Largest ion engine ever to be built on Ophelia
United Indiastan
16-09-2003, 05:31
A recent annoucement from the government has stated that crews are currently at work on Ophelia, the outermost moon of Uranus. They are working to hollow out enough of the moon for reactors and the support systems for a large BB9K type Ion/Particle engine. The plans are, in fact, for the largest ion engine ever known to be built, powered by fifteen fusion reactors. It is expected that Ophelia will be ready to be moved to earth in six months, as the the parts are being assembeled at Gammack Base, and will be transported there when they are done. After that, Ophelia is schedueled to be hollowed out and made into a mobile base of operations, complete with its own hyperdrive. This has been an INN report.
Mushroomius
16-09-2003, 05:35
One word. Why?
United Indiastan
16-09-2003, 06:01
Gammack Base functions as Indaistan's fleet headquarters, training facilities, and its shipyards. However, in order to allow quick transfer of people and supplies from Indiastan proper, a space elevator had to be built. This, of couse, means that Gammack is stationary. Fleet command felt that a mobile base was needed and, they decided rather then building an entirely new station, that hollowing out an asteroid or small moon would work best. Probes survied the system for such unused rocks, and it was decided that Ophelia, the 32km wide moon of Uranus, was the best choice. As such, we have laid claim to the moon, and are planning on moving it out of orbit once the engine is installed. Any other questions?
Mushroomius
16-09-2003, 15:07
We like the moon.
I don't think a hollowed out planetoid is capable of hyperspace travel. Not enough structual integrity. But hey, if you want to get yourself in the Guiness Book of Universal Records, far be it from me to stop you.
United Indiastan
16-09-2003, 22:47
I don't think a hollowed out planetoid is capable of hyperspace travel. Not enough structual integrity. But hey, if you want to get yourself in the Guiness Book of Universal Records, far be it from me to stop you.
Naturally, we do plan to reinforce Ophelia, as our scientists share your concerns regarding structural integrity. But thanks for the intrest.