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The Martian government sold Deimos to the UESC in 2395 at the height of its power. The vessel's preconstruction began in 2405. However, as the [[CRIST]] orbitals began to break down and fall into disrepair, the Mars colony began to economically implode. Rampant starvation and poverty struck the planet.<ref name="CouchTerm2"/> | The Martian government sold Deimos to the UESC in 2395 at the height of its power. The vessel's preconstruction began in 2405. However, as the [[CRIST]] orbitals began to break down and fall into disrepair, the Mars colony began to economically implode. Rampant starvation and poverty struck the planet.<ref name="CouchTerm2"/> | ||
Construction continued without issue as the planet below continued to fall onto harder and harder times. Martian citizens began to see the ship as a symbol of oppression by the UESC. They called for the ship to be made into a CRIST, but the concept was never seriously considered by the UESC. | Construction continued without issue as the planet below continued to fall onto harder and harder times. Martian citizens began to see the ship as a symbol of oppression by the UESC. They called for the ship to be made into a [[CRIST]], but the concept was never seriously considered by the UESC. | ||
The ship's main AI was Leela, who was accompanied by Durandal and Tycho. Durandal was in charge of the ship's autonomous functions, such as doors, life support, and kitchens. Tycho controlled the science and engineering network.<ref>[[Marathon (1994)]], Bigger Guns Nearby, Terminal 3</ref> | The ship's main AI was Leela, who was accompanied by Durandal and Tycho. Durandal was in charge of the ship's autonomous functions, such as doors, life support, and kitchens. Tycho controlled the science and engineering network.<ref>[[Marathon (1994)]], Bigger Guns Nearby, Terminal 3</ref> | ||