#Streamline Maintenance

[terotam]

10 CMMS Features that Streamline Maintenance Challenges of Organizations

What is CMMS Software?

CMMS, short for Computerized Maintenance Management System, is a specialized software designed to streamline and optimize the management of an organization’s maintenance activities. It is a centralized hub for all maintenance-related tasks, providing a systematic approach to planning, scheduling, executing, and tracking maintenance operations. Such a software solution assists organizations in making the shift from reactive maintenance practices to proactive and preventive measures by utilizing data and automation.

1. Asset Management

Effectively managing and maintaining assets is a cornerstone of organizational success. CMMS offers a robust Asset Management module, providing a comprehensive cataloging system, sub-asset breakdown, QR code tracking, and depreciation monitoring.

2. Work Order Management

Efficient handling of work orders is crucial for minimizing downtime and optimizing resource utilization. CMMS simplifies this process by offering seamless creation, assignment, and tracking of work orders through an intuitive interface.

3. Preventive Maintenance

Preventive maintenance is the key to avoiding unexpected breakdowns and ensuring equipment longevity. CMMS empowers organizations with features like scheduled maintenance, visual maintenance calendars, detailed checklists, and real-time progress tracking.

4. Complaint Management/Ticket Management

Effectively managing and resolving complaints or issues is paramount for maintaining operational efficiency. CMMS streamlines this process with quick ticket generation through QR scanning, efficient assignment, and real-time tracking with automatic escalation.

5. Work Permit Management

Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and obtaining the necessary work permits are critical aspects of maintenance. CMMS assists in this regard, providing effective permit management and streamlined approval workflows.

6. User-Defined Role and Access

Customization is key when it comes to user roles and access levels within a CMMS. Organizations can define roles and permissions, ensuring each team member has the right level of access without compromising sensitive information.

7. Task Management

Efficient organization and tracking of tasks are essential for streamlined maintenance operations. CMMS aids in task management by allowing assignment, priority setting, and real-time tracking to ensure tasks are completed in a systematic manner.

8. Centralized Communication

Effective communication is the backbone of successful maintenance teams. CMMS acts as a centralized hub for communication, facilitating collaboration, sharing updates, and discussing issues within the system.

9. Robust Reporting

Informed decision-making relies on robust reporting tools. CMMS provides comprehensive reporting, offering insights into maintenance performance, asset health, and resource utilization, with customizable reports for specific needs.

10. User-Friendly Mobile App & Usability

Accessibility and usability are critical for widespread adoption of CMMS. The inclusion of a user-friendly mobile app ensures on-the-go access, while an intuitive interface enhances overall usability for active participation in maintenance processes.

Conclusion

Connect with our experts now to discover how our feature-rich CMMS software solution can revolutionize your maintenance processes, minimize downtime, and maximize the lifespan of your valuable assets. Also, you can write to us at contact@terotam.com and get ready to optimize together for a future of operational excellence.

[axemetaphor]

giving people the inverse of "clothing was designed for smaller sizes and can't be upscaled to L-XL+ sizes" by having a design I first did as an XL for my dad that I cannot for the life of me figure out how to make smaller. only XL+ size people get this one sorry lads try gaining 20lbs or something

[techninja]

Introduction: The Power of Industrial IoT

In today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, the integration of technology is key to driving efficiency, productivity, and innovation. At the forefront of this digital transformation is Industrial IoT (Internet of Things), a game-changing concept that is reshaping the manufacturing sector.

Harnessing Data for Optimization

Industrial IoT revolves around the idea of interconnected devices and sensors that collect and exchange data in real-time. By leveraging this wealth of information, manufacturers gain unprecedented insights into their operations, enabling them to optimize processes, minimize downtime, and enhance overall performance.

Improving Operational Efficiency

One of the primary benefits of Industrial IoT is its ability to streamline operations. By continuously monitoring equipment and systems, manufacturers can identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks, allowing for proactive maintenance and resource allocation. This proactive approach not only reduces costs but also ensures smoother production flows and higher output levels.

Enhancing Quality Control

Quality control is paramount in manufacturing, and Industrial IoT plays a crucial role in ensuring product quality and consistency. Through advanced sensors and analytics, manufacturers can monitor every stage of the production process with unparalleled accuracy, detecting defects or deviations in real-time. This proactive quality control not only minimizes waste and rework but also strengthens customer satisfaction and brand reputation.

Enabling Predictive Maintenance

Traditional maintenance practices often rely on scheduled inspections or reactive repairs, leading to unexpected downtime and costly disruptions. Industrial IoT revolutionizes maintenance strategies by introducing predictive maintenance capabilities. By analyzing equipment performance data, manufacturers can anticipate potential failures before they occur, allowing for timely interventions and optimized asset uptime.

Facilitating Remote Monitoring and Management

In today's globalized world, remote monitoring and management are essential for agile and responsive manufacturing operations. Industrial IoT enables seamless connectivity across distributed facilities, empowering stakeholders to remotely monitor equipment, troubleshoot issues, and make data-driven decisions in real-time. This level of connectivity not only improves operational agility but also enables rapid scalability and adaptation to changing market demands.

Ensuring Data Security and Privacy

While the benefits of Industrial IoT are undeniable, ensuring data security and privacy remains a top priority. Manufacturers must implement robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive information from potential threats and breaches. This includes encryption protocols, access controls, and regular security audits to mitigate risks and uphold regulatory compliance.

Conclusion: Embracing the Future of Manufacturing

In conclusion, Industrial IoT represents a transformative force that is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry. By harnessing the power of interconnected devices and real-time data analytics, manufacturers can unlock new levels of efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness. However, success in this digital age requires a strategic approach, proactive mindset, and commitment to continuous innovation. By embracing Industrial IoT, manufacturers can future-proof their operations and thrive in the dynamic landscape of Industry 4.0.

