LtCmdr Kettick: This is the start of something terrific

[Darwin Awkward]

(( Primary Engineering, Deck 11, USS Eagle-A ))

Gnai: ::somewhat nervous:: What sort of redesign are you thinking of?

Kettick shrugged.

Kettick: This one reckons that yours is first and foremost designed to interface with technology that mostly cater to upright bipedal, plantigrade, four-limbed beings with radial symmetry. But have you ever considered something more optimised for critical situations? More limbs, more joints, treads or even anti-grav technology... ?

Gnai: Initially, yes, but this was suggested that emulating a humanoid body with the suit might make it slightly easier to interface with humanoids.

Kettick: This one has learned to emulate the common trends of body language used by primates. As did you, and likely for the same reason. :: The shrugs, for instance :: But this one would never have suspected the configuration of your suit to have a social function. An encounter suit, in a way? To better... blend in?

The cnidarian bobbed up and down in its tank.

Gnai: Yes, exactly. Humanoids are already somewhat predisposed to treat this differently, so this wanted to try and reduce that if possible.

The Chief Engineer raised a placating hand, while the other put his last tool back in place on the bench.

Kettick: Perfectly understandable. This one is familiar with the issue, in spite of having a humanoid body plan oneself.

Gnai: This also was under the assumption that anything too… over-engineered might end up being more of a liability than an asset, at least in tense missions. Already, this has ended up with a broken suit, and had to be carried around in a combat situation. Experimenting with anti-gravity, or more complex limbs… that could spell disaster.

The Remmilian cocked his head sideways, his facial feelers practically vibrating. Oh, he was going to *like* this one.

Kettick: Aside from the fact that redundancies are a given for a system that houses your life support, this one does respectfully remarks that contrary to popular and sometimes justified belief, we do have some down-time to test out new modifications between two crises.

Not to mention the fact that gravity manipulation technology had a rather storied history of use, from starship deck plates to roomabs.

Gnai: Perhaps… This could be convinced to try out alternate suit designs outside of missions. It could be an interesting experience!

Remmilians did not have the necessary organs to produce a cackling sound, but Chief Engineer Kettick rubbing his hands with glee was an acceptable substitute.

Kettick: Indeed.

You could almost feel an exclamation mark there. Almost.

Gnai: Response

Kettick: Of course, we are not about to turn your suit into a mobile weapons platform or anything the like.  :: Mostly because of regulations getting in the way :: But this one feels that it leaves more than enough room for creativity.

Gnai: Response

Kettick: Excellent. This one would encourage you to submit your requests directly to one's office, and in turn, will submit ideas and recommendations to your approval. We can use the meeting room here once we have a batter idea of the end product, it has a nice holographic table for design sessions.

Tags/End Kettick (OOC: or we can continue as long as you wish, just felt it was a nice point for a fade to awards)

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Lieutenant-Commander Kettick

Chief of Engineering

USS Eagle-A

G239107LR0

Your Engineering department kindly reminds you that you are supposed to read the flakking manual.