EXTRACT: HAZMAT Operations - Corporate Compliance and Reclamation.

Interviewer: David Barron (SSNN)

Subject: The MCAS Nematode (HAZMAT Heavy Salvage - Interior Walkthrough)

"Alright, keep your voice down. I pulled a few favors with the orbital yard security to get you past the quarantine grid... and yes, before you ask, we had to run the airlock decon cycle three times just to clear the chicken smell out of the main bay. Welcome to the Nematode!

As you can see, the corporate architecture department didn't design this ship for comfort; they designed it for structural utility and maximum claustrophobia. The entire habitat cell is locked into a tight, custom one-by-one module. The space was carefully designed for maximum workload and zero 'personal space' - which corporate legally classifies as 'active productivity loss real estate.'

The cockpit is built for maximum pilot stress, splitting every single flight function onto its own separate screen. Half of them are completely busted, so flying is mostly a guessing game. But all is not lost, we have our own office and galley! Gotta be grateful, right?

Moving through, you'll spot the asset evaluation and research tucked directly next to the sanitation head. If the toxic sludge containers start leaking, this is where we find out first. The center deck area doubles as our operational staging bay, docker hatch ingress, and the fleet 'gym' for when the crew cabin fever peaks.

Over here is our EVA readiness bay and our emergency shower, which doubles as our regular shower - though depending on the water load, it's realistically a weekly shower. Finally, we have our top-of-the-line engineering bay, complete with real fuel monitors, diagnostic terminal, and an integrated engineer's quarters!

Pardon a few brief sensor hitches and frame stutters on the security camera feed - the ship's internal power grid is packed to absolute capacity, and the life support system is working overtime to scrub out the ozone.

Look around while you can. Corporate asset retrieval policy states we should be burning fuel toward Procyon 1 by now, but the board can wait another five minutes."

EXTRACT: HAZMAT Operations - Corporate compliance and Reclamation.

Interviewer: David Barron (SSNN)

Subject: The MCAS Nematode (HAZMAT Heavy Salvage)

"On paper, the contract says we must spend forty-eight hours in onboard decon before docking... Because some suit is worried about 'mild molecular degradation'... Ha nope...We cycle the airlock twice, spray some industrial air freshener, and head straight to the bar."

"You get used to the smell after a month. The scrubbers were salvaged from an old Freestar livestock transport, so whenever the air recycler kicks into high gear, the cockpit smells faintly of panicked space-chickens. It keeps us alert."

"No, corporate insurance doesn't cover 'spontaneous acid storm implosion.' That falls under an act of God. If the hull dissolves while we’re out cutting, our families don't get a payout—they get a bill for the 'Unreturned' salvage tools. It really incentivizes you to work fast."

"We filed a grievance awhile back, about the high-voltage lines running directly next to the engineer bunk last quarter. The company sent back a digital pamphlet about the health benefits of 'localized electromagnetic therapy' and docked our hazard pay for unauthorized bandwidth use. Now we just use the sparks to light our nutrient paste."

"Perhaps tomorrow I can show you around. I’ll pull strings with security and see if you can look aboard. For now, just admire the exterior. She’s an oversized yellow toaster with an attitude problem, but she’s ours."

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Interviewee: Unidentified Crew Member, The Proboscis Subject: Class Overview & Operating History

>"Look, I see the same vids on the boards you do. Every fresh captain out of New Atlantis wants you to look at their sleek, pitch-black military stealth interceptors, or their all-singing, all-dancing armored dreadnoughts. They build 'em like they’re trying to win the Colony War all over again."

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>Out here? That stuff is just expensive target practice. We don't do dogfights. Dogfights cost ammo, ammo costs credits, and credits are the only reason we haven't walked into a vacuum yet. We don't need stealth when we can just park in radar shadow.

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>This unit right here? She’s a Lamprey-Class Scavenger. She started life with Argos Extractors, an asteroid tug called The Prospector's Hook. Argos used to run these across systems just to grab space-ice and haul it back. We tuned the clamps to cut through a UC bulkhead instead of iron ore.