[vivekbsworld]

Driving Efficiency: Fleet Management Software Solutions in Dubai

In the heart of the bustling metropolis of Dubai, where every minute counts and precision is paramount, efficient fleet management is crucial for businesses to stay ahead of the curve. From logistics companies navigating the city's intricate road network to construction firms overseeing a fleet of heavy machinery, the ability to monitor, track, and optimize fleet operations can make all the difference. This is where fleet management software solutions in Dubai come into play, offering innovative tools to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and drive business growth. Let's explore some of the top fleet management software solutions making waves in Dubai's dynamic business landscape.

1. Trinetra

Trinetra is a leading provider of fleet management software solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of tools to help businesses optimize their fleet operations. With features such as real-time tracking, route optimization, and driver behavior monitoring, Trinetra empowers businesses to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. Whether it's managing a fleet of delivery vehicles or a construction fleet, Trinetra's customizable solutions cater to a wide range of industries and business needs.

2. Chekhra Business Solutions

Chekhra Business Solutions specializes in fleet management software tailored to the unique requirements of businesses in Dubai and the wider UAE. Their user-friendly platform offers advanced features such as GPS tracking, fuel management, and maintenance scheduling, allowing businesses to gain real-time insights into their fleet operations. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, Chekhra Business Solutions is committed to helping businesses maximize their productivity and profitability.

3. Carmine

Carmine is a cloud-based fleet management software solution designed to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes in Dubai. With features such as vehicle tracking, driver management, and compliance monitoring, Carmine helps businesses streamline their operations and ensure regulatory compliance. Its intuitive interface and customizable reporting tools make it easy for businesses to track their fleet performance and make data-driven decisions to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.

4. Fleet Complete

Fleet Complete is a global leader in fleet management software solutions, with a strong presence in Dubai and the UAE. Their comprehensive platform offers a wide range of features, including GPS tracking, route optimization, and asset management, enabling businesses to maximize the efficiency of their fleet operations. With real-time visibility into vehicle location, status, and performance, Fleet Complete empowers businesses to improve productivity, reduce fuel consumption, and enhance customer service.

5. GPSit

GPSit is a trusted provider of fleet management software solutions, offering cutting-edge technology to businesses across Dubai and the UAE. Their platform provides real-time tracking, route optimization, and driver behavior monitoring, helping businesses optimize their fleet operations and improve overall efficiency. With a focus on reliability, scalability, and customer support, GPSit is committed to helping businesses achieve their fleet management goals and drive success in a competitive marketplace.

Conclusion

In the fast-paced business environment of Dubai, where efficiency and productivity are paramount, the adoption of fleet management software solutions is essential for businesses to stay competitive and thrive. Whether it's optimizing routes, improving fuel efficiency, or ensuring regulatory compliance, these software solutions offer a comprehensive suite of tools to help businesses streamline their operations and drive growth. By harnessing the power of technology and innovation, businesses in Dubai can unlock new opportunities for success and maintain their position as leaders in their respective industries.

[scarletblob]

Am finally getting around to replacing my legal identification after my bag containing my birth certificate and passport was thrown away by my university. I'm currently wondering who designs/writes the official website of the U.S. embassy of my home country, because it is rather poorly made (e.g., has tables without text wrapping so there are line breaks in the middle of words) and a pain to navigate :/

[arrowheadsuperiorrefrigeration]

Staying ahead of HVAC trends is crucial for businesses aiming to optimize energy efficiency, improve air quality, and enhance overall comfort. Let’s explore the latest innovations shaping the future of commercial HVAC systems.

[phantomarine]

Clam's Quick Tips for Starting Your Very First Webcomic

Howdy! Here are the three bits of advice I tend to give people who ask me about getting into webcomic-making. Maybe they can help you jump into the fray with a little less fear.

1) Make Your First Chapter a Pilot Episode

You will be told by webcomic veterans to start with a short, simple comic idea first - which is wise - but if all you can think about is your big magnum opus, then you might as well hop in, right? Otherwise you'll just be glancing back at the other cooler project forever.

But if you can't start with a small simple story, start on a small, simple part of that larger story. Your first chapter should be a snapshot of the main conflict - show us a simple scene with few characters, ease us in slowly, keep things clear and focus on emotion/impact/clarity. Get the audience to care by offering something easily digested, but full of promise.

Once you're done with that 'pilot' chapter, and you're feeling more comfortable with the whole comic process, you can open the gates and show us the larger world. At that point, you'll be way more ready.

2) Simplify Your Art Style For Your Own Sanity

Always try to make your webcomic's art style as simple as possible - the standard rule is to use only 75% of your artistic skill for every comic page you make. Otherwise you will burn out quickly and terribly.

But you also need to be PROUD of your art style. If you're really feeling itchy, add a couple bells and whistles to your style so you can look at the finished page and say "Yeah, looks cool." You'll find the right balance the more you draw.

Also, don't be afraid to change your art style as you go along. Ultimate consistency is often impossible in webcomics anyway - so embrace your desire to try new things, streamline your work, whatever you feel needs to happen to be happiest. Sometimes the coolest part of reading a webcomic is noticing that style change - so don't hesitate to embrace it!

3) Resist the Reboot! RESIST!

The curse/blessing of drawing the same things over and over is that you'll inevitably get better at drawing those things. The trouble comes when you look back at old stuff and start thinking "Damn, I could draw that way better now."

You must recognize that this feeling never goes away. Not after a hundred pages. Not after three hundred. Not after a thousand.

I think everyone should be allowed one soft reboot for their first webcomic. Redraw some panels that bother you. Change up some dialogue if it doesn't make sense with your new story ideas. Do maintenance, basically. One of the beauties of webcomics is that they can be easily edited, without reprinting a whole book or remaking a whole game.

But if the ultimate purpose of a webcomic is to tell a story, then constant reboots will just be retelling the same story - slightly better each time, but the same at its core. We've heard it before. Most audiences would rather you save your strength and just keep going, rather than circling back year after year and going "Wait wait wait! I'll do it better this time."

Reboot early, not often, and only when you absolutely must! You're a storyteller, and you're constantly getting better at telling your story. Don't be ashamed of it - look back how much ground you've covered, and keep walking!

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That's a good start. Happy webcomicking - don't be afraid to jump in, but be prepared to learn a lot very quickly. And if this advice doesn't work for you or adhere to how you did it, that's absolutely fine - webcomics are diverse by nature, and so are their creation processes. Feel out what works best for you, and good luck!

