Pema’s crew built the secondary receiving ring beside the north pylon. Tavi brought copper collars and a ceramic sleeve. Ruo ferried the parts at slack tide, keeping them low in the boat so the weight would not shift.
The existing ward remained lit and connected. Han kept the work platform clear of passing boats and assigned a spotter to watch the harbor chain. If a patrol approached or the water rose, the spotter could end the trial with a red flag.
Pema pointed to the new ring. “This accepts a separate current and spreads it across three smaller channels. We’ll measure each one before adding more power.” Tavi showed them the collars he had made. Each held a ceramic sleeve between copper bands, and each channel had its own small gate. If one heated, Pema could close that branch without stopping the others. Han asked the spotter to stand where both the pylon and the chain could be seen. Tavi showed them the collars he had made. Each held a ceramic sleeve between copper bands, and each channel had its own small gate. If one heated, Pema could close that branch without stopping the others. Han asked the spotter to stand where both the pylon and the chain could be seen.
