Vengeance Class: Skycrusher
The Skycrusher is single most devastating warship possessed by The Iron Band of Molten Heart. It is a behemoth of black iron, powered by the most potent fire magictech the Skies have ever seen. Smoke and flame belch forth from its huge engines, propelling the mass of metal and materialized violence through the Skies at the speed of a rocket. Its design is monstrous, intentionally evoking tales of terrible Sky-beasts which lurk at the edges of the world and swallow wayward ships whole. As it flies, its engines roar like rolling thunder, striking terror into the Band's foes, as they fear the very Skies are tearing upon its baneful approach.
The Skycrusher is armed with two massive Stone Cannons on its deck, a huge naval ram on its bow, and a bomb bay door built into its underside. The ship is also capable of carrying sixty passengers, making it an ideal transport for moving troops. No matter how you cut it, the Skycrusher is a machine of war, and radiates a singularly Doro sensibility.
The ship can use a special feature of its engine, the Era 4: Sol Supremacy, to boost its speed at the cost of draining its engine of elemental energy faster. This means that the most powerful ship in the The Iron Band fleet can quickly get to nearly anywhere it needs to go to support other forces, within a relatively short period of time.
Utility
The Skycrusher's primary use is intimidation. Although a formidable ship with a impressive record of naval supremacy, the Skycrusher is more oft used by The Iron Band as an ultimatum when settling disputes. The Skycrusher's reputation precedes it, and foolish is the captain who willingly puts theirself in its path.
Areas:
Main Deck:
Wide open space flanked on all sides by railings. Railings provide half cover to creatures standing next to them, and full cover to creatures standing behind them.Forecastle:
Raised portion at the front of the ship, used for navigation and spotting. Railings provide half cover to creatures standing next to them, and full cover to creatures standing behind them.Captain's Quarters:
A singular room for the captain's personal use. Generally under the quarterdeck.Crew Quarters:
Rooms of varying sizes spit between the main deck (under the forecastle and the quarterdeck) and the lower deck.Brig:
Located toward the front of the lower deck, used primarily for holding prisoners and stowaways.Quarterdeck:
Raised portion of the back of the ship, location of the helm. Railings provide half cover to creatures standing next to them, and full cover to creatures standing behind them.Lower Deck:
Wide space under the main deck, used for transporting people or carrying cargo.Hold:
Wide space under the main deck, used for transporting cargo or carrying amunition and supplies
Access & Availability
Currently, there are only two Vengeance Class: Skycrushers in existence. One, the M.H Mountain Back serves as ace of the The Iron Band fleet, while the other, the M.H Storm-Splitter, has been lost for several years. Recent reports indicate that an enigmatic pirate captain has claimed it as the flagship of her own personal fleet. How the M.H Storm-Splitter was lost is unknown, but according to rumor, it has a new name: The Spotted Dick.
Discovery
The Skycrusher is the premiere vehicle of the Vengeance class of Sky Ships, the current design class for Era 4 ships designed by The Skywright Guild of Molten Heart. The Vengeance class prioritizes sturdy, bulky, and heavy designs meant to shrug off damage. While other Vengeance class ships prioritize defense, the Skycrusher was the first to blend that focus on defense with a backing of massive firepower.
"Rolling Thunder. Or is it death? I'm not sure, but I see it. First in the distance, but it moves closer, painting the clouds scarlet as it barrels through the midnight Sky. So much fire. I swear it must be a dragon, but the captain says its made by the Doro. Then its over us, and heat and pain becomes one and rains hell upon our heads. I was right. It was rolling thunder. It was a dragon. And it most certainly was death."
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