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>The build is pure utility. The cockpit is shoved out for a reason. You need the offset so you can look straight past the drill and watch the steel peel back in real-time.

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>Is it safe? Hell no! The retrofit is a nightmare. When those cutting relays kick in, the vibration is so violent it literally shakes the environmental seals right out of the cockpit frame! You have to sit suited, breathing bottled gas.

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>But she’s fast, she gets a grip nothing can shake, and she clears out the cargo before the local security can even warm up their grav-drives. It’s a job. We hole 'em, we haul ass, and we go home."

[SHIP SPECIFICATIONS // FOR THE REGISTRY]

• Current Designation: MCAS Proboscis
• Class/Role: Lamprey-Class Scavenger / Parasitic Cutter
• Lineage: Retrofitted from The Prospector's Hook (Ex-Argos Extractors Utility Tug)
• Primary Manufacturer Parts: Unknown
• Active Flaws: High seismic feedback; cockpit structural seal degradation during cutting cycles.

Ryujin has undergone modernization with a new custom fleet built exclusively by Lindan Engineering Corporation (LEC).

Surprisingly, MCAS was commissioned by Ryujin to supplement this fleet - citing, "Our flagship vessels are entrusted to LEC - MCAS are required for the 'back of house' workhorses..."

The MCAS: Nxt-Brolin is the result - in tribute to LEC, rather than the typical naming culture of the wider Ryujin Corporation.

The Nxt-Brolin fills a unique niche - a focus on corporate asset recovery and research. With only 4 crew, the ship is not designed for offence. Well shielded and with a defensive weapon loadout, her purpose is to reclaim lost / stolen or abandoned assets that have interest to Ryujin.

This is the first ship to feature the patented MCAS gravity lift - (SPE adaptation) that connects the Recovery and Research space (Fully equipped for both biological and synthetic asset examination) and the corporate 4 person living space. She also houses a planetary ready bay, vault and secure corporate communication suite.

When asked what they thought on only 'back of house' ships - MCAS replied "You have seen the LEC vessels right? There is no way can do justice against such elegant designs - MCAS remains focused on utilitarian looks and bespoke functional interior designs."

Interior tour coming very soon.

Thanks u/NxTbrolin for the inspiration - your Ryujin fleet is exceptional and a true masterclass in build designs.

What Killed United Colonies U-47?

In 2341, the UC Observer-class Cruiser U-47 (Vista III lineage) vanished during a deep-space reconnaissance mission. Years later, the wreck has finally been located - heavily damaged, with entire modular sections missing.

>The UC Navy and MCAS Industries need your help to investigate.

Ship Summary
U-47 was a sophisticated Observer-class cruiser built in 2334. Designed for long-range surveillance, scientific research, and stealth operations, it featured advanced sensor arrays, modular labs, and a powerful reactor. Now adrift and partially destroyed, the wreck raises more questions than answers.

CHALLENGE RULES:

• Build what you think destroyed U-47 (or build your own version of U-47)
• Maximum creativity allowed - from Crimson Fleet ambush to unknown cosmic horror
• Vanilla, merged, and modded builds are all welcome
• Post your ship with screenshots + a short lore description of what you believe happened

How to Enter:

1. Create your own post with screenshots and your theory.
2. Title it: U-47 Build Challenge Entry: [Your Ship Name]
3. Reply directly to this thread with a link to your post, one image, and a short description.

Deadline: End of August

Let’s solve this mystery, shipbuilders. What do you think took down UC-47?

The MCAS Tachyon is a compact, AI-powered Hyperwave communication relay developed by MCAS on behalf of Ryujin Industries.

Marketed as an essential tool for secure, real-time inter-system data exchange, the Tachyon ensures seamless connectivity across settled space while featuring advanced signal intelligence capabilities that allow it to trace, source, and monitor communications with unmatched precision.

Fully autonomous once deployed, its independent thrusters enable proactive exploration and positioning throughout star systems without requiring ongoing human oversight.

With Ryujin’s commitment to technical superiority, the MCAS Tachyon delivers reliable performance and strategic awareness for forward-thinking organizations.

