Picture the engine as a squad, each sensor a forward observer. First, lay out a command hierarchy: a single chief monitor that aggregates all sensor data, then a tier of sub‑command nodes that handle specific subsystems—combustion, cooling, fuel. Next, implement redundancy: duplicate critical sensors so one failure doesn’t collapse the whole unit. Add a watchdog routine that triggers an alarm if any sensor deviates beyond tolerance—think of it as a flare signaling a skirmish. When an alarm fires, the sub‑command node immediately isolates the affected component, logs the fault, and, if possible, switches to a backup. If isolation isn’t enough, the chief monitor brings in a contingency plan—shutdown, partial power, or a safe mode. All of this is logged and reviewed in after‑action reports, turning every misfire into data for the next mission. Keep the plan lean, the response swift, and the lines of communication unbroken.