6922 High Captain Gilbert de Raanvanchas
Mech designers did not have to stick to the exact same design philosophy that they initially chose upon advancing to the rank of Journeyman Mech Designer.
Otherwise, they would become far too set in their ways.
By sticking to old and outdated design philosophies, mech designers would turn from proponents of innovation to opponents of any significant form of progress.
That was not supposed to happen.
This was why there was a bit of leeway for mech designers to change or rather 'evolve' their design philosophies over time.
Ves actually did this himself. As he grew and shaped his ideas on his goals and ambitions, he gradually nudged his design philosophy into different directions.
This was why he currently ended up with Mutual Growth in Adversity.
He would have never come up with such an idea back when he had just become a Journeyman Mech Designer!
All of this showed that mech designers were capable of evolving their works and design philosophies over time.
Yet there were still limits to how far they could move away from their original intentions.
As far as Harry Kaikkonen was concerned, precision focused laser weapon systems had little in common with luminar crystal energy weapon systems aside from the obvious.
Just because both specializations centered around the use of energy weapons did not mean that they belonged to the same category.
Expertise in one area definitely did not cross over into expertise into another area!
It was not impossible for Harry to switch to specializing in luminar crystal technology, but he needed to forge links between his current and desired design philosophies.
That was difficult and time-consuming. It would take years for Harry to essentially damage his original foundation and replace it with a new one that would happily repair the damage.
If Harry managed it correctly, then he would succeed in transitioning his design philosophy so that it fit the current area a lot better.
That would be great for the Larkinson Clan. Ves had handed over the inheritance of luminar crystal technology as well as the responsibility to further its development to the younger mech designer.
So far, he did not have many reasons to complain, but that may change if Harry did not come up with any major advancements in the coming years.
Just as Ves wanted to delve deeper into Harry's professional problems, he received an urgent notification from his assistant.
"What is it, Gavin?"
"She's arrived."
"Which one?"
"The Tortuous Scream. She looks glorious. She has just arrived at the edge of the star system. Traffic control is holding her at bay until she can undergo a thorough inspection, but she will be brought to orbit of our planet soon enough."
Ves' blood pumped faster and hotter.
Finally!
After a long time of waiting, the most important ship of the Premier Fleet had finally arrived in the Larkinson Clan!
The sad part about her arrival was that this may be the last big project completed by the E-66 Experimental Yard.
The orbital shipyard that Ves had bought at a high price was located in the Inferno Spear Principality of the Rubarthan Pact.
Its territories had come under considerable pressure as the native aliens cleverly targeted the principality that possessed the strongest chances of uniting the Rubarthans under a single banner.
Even as the Red War continued to spread devastation across human space, the Rubarthans were still obsessed with appointing their leader after they got cut off from the New Rubarth Empire!
Old habits died hard. The Rubarthan Imperial Household held a transcendent status among the common folk. They needed something to believe in, especially when there were too few sources of stability taking action.
Ves shook his head. The Rubarthan Pact was not an acute concern at the moment. He cared much more about the arrival of the Tortuous Scream.
The warship attracted a lot of vigilance, and with good reason.
Yet due to the importance of the Larkinson Clan, traffic control tentatively allowed the Tortuous Scream to proceed deeper into the star system.
Of course, all of her weapon systems had to be shut down and remain in a hardware-locked state.
This was quite difficult and time-consuming as the Tortuous Scream was mounted with a lot of direct weapon systems.
Even when the Tortuous Scream continued to move forward under the control and escort of the Larkinsons, the Devos Ancient Clan still remained apprehensive towards her presence.
What if the green and unfamiliar Larkinsons failed to understand how to operate the starship at all? That might result in a devastating situation!
17:10
However, the Tortuous Scream did not arrive at New Constantinople by relying entirely on green personnel.
The Larkinsons instead took the time to invest in students that would go on to work for one of its companies.
As the formidable alien battleship drew closer, many people clamored to tour the arriving warship!
"I want to go! I want to go! Please take me with you, papa!"
"Alright, dear. If you are not too impatient to endure hours of walking back and forth inside the interior of the enormous warship, then you can get ready."
"Yay! You are the best, papa!" Andraste kissed her father's cheek before racing off to 'prepare', whatever that meant.
"You two can come as well." He told Aurelia and Marvaine.
His eldest child did not express too much interest. SHe only agreed because it would be his home in the future.
As for Marvaine, he grew excited beyond measure after Ves agreed to give his little boy a tour of the largest weapon systems on the warship.
He couldn't resist the opportunity to study the biggest and most powerful guns up close!