Damselfly

The **Damselfly** is a prototype airship designed by Lord Gomez Bahdrugghar and Dominus Titanius Aletheides. It is named after its appearance, resembling the dragonfly-like insect it shares its name with. Unlike other airships in Evarencia, the Damselfly does not obtain flight via a dirigible or zeppelin, but rather through the beating of its synthetic wings allowing the ship to be much smaller in construction than a typical airship marking its design as potentially revolutionary in the field of aviation.

## Properties

### Abilities

* Powered flight
* Gun turrets
* Hovers

## History

### Owner

* the Emerald Caravan (lease)
* Oprix Academy (lease)
* Lord Gomez Bahdrugghar

### Crafted by

* Lord Gomez Bahdrugghar
* Dominus Titanius Aletheides

The Emerald Caravan came into possession of the Damselfly during the premiere of Season 3 when its inventors requested that they specifically test pilot the prototype.

During the events of Season 4's premiere, the damselfly was destroyed in Queen Skyheart's assault on Brisa.

## Description

### Appearance

Constructed of a combination of wood and metal, the cobalt blue paint glistens and glimmers in the sunlight. A pair of glass globes serve as the windows that peer into the world. Massive, hydraulic legs of metal prop the airship up, and across its slender chassis are four almost crystalline wings that are flexible that shimmer iridescent in the sunlight, not unlike those of a dragonfly. A small hatch and ladder hisses and scrapes against metal as it opens to allow entry into the metallic dragonfly. You have been reassured by Lord Bahdrugghar that it is merely a construct and not a giant insect.

### Schematics

* ***Cockpit*:** The cockpit is comprised of two large, glass globes that appear like a dragonfly’s eyes. The pilot and copilot sit here and steer the airship from their seats.
* ***Observation Deck:*** Another glass globe is located on the bottom of the intersection of the airlock where the cockpit meets the main deck. Here, by descending, one can enter the viewing deck where they can watch the realm below and the skies around to aid in navigating the flight of the damselfly.
* ***Main Deck:*** The largest portion of the Damselfly is the main deck. It is largely an empty space with two large, sliding panels. Dividers can be set up to create separate areas within the main deck.
* ***Upper Deck:*** Located above the main deck and remains closed off from the main deck. Utilized primarily for storage and contains the engine room.
* ***Turret:*** A storm cannon turret is located on the tail of the ship. 1 person can crew this flexible turret. A sliding panel provides a protected view while in the turret. Another can run ammunition to the turret.

## Crew

* Ideal crew size: 5-7
* Maximum occupancy: 10, cargo dependent
* Pilots: 2 with 1 pilot and 1 copilot
* Guns: 2. There is 1 front facing light cannon fired by the copilot and the tail mounted storm cannon turret.
* Navigation: 1 navigation officer can take position in the small observation deck.
* Engineer: The engine chamber is large enough to support 1 engineer.

## Abilities

Due to its unique construction, the damselfly comes with a set of unique features and abilities that set it apart from many other airships and inventions. Whereas most airships must make some continuous forward effort, the unique insectoid wings of the damselfly allow it hover in place while in the air. It also my move vertically in place. The aether micro-fusion engine effectively powers the damselfly in perpetuity by burning a special aether fuel mix of green and violet aether.

## Combat

Although discouraged by the manufacturers, the damselfly can be utilized for combat operations. The airship comes equipped with a storm cannon mounted turret on the tail as well as a light cannon attached to the front. The deck and sliding doors can be utilized to mount other weapons to the sides of the damselfly. The airship's light weight and maneuverability give it advantages in fights compared to traditional, larger airships.

## Legendary Lore

A strange and experimental airship developed by aeronaut and inventor Lord Gomez Bahdrugghar and steam priest Dominus Titanius Aletheides. The concept was primarily done by Bahdrugghar while the Steam-Priest engineered its construction. They both shared the dream of a small, maneuverable airship that did not rely on the large dirigible present on other airships. They have created their first working prototype, the Damselfly. The airships design and engineering are revolutionary to say they least, achieving its flight via power to cause the wings to beat much like the airship’s namesake. These wings are powered by an Aether Micro-fusion Engine (AMFE) that keeps the fuel safely contained while it burns. The landing gear allows the vessel to land without a docking rig. The damselfly needs only a space it may hover down to and can land to float on the surface of water. It is truly a state-of-the-art piece of technology and an impressive feat of engineering.

The damselfly was given to the Oprix Academy so they may conduct studies on the vessel and test pilot the state-of-the-art technology. While the damselfly is leased to the Oprix Academy, there are expectations for the Damselfly’s use under the Emerald Caravan’s aeronautical command.

1. The Oprix Academy is considered liable for any damage the airship sustains that is not due to a mechanical failure or an event that is, without any question, an accident. The Academy will make it clear that the vessel CANNOT be damaged.
2. The pilots will need to keep an accurate flight log for R&D purposes.

The Emerald Caravan used the damselfly primarily for transportation between questing locations, with their longest flight logged being a round trip from Wren's Run, Higard to Nihn'sfyre, Ellonde. During the Baneburning of Brisa, the Emerald Caravan proved the effectiveness of the damselfly's combat capabilities in aerial combat against the banefire dragon, using the onboard weapons to bring the beast to the ground while utilizing the ship's maneuverability to avoid taking damage. It was not until the subsequent battle in the city of Brisa with Queen Skyheart and her marrow that the damselfly was destroyed.