Greetings, crewmates! Reading text can sometimes feel a little dry, so we’ve prepared a piece of music for you to listen to while reading! [h2]A Shining Light[/h2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caqu7CyVfvE * The full version of the track will be available as part of the OST after the game releases. This track plays a key role throughout over half of SFS: The Gun-Dog's story, and will introduce you to a crucial character in the game—Cassandra. However, today’s spotlight isn’t on her, so let’s keep the suspense and start with someone else. [h2]HANGAR[/h2] The story takes place aboard the high speed patrol ship Gun-Dog, part of the Jovian Unified Colony Fleet. Many classic sci-fi works feature the hangar as a critical part of the ship, and that’s no different here. The hangar is the area where the fleet’s mechs are stored and prepared for use. As a high speed patrol ship, Gun-Dog is primarily tasked with reconnaissance and special operations, requiring a lightweight design. Consequently, the ship is relatively compact, and the hangar can only accommodate a limited number of mechs at a time. In this low-gravity environment, the maintenance crew and pilots use sliding handrails to move around, allowing them to quickly reach their targets. However, according to the Jovian Unified Colony Fleet regulations, civilian personnel are prohibited from performing these seemingly simple tasks without special certification to avoid accidents. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42818636/c04895e1561c18a132fa8123b82a87b68514ae99.gif[/img] That said, it’s been over four years since the last war ended, and most ships—including the Gun-Dog—have used the hangar the least during regular operations. Aside from mech storage and maintenance, the hangar’s primary role—combat readiness—is rarely needed. Most of the time, only minimal simulation training is conducted to keep pilots and crew proficient. [h2]Dalton Grange[/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42818636/e2a41c8aa81fbe2fd36fa91eda71d0d6d8605d98.png[/img] In the demo of SFS: The Gun-Dog, the hangar is a required location, but the demo doesn’t include any combat scenarios, so the hangar doors remain closed. Due to the lack of combat action, the Gun-Dog has only a small team of maintenance personnel—Cadet Dalton Grange. Dalton is still green, often startled by the smallest things, but despite his nervousness, he’s more than capable of handling the daily maintenance duties on the ship. Rumor has it that he’s also working on a secret project in his spare time... That’s all for today! Next time, we’ll introduce more of the ship’s crew and facilities. Stay tuned!