Ships

Ships! Who cares about all that landlubberin'? The life of a seabeast is th' sort ye want t' experience! Aye, but ye can't just join up any ol' ship! When ye first join th' Imperial Navy, th' clerks at th' office measure ye up - height, weight, distance between th' ears, tail length, favourite colour o' fruit... An' then, with all this information, they takes it an' go compare it t' other bits o' paper an' th' like, an' with all this knowledge, they puts ye on a completely random ship. Pers'nally, guv, I thinks they use a dartboard.

Luckily, thanks t' th' fine blokes down at th' Court House?, ye can request a transfer t' any other ship ye like! So it's in yer best intentions t' look at all th' different ships t' choose from.

The BlackShip?

Captained by the beautiful rattess, Aria F. Nocturne (also Mayor of Bully Harbour), the BlackShip? remains the largest ship in the Imperial Navy. Its crew is a little on the small side, but still one of the most well-rounded in the fleet - while not strong in any specific area, they overcome their perils and enemies through sheer perseverance, teamwork, friendly bickering, and ingenuity. (Would you consider melted cheese and an auger useful tools for putting out a cabin fire?) It is oft said, "A dull moment on the 'BlackShip?' is like a gilder in the paw of a drunkard; rare and quickly spent."

The BlackShip? also retains a resident mascot one Hubert the blue crab. Hubert spends most of his waking hours lurking about the brig and his sleeping hours snoozing in the brig. He has also been spotted entering the mess a time or two to force handouts from diners. If not bothered he remains docile however even the slightest offense has the makings of an eye-stalk waving tantrum. Beware the blue crab of doom!

Past Captains: Agle Eagle, Myrhakel Greenfire, Calria Eagle, Castrigg Waters, Vulpera Errul, Zilaco Wyndshard.

The Golden Hide?

Captained by the fearsome fox, Jeshal the Ironclaw. More details to follow.

Past Captains: Varen S. Verdeloth, Kenshin R. Bladedart, Amanita Geruk, Valdrisk Half-Ear, Nuori S. Freemont, Vespero DeVespilio?, Vertherian Ullyanov, Tislane Tinker, Tanya Rainblade-Ryalor, Fafnir E. Harlgren, Anithias A. Freedom.

The Skeered of Nothing?

Captained by the dangerous tribal teengager Lethal Kamikaze, the Skeered is the fourth of the four famous ships of the Imperial Navy (but certainly no less important). The proud galleon has had a long line of fine captains, starting with IronPaw? Skarblade and moving up through Raserei Gotalmo, IceRain? Sleet and Vladimir Ullyanov, who would all move into high Imperial status upon leaving command. Though she has changed factions many times in her career, the ship is now considered a representative of the Ministry of Misanthropy. The Skeered has a tight-knit crew whose loyalty is true and who live up to the ship's name.

Past Captains: Retto A. Arbach, IronPaw? R. Skarblade, Raserei Gotalmo, IceRain? A. Sleet, Vladimir Ullyanov, Mackenroe Rokford, Ladorak Fugate, Dehver D. Stars, Frostbite R. Tarrin.

The Mar'kan's Glory? / Blood Leacher? (sunk!)

The Glory boasted a most illustrious history of duty to the Emperor, it being his flagship. While the Emperor owns his own private yacht, he had, at times, taken the Glory for more militaristic voyages. Unfortunately, the Glory was hijacked under mysterious circumstances and renamed the Blood Leacher. Only a year or so later, it was sunk in combat.

Past Captains: Pylaris Cotsifas, Teresa A. Doxtrod-Lancaster, Longbrush Dirgesong, Aedan Kingussie, Soarana Mottle (Leacher), Fafnir E. Harlgren (Leacher)

The Greengill? (sunk!)

The Greengill was the smallest of the Imperial vessels, formerly a woodlander ship captained by the fearsome badger, Berin Northstar. The Turncoat crew of the Blood Leacher defeated the woodlanders and took the Greengill as their own, where it was anchored at their hideout, Tucket Rock. When the Leacher was sunk, the Turncoats were allowed to take refuge in the Greengill...provided they then rejoined the Imperial Navy. Most beasts say the Greengill has since been sunk, but really it has become the unofficial ship of the Mayor's Office. Why do the rumors of its sinking still abound? Jealousy. Obviously.

Past Captains: Fafnir E. Harlgren

The Our Salvation? (sunk!)

Very few beasts want to join the Salvation, since very few beasts feel that they don't need to, y'know, breathe air. Those that believe this usually find out, in time, that they do. Or did.

Past Captains: Silvertongue Blackmore, Blyst Bladewake