The MCAS Pointer Limit is a rapid response dropship.
Its short flight range makes it suited to orbital transfers - and fast drops down the well.

The pointer limit is robust and can handle alot of incomming flack, thanks in part to her armoured hull, but also her point defense.

She can however reach her limit as to how much she can handle - the MCAS Pointer Limit is not invincible, like everything else, she has her limits.

The ship is a home, but it is also work. It is where we focus, discover, learn, live and love.

The Okoye is small, but not tiny.
Cosy but not luxurious.
Functional, but not high tec.

The balance.

This is MCAS first Nova Galatic interior - and one of my preferred interiors that I have done. I love the dirty, low tec feel of the Nova interior - this time I leaned more to the Expanse rather and Starwars.

After a few large ship interior projects, this size just feels right, its the perfect size to enjoy the game solo or with a small crew. (and a 'dog')

The design was simple, use what is needed and no more. Enough space to keep the crew alive, but dispense with the luxuries.

Scientific discovery is its own luxury. To be the first to discover, observe, document.

Linear in approach, an interior should flow. no off shoots, no dead ends.

Space is a premium, even in the depths of the void, zero g maintianance is perfcetly acceptable.

Keep her safe, not on the hunt, but puch back if threatened. Try to subdue, if this does not diffuse, then go for the kill shot.

Protect her well, run if needed.

and who brought the dog?......

INTERIOR tour expected in a couple of days - Nova inside and out, with a touch of MCAS style.

X-Tex extraction is like any other ore mining. Dig, refine, package, ship.

Freestar would not commit a lot of resources, so the site operates a minimal head count in favour of automation.

A full secure ship landing site, complete with 'Self Service, Ship Services' and EV charging station.

2 person self sufficient housing and a fully automated production line.

Ore is extracted and output to the transfer conveyor.

This feeds the automated storage and containment.(ASAC)

Empty containers are side loaded at this point into the ASAC.

ASAC fills storage and output lower down to the automated collection point.

From here autonomous forklifts move cargo to and from the flight line.

The images do not really convey a lot of the detail All the buildings are custom decorated inside and in general in 1st person this outputs come alive.

If people want a video tour let me know - it will be about 20min long, so would be housed on YT.

I just didn't want to do a video just yet, but gauge the feedback.

Enjoy.

X-Tex extraction is like any other ore mining. Dig, refine, package, ship.

Freestar would not commit a lot of resources, so the site operates a minimal head count in favour of automation.

A full secure ship landing site, complete with 'Self Service, Ship Services' and EV charging station.

2 person self sufficient housing and a fully automated production line.

Ore is extracted and output to the transfer conveyor.

This feeds the automated storage and containment.(ASAC)

Empty containers are side loaded at this point into the ASAC.

ASAC fills storage and output lower down to the automated collection point.

From here autonomous forklifts move cargo to and from the flight line.

The images do not really convey a lot of the detail All the buildings are custom decorated inside and in general in 1st person this outputs come alive.

If people want a video tour let me know - it will be about 20min long, so would be housed on YT.

I just didn't want to do a video just yet, but gauge the feedback.

Enjoy.

Two photos of an X-Tec extraction site WIP. This started out as a 20min in and out adventure..... And I intend to

build three of them...... Gonna be on this quest a while!

Two photos of an X-Tec extraction site WIP. This started out as a 20min in and out adventure..... And I intend to

build three of them...... Gonna be on this quest a while!

"No this was never the intention of MCAS - 'racing ships' are not really our thing."

"So what made you build the splatter?"

"Well we were docked up at Ancor Point for resupply - on the apprach we saw this ship, err the Gorgmonger was the name. Long, thin and looked the business you know?
We watched it depart, pretty standard untill it aligned on its vector - rather than jump, it flew ballistic - yeah ballistic, old tec, but this was the fastest ballstic ship i ever saw! - i decided at that point MCAS will put their hand to this racing market."

"Hey Capt, you feel something?" The pilot asked.

The captain took a long slow look at the pilot, her eyes narrowed in confusion.

