Watching a documentary on the Essex that was the whaling ship that was attacked and sunk by a whale and became the inspiration for Moby Dick. The Essex was 20 years old which was nearing the end of the ship's useful life.<br /><br />How long can a space ship hull enjoy a usefull working life, before its sold for scrap, or purchased by a lower budget colonization effort, etc. <br /><br />I suppose the real question is what are the effects of age on a space ship hull, how do we quantify them in game terms? (tactical impact or KHs action)<br /><br />Secondly, what are the imacts on the campaign, or AD or strategic gaming? What sort of storylines does an aged hull lend itself to?<br /><br />I think one thing: a table of major maintenance issues, these are not just quirks but potentially dangerous problems.<br /><br />
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