YSS Sakura II Modifications and Interiors

This is data specific to the YSS Sakura II Plot, though it is largely a stock Plumeria-class (2E) Medium Gunship due simply to the fact that the CO of the ship personally designed the 2E upgrade quite recently. These changes are in turn based on the YSS Eucharis due to the commanding officer's experience with her systems and his seeing them in practical use.

The following are modifications to the interior of the YSS Sakura II. Some are similar to those of the YSS Eucharis due to the fact that one of its commanding officers served as an engineer and an adviser aboard the ship.

The Captain's Suite contains the commanding officer's personal items and is decorated by him. Because of the nature of this particular officer, it contains pictures of ships and previous commands as well as engineering-related materials and blueprints. Three sides of the room have volumetric windows which blend into the walls when not in use, displaying pictures and schematics by default. This also includes a readout of the YSS Sakura II's current status.

It also has extra soundproofing due to the prospect of loud nightly activities.

The XO's suite has extra soundproofing so that its occupant can practice her music.

The YSS Sakura II has an additional docking airlock on the port side that leads to the main (zero-gravity) passageway. It is visible on the ship's exterior. The dock has an extra-long, extending flexible docking tube with an automatically adjusting end connector that is able to connect to nearly any other ship's airlock. It is identical to that of the YSS Eucharis'. An extra blast shutter seals this off from the ship in normal use.

Unlike the YSS Eucharis, however, the YSS Sakura II also has a second docking airlock on the starboard side, mirrored with the connection to the sensor pod of the ship and capable of connecting to a comparable structure. This is intended to keep a small craft affixed to the hull and also connects to the main passageway. This can be used to affix a spare Ke-T7 "Raccoon" Transport Shuttle to the craft, among other things, without taking up excessive amounts of space in its cramped shuttle bay. This airlock also has a blast shutter.

In addition to standard items, Engineering also uses a hydrolysis system. A "Mobile Spanner" Drone is also stored here.

All entrances have posted a plaque with the Star Army Creed and a bulletin board. The latter has the following:

• A printed copy of the Star Army Regulations
• A printed copy of the ship's rules
• The daily schedule and training plan
• Various reports, safety warnings, and notes

The YSS Sakura II has upgrades largely derived from combat experiences on the YSS Eucharis, and has many similar upgrades. Several differences from the YSS Eucharis also exist, however, to fix various perceived flaws or improve upon her sister ship's functionality in various scenarios.

The YSS Sakura II utilizes a conventional MEGAMI system, though it has upgraded software installed to handle the custom and the Eucharis-derived components not common in her class. Though it is not as special or as advanced a unit as Charisma, the CO's station on the bridge shares the hard reset switch. It should be noted, however, that this switch is physically hidden inside a nondescript panel and in a different location than the one on the Eucharis.

The shield systems of the YSS Eucharis have been replicated on the YSS Sakura II, and can function as they do – giving more protection against subspace detonator-type weaponry and acting as a Mass Mesher. The ship's artificial gravity systems have been enhanced to better protect against scalar waves in the event of shield failure.

The hull of the YSS Sakura II is the old Star Army Light Grey of the Sakura and early Plumeria era, and has pink pylons and engines as well to signify its attachment to the pink flower. Be it by coincidence or by intent, these colors are close enough to the Ketsurui Clan colors on the YSS Eucharis to indicate a relationship between the two craft. An Active Camouflage System is installed, and in addition to its defensive and stealth applications, can project the illusion of windows on nearly any part of the ship. This is often used with Volumetric Windows within the ship, and has replaced the wardroom window entirely – repairing what has been perceived by her commanding officer as a glaring design flaw and the cause of problems on her famous sister ship.

The YSS Sakura II is equipped with additional sensor systems, including:

• Lorath-made sensors (Hyperspace and Subspace Monitoring, Quantum Sensors and Dimensional Sensors; legally obtained as reward for a Priceless Lorath Relicious Icon)
• A Telepathic Activity Scanner
• Weather Monitoring Equipment
• Six Type 34 Interior Sensor Systems for full ship coverage