...Experiments with various materials were unsuccessful. Latest update: Nickel-plating the internal coil of the transmitter, again using the same method as vinyl recording, supported by my Originium Arts, in order to create the core. Mantra will equip the prototype Arts units in her next simulated mission, in order to verify its ability to reduce her burden when she 'talks'. —Whitesmith, Progress Report on the Viability Study of a Tail-Mounted Transmitter-Type Arts Unit ['Rattletail' Maintenance Log] Request: Please troubleshoot—not working properly. Maintenance Report: The internal metal plating of the transmitter-type Arts unit 'Rattletail' is badly worn, negatively affecting Arts performance. Engineering Note: I looked through the previous maintenance logs. Has no one questioned the wisdom of lugging such a heavy Arts unit around in battle? Maybe this is more in the domain of Medical, but six of these things has got to be like fifty pounds, and she's carrying all that weight on her tail. Action: Propose replacing with alternative materials to reduce weight without affecting functionality. Estimated timeframe is one month. Request: The need is urgent. Just reapply the nickel plating. Action: Nickel plating reapplied. ...... ['Rattletail' Maintenance Log] Request: Damaged in battle. Need repair urgently. Maintenance Report: All three transmitters damaged. Severe case warping. No longer operable. Engineering Note: Did she use it as a bludgeoning weapon? Guess there's one good thing that came out of all that weight. Repair is not possible: the original maker of the Arts unit is no longer in Engineering. Action: Propose building a new transmitter-type Arts unit with reference to existing research documents and the damaged prototype. Continue using metal plating, though the core structure will have to be replaced. Estimated timeframe is 3-6 months. Request: Is it possible to fully recreate the original core structure? Engineering Note: Sorry, but the unique Originium Arts used to create the original core structure cannot be fully replicated. We can only recreate the appearance and functionality to the best of our abilities. Action: Mechanist here. I have Whitesmith's documents. I'll figure something out. ... ['Central Nerve Detection Module' Maintenance Log] Request: Regular maintenance. Maintenance Report: Moderate wear to the internal metallic plating of the Central Nerve Detection Module. Engineering Note: Looks like a simple disassembly and routine maintenance job. Wouldn't have guessed how long it's been in the field if I didn't know. Operator Mantra really takes good care of it. Action: Regular full maintenance. Estimated timeframe is 2 days. Half-day rush processing possible if urgent. Request: No rush, currently on field mission. Engineering Department Note: Without your Arts unit? Request: Working with a communicator.