The Midnight Steel
Part of the fleet of the Dragon of the West (The Noble House of Fenbrook), The Midnight Steel is a 3-masted Merchant Galleon with two tiers of Arcane Cannons. It is considered one of the most heavily armed and armoured merchant vessels of its kind, alongside its sister ship, the War Hound.
Power Generation
The Midnight Steel is a combined WAP-Gen (wind and arcane power generation) ship with the capacity to operate solely on wind, arcane power, or utilising both at the same time. She features 3 masts and a bowsprit with 6 sails total (square-rigged fore and main masts with lateen rear, plus bowsprit sail), as well as an Arcane Generator, which features a rudimentary Arcane Amplifier technology in one of the few known stable systems in the world.
Propulsion
Midnight Steel features Arcane Propulsion systems in addition to its masts and sails. This allows the ship the achieve greater speeds during low or no-wind scenarios, particularly when unladen. The propulsion systems are linked to the ship's armament of Arcane Cannons, which alongside the speed increase give the ship impressive maneuverability.
Weapons & Armament
The Midnight Steel features an impressive array of 42 Arcane Cannons across two decks, and includes fore and aft-facing cannons. The cannons are capable of firing standard 32 pound cannonballs, as well as large Arcane Missiles.
Armor and defense
The hull of the Midnight Steel is particularly robust, with multi-layered panelling and sealant to prevent against leaks. Additionally, Midnight Steel's access to an Arcane Generator allows it to maintain a defensive shield for short periods of time.
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