Plantetary Press: Jupiter Station - Lt. Spence went on to say "Although hard to imagine, we have enough storage space on this ship to carry enough parts and materials to effectively build nearly another ship! Well, except for the skins which are replicated and woven on site."

With her development and final announcement kept in the strictest secrecy, the Borealis created quit the stir in the days and weeks leading up to her unveiling at NARCON on Earth. now common place at shipyards and refining planets, the Borealis class Heavy Hauler is fulfilling a need we never expected to have.

The growth out in the directions of the Sagittarius Arm has increased steadily as more and more ships are brought into service. To some this growth is seen as a positive thing. Others are concerned that the expansionist look of this growth will put our enemies and allies alike on guard.

In addition to her revolutionary propulsion and massive storage capability, the borealis houses two standard docking ports for easy station transfer or shuttle access. There is also a large access bay in the front lower Aurora capsule that leads into the ships main storage facilities. Housing 2 shuttles and a half dozen tugs, raw materials can be easily loaded, processed and stored for transport. While not outfitted as a battle ship, the Borealis does sport several Pulse Cannons and a very effective shield. In the event of a fire fight, her main goal is to get away as quickly as possible and this she can do as no other ship in her size class can. Plus her forward mounted cutting aperture is something you don't want locked onto your ship either!

Material processing labs, power/engineering departments and even a small recreation areas help to complete the ship. While not a luxury cruiser by any means, the borealis is not uncomfortable either.