The Heldannic Order - Vaults of Pandius
The Heldannic Order - Vaults of Pandius
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 />
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<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