GRAIN ROTFIELD JOURNAL / 01

STATUS / MIXED

Vessels & Constructs

A role-based way to evaluate bodies without pretending that one vessel is best in every run.

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GRAIN ROT // DEEP LAYERSVISUAL RECORD
Mixed evidenceOfficial context is combined with clearly marked field observations.REVIEWED / 2026-08-24

DIRECT ANSWER / FIELD-READY

Choose vessels for the next job—control, hauling, stealth or recovery—and keep the crew flexible enough to use replacements found during a descent.

RUN CARD / 03

Carry these into the next run.

  1. 01Evaluate function before rarity.
  2. 02A replacement can change the crew plan mid-run.
  3. 03Build diversity is more useful than four identical roles.
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FIELD NOTE / 01

Five questions for a vessel

Ask how it moves, carries, survives, controls space and supports a retreat. These answers are more durable than a tier number that may change after a patch.

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FIELD NOTE / 02

Construct discipline

Keep one crew member capable of finishing the exit objective if the primary carrier is lost. Treat every replacement as a tactical option, not merely a downgrade.

FAQ

FIELD NOTE / FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the quick answer for Vessels & Constructs?

Choose vessels for the next job—control, hauling, stealth or recovery—and keep the crew flexible enough to use replacements found during a descent.

What should a crew remember from Vessels & Constructs?

Evaluate function before rarity. A replacement can change the crew plan mid-run. Build diversity is more useful than four identical roles.

EVIDENCE / SOURCE REGISTER

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