Kiwiit two things:
1. When you see a new VM, click on the 'view conversation' link in the bottom right hand corner of the actual VM sent in order to view the conversation, then reply in the text box there. It then notifies me of the response since the response VM is on my profile, and allows me to be aware that you responded and therefore respond in turn quicker, or in this case, glean new information quicker. I wouldnt have realized you replied on your own page except I had another question...
2. If I want to upgrade to TBDs, then I dont need to buy the Ironclad upgrade too, correct? I can just get the 16IC TBDs, and skip ironclads altogether?