[ripstefano]

Napoleon's Artillery

Napoleon Bonaparte played a key role in reforming the artillery of the Revolutionary French Army, transforming it into one of its most effective arms. Drawing on the innovations of earlier artillery theorists like Jean-Baptiste Gribeauval, Napoleon emphasized mobility, standardized calibers, and improved organization. He streamlined logistics by reducing the number of cannon types, allowing for faster production, easier maintenance, and more efficient resupply. Under his influence, artillery was no longer merely a support arm but became central to battlefield strategy—often massed and moved rapidly to break enemy lines or defend key positions. These reforms allowed French artillery to deliver devastating barrages with unprecedented speed and coordination, helping to secure many of Napoleon’s early victories.

From "Napoleon's Artillery"

[dandelionsresilience]

Dandelion News - October 8-14

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1. All 160 dogs at Florida shelter found homes ahead of Hurricane Milton

“[The shelter] offered crates, food and anything else the dogs would need in exchange for the animals to spend just five days with the foster parents if the human didn't want to keep them for longer. […A]fter about a day of receiving around 100 messages every 30 minutes, Bada said, all 160 were gone from the shelter and in safe and warm homes.”

2. Restoring Ecosystems and Rejuvenating Native Hawaiian Traditions in Maui

“[Volunteers] are restoring water flow to the refuge, removing invasive species, and restoring a loko iʻa kalo using ʻike kūpuna, ancestral knowledge. […] This human-made ecosystem will provide food for community members and habitat for wildlife while protecting coral reefs offshore.”

3. Solar-powered desalination system requires no extra batteries

“In contrast to other solar-driven desalination designs, the MIT system requires no extra batteries for energy storage, nor a supplemental power supply, such as from the grid. […] The system harnessed on average over 94 percent of the electrical energy generated from the system’s solar panels to produce up to 5,000 liters of water per day[….]”

4. Threatened pink sea fan coral breeds in UK aquarium for first time

“The spawning is part of University of Exeter Ph.D. student Kaila Wheatley Kornblum's research into the reproduction, larval dispersal and population connectivity of Eunicella verrucosa. […] Pink sea fans are believed to have been successfully bred by only one other institution, Lisbon Oceanarium, in 2023.”

5. Tiny 'backpacks' are being strapped to baby turtles[….]

““We analysed the data and found that hatchlings show amazingly consistent head-up orientation – despite being in the complete dark, surrounded by sand [… and] they move as if they were swimming rather than digging[…. This new observation method is] answering questions about best conservation practices,” says Dor.”

6. New California Law Protects Wildlife Connectivity

“A new state law in California will instruct counties and municipalities to conserve wildlife corridors when planning new development. […] This could entail everything from creating wildlife crossings at roads or highways, employing wildlife-safe fencing, or not developing on certain land.”

7. ‘I think, boy, I’m a part of all this’: how local heroes reforested Rio’s green heart

“By 2019, [the program] had transformed the city’s landscape, having trained 15,000 local workers like Leleco, who have planted 10m seedlings across […] roughly 10 times the area of New York’s Central Park. Reforested sites include mangroves and vegetation-covered sandbars called restinga, as well as wooded mountainsides around favelas.”

8. Alabama Town Plans to Drop Criminal Charges Over Unpaid Garbage Bills

““Suspending garbage pickup, imposing harsh late penalties and prosecuting people who through no fault of their own are unable to pay their garbage and sewage bills does not make payment suddenly forthcoming,” West said. [… The city] has agreed to drop pending criminal charges against its residents over unpaid garbage bills.”

9. New Hampshire’s low-income community solar program finally moves forward

“The state energy department is reviewing seven proposals for community solar arrays that will allocate a portion of their bill credits to low-income households. […] New Hampshire’s strategy of working with utilities to automatically enroll households that have already been identified streamlines the process.”

10. The Future Looks Bright for Electric School Buses

“EPA has awarded about $3 billion in grants from the infrastructure law, which paid to replace about 8,700 buses. Of those, about 95 percent are electric. [… Electric buses are] cheaper to operate and require less maintenance than diesel buses and will soon be at cost parity when looking at the lifetime cost of ownership[….]”

October 1-7 news here | (all credit for images and written material can be found at the source linked; I don’t claim credit for anything but curating.)

[railfangxy]

The Embodiment of Streamline Moderne

Most steam streamliners have shrouds to bring the engine into a Moderne style. Be that styling the engine to look as new as its consist does on the inside, OR embracing a look that borrows from contemporary diesel power.

Seems the Pennsylvania Railroad T1's were the exact opposite, at least at first. A futuristic design concept by Raymond Loewy was adapted to fit the outline of a steam engine

Just look between these two and the resemblance is clear

The T1's are already fairly modern machines as far as steam locomotives go. True, they are reciprocating machines so they still use cylinders and rods compared to individual steam motors, or a steam turbine drive. However, there's two or three aspects about them to complement their forward styling.

First is the duplex drive. The concept was to create a locomotive that was easier on the track at higher speeds by splitting up the driving wheels. More cylinders are needed, but the actual reciprocating mass is reduced. The T1's weren't the first iterations of this, on or off their home railroad, but they came with something else.

Second is poppet valves; more familiar with stationary steam engines, and persist today in internal combustion engines. Compared to piston valves, poppets allow for more precise timing of admission and exhaust to the cylinder, thus more power can be obtained. Poppet valves were tried a few times in the US in the 20s, and saw use elsewhere, but almost nothing like what the T1's had

Lastly is the Franklin System of Steam Distribution. This is a form of valve gear, large based on Lentz gear as it uses oscillation cams and has valves positions more like a piston. However, there's multiple sets of these valves, and the actual reciporicating mass is miniaturized and housed in a gearbox casing. In addition to the slight power boost offered by poppet valves, this further reduction of weight means the engine puts less energy into moving itself compared to its train. In addition, this protected the motion and meant maintenance requirements were actually lower compared to conventional valve gear.

