The Echelon Garage

Mining Guild’s standard Garage location, for their Settlements, Mobile Settlement and certain Starships. This has become standard since YE 45.

The Mining Guild’s Echelon Garage was first established in YE 45, during the Mining Guild Contingent’s expedition into the Kosuke Sector of space. This expedition marked the Guild’s first encounter with a desert world, where the sandy terrain presented unexpected challenges for their standard ANT Power Armor, which struggled to navigate effectively in such conditions.

Recognizing the need for a solution, the Contingent initiated the development of the MTV-90 Dune Rider, an all-terrain vehicle specifically designed to traverse sandy environments while also utilizing sand as a resource for mining operations. However, with the introduction of these vehicles, the Mining Guild faced a new challenge: the absence of dedicated facilities to maintain and service them. Prior to this, the Guild had never constructed garages, relying on modular workshops for minor repairs to equipment like OreRunner Drones.

This need for a more robust infrastructure led to the involvement of Razmus Stonebridge, the Contingent’s newly appointed Chief Engineer and head of what would later become the Kosuke Sector’s branch of the Engineering Corps. Razmus conceptualized and designed the Echelon Garage, tailored for use in the Guild’s Mobile Settlements and aboard starships that carried vehicles and shuttles. The design incorporated versatility to accommodate not only vehicles like the Dune Rider but also other machinery essential to the Mining Guild’s operations.

These designs were sent back to the Guild’s Headquarters in the Kikyo Sector, where the central Engineering Corps recognized the potential of Razmus’s concept. Subsequently, the Mining Guild began incorporating the Echelon Garage design into their settlements across other regions. The establishment of the Echelon Garage marked a significant evolution in the Guild’s operational capabilities, setting a precedent for how the Mining Guild would manage and maintain its growing fleet of vehicles and advanced machinery. This innovation proved essential for the success of mining operations in challenging environments across the galaxy.

In YE 46, the Night Guard, the Mining Guild's elite security and combat division, significantly expanded its operational capabilities with the acquisition of supplemental drones and specialized vehicles. Among these were the Mammoth Juggernaut Tanks, heavily armored AI-controlled drones designed for battlefield dominance, and the Turtle Ones, advanced combat rovers equipped for all-terrain operations and heavy defense.

To accommodate the maintenance and repair needs of this increasingly sophisticated fleet, the Mining Guild enhanced its infrastructure. This included integrating services for the Night Guard's assets into the Echelon Garage framework, which had already proven essential for maintaining the Guild’s standard equipment. The Mammoth Juggernaut Tanks and Turtle Ones required specialized bays and advanced diagnostic systems capable of handling their complex AI and high-tech systems.

Simultaneously, the OreRunner drones, which had been the backbone of the Guild’s resource transportation operations, also saw improvements in their maintenance routines. These drones, critical for delivering mined ore from the ANT Power Armor to Magpie-class Industrial Shuttle, were serviced in upgraded facilities within the Garage. The newer, more advanced repair bays provided a dedicated environment for addressing the unique needs of both the Night Guard's combat units and the OreRunner drones.

This expansion of services within the Echelon Garage not only reinforced the Mining Guild's ability to maintain a diverse fleet but also demonstrated its adaptability in supporting both mining and combat operations. The integration of Night Guard assets into the Garage's maintenance framework underscored its importance as a hub for the Guild’s technological and operational infrastructure, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of all deployed equipment.

The Echelon Garage serves as a central hub for the maintenance, repair, and customization of the Mining Guild’s fleet of ground-based vehicles and machinery, including drones and rovers. Its primary purpose is to ensure the operational efficiency and reliability of the Guild’s essential equipment.

The garages of the Mining Guild are strategically located within its settlements, mobile settlements, and, in some cases, aboard their starships. This ensures the Guild has convenient access to its ground vehicles and drones, facilitating seamless operations and maintenance.

The garages are critical to the Mining Guild's infrastructure. Without these facilities and the mechanics who operate within them, the Guild’s drones and vehicles would be prone to breakdowns, disrupting essential mining and transport activities. Furthermore, the garages provide protective shelter for equipment and personnel, shielding them from harsh environmental conditions and ensuring safe working conditions.

The garage provides the Mining Guild, with multiple services

The garages of the Mining Guild are equipped to handle a wide range of vehicles and machinery essential to mining and exploration activities. Below are the primary types serviced:

Drones

Ground Vehicles

Specialized Equipment

Custom and Experimental Units

These garages are outfitted with tools, diagnostic systems, and skilled mechanics to ensure every piece of equipment, from standard drones to custom vehicles, is kept in peak operational condition.

Here’s a list of Characters for the Mining Guild's garage employees, each with unique names, species, and roles, ranging from leadership to the lowest-ranked positions:

Below is the standard operational rules and regulations for the garage.

Mechanics work in two 6-hour shifts to maintain operational efficiency.

Night shifts (for mobile settlements or starships) are staffed for critical repairs only.

All personnel must wear appropriate PPE(Personal Protective Equipment), including gloves, safety goggles, and reinforced boots, when working in active repair zones. Visitors to the garage must wear safety vests and helmets.

