pull of the Gas Giant and moons. She only weighs 800 tons trying to push a million ton Olympus all while fighting against the gravitational pull of everything else. She was built to move standard Jumpships in a gravity neutral location like a Jump Point or La Grange Point. Her little engines just do not have the power needed to handle what we need her to do. So, I think our only option right now is to strip the Boulsi station and at least get a workable gantry system setup over here. What we can do is get our Olympus back up and operational where we can use the onboard equipment to help us at least manufacture what we can and then we can load it up and take it to the waiting ship for installation." Chief Engineer Vincent Zuniga said to the assembled officers.
"Damn, I was hoping this would solve most of our problems. What is it going to take to strip the Boulsi Olympus?" Lieutenant Colonel Sarah Campbell asked
"Time and manpower. If I can get the use of our EVA trained grunts or better still a Company of Marines, I could put together several work details to slowly dismantle what we need, load it onboard Dropships to be hauled back here for reassembly. I doubt I can salvage enough of the sheeting to pressurize it, but if I combine the smaller repair bay structure with the larger structure, I might be able to get us a setup that would allow us to service the Star Lords. It is going to be some seriously hard work. But enough people and time, I can make it work." Chief Engineer Zuniga replied
"Where do we stand on Jumpships right now?" Major General (President) David Mitchell asked
"One Invader and two Merchants are available with a clean bill of health. Those due overhauls I refuse to recertify, it is just too dangerous until they have a full checkout." Chief Engineer Zuniga replied
"Well, this has us at a complete stand still so whatever manpower and ships you need, you have full control over. We have no other choice." Major General (President) Mitchell said
"Thank you, Sir. Once we have completed the last maintenance checks, I will be pulling all the spare crews off the deadlined ships to help. Those ships that are green lighted will be fully staffed. I would like to take SaRI Heavy Lift to Boulsi to act as mother ship for the work crews. The larger grav decks will help out." Chief Engineer Zuniga said
"Whatever you need is yours, Chief. This is top priority; nothing gets in the way of this project outside of an attack on us. Make sure you take protection though; I don't need to lose you over there with no way to know your in trouble." Major General (President) Mitchell replied
"I think the both the Union CV and Leopard CV will be enough protection especially if I have most of the Marines with me. Two Seekers to house the work parties and Marines. Both Jumbo Cargo Dropships and the Mule can ride SaRI Express back and forth moving the cargo from Boulsi back here for reassembly. Plus, the tug the larger sections back and forth. She can replace one of the cargo ships if she is need for reassembly of the larger sections." Chief Engineer Zuniga said
"Very well. I assume a work detail will be bringing our Olympus back to life while this is all going on?" Major General (President) Mitchell asked
"Yes, Sir. I will work out the manpower needs and assign someone to head up that project." Chief Engineer Zuniga replied
"The lets quit talking and get this operation moving." Major General (President) Mitchell said
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