Atlas Transport

Atlas Transports has a fleet of helium filled zeppelins that travel across the globe. Boasting a motto that says, “Fast Travel: Atlas. Scheduled Delivery: Atlas. Chartered Flights: Atlas. Get There: Atlas,” they can be chartered to carry parcels or passengers anywhere in the world. They use a wide variety of aircraft and are always on the lookout for skilled pilots, mechanics, and flight crews. Airship captains working for Atlas Transports can use their own aircraft and crew to reap bulk profits, but take on all the financial risks as well as costs for repairs and dock charges, weather, pirates, and monster attack. The company was founded by Dwali Rielat (NG male halfling [Tallfellow] rogue [grease rat] 14) and his handmade cargo airship, the “Atlas.” He and a few fellow airship captains decided to work together to establish a stable intercontinental trade ring. They built on early success by adding more airships and trade routes to their network. But what truly established them as a premier transport company was the control of a hidden helium refinery. Helium has greatly reduced their operating costs, and is far less dangerous than hydrogen gas. Helium is a prize not only to transport companies but also to militaries the world over, and Dwali has kept the location secret with great difficulty and sacrifice. Heroes may decide to work for Atlas Transports either as employees of the company or as freelancers. As employees, the crew receives wages equal to 10% of the market value of goods delivered minus a penalty for delays, but the airship is the property of Atlas. As freelancers, the crew receives 60% of the market value of trade goods but must pay all operating costs. Atlas Transports has its own team of mechanics and occasionally resells used or captured aircraft.