Solar-system-wide cargo routes and standardised logistics
Fully integrated with IPLS-SRS-v1 self-replicating logistics hubs, NWM-v1 propulsion, RSS-v1 shielding, FPL-v1 portal connectivity, and TSP-v1 supersession readiness — all under explicit operator control and open standards.
Inter-Planetary Link Ship • Guildford, Surrey, UK
To define the functional requirements for a standardised, operator-controlled, solar-system-wide trade, logistics, and supply-chain network that connects every asteroid base, orbital platform, colony, and vessel using universal modular platforms and open interfaces — ensuring efficient resource flow without vendor lock-in or centralised control.
All trade and logistics operations remain under explicit operator consent. Sentience safeguards, fair-trade protocols, and cultural continuity requirements are embedded at the hardware level (Section 5.1).
Requirement: Every hollowed asteroid base and IPLS colony shall operate a standardised, operator-controlled solar-system-wide trade, logistics, and supply-chain network using universal modular platforms and open interfaces.
Rationale: Creates efficient resource flow across the entire solar system without vendor lock-in or centralised control.
Open Questions: None at v0.7
Requirement: Automated logistics hubs shall self-replicate at key trade waypoints using local ISRU materials, with replication requiring explicit operator consent and sentience safeguards.
Rationale: Enables exponential scaling of warehousing and distribution capacity as the solar-system economy grows.
Requirement: Cargo tugs and freighters powered by IPLS-NWM-v1 nacelles and equipped with RSS-v1 shielding shall use PIS-v1 universal cargo hardpoints for efficient interplanetary transport.
Rationale: Provides reliable, scalable cargo movement between bases, colonies, and orbital platforms.
Requirement: Major logistics hubs shall include IPLS-FPL-v1 portal nodes for instantaneous transfer of high-value goods, personnel, and critical spares.
Rationale: Eliminates long-haul transit times for time-sensitive or high-priority cargo.
Requirement: A centralised yet operator-overridable routing and scheduling system integrated with Network Standards (3.1.19) shall optimise all cargo movements across the solar system.
Rationale: Maximises efficiency and minimises transit times while preserving operator control.
Requirement: All cargo shall use standardised digital manifests with real-time tracking, immutable blockchain-style audit trails, and operator-controlled access rights.
Rationale: Ensures transparency, accountability, and rapid dispute resolution in interstellar trade.
Requirement: All critical logistics functions (routing overrides, cargo release, hub isolation) shall expose physical manual overrides and digital operator veto.
Rationale: Preserves absolute human/post-biological command authority over trade and resource flows.
Requirement: All logistics infrastructure shall be designed for ≥200-year service life with graceful degradation, field-repairable via ISRU spares, and pre-engineered TSP-v1 upgrade pathways.
Rationale: Ensures the solar-system supply chain remains operational as frontier transportation technologies evolve.
Requirement: All trade, logistics, and supply-chain operations shall remain under explicit operator consent with embedded ethical safeguards, sentience monitoring, and non-coercive fair-trade protocols at the hardware level.
Rationale: Prevents exploitation or unethical practices in the growing solar-system economy while preserving operator sovereignty.
Rationale: Ensures the solar-system supply chain remains operational and upgradable across centuries as frontier transportation technologies evolve.