"Feel something?" She remarked.

"Yeah, the ship shook slightly, you didn't notice?"

"......no.....why"

"Uh, I thought maybe we hit something. Nothing came up on the scanners, so its possible we just collided with some dark debris?"

The captain thought for a second. "I uh, didn't notice anything.... Keep on course, we'll have the tecs check the ship when we arrive..."

MCAS is proud to showcase thier Engineering Bay. A fully equipped and functional space and features MCAS: Semi Automated Emergency Fuel System (SAEFS) and Secure Legendary Codex Extraction Machine.

Featuring:

• Secure Legendary Codex extraction Machine
• Fully equipped Armoury
• Integrated diagnostics capability
• Semi Automated Fuel System

The rest of the ship can be viewed in the below posts:

MCAS Foresight - Exterior

Living Quarters

Command Control and Bridge

Medical and Research

MCAS is proud to showcase thier Medical and Research Bay (MARB). Situated on the middle deck of the Foresight, the MARB is in easy reach of the docking port.

Featuring:

• Xeno research facility and incubation chamber
• Two fully equipped medical rooms complete with automated medical care.
• pharmaceutical research lab
• Morgue

The rest of the ship can be viewed in the below posts:

MCAS Foresight - Full Ship Exterior
Living Quarters
Command Control and Bridge

Engineering Bay

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If you don't use mods then this post is of no use, mods are essential.

Fed up of having an empty 3D food printer in your ship or outpost?

(Likely not.....but still)

For those of you who like to use mods and tinker with ship decorating.

There is a way to make the food printer become a 3D printer for any object.

In photo order:

1- Use starizon furniture mod: select and place the large console table. Place it so it is just touching the wall behind.

2- use the hab floor markings to align the table and any object for that matter - alignment is important.

3- use betamax functional decor and select the 3D food printer. Align as per the console table and place as close to the console table and wall behind as possible.

4- now select the small console table from starizon furniture mod.

5- let the snap function snap the small console to the large console. If steps 1-3 are done correct then you will be able to place this small console inside the printer.

The small console is important to allow an offset to the printing table.

6- now select the medium console table and place it in front of you. DO NOT allow it to snap just yet. (you won't be able to retrieve it)

7- from the clutter crates mod, place the large grey storage tray onto the medium console. Align this to the console and place near the front. This tray is the perfect height to get items to sit correctly.

8- select the console and allow it to snap - DO NOT confirm placement, just check the alignment of the storage tray is where you want it (middle of print tray here)

If not aligned, cancel placement and adjust the tray. Then repeat this step to check.

If aligned, cancel placement and move to the next step.

9- now select any item you want to display on the printer, the size is any, as long as the item does not extend beyond the confines of the printer. In this example I use a manifold.

Position to the center of the tray and confirm placement.

Note: any item MUST be placed in the decorator - dropped items will not move with the console when snapping.

10- select the console table and allow it to snap into the printer DO NOT confirm placement - just check alignment of your item. If not good, cancel placement and adjust both item and tray. Repeat untill happy. Re snap, confirm and place the console.

11- for non food items, the use the signs of Betamax functional decor to label your printer.

(Not shown, as I forgot!) And use the consoles of starizon decor to hide the printer logo.

12- now use Miss O's Invisible workbenches mod and place any workbench mat in front of the printer - I am using an industrial workbench here.

13- ta da! You now have a 3D printer that acts as an industrial workbench in your ship or outpost!

Pointless but cool functionality!

14- alternative is to use the 3D food printer to print chunks! You can add the cuisine workbench mat for functionality, or just leave the mat and the stock Betamax version allows you to purchase food items.

15- an Armour version of the printer, complete with newly printed Boost pack. (Use the armour work bench mat)

16- and another view of the Armour printer.

17- A weapon printer used in my current ship. The weapons shown come from the Better Living mod under the sport tab. Dropped weapons do not allow placement in the builder.

A bit of functional fun and creativity - try a pharmaceutical work bench and print Aurora?

Space helmets?

Willbys!!! ..... Thousands of them.....

The list is endless.

Enjoy!