[ The design of the Gundam in particular is a whole other beast than traditional mobile suits. Efficient or not, though, it is what Gaelio has grown up with.

Gaelio smiles for what Arilanna shares - it sounds troublesome. ]

I might trade having to strap everything down in exchange for faster travel, [ he admits, sounding just a tiny bit wistful. Visiting other stars and systems? His home is Earth and the Earth Sphere, but he can't deny it sounds fascinating. ]

Mm. In addition. [ Gaelio's gaze returns to the Gundam. ] The Ahab Reactor provides a great deal of power, but the other thrusters still require fuel for more precise maneuvering. Besides, the cockpit is in the chest, and there's room essentially only to get in and sit down. The rest is taken up by the systems and display. That would be a rather cramped journey.

[ He indicates the direction they came from. ] There's a little kiosk over there which apparently will build a ship to specification. That's what I was watching, when we met. I expected I would just be guided to something close already built. [ A slight shake of his head. ] Technology like nothing I've ever seen. [ An entire starship in hours, instead of months? ]