Scavenger Ships

Scavenger Ships are the pirate ships used by Scavengers, an elite team of pirates residing in Sailfin Bay, that travel into the dangerous Otherworld for resources and loot. These are not normal pirate ships and are carefully built by the bay's specialized shipbuilders. Because each ship is handcrafted by an expert team, they take years to complete one ship. Hence, they cannot be mass produced and the rate at which Admirals are able to join follows the rate at which ships can be made.

## Characteristics

### Physical Characteristics

All Scavenger ships, regardless of model, are larger than normal pirate ships. The smallest Scavenger model has a crew capacity of 200, but is able to function with just 15. A lot of space on the ship is dedicated to cargo to maximize efficiency when travelling to the Otherworld, hence the ability to man the ship with very few dragons on board.

All Scavenger ships have reinforced hulls made of hollow bones, and have enchanted sails to keep them from tearing in the violent winds, or from being cut intentionally.

### Endurance

Every model is able to sail for at least 2 weeks on its own, with a Voyager airship accompanying them. However, depending on the model, certain ships can even last 6 months in the Otherworld.

## Models

There are 7 different Scavenger ship models, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Newly inducted Admirals will get to choose the model of ship they want to best fit their needs, but it cannot be changed later.

### Vanguard

The Vanguard is known for being the most balanced ship, and is popular with newer Admirals and those looking to not have their ship specialize in any one field. Vanguards have a reputation for being "mediocre", but this reputation stems from the ship being perfectly average with its speed, size, carrying capacity, weapon capacity, and control.

### Swiftstar

As its name suggests, the Swiftstar is built for speed. Sleek and refined, the Swiftstar has chosen to forgo weapon capacity in favour of its speed and large carrying capacity for a ship of its size. It is crucial that Admirals with this ship are good at evading attacks and remaining stealthy to avoid conflict, as the Swiftstar is not able to sustain more than minor attacks, and the ship is unequipped to fight back. This ship model also has a booster that can be activated to allow the ship to speed through water and make quick getaways.

### Tracer

Another balanced favourite, the Tracer is a modified version of the Vanguard, able to swap out certain pieces to alter the ship to fit an Admiral. The Tracer is the only model with all interchangeable pieces, but as a result of this, is weaker and if critical pieces are hit, will easily come apart. The Tracer is also known for its weight. It is extremely light and easy to control, and a popular choice for Admirals who don't know exactly what they want in a ship.

### Boulder

The Boulder is the biggest, bulkiest ship. It is slow as a whole, but has an interchangeable rudder too boost speed. The Boulder has a crew capacity of 370, which is the largest in any Scavenger model. These ships are designed for strong attacks and sustained fights with a powerful auto-lock cannon, and an enchanted hull.

### Valkyrie

While other models have chosen the obvious - cargo capacity, speed, and strength, the Valkyrie takes a different approach. Many a time it is the accompanying Voyager that is in charge of navigation, but the Valkyrie is designed to survive entirely alone, with its own reconnaissance equipment. The Valkyrie has an inbuilt radar that can locate hidden enemies and treasure.

### Bloodhound

Aptly named, the Bloodhound model is designed for hard and fast attacks. This is the only model designed by an Admiral instead of the shipbuilders, and was created by Admiral Zagan Fangmire, after he found the attack capabilities of other models unsatisfactory. The Bloodhound is the smallest ship, has the theory of "no guards left to notice the bodies".

### Harpy

The Harpy is suitable for long, drawn out voyages. While it is recommended the Harpy returns after 6 months at sea, it can easily survive for up to 2 years assuming food is accessible. The Harpy has a water filtration system to allow it to supply its crew. It also has an extremely large cargo capacity, and one segment of cargo is dedicated solely to the crew.

## List of Scavenger Ships

* Scavenger
* Marauder
* Revenge Jewel
* Osprey
* Silver Light
* Magpie
* Seabreaker
* Azurian Sky
* Howling Raider
* Ghost Core
* Shrike
* Light of the Sea
* Duchess
* Blind Tide
* Sparrow
* Iridian Night
* Ruby Phoenix
* Rogue Star
* Worm God's Whisper

## List of Decommissioned Scavenger Ships

* Sabre
* Vanquisher
* Black Sun
* Lockjaw