Valkyrie

The Valkyrie is the chief transport and reconnaissance aircraft operated by the Ragnarok Mercenary Company, and serves as their mobile headquarters while in transit or deployed on RMC operations. Highly customized, spacious, yet surprisingly agile, the Valkyrie sets the RMC far above most independent mercenary organizations as it not only transports the RMC crew to and from combat zones, but also houses a wide range of battlefield support tech, designed and installed by Deathwave and Rayne.

## Background

### Design

The Valkyrie was originally a US Military prototype cargo jet, modelled after the in-service C-5 Galaxy, and was stationed at Boston Airport. When the bombs dropped in 2077, the plane was damaged, but was largely left intact, although left crippled and without flight capacity. The warplane was eventually scuttled and had her wings removed by scavengers throughout the years, until it was found by Brotherhood of Steel field scribes in 2287 during the transit of the airship Prydwyn. Original designs to the plane were performed by Proctor Ingram to build a functioning heavy transport aircraft to supplement the Prydwyn, as it was widely regarded as unreasonable to deploy the airship to smaller operations and missions in the Commonwealth area, but would allow for more personnel transportation then the vertibirds the Brotherhood operated. Although Ingram initially planned to have the plane transported to an empty hangar for it's construction, Elder Maxson determined that the cost to rebuild and retrofit the plane was far beyond what he deemed a justifiable amount. The BoS maintained a claim on the plane and it's plans, but ultimately sold them to a shadow buyer, who unbeknownst to the Elder was operating on behalf of Deathwave and Rayne. The plane was lifted and towed via multiple vertibirds to a makeshift hangar in the Minutemen-controlled Starlight Drive-In, which was leased out by the RMC to build the plane without attracting BoS attention. Over the next few months, Rayne and Deathwave began to painstaking process of stripped the plane down to it's frame in order to properly install the prospective upgrades.

### Retrofitting

The Valkyrie underwent a significant amount of change during it's time in construction. Deathwave and Rayne converted the aircraft into a nuclear powered vessel, installing a fusion reactor in the rear of the plane. The three deck aircraft was also installed with four large modular rotor pylons, converting it into a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, as well as increasing it's mobility tremendously. The rear cargo section was welded and sealed shut, and holds the large reactor and Fusion Core charging station. The lower deck is outfitted with various Power Armor modification stations, allowing for repairs and adjustments to be performed mid-flight. Two large sliding doors were outfitted on each side, allowing for aerial attacks from a crew member in Power Armor.

The cockpit was outfitted with a variety of computer equipment, allowing Rayne and Deathwave to coordinate battlefield information via scans transmitted via numerous sensory antennas mounted on the nose of the plane. Originally intended for both a pilot and co-pilot, the secondary seat was swapped out in favor of a computer terminal suite for Rayne, allowing her to update the Pipboys of all the RMC members with objective information, tracking data, and a rudimentary field 'scouting' system, allowing them to keep track of hostile movements while the plane circled above. The pilot's suite was designed to allow a fluid transition from operating the plane's controls, to using the advanced terminal suite. All in all, the plane quickly grew to become the RMC's second most expensive investment, coming just short in costs to their Vault just outside of Nuka-World. As of 2290, the RMC is still outstanding in approximately 225,000 caps for the plane's retrofitting, paid in weekly installments.

### Completion and Maiden Voyage

The final bolt was tightened down in late 2289, and the plane was examined and deemed ready for flight. The RMC hosted a small party for themselves and the neighboring Minutemen, which ended in the Valkyrie's maiden take-off in order to transport it to Vault NC1. Shortly after take-off, the Valkyrie was spotted by a vertibird operated by the Gunners, prompting a hostile response. Using the Valkyrie's latest technology, as well as support from the Minutemen, the RMC was successful in eliminating the Gunners, and the Valkyrie was flown to Vault NC1, where it is stored in a permanent hanger, protected against the harsh weather of the Commonwealth.

## Layout

### Deck One

The lowest deck of the Valkyrie is used primarily for the transportation of cargo, and the RMC's custom Power Armor. Featuring PA work stations, toolboxes, and spare parts and machinery for each member, the Valkyrie can accommodate the repairs of an almost destroyed suit of Power Armor at least once for each member. Items found during quests, large or small, are secured in various storage containers on the deck. The lower deck also has a secured storage facility, which is sealed for radioactive or hazardous materials. The cargo deck is accessible via the forward loading ramp, which is opened by the lifting of the cockpit and head of the aircraft, as well as two large sliding doors with extendable ramps.

### Deck Two

The second deck of the Valkyrie is designed for the comfortable transport of the members of the RMC. With seven individual rooms for each of the Ragnarok Members, and spare seating for guests or rescued individuals, the plane's upper deck is also where the majority of the plane's internal systems and terminals are located. Towards the mid-section of the plane is the Fusion Core charging system, which allows for the mass refueling of the groups primary source of power. The rear section of the second deck holds the Valkyrie's fusion reactor.

### Deck Three

The third deck is actually just the flight deck, consisting of the pilot's cockpit, a 'war room' with a circular table and seating for mission briefings and meetings, and a small dining area for Rayne during long flights. The deck is accessible via a narrow stairwell on the second deck. The flight deck is also equipped with a number of switches and control stations for the Valkyrie's parts, such as the rotor position and rotation controls, cargo and hangar door controls, and engine systems.