JohnCn(@JConcilus):My best guess on cost of bringing Ship 40 home. Prior @mercoglianos posts suggest ~$100,000 / day for Forte alone. ~$15–25 million (~$18–20 million?) ~$0.5–2 million: Controlled scuttle after a few days ~$0-$300K: Sinks / RUD on its own Grok estimate: ~$21 million (attached)

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JohnCn@JConcilus

2026.09.10 16:40

My best guess on cost of bringing Ship 40 home. Prior @mercoglianos posts suggest ~$100,000 / day for Forte alone. ~$15–25 million (~$18–20 million?) ~$0.5–2 million: Controlled scuttle after a few days ~$0-$300K: Sinks / RUD on its own Grok estimate: ~$21 million (attached)