USS Thunderbolt

The USS Thunderbolt was the Flagship of the Ancient Isles Fleet. She was Rear Admiral Clayton's ship, now under the command of Commander AndreiClif . She was commissioned to Rear Admiral Clayton when he became the Master Chief Petty Officer. The Ship is known for many things, but primarily she is widely considered the fishing vessel of the USN of SoT. She was the first ship to attend a fishing voyage, and since then fishing voyages have been a staple of the USS Thunderbolt and USN at large.

### Chain of Command:

* Flag Commander: Commdore AndreiClif

* First Officer: Ensign Wizzo

* Chief of Ship: n/a

* Squad Leaders: Petty Officer I Lunar, Petty Officer II Roman

* NCOs: Petty Officer II Skedaddle, Petty Officer III Whitefort, Petty Officer III LovinKitsune, Petty Officer III Crazyart, Petty Officer III TheHiHoho, Petty Officer III Nox, Petty Officer III Shadowdog

### The ship and her auxiliaries:

#### **USS Thunderbolt:**

The USS Thunderbolt was named after the signature weapon of Zeus, the god of the sky, lightning, thunder, law, order, and justice. The ship was designed by Rear Admiral Clayton, who was inspired by the Collector's Thunderous Fury Figurehead. The might of the Navy is perfectly captured by the image of seeing a Greek god wielding his legendary weapons sailing directly towards you. The mission of the USS Thunderbolt is to maintain freedom of the seas. Freedom of navigation, outside of territorial waters. Freedom to represent any emissary or trade. Freedom to uphold the Navy's will!

#### **USS Fishy Business:**

The successor to the USS Aegis the USS Fishy Business was designed by the crew of the Thunderbolt as a representation of the crew. With Her name coming from the adventures and fish she caught. With the Blue and Red hull and the Legendary figurehead, This ship is meant to inspire a sense of adventure and bravery. Giving us the image of a “Dark Horse” in the fight.

#### **USS Ares:**

The USS Ares was named after the God of War and son of Zeus himself. SCPO ContourHalo designed the ship with a green hull and red upper deck components to show how regal and bloodthirsty war is. The figurehead was chosen to represent a group of sailors set out on battle.

#### USS Flying Cloud:

Flying Cloud was a clipper ship that set the world's sailing record for the fastest passage between New York and San Francisco, 89 days 8 hours. The ship held this record for over 130 years, from 1854 to 1989. Flying Cloud was the most famous of the clippers built by Donald McKay. She was known for her extremely close race with Hornet in 1853; for having a woman navigator; and for sailing in the Australia and timber trades. In 1862, Flying Cloud was sold to the Black Ball Line, Liverpool, sailing under British colors without change of name, and was soon traveling between the mother country and Australia and New Zealand. Her latter years were spent in the log trade between Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.

#### **USS Aegis (Retired):**

The USS Aegis was named after the shield that both Zeus and Athena used. [Retired] MCPO Goose designed the mighty ship with inspiration from the colours of The Aegis, Black Gold and Silver. The figurehead was selected to represent the USS Thunderbolt and to represent one of the original users of The Aegis.