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The MS-L1-C3400 Compartment Bulkheads are structural elements of starships and stations and are utilized in the MS-L1-H3400 - Durandium-Kurokotetsu Structural Framework construction methodology. This design element first began to see use in YE 34.

MS-L1-C3400 Compartment Bulkheads – like any other bulkhead – are structural elements of starships and stations that are designed to withstand differences in air pressure on both sides. This effectively means that a compartment which is sealed by bulkheads will maintain its internal environment even if there is a hull breach in an adjacent area. Bulkheads are used to surround important or even dangerous areas of starships and stations, such as the bridge, command center, the main engineering compartment, or blocks of crew quarters. Bulkheads are major structural elements, built primarily out of Kurokotetsu, and cannot be easily moved around a ship without a significant amount of work done inside a shipyard or docking berth with equivalent facilities.

In addition to their ability to withstand differing atmospheric pressures, these bulkheads possess integrated electronic systems. Typically, covering the upper half of the bulkheads are interactive touchscreens and volumetric hologram projectors which are tied into the local computer network. When not in active use these displays can be set to show a variety of patterns and imagery, including but not limited to wood paneling, forests, artwork, space scenes or real video footage relayed by exterior sensors.

They also serve an important function during ship or station emergencies, such as displaying critical information to the crew or providing evacuation directions.

Type: Structural Element Nomenclature: MS-L1-C3400 Designer: Murasaki Orbital Shipyards Research & Development Manufacturer: Murasaki Orbital Shipyards, Murasaki Technologies

• Protect compartments from physical damage and reduce radiation exposure
• Provides sound-proofing to dampen the noise from machinery
• Withstands differences in air pressure on opposing sides
• Provides user access to the local ship/station computer network
• Volumetric hologram display capability