On Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 11:29 PM, Rupert Boleyn <xxxxxx@gmail.com> wrote:

On 09Nov2017 1648, Richard Aiken wrote:

When you consider that higher-tech replacement electronics are very
likely to be markedly small in volume than the originals, you've
essentially got pre-built smuggling spaces scattered the length and
breath of every recommissioned ship.

I expect they'd use the space to put more powerful systems in. However, as they won't be the same shape as the originals, you're right. There will be odd little void spaces all over the place

Eh. Most of the time, replacement parts will be spec'd to have the same "form, fit, and function". The replacement may have 20% fewer parts, but the box will be the same size.

Which is not to say it would be impossible to disassemble the box and stow things in it, just that it's not going to be quite that easy.

Of course, YTUMV.

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