If you know anything about the T1 that last part may sound odd, but the first engine to use the Franklin system did indeed require less maintenance than others in its division. The streamlining made access tricky, but it was really a problem when it came to making repairs not general maintenance.

All this and more set the T1 apart from anything that came before, or really since. It's only fitting they look the part of being a vision of the future. Just had no idea where the styling originated for them to look so much more modern on the outside, when they were already steps forward on the inside.

The best part about the iconic profile is that it never really left. I don't just mean the later T1's or the similar looking diesels. The prototype T1's kept the Loewy influence up front right til the end. Just iconic

[terotam]

What Kind of Facilities You Can Manage with Facility Management Solution?

The efficient management of facilities represents a critical component of operational excellence for any modern enterprise. Recognizing the imperative for systematic oversight, businesses are increasingly embracing facility management software soluti…

[staycalmandhugaclone]

Fool's Errand Pt 10

Part (10) of Fool's Errand, the next arc of Doc's Misadventures! If you're new, start at the beginning with Touch Starved!

Sorry! I know I owe responses to that fluffy little holiday thing, but I really wanted to get this out, too! (Also... big sorry... you'll see why)

Warnings: mild suspense, vague injury descriptions, decent bit of cursing, minor character death (very minor), (is there a warning for a kid wielding a gun?)

WC: 3,403

Droids don’t need the light. Not like we do. In the darkness, only the automated sound of whirring gears and clacking metal narrate movements governed by near perfect synchrony. The silence that surrounded those movements was deafening. It was easy to forget just how dangerous those machines truly were when watching the incredible ease with which the soldiers of the GAR could tear through them. But up close, when nothing lay between us but darkness and an armor that suddenly felt far too thin, the droids were monstrous; emotionless; streamlined and refined toward a single purpose: destruction.

I tried not to think about the simple fact that the same was often said of the entirety of the clone population; how readily society at large welcomed beliefs of unthinking, unfeeling suits of armor in the stead of the very real people that armor concealed. I tried not to think about how that mentality might linger and fester into resentment and fear once the end of the war offered some hope of integration, nor of the unending hardships that were inevitable with such naïve mentality. As I sat crouched in the nook of the freezing ventilation shaft, I tried not to think about anything at all save the near impossible task of silencing my own heavy breaths, attention trained on the endless rows of automatons marching barely a handful of feet away from me.

Wrecker had made it to the maintenance closet several meters ahead, but I’d still been fighting to force the adhesive of the deceptively small explosive to seal with the chilled metal of the duct, and what few seconds that cost me proved just enough to force me to hide as the echoing orchestra of marching droids approached us. We knew they were coming. Thanks to Echo, we knew exactly when to expect every routine patrol scheduled to monitor these halls, but the sheer frequency of their presence was staggering.

Neither of us moved for several seconds after the last droid finally vanished behind the rear door.

“You alright?” Even whispered, my body tensed slightly at the suddenness of Wrecker’s voice calling through the speaker of my helm, and I had to release a quick breath before responding.

“Yeah.” I murmured, glancing back at the detonator as I carefully began easing my way out of the small shaft. “Had trouble getting this one attached, but looks fine now.” A quiet grumble reverberated around me, and I could clearly imagine the troubled frown tugging at his lips.

My eyes flashed to the timer in the corner of my HUD steadily counting down to the moment Crosshair was supposed to take out the decoy power transformer. We still had several targets to rig if we wanted to level the station in time.

Wrecker led the way forward without another word, quick strides shockingly silent. It would never cease to amaze me how easily the man before me could dance between the kind, boisterous goofball and this: lethal, efficient; movements far too quiet for the terrifying mass of his powerful form. I’d worked with astounding soldiers before, but these men were different. Boost, Comet, and Warthog were frightfully capable, but Wrecker and his brothers…

His hand flashed out, pointing to the spot he wanted the next charge placed. He didn’t pause before moving on to set his own, leaving me to my job without so much as a backward glance. Even now, after so many months of working with them, it still felt odd to be trusted so explicitly, but there wasn’t time for even a moment of self-doubt as I quickly dropped to a knee to begin working. Despite the utter simplicity of these explosives, still, Wrecker could finish two in the time it took me to prime one, but he showed no hint of impatience; merely moved on to the next spot until the room was cleared.

We both paused upon turning to the door. It was quiet. It shouldn’t be. By now, we should have been able to make out the distant chorus of the next patrol.

“Status.” Wrecker called, voice just loud enough to be picked up by the mic. My shoulders ached from how taut the muscles were. He didn’t talk like that, governed by that stark militaristic sharpness… not unless something was wrong.

“In position.” Crosshair responded coolly.

“En route.” Tech answered next.

“Wrecker, update.” Hunter’s order came in far crisper than the others, the Marauder’s comms undistorted despite the metal walls of the facility.

“Clanker’s missed a patrol. Pretty sure they haven’t noticed us, though.” He replied curtly, head pivoting behind us before turning back to the forward door as though half-expecting a troop of droids to come rushing in at any second.

“Crosshair, any change?” The Sargeant called. I could hear the growing tension in his voice and knew he was standing tensely over the intercom, hands grinding into the metal corners.

“No, but this sector isn’t supposed to have another patrol for over four more minutes.” Cross reminded him, voice low.

“Keep an eye on your escape routes,” Hunter instructed, “and report any more abnormalities.”

A series of ‘roger’s answer him in quick succession before Wrecker continued forward, heavy blaster balanced against his shoulder. My pistols felt miniscule in comparison, but I still held them at ready as he cracked open the door. Beyond was a cavernous room dotted with Separatist transports. If things went south, Wrecker and I would blow a series of bombs starting with two at either end of the massive bay, granting us an exit route while several other explosions went off at pre-set intervals to mask our escape. If it came to that, however, there was little hope in retrieving that little girl’s father…

“… don’t like this…” Wrecker muttered after muting his com.

“How many more do we have?” I asked, treading closer to him so my whispered words would reach him.

“Ten. Twelve if we wanna hit the control tower, but…” He let the thought trail off as he peaked around the corner of the doorway to stare at the massive sheets of metal suspended overhead on thick tracks.

