"The hope ship," Ryle corrected. "The FCV-150. First Colony Vessel, series 150. They said it was the fastest thing ever built. Launched right before the Collapse to terraform the outer rim. It vanished. Navigation malfunction, they said. Just drifted off into the dark."
By skimming only the top 10cm of the water column, the Nu West Leda FCV 150 does not compete with the bottom drain for suction. This allows farms to run lower pump head pressures, saving up to 20% on energy costs compared to side-draw screen filters. Nu West Leda Fcv 150
While exact configurations can vary based on the specific installation requirements, the Leda FCV 150 series generally features: "The hope ship," Ryle corrected