Nucharnut

(Sky Bug)

Scorpion ship

The Nucharnut is a scorpion class spelljammer, recovered by the scro Tarantula Fleet from the Flow outside Moragspace where it was floating derelict. Investigation revealed its orcish crew had been abandoned it centuries ago, during the First Unhuman War, for reasons unknown. Admiral Halker was never one to let a good thing go to waste, however, so he ordered the vessel refitted and taken into service as soon as the conquest of Spiral was complete. The crew was drawn from two destroyed mantis ships, and they set to the refitting with vigor, greatly desiring to return to wildspace. The refit wasn't quite finished, however, when Admiral Halker and General Vorr took most of the Tarantula fleet out of the sphere on a wild goose chase for the Spelljammer itself.

The Nucharnut was left as one of the few scro vessels on Spiral, and for a year her captain and crewed worked feverishly to maintain scro authority over the orcs and goblins of the planet while guarding against the expected elven counterattack (which has yet to meterialize). Admiral Dushgoi's fleet was greated with enthusiasm as every scro was aware that two more elven worlds remained within the sphere.

Since Admiral Dushgoi's arrival, the Nucharnut has been used for long range patroling and interdiction missions, attacking elvish vessels within the trade routes. This is the mission the crew truly enjoys, and one which often leads to personal fortune as well. Captain Bushnak carefully watches the lanes, hoping against hope to encounter a man-o-war, for a victory over such a vessel with his scoprion would bring him great prestige and a chance for advancement.

Tonnage: 60 tons

Hull Points: 60

Crew: 6/60

Maneuverability Class: C

Landing;Land: Yes

Landing;Water: No

AR: 4

Saves As: Metal

Power Type: Lifejammer

Ship's Rating: per victim

Armament:

1 Med. Ballistae (FPS) Crew: 2
2 Heavy Catapults (360') Crew: 5 each
2 Ram Claws Crew: 4 each (not standard, my interpretation)

Cargo: 12 tons

Keel Length: 75'

Beam Length: 20'

Deck Key (follows the standard Scorpion deckplan, though rooms may have different uses):

1. Catapult Deck (both Hvy Catapults, must fire towards same target)

2. Ratlines, provide access to catapult deck

3. Maindeck, Ballista position

4. Helm, Bridge, and Shrine to Dukagsh
This room contains a Silver Statuette of Dukagsh (1,000 gp), he has two orl gems (red, 500 gp each) for eyes. Also in this roon, in a cast iron strongbox, are a Potion of Longevity (Clear & Light Purple), a Potion of Growth (Phosphorescent & Apricot), a Wizard Scroll(Enhance Rating, Create Portal), & a Priest Scroll (Create Minor Helmn). A set of starcharts for Bralspace, and the ship's log are inside the strongbox as well. The strongbox is locked and firetrapped (5th level). The ship's Planetary Locator takes up one corner of this room, the center of the room holds the coffin-like Lifejammer. Standard Scro practice is to cast an _Aid_ spell on the victim just before placing him or her within. This reduces the number of slaves needed and increases their chance of surviving each day, thus stretching the "fuel" supply.

5. Mess/Galley [Note a door opens from here up onto to the "head" for boarding, though it is not shown on the map.]

6. Crew/Marine Quarters
A search of this room turns up standard gear and 400 cp (in various small caches)

7. Captain's Cabin
A search of this room reveals standard gear, 50 cp, 100 ep, & 150 gp. There is also a jewelled Copper Chalice (780 gp) and a Silver Sceptre (160 gp) both of elven make. The captain's spellbook is in a fire-trapped desk drawer.

8. Claw Machinery

9. Cargo Hold/NCO Quarters
A search of this room reveals standard gear, 100 cp, & 200 sp (in various small caches)

10(Port). 1st Mate, Helmsmen, Marine Lt's quarters
A search of this room reveals standard gear, 50 cp, 50 sp, & 150 ep (in various small caches). The spellbooks of the 1st Mate and Helmsmen are here inside their respective, fire-trapped chests.

10(Starboard). Prisoners cell for the lifejammer. Currently 15 prisoners (8 elves, 5 humans, 2 dwarves)

11. Cargo/Boarding hatch

Standard gear includes weapon oil, sharpening stone, clothing, eating utensils, tinder box, and perhaps some other small, relatively worthless items.