You're correct, the EMALS take up less space, and it took some time to debug the "new tech". Its advantages include: a) fewer crew needed to operate & maintain, b) launch more aircraft per day, & c) launch lighter & heavier planes than the steam system.

There's a reason the British never named a ship after prime minister Pitt - sailors love to use scatological nicknames.

There were delays to the completion of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) due to the electromagnetic catapults (EMALS), among other issues. It took some time (& add'l $) to resolve the probs w/ this new tech.

Sailors like to give nicknames to their ships - that's the reason they never named a dreadnought after prime minister Pitt.

Hungry maggots need to know how much IQ47 will charge to issue one a them-there letters of Mark. Flat fee, sliding scale, or %age of captured cargo?

As meat, they'll have their finest hour.

from Michael Herr's "Dispatches"
"He's just haired off 'cos they won't let him sew Air Cav patches on the body bags."
"Fuck you! I think they look really great!"

A big cheer for the judge, too !

I've read about Truth & Reconciliation Commissions, & I've read about a Committee of Public Safety.

His White House is having trouble w/ Carpenters, tho.

Individual consumers must pay full price, but if you're insured, providers will accept a steeply-discounted "UCR" payment from the insurer for the same services. There's no advantage to being a 'consumer', it's a fast ride to bankruptcy.
Marshall is an idiot.

"A tragic end to a loyal son who loved his mother."

No I don't, & fuck you for saying that.

Rep. Jeffries is chock full of shit.

I blame the parents.

Patel's worst fear is realized as IQ47 discovers that he isn't white.

The FBI can only investigate and/or make an arrest, they can't file a charge or indictment. But it's a crime to lie to them.