a.k.a. Unique NPC Ships
organized by Paul WestermeyerThe Unique NPC Ships thread was an attempt to generate new, ready-to-use material for Spelljammer DMs on the Spelljammer Mailing List. It was started by Paul Westermeyer back in August of 1997. Though not, strictly speaking, a "contest", it laid the groundwork for the later "Unique XXX Challenges".
The official "No-prize" was awarded to the Royal Eagle.
Beetle Ship — 'Elantari — The Flying Mage Trading Co., Inc. — Gnasher — Greystar — Nimoh — Royal Eagle — The Stars' Shield — Yellow Jacket