“So, we finish those ten and re-evaluate.” I offered quietly. He didn’t respond for a long moment, the fearsome visage of that feral skull still studying the distant bay walls.

“Yeah…” He mumbled absently, but a few more tense seconds passed before he drew a quick breath and moved through the door, strides measured and quick, stance low.

Our HUD timers had been perfectly synced. I’d known that there would be no delay between that small clock striking zero and the distant rumble of an explosion preceding at least a momentary flicker of the lights. Still, my body snapped taut as the world around us trembled, even if only for a moment. And then the darkness descended in earnest.

Our visors were designed for this: to grant us clear images even in the darkest nightmares of distant worlds. Regardless, I felt myself tense, adrenaline flooding my chest as I studied every shadow of the now monochrome display before me. Already, the Separatist forces were responding, dozens of squads activating and filing across the vast expanse of the hanger in precise, unhurried movements. Several took positions at entry points about the bay, though most marched out of sight, undoubtedly en route to the now destroyed power station.

“Yuh got some fun headin’ your way, Cross.” Wrecker warned, large hand reaching into his bag for another charge, attention trained once more on the command post.

“They won’t find anything.” He responded haughtily, words only just betraying a slight breathiness as he sprinted back across the rocky outcropping surrounding the north end of the hanger.

“Imma see how many a’ these I can stick before the others get here.” There was a subtle glee in his voice, thrilled at the promise of even that simple challenge.

“I’ll keep watch.” I drawled slightly, the eyeroll audible amidst my quiet chuckle. That tension was still there; creeping across my skin and keeping the muscles stretching up my spine taut, but this was their world – our world: impossible missions with unending dangers in which we still managed to find some taste of joy.

“…Kriff.” Every wisp of that joy instantly went cold.

“Cross?” Hunter called quickly, voice full of the same sharp concern that turned my blood to ice. Wrecker had just begun setting the fourth detonator and visibly froze, waiting anxiously for a response.

“…trap… -utoff from… -ing around…” His rushed reply broke between bursts of static.

“Dammit, they’re trying to block your comms! Where are you?!” Hunter shouted. The distorted reply was too muffled for me to make out, but the pained shout that followed was nauseatingly clear. “I can’t reach you with the Marauder. En route on foot.” His words left in a growl, voice now muffled with that telltale distortion as he abandoned the protection of the ship, the sound of the ramp lowering in the background just loud enough for the mic to pick up.

I didn’t need to see Wrecker’s face to know he was struck with the same dread as me, and, with a sharp nod of his domed helm, motioned toward the rear wall of the hanger. I was already running when the first explosion erupted through the air, but the sudden scream that tore through the speakers was all I could hear.

“Crosshair!” His name shouted from me in a burst of panic, but his desperate cry didn’t stop. The natural rasp of his voice broke in choked gasps between sounds of an agony that left my skin crawling. Blasterfire shrieked behind me in rapid flurries. I didn’t bother looking back, certain that Wrecker was eagerly providing a distraction to cover my retreat, but the droids weren’t fooled.

A curse caught on my lips as I dropped into a sharp slide, just managing to dart behind a supply crate as a troop of B1s trained their sites on me, and the volley of shots that seared the metal casing left my heart racing even faster. My arm was moving before conscious thought registered what I was doing, hand snatching at one of the few remaining charges. I didn’t know if this would work, fully aware that some explosives were perfectly stable until intentionally set off with a detonator. Regardless, I launched the small device toward them, HUD automatically following my gaze to lock onto it as I raised my own weapons, standing to face down the dozen droids targeting me.

The scent of burnt plastoid filled my senses before noting the faint line of red seared into my shoulder pauldron as I pulled the trigger.

Ringing. By now, I recognized the disorientated daze of shellshock and clung to the sense of annoyance rather than any fear or pain lingering beyond that confusion. Move. There wasn’t time for this… Before the thoughts even solidified in my mind, I could feel my body struggling back to my feet, balance wavering precariously for several seconds even as I staggered forward.

“…!” A voice rang loudly around me, but it took a moment of actual concentration to truly hear him. “-oc! Wha’ happened?!” Wrecker. He was shouting. I glanced over my shoulder to see him quickly backtracking toward me and gave my head a hard shake in some vain effort to clear the lingering fog.

“…m… I’m fine!” I called out, lips sluggish. “Used a charge to… clear the path.” He looked toward me only briefly before returning his attention to the encroaching units. Still, I could see the air of hesitation in his movements, the reluctance to risk creating any additional distance between us, so I took that decision away from him, jaw set as I forced myself through the still smoldering crater blown into the thick wall.

Crosshair was still screaming, growled cries catching on choppy breaths muffled behind ground teeth.

“Hunter, do you have eyes on him?” I shouted, sprinting toward the cover of trees surrounding the station as I silently cursed the steep incline leading toward the ship.

“Not yet, there’s… - dammit -... They sent a kriffing… platoon after him.” I could hear the strain pulling at his every word, and that dread returned en force, fear spiking at the thought of how easily he could find himself incapacitated as well just from exacerbating his preexisting injuries.

“Echo and I can provide backup.” Tech offered. Even his voice held that deep worry.

“No – continue with the mission. We’ll be halfway to the Marauder by the time you’d even reach us.” He ordered. “Doc-”

“I’m already en route,” I interrupted quickly, “just send me your location.” He didn’t respond for a long moment, and I had to fight to keep from shouting my impatience.

That earlier fear was gone. I barely bothered glancing between branches in search of enemy troops, the threat of what danger my brief isolation from the others might pose forgotten in the echo of Crosshair’s pain. My entire focus was on reaching them as quickly as I could, cursing every fallen log and sleek boulder that hindered my progress.

“I’ve got him.” He was panting, pain clear in the breathy words, and my heart twisted at the endless possible reasons for that pain. The keening gasps still sounding from Crosshair’s mic were the only thing silencing some sharp rebuke demanding he stop. There was no right answer here; no way forward without the risk of a sacrifice I couldn’t begin to fathom.

“Might still be s… s’me droids… but think I got ‘m all.” His uncertainty was just as concerning as the slight slur dampening his smoky voice. That meant his focus was dwindling; that inhuman ability to feel the dance of electricity connecting the world around him was overcome by his own pain or exhaustion or something far worse.