Only authorized personnel are permitted in high-risk zones, such as the fabrication workshop or hazardous materials storage.

All tools must be inspected before and after use.

Any injuries, equipment malfunctions, or safety hazards must be reported immediately to the Garage Leader or Safety Officer.

All repairs and modifications must comply with Guild engineering corps standards to ensure the safety and functionality of equipment. Unauthorized alterations or experimental modifications without approval from the Garage Leader are strictly prohibited.

Loitering in the garage is not allowed unless directly involved in operations.

These rules and regulations are designed to ensure the safety, efficiency, and professionalism of the garage while aligning with the broader policies and values of the Mining Guild.

Characters can easily reach this place in a variety of ways.

Opportunity for roleplay may be done perhapes using one of the many plot hooks

The Mining guild’s Standard Garages are large complex locations.

The Garage's Repair Bays are a central area within the facility used by the Mining Guild for the maintenance and repair of its vehicles and machinery. This space is divided into two primary sections, each designed to accommodate specific types of equipment:

This division ensures the efficient use of space and resources while maintaining the versatility needed to service the Guild's diverse fleet of machinery. .

The Assembly and Fabrication Area of the Garage is a heavily industrialized section equipped with advanced 3D printers and metalworking tools designed to produce custom parts. The area also features a large assembly line used for constructing and modifying vehicles and tools. Due to the high noise levels and potential hazards, workers operate specialized remote-controlled engineering robot bodies to perform tasks within this environment.

The Garage's Storage Area is a large, multi-level complex accessible via a cargo lift located off to the side of the main garage level. This area is divided into three key sections:

This storage area ensures the efficient organization and accessibility of essential resources critical to the Garage's operations.

The Administrative Area serves as the operational hub of the Garage. It houses the Chief Mechanic's Office, equipped with a comprehensive terminal providing access to diagnostic logs, blueprints, and other critical data necessary for overseeing repairs and maintenance.

Adjacent to the office is the Scheduling Desk, managed by a Gynoid responsible for efficiently organizing repair and maintenance bookings to ensure seamless workflow.

Opposite the office and desk is the Inventory Control Room, which monitors and tracks the supply of parts, tools, and other resources, ensuring that the Garage operates with optimal efficiency.

The Crew Spaces within the Garage provide designated areas for employees to prepare for work or take breaks during their shifts. The Break Room is designed for relaxation, offering amenities such as coffee, allergy-friendly coffee alternatives, and snacks.

It also features a virtual reality room equipped with soothing music and calming environments to provide stress-free downtime. Adjacent to the Break Room is the Locker Room, separated by gender, which provides storage for personal belongings and facilities for changing into work gear. These spaces ensure the comfort and well-being of the Garage staff during their workday.

The Diagnostics and Testing Center within the Garage functions as a specialized medical facility for vehicles and machinery. It is equipped with a Comprehensive Diagnostics Station capable of scanning vehicles and equipment to identify faults or inefficiencies. This system operates under the supervision of an advanced AI subordinate to the Garage's primary AI.

The facility also includes a Test Track, a controlled environment used to evaluate the performance of repaired or modified vehicles, and a Load Testing Facility, which simulates real-world conditions to assess the durability and stress tolerance of equipment. This center ensures all vehicles and machinery meet operational standards before returning to active use.

For planets with harsh environments, the Garage features a Decontamination Bay designed to clean equipment and vehicles upon their return, removing hazardous materials and contaminants. Additionally, the Garage includes a Paint and Finishing Shop, where aesthetic upgrades and protective coatings are applied to vehicles and machinery, ensuring both functionality and durability.

The Garage also has some special areas within it.

The Prototype Lab is a research and development area within the Garage dedicated to vehicle-based experimental projects. This facility focuses on designing, constructing, and testing custom-built prototypes for the Mining Guild's operations, allowing for innovation and the refinement of advanced technologies.

The Drone Workshop is a dedicated section of the Garage where repairs and modifications of autonomous and remote-controlled mining drones are conducted. This facility services various drones, including the land-based OreRunner drones used for transporting materials and the Defender Series supplemental AI units, such as the Mammoth Juggernaut AI Tank drones, which provide specialized support and defense capabilities.

The Scrap Processing Bay, located in the lower levels of the Garage, is a facility where damaged or obsolete parts, equipment, and drones are disassembled. These materials are then processed and recycled, allowing the Mining Guild to repurpose broken components into new resources for future use, promoting sustainability and efficiency.

In addition the Garage has other parts that serve as aid to the Garage for other purposes.

The Vehicle Parking Area within the Garage is divided into two distinct sections. The Storage Area is a secured, enclosed space where unused Mining Guild vehicles, including Tank Drones, are stored on platforms utilizing a combination of electromagnetism and anti-gravity technology. This system prevents vehicles from moving or rolling while enabling vertical stacking to optimize space efficiency.

The second section is the Parking Lot, an open parking structure designed for active or frequently used vehicles. Its layout is similar to 21st-century urban parking structures found in certain civilizations, providing convenient access for daily operations.

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