So, can we pick just one of the three Polaris threads for discussion? I have an objection or three to raise.
First, I want to say how grateful I am they put the holoviewer back. I’m so happy about that I don’t want to make any complaints, but of course I have to. So first off. . .
Changes from the original concept design include removal of a dozen bunks and moving cargo from 200 to something like 570? I think this was a terrible move. This is not a freighter, and if you use it like one you’re a fool. This ship does not need so much cargo space. Now given the addition of a second cargo loading door and drive through capability, I can see ground operations with this. You might park three Ballista and a couple Nursa in here, but there’s nowhere for their personnel to sleep.
So my biggest gripe is, we need those original 27 bunks back. This ship is greatly limited by its inability to carry the 12 marines we were originally told it would carry.
Likewise I will complain the wasted space with all the hallways is nice, but it was a very poor choice to put a bathroom for every pair of people. Em. . .WTF is that all about? Is this a military vessel or a cruise ship? WTF were you thinking, CIG? This is a truly crazy thing to fuck up.
I will no doubt complain about a lot of other wasted space. The hallways are a tragedy. So much space wasted—reminds of the 600i. Some people never learn.
. . .but it is a beautiful ship.