Gathering Cruisers

The Orchid Cruisers are the unique vessels of the plant-based Orchid people. These ships, grown by the Orchids, utilize the highly explosive kernel weaponry of the Orchids, in order to defend their worlds. They appear on page 12.

## **Layout A**

*The Orchids might have pacifist tendencies, but their warships are masterfully crafted and well armed.*

* Default Name: Asparagales
* Starting Crew: 2 Orchid Floral, 1 Rockman
* Starting Reactor: 5
* Max Hull: 30
* Crew Capacity: 8
* Starting Systems
	+ Shields (2)
	+ Engines (1)
	+ Oxygen (1)
	+ Weapons (2)
	+ Medbay (1)
	+ Piloting (1)
	+ Sensors (1)
	+ Doors (1)
* Starting Weapons
	+ Chain Heavy Laser
	+ Charge Kernel
* Starting Augments
	+ Kernel Greenhouse
* Starting Resources
	+ 9
* Slots: 4 Weapons, 2 Drones, 2-tile Teleporter
* Last Stand entry text: *On the vidscreen appears several Federation and Engi officers, as well as Admiral Tully in the center. "Orchids, hmmm? I didn't think your kind would take it upon yourselves to assist in this battle. I'm grateful for the reinforcements, we're running thin on soldiers and ships and every ounce of help is worth millions."* **(SHIP\_ORCHID)**

### **Unlock**

* Travel to the Gathering Gardenworlds and remove a thorn on the Praetorian's side to earn the Orchids' favor and unlock this ship... OR win the game with any Confederate Cruiser

## **Layout B**

*This Orchid cruiser takes a subversive yet effective approach to eliminate the opposition.*

* Default Name: Aveloz
* Starting Crew: 1 Orchid Floral, 1 Orchid Caretaker, 1 Free Mantis
* Starting Reactor: 7
* Max Hull: 30
* Crew Capacity: 8
* Starting Systems
	+ Engines (2)
	+ Oxygen (1)
	+ Weapons (4)
	+ Medbay (1)
	+ Cloaking (1)
	+ Piloting (1)
	+ Sensors (1)
	+ Doors (1)
* Starting Weapons
	+ Solar Kernel
	+ 'Partisan' Beam
* Starting Augments
	+ Kernel Greenhouse
* Starting Resources
	+ 16
* Slots: 4 Weapons, 2 Drones, 2-tile Teleporter
* Last Stand entry text: *On the vidscreen appears several Federation and Engi officers, as well as Admiral Tully in the center. "Orchids, hmmm? I didn't think your kind would take it upon yourselves to assist in this battle. I'm grateful for the reinforcements, we're running thin on soldiers and ships and every ounce of help is worth millions."* **(SHIP\_ORCHID)**

### **Unlock**

* Get to Sector 5 with the Gathering Cruiser Type A to unlock this ship.

## **Layout C**

*Despite the Orchid race's weakness to fires, this ship draws power from solar flares to fuel its powerful but expensive Chain Kernel weapon.*

* Default Name: The Last Straw
* Starting Crew: 1 Orchid Floral, 1 Orchid Praetorian, 1 Human Medic
* Starting Reactor: 7
* Max Hull: 30
* Crew Capacity: 8
* Starting Systems
	+ Shields (2)
	+ Engines (2)
	+ Oxygen (1)
	+ Weapons (4)
	+ Clonebay (1)
	+ Piloting (1)
	+ Sensors (1)
* Starting Weapons
	+ Elite Chain Kernel
	+ Heavy Laser MK I
* Starting Augments
	+ Kernel Greenhouse
	+ Solar Panels
* Starting Resources
	+ 20
* Slots: 3 Weapons, 2 Drones, 2-tile Teleporter
* Last Stand entry text: *On the vidscreen appears several Federation and Engi officers, as well as Admiral Tully in the center. "Orchids, hmmm? I didn't think your kind would take it upon yourselves to assist in this battle. I'm grateful for the reinforcements, we're running thin on soldiers and ships and every ounce of help is worth millions."* **(SHIP\_ORCHID)**

### **Unlock**

* Get to Sector 5 with the Gathering Cruiser Type B or beat the game with the Gathering Cruiser Type A to unlock this ship.