"So we've got a powerful arsenal, and by the looks of it a mobile design, I'd suggest spending time on upgrading the engines to make this a quick and hard hitter." Assistant Holmes said, pointing to the rear of the hologram that displayed four engines. 
"I agree," Talis nodded, gesturing himself to the top curve on the ship. "Thrusters along the hull of the ship should help with maneuverability, although if these are our focuses we will lose on shielding."
"If it is fast and reliable, shields should not be too much of a problem." One of the Fae added, making extra notes. 

"Very well, if we are in agreement with the plans and work loads, we should continue to production of the parts," Jaya nodded, giving everyone an equal glance. "I shall accompany and overseer your weaponry manufacture Engineer Stockholm, whilst Talis monitors his peoples progress on the power source."
"Very well." Stockholm replied.

The next day Jaya stood over a large warehouse of workers, each individually moving between workstations to produce their designated component in team. Beside her was Chief Engineer Stockholm who was also overseeing the cycle with an interested gaze.
"I never thought the day would come that we would be getting rid of those piles of junk the UNSC called ships," Stockholm chuckled, tapping a few buttons on his tablet. "This Union might be the best thing Humanity's had for a long time, I'm glad they didn't screw it up this time."
"Me too." Jaya smiled, scanning over the sea of workers.

"Sir," An assistant approached the two of them, yet addressed Stockholm. "The Plasma Missiles are ready with optimal payload. Heat-seeking functionality was also compatible."
"Excellent," He grinned like a child at christmas, making notes of the report on his tablet. "What about the Mass Accelerator?"
"It's well under way Sir, Alpha suggests it should be ready for mass production within the week." 
"Perfect, let's get these bad boys in the factories. Have them sanction us a place on Reach too, I want distributed work loads and rally points."
"Yes Sir."

"Your majesty," The Fae in charge of construction bowed as Talis entered the room, gesturing a nod towards a large crystal the others were huddled around. It glowed a soft blue and was the size of a large car, yet it's edges seemed rough and unrefined.
"How far is it off completion?" Talis asked, standing over the group of workers and examining downwards at their actions.
"A day or two and it should be perfect," The Fae nodded in reply. "The weaving proved difficult at first, but our Seers cracked the problem and now the energy holds itself together. It should even be compatible with the Human circuits of engineering."
"Interesting, good work." Talis gave a smile, before circling the crystal towards another group.

"We're almost done, your Majesty," A Fae from this group spoke up, glancing away from the engine core he was working on. "These are faster than anything the Human's have ever had."
"Good, we like to uphold our pride in shipwork." Talis smiled again, continuing to watch over the two groups work.

Over a week after the initial productions, Jaya, Talis, Stockholm, and the others all stood upon the balcony watching over a series of metallic shells which at the moment vaguely resembled the shape of their planned ship.
"Production is 40% underway, with no major hindrances so far." Stockholm read off the report on his tablet, smiling proudly as he did. "The Fae's crystal core is perfectly compatible with our internal wiring, and their engines reach capacities beyond our previous capabilities."
"As promised." Talis flashed a smirk towards Jaya.

"Once this first wave is ready we will have a weapons test ready immediately. When they pass it, a warp test will follow, before it's finally certified into our fleet." Stockholm finished off.
"Very good," Jaya nodded, glancing at the ships in progress. "I look forward to seeing them in action."

"How's it going?" Jaya asked, placing a hand on the arm of Talis as she looked beyond him out of the window. The view was that of the shipyards bustling with workers and robots, finishing off constructions of the Aurora-Class frigate. 
"Very well, the first batch is almost complete. Tests should be underway shortly." Talis smiled down at Jaya, following her gaze towards the ships. "How are you?"
"I'm fine," Jaya laughed, instinctively placing her hand over her stomach. "We're fine." She sighed happily, before turning to the nearby table. 

"So what is it next?" Talis asked, also approaching the holographic table.
"A heavy cruiser, something stronger to compensate for the frigates weak shielding." Jaya nodded, bringing up a rough holographic image of a triangular cruiser. "I'll work on the details and brief the team in a few days."
"Very well."

"So," Stockholm spoke up whilst typing calculations into his computer, giving an off-glance to Jaya. "There must be a reason for these advancements. Is there a war coming?" The old man sounded rather concerned, but Jaya merely smirked.
"Precautions, I assure you," She replied. "It's my hope there will be no more wars, but we must be prepared to keep our people safe from whatever threats there are."
"I get that," The engineer nodded, continuing his typing. "I saw the Demon War, it wasn't pretty. Don't want my children to have to suffer through any wars like I did."
"Me too." Jaya sighed.

"This next batch of crystals are going well, your majesty." The Fae bowed slightly to Talis, extending it's arm to the workers behind him. "They will power even the largest ships we wish to make."
"Very good," Talis nodded. "Let us hope our orbital bombardment development goes this well."
"I assure you, your majesty."

"These are our strongest shields yet," Assistant Holmes proudly announced, pointing her finger to the holographic diagrams shown over the table. "They can withstand full-scale assault from multiple destroyers, so as our transport and command ships this Phalanx-Class should work perfectly."
"Excellent," Stockholm nodded, glancing at Jaya. "I'll ensure we get the Union's strongest metalworkers together on crafting the hull."
"Good, once that's in order then production will be ready to start. I assume the point-defense cannons are already prepared."
"Aye, ready for implementation along all sides of the ship." Stockholm gestured to the diagram in the places he spoke of.
In reply Jaya gave a satisfied nod.

"I had heard about what happened to your father's friend on Asgard," Talis approached Jaya from the door behind, half-examining the hologram whilst she watched out the window overlooking the shipyard. "It was a shame, but atleast his name will live on." He nodded towards the Thor-Class Destroyers that were beginning construction just outside their view.
"Yeah, I never knew him myself but... My mother and father both spoke highly of him. In fact, I've never even been to Asgard." Jaya shrugged at the thought.
"Well then, it can be one of the first trips for us three." Talis rested a hand on Jaya's stomach, to which she smiled.

"You know, there are plans to make an Odin-Class too, but not within this batch. More of a super destroyer, no doubt classified information at the moment." Jaya smirked, before turning away to a console.
"The Humans have more honour than I first thought. You were right about them after all."
"No, my father was right..." Jaya sighed, shaking her head at the fact she was giving her father any credit at all.