Project Halo Timeline Reconstruction Phase – Project Iron Halo (2183–2189): To restore Site Alpha’s orbital supremacy, the Commonwealth launched Project Iron Halo, a six-year phased initiative led by the Orbital Engineering Corps and protected by the 3rd Orbital Guard Fleet. Key progress includes: Phase I – Structural Stabilization (2183–2184): Emergency sealing of breached segments with nanofoam alloy plating and Installation of autonomous welding and hull-weaving drones. Deployment of gravity stabilizers to prevent orbital drift. Phase II – Infrastructure Rebuilding (2184–2186): Reconstruction of three primary shipyard spires, including Drydock Theta capable of housing Super-Dreadnoughts. Restoration of defensive weaponry arrays was upgraded with Mk. IV magnetic acceleration cannons and layered Void-shield emitters. Deployment of self-replicating repair bots to accelerate internal systems reconstruction. Phase III – Strategic Expansion (2186–2189): The planned addition of a new southern arc, increased storage and shipbuilding capacity by 40%. Recommissioning of Voidium testing chambers, now redesigned to prevent containment failure integratingAI-coordinated logistics and andeducing docking and repair time by 65%. Current completion (80%) Project Alpha timeline Project begins (project completion at 60% )
Reconstruction of the site and its self-lore Date: 2185.11.22 Classification: High Command Brief – Strategic Infrastructure Distributed to: All Fleet Admirals, Sector Governors, and Defense Logistics Officers Compiled by: Ministry of Defense, Orbital Infrastructure Division Introduction: Once the unshakable pillar of Commonwealth supremacy in orbit, Site Alpha lies battered but not broken. Its planetary ring, orbiting high above Alpha Prime, was the central artery of the Finnish Commonwealth’s military-industrial complex. Its near-destruction during the Commonwealth Civil War was more than a tactical loss—it was a symbolic rupture of the Commonwealth’s strength, coordination, and unity. Now, in the fragile peace that follows the war, the reconstruction of Site Alpha is not just an engineering project—it is a military imperative, a political statement, and a strategic necessity. Strategic Importance of Site Alpha: Orbital Command & Control Nexus: Site Alpha served as the primary node for fleet command over Quadrants 1 through 6, hosting thousands of command staff, AI war simulators, and Void-comms relays. Without it, Commonwealth fleets rely on ground-based relays—slower, more vulnerable, and limited in interstellar coordination. Shipbuilding and Maintenance Core: Before the war, Alpha Ring's Drydock Grid produced one capital ship every 3.5 days and could simultaneously maintain 200 strike craft. This output has since plummeted to 15% of pre-war capacity. Restoring this throughput is critical for rearming and modernizing the shattered post-war fleets. Orbital Defense Grid Anchor: The ring was the keystone of Alpha Prime’s orbital defenses, anchoring the planetary shield lattice and operating six void-tier artillery cannons. With much of the array still offline, Alpha Prime remains vulnerable to long-range kinetic or orbital insertions by rogue states. Logistics & Vehicle Storage: Site Alpha stored over 400,000 armored vehicles, atmospheric gunships, and deployable orbital drop battalions. Many of these were destroyed or jettisoned during the war. Current ground deployments are overextended and under-equipped as long as Site Alpha remains incomplete. Progress & Military Pressure: By early 2185, just 43% of the ring's original structure has been reconstructed. Core systems—power regulation, internal gravity, and pressurized hab-modules—have been stabilized. However, crucial subsystems like Quantum Refitting Bays, Heavy Lift Rail Lines, and Voidium Shield Capacitors remain offline or non-functional. The Admiralty Board has issued multiple communiqués emphasizing the urgency: "Every day Site Alpha remains incomplete is another day the Commonwealth breathes through a straw while enemies sharpen their blades." – Grand Admiral Rami Vainio, Orbital Defense Committee, 2185.03.10 To accelerate the rebuild, the Defense Emergency Act of 2185 authorized: Redirecting 70% of the Commonwealth’s off-world industrial capacity to Project Iron Halo. Reactivating military AI overseers, despite civil rights debates. Pulling elite engineers from other megastructures, including Site-01 and the Mars Relay Spire. Security Concerns: As reconstruction proceeds, sabotage incidents have increased. The Internal Security Directorate (ISD) has confirmed that rouge nations might try to sabotage the project Several Voidium reactors remain sealed under heavy guard due to unstable containment fields—a chilling reminder of the experimental technologies rushed into service during the war. The Road to 2189: While projections still hold that Site Alpha will be fully rebuilt by 2189, delays are mounting. Military planners argue that even a partial restoration could tip the balance in upcoming regional conflicts—particularly along the Kandaran Expanse, where raider fleets and rival states probe the Commonwealth's weakened borderlines. Failure to meet the 2189 deadline could: Undermine fleet readiness for at least a decade. Force reliance on overburdened sites like Titan Spire and Site-01. Risk Alpha Prime’s orbital vulnerability during any future planetary engagement. Conclusion: The reconstruction of Site Alpha is not just about rebuilding metal and circuitry—it is about restoring the Commonwealth's beating heart in space. Every weld, every reconnected circuit, every ship launched from the reborn docks is a signal to the galaxy: The Finnish Commonwealth survives. The Ring shall rise. The Shield shall close. “They shattered our halo, but they did not break us. We are the fire that reforges it.” — Engraved in the central superstructure, Dockmaster's Hall, Site Alpha.
