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The Heldannic Order - Vaults of Pandius

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SECRETS OF THE WARBIRDS<br />

disappeared last year.<br />

Warbird Ships <strong>of</strong> the Line<br />

What follows is a partial listing <strong>of</strong> the<br />

warbirds currently maintained by the<br />

Luftflotte (Eye <strong>of</strong> Vanya) or expected to<br />

be commissioned in the near future.<br />

When possible, a brief service jacket is<br />

provided, including future notes.<br />

Karmesinfalke<br />

Captain: Otto von Gissur<br />

Type: Adler-class<br />

Coloration: Crimson with Inlaid Stars on<br />

Prow (one per crash).<br />

HP: 100<br />

954: Commissioned<br />

955: Exploration <strong>of</strong> Southern Brun<br />

970: Heldann Commandery Supply<br />

999: Escort duty for envoys to Eusdria<br />

1000: Engaged the Princess Ark<br />

1001: Refit to Waffenadler-class<br />

1002: Pilgrim Escort (22 pirates dest.)<br />

1008: Garrison <strong>of</strong> Vanya’s Rest<br />

1009: Destroyed Alphatian Skyship<br />

1014: Battle <strong>of</strong> Vanya’s Rest.<br />

Exemplary defense <strong>of</strong> the grounded<br />

warbird.<br />

1015: Myoshiman Invasion <strong>of</strong> Freiburg<br />

1016: Refit for Simbasta Observation (-5<br />

tons cargo, -5 total weight for special<br />

materials)<br />

Notes: <strong>The</strong> Karnesinfalke was the sistership<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Adler and is the oldest extant<br />

ship <strong>of</strong> the line. <strong>The</strong> crew is adopted by<br />

the Simbasta after their 1014 defense.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Drang<br />

Type: Eagle-class<br />

980: Commissioned<br />

980: Garrison <strong>of</strong> Vanya’s Rest<br />

988: Garrison <strong>of</strong> Freiburg<br />

990: Incursion into Norwold<br />

998: Envoy to Savage Coast<br />

1003: Invasion <strong>of</strong> Lower Heldland<br />

1010: Invasion <strong>of</strong> Upper Heldland<br />

1011: Invasion <strong>of</strong> Oceansend<br />

Schnellflieger<br />

Type: Adler-class<br />

993: Commissioned<br />

993: Hollow World Shuttle<br />

1004: Orbital Picket<br />

Lupinbrau<br />

Type: Adler-class<br />

992: Commissioned<br />

992: Garrison <strong>of</strong> Altendorf<br />

Notes: <strong>The</strong> Lupinbrau was the last Adler<br />

warbird produced. It was named in<br />

recognition <strong>of</strong> the service provided by<br />

lupin mercenaries, but no lupins have<br />

ever served in the Fleet.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Graudame III<br />

Type: Waffenadler-class<br />

Coloration: Grey sail<br />

955: Graudame Commissioned<br />

965: Graudame Destroyed (Princess Ark)<br />

966: Graudame II Commissioned<br />

993: Graudame II Destroyed (fire)<br />

997: Graudame III Commissioned<br />

1011: Graudame III Destroyed (dragons)<br />

1011: Graudame IV Commissioned<br />

1014: Crew perished against Simbasta<br />

1016: Supply; Heldann and Sind<br />

Notes: <strong>The</strong> Grey Lady is one <strong>of</strong> the most<br />

prestigious ships in the fleet, and it will<br />

not withdraw from a fight. [ML12]<br />

Chaplain Wilhard von Grausberg is the<br />

sole crew survivor in 1014.<br />

Argo II<br />

Captain: Hans Gruber<br />

Type: Eagle-class<br />

961: Argo Commissioned<br />

961: Garrison <strong>of</strong> Vanya’s Rest<br />

973: Argo Destroyed (night dragons)<br />

976: Argo II Commissioned<br />

989: Destroyed Ochalean pirates<br />

996: Engaged night dragon <strong>of</strong>f Oceania<br />

Notes: <strong>The</strong> original Argo was an Adlerclass<br />

vessel named for the knight who<br />

discovered Vanya’s Rest.<br />

Kriegwind (Warwind)<br />

Captain: Gretchen von Strauss<br />

Type: Adler-class<br />

987: Commissioned<br />

987: Garrison <strong>of</strong> Vanya’s Rest<br />

992: Crew-faulted Landing Crash<br />

993: Modified, brass and silver fittings<br />

993: Assigned as Training Vessel<br />

Notes: Captain, chaplain, and bosun are<br />

constant. <strong>The</strong> rest are rotated so that the<br />

crew seasoning is in thirds. Rotations<br />

are every 3 months.<br />

27<br />

<strong>The</strong> Dracheklaue<br />

Type: Eagle-Class<br />

992: Commissioned<br />

992: Galley Fire, Crew Injuries, Crashed<br />

Docking<br />

993: Flight Deck <strong>of</strong> 1000’ Imposed over<br />

Freiburg, helmsman safety straps<br />

994: Training Vessel<br />

1015: Defense <strong>of</strong> Freiburg<br />

<strong>The</strong> Berchlesmitzer<br />

Captain: KB Detlef Richterdorf<br />

Type: Uhuboote-Class (prototype)<br />

Skygem: 537 carats (3 months)<br />

Coloration: Gray<br />

Modification: Belcher located under tail<br />

992: Commissioned<br />

992-996: Recon Mapping <strong>of</strong> Alphatia<br />

997-999: Recon and Special Ops. in<br />

Bettlyn and Randel; repeated<br />

engagements with the schooner, Terrible<br />

Swift Wind<br />

1000: Modified for extended raiding, still<br />

chased by the Terrible Swift Wind<br />

1010: Recon <strong>of</strong> Skothar<br />

Crew Notes: Brother Chaplain Patra<br />

Istbein, Prior Terchlfrach<br />

Nachtritter<br />

Captain: KB Zimmerman<br />

Type: Uhuboote-Class<br />

Variations: Re-enforced struts made<br />

from rare Davanian wood, passive<br />

camouflaging defenses appropriate to the<br />

void; traditional belcher.<br />

993: Commissioned<br />

994: Recon <strong>of</strong> Myoshima<br />

997: Engaged with Alphatian Skyship<br />

998: Refitted for Space Combat,<br />

Additional Provisions Cargo, Survey and<br />

Communication Devices<br />

999: Lost Passing through Skyshield<br />

Notes: <strong>The</strong> Nachtritter was a specially<br />

modified Uhuboote intended for<br />

exploration beyond the Skyshield. No<br />

one knows exactly what happened to the<br />

Nichtritter.<br />

Sturzhahn II<br />

Captain: Friedhelm von Donnerschlag<br />

Type: Waffenadler-class<br />

996: Sturzhahn Commissioned<br />

996: Garrison <strong>of</strong> Grauenberg<br />

1015: Sturzhahn Destroyed at Freiburg<br />

1016: Sturzhahn II Commissioned<br />

1016: Garrison <strong>of</strong> Grauenberg

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