7-005: Illuminator – Mess and Recreation Deck
There seem to be four elevators that run the length of the ship, spaced equally around the central cylinder that contains the Hangar Bay and Unpressurised Cargo Hold. Elevator 1 is right next to Oliver’s Cabin.
Based on the elevator control display, there is free access to decks 1 through 13, excluding 2, 8 and 9. Other decks require tag access, presumably with associated authorisation. The aft-most deck that the elevator can access is 55, although not all decks in the engineering section seem to have elevator access.
Oliver visits the Recreation Deck and does a circuit of the circular corridor. On the outboard side, are a number of large rooms dedicated to functions that include:
- A gymnasium, including sauna and spa
- A large eating area, apparently partition-able into two separate areas, and including some self-serve galleys for those with a mind to cook for themselves
- A recreation area, containing numerous tables and couches adaptable to different purposes and games
- Two large general-purpose rooms
- A mini Sportsball venue
On the corridor’s inboard side are a series of smaller rooms, some of which are apparently available for booking. Also on the inboard side are a number of commercial shops where staff and crew can apparently purchase goods and services. The ones near the mess area apparently serve food and drink not available from the general servery, one offering table service and there are a couple of small bars. Elsewhere around the ring are clothes shops, a Vizierate uniform supply outlet, what seems to be a general store, an electronics and gadgetry shop, a beauty parlour, body shop and a hairdresser, and others.
Many of the commercial shops seem to be closed at the moment, one bearing a sign that says We Will Reopen After Leaving Dock. Although one of the bars is open and a few people are inside, or sitting in the mess area with drinks.
One of the food shops, although closed, has some activity about it as boxes are being unloaded from a cart and carried inside.
The general servery in the mess is open – Oliver will discover this is open 3/10 [In the Dominion that’s like 24/7…].
Most rooms on this deck are not currently in use.
Oliver is somewhat regretting arriving early but is glad to be taking in the ship.
When it’s busier he wants to do some alone dining to eavesdrop on the other passengers.
He’d like to check out the workspaces area to see what the setup is like.