Astraeus Refit Overview: Difference between revisions

Such an extensive refit is not without its share of difficulties. Problems with acquiring and manufacturing materials normally used in new starship construction, such as ablative armor and bio-neural gel pack compatible computer cores, have pushed the Astraeus’ refit behind schedule. Experts in Galaxy class systems were brought in to help keep the refit on track whenever possible, and completion followed by the beginning of a shakedown cruise are anticipated within the year.

When these revisions and refits are complete, the Astraeus will have been modernized into an almost entirely new vessel. Officers and department will be required to recertify on her upgraded systems, and it is anticipated that with the ship’s new scientific facilities and increased maintenance time required due to more powerful systems and the simple fact that the Astraeus’ space frame is aging, approximately one hundred and fifty additional crew members will be required for optimal performance, mostly engineering and operations.