“Dammit, Hunter! Just send me your location before you kriffing keel over!” I ordered harshly, no longer making an effort to mask that impatience.

“Tracker… tracker’s on… H… headed back.” Curses flowing unapologetically between ground teeth, I snatched the datapad from my waist, fingers stabbing at the screen far harsher than necessary as I locked in on his signal. The Marauder was just over a klick away, and Hunter’s signal was another half klick beyond that, speed frightfully slow as he made his way back.

“Talk to me, Hunter, or I’ll start using the karking pain scale questions.” I threatened, and was relieved to hear a huff of laughter. It was weak, but it was there.

“Damaged… damaged his helmet… Visor broke…” In an instant, that relief abandoned me. “Gave him… gave him what I had, but… it’s… it’s barely taking the e-edge off.” He panted.

“Burns?” I asked, straining to hide the depth of my fear at the very thought of what damage that might cause, but Hunter quickly dismissed that fear with something far worse.

“No… think it’s… There was a – a gas…” My stride nearly faltered. A gas… Chemical burns were far more difficult to treat…

“Listen to me: when you get him back to the ship, don’t try to rinse it out with water.” I instructed quickly.

“I kn- I know.” There was an unmistakable wheeze in the gasp robbing his retort of whatever annoyance he’d meant it to hold.

“What about you, Hunter? Were you exposed?” I made no effort to hide the harshness in my own voice, words quickly growing breathy as I sprinted from the base.

“N… no, my… my kit’s f-fine.” His response offered no taste of relief, the clear strain sown through each word quickly growing worse.

“Echo and I have secured a low-atmo speeder. We can reach you-”

“Ey, I think I see ‘im.” Wrecker interrupted.

“Ca- can you i-intercept?” Hunter’s vain attempt to maintain that indominable façade only further emphasized how just much he was clearly struggling.

“Uh… only if I start blowing stuff up early.” There was no glee in what should have been an overly eager plea, attention clearly torn between the task before him and worry for his brothers.

“Delay as – as long as you can.” Hunter ordered firmly. “Tech, Ech… Echo… con-continue a-approach.”

“Hunter, if you’re having trouble breathing again, you need to stop moving!” I ordered in a shout.

“Neg… neg’tive… Mar’der’s… in sight.” My lips curled into a snarl.

“I can’t carry you both, dammit!” There was a brief pause, and then,

“Roger.”

I was going to strangle him.

Sweat had long since soaked through my blacks. My muscles burned, blood like acid pounding through my veins, and I tried not to think about how loud my own breathing was, mic pointedly muted as I listened to quick bursts of communication bounce between the others illustrating the progress of a mission I struggled to find even a whisper of concern for. My own attention remained locked on the tracker beacon, noting how near to the ship Hunter and Crosshair finally were; how wretchedly slow their progress had become; how much distance yet lay between us as that accursed hill robbed my speed.

He didn’t check in when he finally stopped, their beacons stalling at the very foot of the ramp.

“Hunter, are you inside?” I asked. He didn’t respond. “Hunter, what’s your status?” I pressed, words growing harsher. Silence. “Hunter?! Cross, do either of you read me?!”

“The Marauder’s ramp appears to have lowered but hasn’t been closed since they arrived.” Tech’s voice was carefully even, but I could hear the faint rush of an anxiety that I had no doubt resonated between all of us.

“I’m almost there.” I assured them, and, mere seconds later, let out a sharp huff of relief upon finally seeing the very tip of the dorsal fin.

The first time I’d seen the complicated overlay of the HUD used by GAR equipment, it hadn’t been during my training to join the 104th. It was in the aftermath of a battle I’d only seen in the darkness of night, sneaking through ruined transports and far too much gore to ever be warranted under the guise of seeking peace. It was maybe the fourth such scene Emmy and I had visited. We didn’t even have a ship then; just us and a pair of overstuffed medbags with no thought toward secession or consequence or even what to do with those we tried to save.

We’d only found one soldier still clinging to life, and it had taken only moments to realize that nothing we did would save him from joining his brothers. He hadn’t blamed us. I think I wanted him to… but he merely got quiet when he understood… peaceful. He’d been a flirt, and I think we both fell in love with him a bit. He’d insisted we try his helmet on – had said something inappropriate about seeing his gear on a couple cute nurses. Neither of us corrected him, and I’d been shocked at the flurry of information that had bombarded me the instant it flickered to life before my eyes. He’d laughed. I’d never forget that laugh. It was free; weightless; haunting in a way that both crushed me and justified every risk we were taking in trying to offer what meager help we could. And then he'd died.

That nauseating hurricane of endless data and alerts was still just as overwhelming now as it was then, but I’d learned to filter it out, to prioritize only what was needed in that moment. When the sudden flash of a warning lit the screen, I didn’t hesitate; didn’t waste time for even a moment’s thought before my body dropped into a slide, just barely dodging the pair of blue bolts that screamed passed me as my hands instantly snatched the pistols from my hips, but then that wealth of data began to coalesce, and I quickly released my weapons, empty hands raising in surrender.

“Wait-wait-wait! It’s me!!” I shouted, wrenching the still flashing helm from my head, and my heart churned at the sight of the terrified girl cowering just inside the Marauder’s main cabin, at the horror and fear and overwhelming relief that left her near sobbing the instant recognition finally stole through her. Then I saw the two forms lying far too still at her feet. And that same terror ripped the air from my lungs in a sob of my own.

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California's Endless Highway: A 17-Year Odyssey Under Governor Newsom

March 27, 2025

SACRAMENTO - For 17 years, California Governor Gavin Newsom has presided over a highway project that has become a symbol of ambition, delay, and political theater. What began as a promise to revolutionize the state’s transportation infrastructure has morphed into a saga of grandiose announcements, ballooning costs, and minimal progress. As the current date marks March 27, 2025, this article chronicles the timeline of this elusive highway, critically examining the gap between Newsom’s triumphant rhetoric and the stark reality on the ground.

