With the space docks complete, the triumvirs need to turn their attention to other matters. They still need to ratify the Federation’s charter and the new colonization ships. But they only have so many people they can task with work. The triumvirs must balance the race for expansion with maintaining what they’ve managed to create. Will they manage to find the balance between upkeep and exploration?
Standing with his hands clasped behind his back, Lambert addressed the three triumvirs. “We’re finishing the space docks, sooner than expected.”
Olyver clapped his hands like an excited child. His head twitched to address his fellow triumvirs, “That is fantastic news, Lambert. Wouldn’t you agree, Quinn?”
Quinn nodded.
Caitlin whispered, “It certainly helps.”
“Unfortunately, it took an entire year to complete,” Olyver complained. Inching closer to the edge of his desk, Olyver’s eager eyes danced as he asked, “How quickly will you be able to finish the first ship?”
Lambert slouched as he rubbed at his chin. After a moment, he answered, “We should be able to test the first ship, in a year and a half.”
“You can’t do any better?” Olyver asked.
Folding his hand behind his back, Lambert replied, “We may be able to get it down to a year.” Looking at Quinn, Lambert continued, “But that would require us diverting our attention away from other work.”
“Thank you, Lambert,” Quinn interjected. “We’ll let you know about that.”
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