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Standard Oceanhopper Class Frieghter example pictured above. 205m long and weighs 160,000 tons, unloaded.
The C.S. Free Wind, it's proper designation, is a heavily modified Oceanhopper Class freighter. Oceanhoppers are outdated models, their manufacture being halted over thirty years ago, though dozens still take to the skies of Aurelia every day. Most are owned by transport companies that use the massive cargo bay to deliver various goods around the Crucible Empire, as the Oceanhopper was produced by Crucibellain shipwrights. The Free Wind, however, was decommissioned twenty years ago and was put on a backlog to be scrapped. Five years later it was purchased out of a junkyard by Summer Skies, who restored it to working condition and upgraded it from its outdated design. She replaced the old sails with a new advanced canvas that collects sunlight and installed power rails to hold this canvas and harness the energy to keep the thrusters powered. Though valuable and intricate these canvases are quite sturdy, having little worry of being damaged outside of combat scenarios. This design, commonly known as Solar Rails, is something that would not be common among ships for another five years after Summer installed it on the Free Wind. Due to these Solar Rails the Free Wind is surprisingly fast despite its size and weight, making only the most advanced ships of the modern age the only ones able to chase it down. Even older Interceptor class vessels cannot reach speeds the Free Wind is capable of at max power.
The Free Wind's original Aura generator is still intact and has been used as a back-up source of power, though it is still the original generator and thus very outdated. Nevertheless the Free Wind was ready for flight a mere two weeks after Summer acquired it. Since then it has received hidden armaments to defend itself. A total of a dozen aura cannons, six on each side, are hidden in the large cargo-hold below deck. They can be remotely controlled from the command bridge, positioned above the open deck. There are several cannons on the upper deck as well, though they cannot be remotely controlled and must be manually loaded with aura charges that would be brought up from a specific area of the cargo hold. The secret weapon of the Free Wind, however, is the Magnificant Laser installed underneath the bow. Being linked directly to the Aura generator, it can fire a massive payload of Aura in a large laser. This ace-in-the-hole can destroy many types of unarmored ships in one hit, though the fact it is linked to the Aura generator means it will take their back-up power source offline for an hour after firing.
As most of the space on an Oceanhopper class is dedicated to the cargo area, there is little room for comfortably holding crew. Without modifying the cargo space the Free Wind can only comfortably hold twelve people or so. The sleeping areas are split between three cabins, one dedicated purely for the captain while the other two are for men and women, respectively. Each of the larger cabins has three sets of bunk beds, allowing for up to six occupants each. To accomodate the crew's belongings there is an armory between the two cabins that has twelve lockers. The ship's only bathroom has two showers and two toilets, and it is located across from the armory for ease of access. Aside from the top deck, the command bridge, and the cargo hold the Free Wind is actually quite compact with narrow hallways and small rooms. Even the engine room that houses the Aura generator, located beneath the command bridge, leaves little room for navigation or maintenance. Even after weaponized the Free Wind it still remains a freighter that is largely dedicated to having a large cargo hold.
The cargo hold, taking up the majority of space among the bottom of the ship, is divided into separate areas. Along the sides it houses the cannons, along the roof at the bow it houses the Magnificant Laser, and underneath the laser is the room that stores the Aura batteries for operating the cannons above-deck. The center of the cargo hold is unobstructed to allow maximum cargo and use. More often than not it is host to a pool table in the back for recreation, and should the Free Wind take on a job to transport people there is plenty of room to set up cots to allow their "cargo" to sleep in the hold. There is much freedom in what to do with the vast open space of the cargo hold, but the fact the cargo hold is so big it leaves little room for the rest of the ship. Many guests have commented how such a large ship can still feel so cramped, though Summer Skies often takes that with offense.
~ 5'9" - Don't Ask - Curvaceous ~
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【Name:】
Summer Skies
【Nickname:】
The Lost One ; Mother Goose
【Gender:】
Female
【Age:】
Don't Ask
Psychological report
A report on subjects' mental health and forté
【Personality:】
While Summer Skies looks like a warm and inviting person that is very rarely an accurate representation of her behaviors. She is loud, harsh, and authoritarian in practice. Of course her volatile nature isn't taken seriously due to a seeming lack of capability to back up her threats. Often she relies on Weston back up her threats rather than do anything herself. This isn't to say that Summer is a terrible person, but she is a very reactionary woman. When not confronted with something displeasing she can be quite pleasant. A calm Summer is a happy Summer and most prefer her to be this way, despite the possible entertainment that might come from an excited or angry Summer. When the going gets tough, however, she becomes dead serious and cold-hearted. Most forget about her calculating nature because this happens few and far between, but ultimately many would take angry Summer over quiet Summer. Bad things happen when she's quiet and not smiling. At least she takes care of her crew and her friends, whether they realize how much she actually cares for them or not. But don't call her a Tsundere to her face. She'll have you thrown overboard.
【History:】
~To Be Discovered~
Combat investigatory reports
Data gathered by interviews and evaluations
【Classification:】
~To Be Discovered~
【Skills:】
Summer is a very intelligent woman, having once been a scientist and an engineer. She is capable of analyzing situations and crunching the numbers to figure out the optimal outcome. It sometimes seems as if her analysis gives her clairvoyance, though it is simply smarts. Her leadership skills are also worthy of praise, as she has an affinity for motivating her crew and pushing forward to success.
【Techniques:】
~To Be Discovered~
【Equipment:】
Earpiece Communicator
【Position:】
Captain
【Theme song:】
~ 6'3" - 225lbs - Muscular ~
While usually hidden by his clothes, there are numerous scars across Weston's torso, back, arms, legs, and even a few small ones on his hands.
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【Name:】
Weston Bright
【Nickname:】
Two Blade ; The Defector
【Gender:】
Male
【Age:】
43
Psychological report
A report on subjects' mental health and forté
【Personality:】
While he may come off with an intimidating presence, Weston is a surprisingly chill guy. He is level-headed and hard to anger, but quick thinking and quite wise from his worldly experiences. Of course just because he's a bit nice doesn't mean he is the most comforting person to be around but he is probably the safest to stay near. He practically radiates power, making him hard to miss and difficult to stand against. His calm and collected nature may seem like a facade to those who have heard about him but the rumors of a savage and rampaging Two Blade are just that: rumors. Weston knows his strength and power and does well to keep it in check, though some mistake his act for overconfidence when that is far from the case. One can cross Weston and he can be forgiving, but if Summer orders him to do something then he will usually do it without question. Weston's direct nature makes him easy to approach and understand but he won't just open up about his life story to just anyone, nor will he help just anybody. It is still probably best to befriend Weston rather than make him your enemy. It just takes one glance to realize that this man is in a league of his own...
【History:】
~To Be Discovered~
Combat investigatory reports
Data gathered by interviews and evaluations
【Classification:】
Aeva-Linked: The Minotaur
【Skills:】
A soldier and hardened veteran of war, Weston is deadly proficient with an array of weapons and combat styles. His most notable skill, however, is his mastery of fighting with two swords at once (hence his epithet). While putting any weapon in his hands, or not giving him a weapon at all, will often result in his victory, it is with his swords that he feels most comfortable. Also somewhat of a tactician, being capable of reading a combat situation and acting quickly and accordingly.
【Techniques:】
~To Be Discovered~
【Equipment:】
White Blood
Requiem
Earpiece Communicator
Requiem
Earpiece Communicator
【Position:】
First Mate
【Theme song:】
~To Be Added~
~To Be Added~
~To Be Added~
