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LCDR Zital, Serris
ADDENDUM Progress has begun on developing potential hardware and software solutions for the previously reported design flaw in the Caelian-class sensor systems. Unfortunately, pending a hardware revision, ships of this class are not capable of exercising their full weapons complement and maintaining sufficient sensor bandwidth to detect cloaked ships. At present, the only means to avoid this bottleneck is to disengage the secondary deflector from the shield system and operate with torpedo launchers only. This reduces shield capacity by 33% and severely compromises the defensive capabilities of Caelian-class ships, limiting their effectiveness in combat engagements.
RECOMMENDATION Immediately halt construction of any and all Caelian-class spaceframes. Keep U.S.S. Caelian, U.S.S. Janiculan, and U.S.S. Mariner limited to reconnaissance and back line combat support roles until a viable fix is developed and implemented. Assign a dedicated engineering task force with the aim of correcting this issue as soon as possible.