Ves and Gavin held a very fruitful discussion about maintaining the stability and continuity of the LMC if the grand expedition ever took place.
Obviously, the LMC likely wouldn't be as it once were, but perhaps that was for the better. By slowly implementing multiple policies over the following years, Ves might be able to minimize the shock of the sudden departure of the lead designer.
"Right now, the LMC is very much centered around you." Gavin noted. "That's not inherently bad because it simply reflects the truth that mech companies are all about their mech designers."
The lack of mech designers under the LMC's employ had been a consistent weak point for Ves. When he left the Komodo Star Sector in order to go on his grand expedition, he would not only deprive the LMC of the personal presence of its founder and CEO, but also its sole lead designer!
Naturally, Ves could still remain in touch via comm calls and remote conferencing and the like.