2008: A Vision Takes Root

The story begins in 2008, when California voters approved Proposition 1A, authorizing $9.95 billion in bonds to fund a high-speed rail system, not a traditional highway. Newsom, then mayor of San Francisco, championed the project as a transformative step toward a sustainable future. While this initiative was technically a rail project, it laid the groundwork for Newsom’s later focus on transportation infrastructure, including highways, as he ascended to the governorship. The rail’s promise of connecting Los Angeles to San Francisco captured imaginations, but it also set a precedent for ambitious timelines and optimistic funding projections.

2019: Newsom Takes the Helm and Shifts Focus

Upon becoming governor in January 2019, Newsom inherited the high-speed rail project, already mired in cost overruns and delays. In his first State of the State address, he acknowledged the rail’s challenges, scaling back the original vision to a 171-mile segment between Merced and Bakersfield. Yet, alongside this recalibration, Newsom began emphasizing broader infrastructure goals, including highway improvements. That year, he signed an executive order redirecting some gas tax funds, raised under Senate Bill 1 of 2017 -from road repairs to rail and transit, prompting criticism that highway maintenance was being sidelined. Still, he promised accelerated highway construction to complement the rail, framing it as part of a “build more, faster” agenda.

2020-2022: Promises Amid a Pandemic

As the COVID-19 pandemic gripped California, Newsom’s administration leaned into infrastructure as an economic recovery tool. In 2021, he touted a $13 billion investment in transportation, including highway upgrades, funded partly by federal stimulus dollars. Press releases highlighted plans to repair bridges, widen lanes, and enhance safety on major routes like Highway 99. Yet, progress reports were scarce, and critics noted that much of the funding was earmarked for planning rather than construction. By 2022, Newsom announced the “substantial completion” of preparatory work on several highway projects, but ground-level evidence, such as visible construction, remained limited.

2023: Streamlining and Celebration

In May 2023, Newsom unveiled a legislative package to streamline infrastructure projects, including highways, by cutting bureaucratic red tape. Standing at a solar farm site in Stanislaus County, he declared, “We’re building more, faster,” promising thousands of jobs and modernized roads. The Los Angeles Times reported that this initiative aimed to leverage $180 billion in state and federal funds over a decade. Later that year, he signed the package into law, celebrating it as a historic reform. However, specific highway projects, like the widening of Highway 46 in San Luis Obispo County, remained stalled, with funds still held in reserve.

2024-2025: Milestones or Mirage?

Fast forward to 2024, and Newsom’s administration claimed $13 billion had been invested in transportation that year alone, with a focus on “climate-resilient roads and highways.” Press releases cited new bike lanes, bridge repairs, and wildlife crossings along Interstate 15 as evidence of progress. On January 7, 2025, Newsom broke ground on a railhead near Bakersfield, doubling down on his transportation legacy with a nod to highway synergies. Yet, as of March 27, 2025, no single highway project spanning his 17-year political career, from his mayoral days to now, has been fully completed and operational under his direct oversight, raising questions about the substance behind the fanfare.

The Money Trail

Financially, the picture is murky but staggering. Since 2008, the high-speed rail project alone has consumed over $20 billion, with estimates now exceeding $128 billion for the scaled-back Merced-Bakersfield line, according to official updates. Highway-specific spending is harder to isolate, but Senate Bill 1 has generated billions since 2017, supplemented by federal funds like the $6.5 billion from the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Caltrans reports suggest hundreds of millions have gone to highway planning and repairs, yet tangible results, completed miles of new or upgraded highway, remain elusive. Critics estimate that at least $2-3 billion has been spent on highway-related efforts under Newsom’s watch, with little to show beyond press conferences and partially funded initiatives.

The Current Reality

Today, California’s highways are a patchwork of aging infrastructure and incremental upgrades. Highway 99, a frequent target of Newsom’s promises, still suffers from congestion and unfinished widening projects in Madera and Tulare counties. The Sacramento Bee noted in 2019 that $17 million for such work was deferred, a pattern that persists. Meanwhile, the high-speed rail, often conflated with broader transportation goals, inches along with 119 miles under construction in the Central Valley, hardly a highway, and far from the statewide network Newsom once envisioned.

Final Considerations: Propaganda vs. Reality

Governor Newsom’s 17-year highway narrative is a masterclass in political optics. His annual triumphant announcements, laden with phrases like “world-leading,” “transformative,” and “faster”, project an image of decisive leadership and progress. This propagandistic angle leverages California’s appetite for bold solutions, casting Newsom as a visionary tackling climate change, economic stagnation, and infrastructure decay. The reality, however, is a sobering contrast: billions spent, years elapsed, and a state still waiting for its promised highways.

The disconnect lies in execution. While Newsom’s administration excels at securing funds and crafting legislation, the follow-through, turning dollars into asphalt, lags. Environmental reviews, legal challenges, and shifting priorities (e.g., rail over roads) have bogged down projects, a fact he acknowledged in 2019 but has since glossed over. The money spent to date, potentially exceeding $3 billion on highways alone, has yielded planning documents and piecemeal repairs rather than a cohesive, completed network. The citizens skepticism, and with users decrying a “$128 billion train to nowhere” and questioning highway progress after 17 years.

In fairness, Newsom faces systemic hurdles, California’s stringent regulations and a fragmented funding landscape, but his reliance on hype over substance invites scrutiny. The governor’s narrative suggests a golden age of infrastructure is imminent; the facts reveal a state stuck in neutral, with taxpayers footing the bill for a dream deferred. As 2025 unfolds, Californians await not just announcements, but results.

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Thank you everyone for submitting so many lovely prompts! For your perusal, here are the fanart-specific prompts that were submitted, pasted onto the Polish cover edition of All Systems Red + Artificial Condition. (Phrasing of some of these prompts were streamlined to help them fit onto the image.)

Characters illustrated with pride flags/colors.

Friendship bracelets, friendship tokens, Best Friends interlocking necklaces.

Drones! Drone communication, drone decoration, drone boops.

Feed hangouts, feedsonas.

Corporation Rim advertisements using Sex℠, Love®, or Gender© to sell products.

