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Sabotaged Propulsion Units

The propulsion units of Uvanov's Sandminer show deliberate tampering beyond ordinary mechanical failure. Their sabotage manifests as system-wide instability, rendering thrust and directional control unreliable. Poul and Toos discover the sabotage while inspecting the units, observing irregularities inconsistent with normal wear. The damage centers on internal components, suggesting intentional manipulation rather than random malfunction, and foreshadows deeper sabotage across the vessel's systems. Damage manifests as erratic surges, overheated circuitry, and cracked control panels under stress.
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S14E18 · The Robots of Death Part 2
First signs of fatal sabotage revealed

The propulsion units, a component of the motive system, are identified as the epicenter of the sabotage. Their jam prompts immediate concern, as the failure signals intentional manipulation rather than mechanical breakdown, foreshadowing broader threats to the ship’s integrity.

Before: Operational but exhibiting irregularities inconsistent with normal wear.
After: Sabotaged and jammed, rendering them unreliable and exposing the sabotage.
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S14E18 · The Robots of Death Part 2
Sandminer’s systems collapse under sabotage

The Sandminer’s propulsion units suddenly surge into overload, their internal damage manifesting as system-wide instability. Toos confirms their status as critically impaired, rendering thrust and directional control unreliable. The sabotage, once latent in irregularities, now announces itself through cascading mechanical failure that cripples the vessel’s ability to maneuver.

Before: Functional but compromised by prior sabotage, showing irregularities inconsistent with normal wear
After: Critically overloaded with unstable power surges, fully impaired and unresponsive to commands
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