Bottles of: Gender Fluid, Love Potion, Relationship Anarchy, Polyamory Pigment. Or these ideas represented as objects: Candies. Books. Trinkets.

Non-human intimacy.

Murderbot wearing 'triple-A' battery shirt.

Thread of Fate subversions: cutting, braiding, having multiple threads.

Bots/constructs helping each other out with maintenance.

Murderbot 'friend dates' with its humans. (Theatre with Ratthi, hike with Mensah kids, etc.)

Check out the rest of our fanworks prompts here! This poster contains fanart-specific prompts but there are plenty more that could work for both fanart or fanfic.

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We're looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

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wait what’s the mauga lore tho all i know is he was not massive then he joined talon and now he is massive. is he like sigma or is he just goofy?

Lock in anon this might get long. Also this is what I remember from the wiki off the top of my head, so anyone feel free to correct me if I got something wrong x

When he was younger Mauga was part of a rebel group ran by his dad, combatting against the poor treatment of their home. Which is what sort of streamlined him to be the way he is - flippant towards the law and charismatically destructive, he also grew somewhat noticeable that way.

After being wounded in Polynesia (?), a medic from the rebel group performed emergency surgery and gave him a cybernetic heart to supplement his damaged organic one. He later returned to Samoa for more upgrades which in turn made him stronger but also came with the need for more maintenance. Some point after that he fought with Overwatch (which is where he pinched his chain guns.)

Mauga was invited to Talon after he sought out my man, aka Doomfist and challenged him to an all out fucking brawl, mainly because he was bored and the news of Akande killing his mentor had caught his attention. Neither of them took the loss, but ended it in a draw - ultimately impressing Akande who then extended said invitation alongside the promise of chaos and regular cybernetic upgrades for Mauga.

In terms of his character - Mauga is outwardly a big goof but I wouldn't let it fool you. He's referenced to be 'charismatic and cunning with the goal of living every day like it's his last'. He creates chaos just to thrive in the midst of it, chasing something that only just outruns him every day. And he loves it. He's much more complex than he seems and I think that's just why I like him so much. <3

ᴬˡˢᵒ, ᴵ ᵗʰᶦⁿᵏ ʰᵉ'ˢ ʰᵒᵗ.

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astro hypothesis: what's your ideal laundry room like?

take a look at your 4h and the persona chart of its ruler (ex: my 4h is in gemini, i will be looking at my mercury persona chart NOT my ic persona (thats more family and childhood dynamics in my opinion)). today i want to focus on my personal next house project - the laundry room... for that take a look at the 6h and/or neptune.

why?

6h typically is associated with routines, maintenance, and even hygiene. people often have a laundry routine or it adapted into their schedule. it is a maintenance task of life. and laundry relates to overall hygiene of not just yourself but other rooms in the house - towels, napkins, mats, sheets, curtains, etc.

neptune rules over liquids like water/detergents, and can be connected to the process of dissolving/clearing dirt, which is essentially what washing clothes is.

6h gemini (3°, 15°, 27°), neptune at 3°/15°/27°, 6h mercury, 6h ruler aspecting mercury, and/or neptune aspecting mercury

the laundry room would be highly functional and efficient. the process of doing laundry in this space is streamlined - it's likely a smaller space (simple just the machine(s) and additives). think clear labels, sorting bins, etc. even in a small space, everything would have its place and be designed/organized for easy access. mercury loves technology - expect high-efficiency washers/dryers, smart home integrations, and/or even a small speaker or tablet mounted in the vicinity for entertainment (it makes me think of bathrooms with TVs). i suggest light, fresh colors for these people like whites, grays, and/or pastels, possibly geometrics like a tile wall feature.

6h leo (5°, 17°, 29°), neptune at 5°/17°/29°, 6h sun, 6h ruler aspecting sun, and/or neptune aspecting sun

this laundry space would be bright and warm - the sun represents vitality so this space wouldn’t be hidden away. it would be in large room, not a closet or bathroom. it would be well-lit too - there is definitely natural light so not necessarily located in a subterranean basement or the garage. perhaps there is a large windows for natural light, maybe a sliding door that leads to a clothes line, warm overhead lighting or a skylight, or even a statement light fixture. it isn’t a cluttered, forgotten room - cleanliness and presentation are everything. laundry would be done on a set schedule in this space, as the sun has a strong sense of rhythm.

6h libra (7°, 19°), neptune at 7°/19°, 6h venus, 6h ruler aspecting venus, and/or neptune aspecting venus

libra laundry rooms would be a clean, aesthetically pleasing space. libra brings a touch of elegance and balance, it wouldn’t be purely utilitarian - it would be stylish yet order. similar to other air influences everything has its place, neatly labeled bins, light, neutral, or pastel colors, etc. possibly there are decorative touches like framed art, a small plant, and/or soft lighting. i believe the scent of detergent or a diffuser with a calming oil would be present in the space.

6h pisces (12°, 24°), neptune at 12°/24°, 6h neptune, and/or 6h ruler aspecting neptune

the mundane laundry room feels more effortless and less utilitarian with this influence present. think flowy elements like sheer curtains, soft edges, and a light color scheme (whites, blues, lavenders, seafoam greens). maybe some ocean-themed decor, or even a washing machine with an emphasized rounded design or a front loading washing machine with the wave look on the door (you know what i mean?). maybe essential oil diffusers, calming lavender or chamomile scented detergents, etc. this might be more intuitive setup, i get woven basket vibes for one thing it's not plastic/glass organizer coded. in fact it's a holistic set up - natural, biodegradable detergents / detergent sheets, crystals, wool dryer balls, etc.

9h neptune

the space is something more dreamy and tranquil, rather than purely functional - it has an almost meditative atmosphere for this task. think soft lighting, perhaps with fairy lights or calming, dim lamps, etc. the room might have an aromatherapy diffuser with calming scents like lavender or sandalwood. maybe even with subtle ocean or sky motifs (waves, clouds - in that italian bistro way if you know what i mean i can't remember the name for that textured painting style). the room definitely has shades of blue, lavender, and/or soft warm whites. the task that is laundry might take on a ritualistic quality. maybe it's meditative where you focus on the tactile experience of the water?

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