Atakebune (Armoured Ships)

Surrounding the port city Dejima is possibly the biggest fleet of ships on the entire island. Iron plated and equipped for war these things could blast a hole in a another ship's brig and then shrug off two cannonballs before a drop of water touched the lower decks. If you want to feel safe on the ocean and Atakebune is the way to go. That is as long as you're willing to pay ridiculous fees to get one.

Propulsion

Masts, able to be steered to harness the wind. Additionally there is a rowing deck, but it is for emergency scenarios.

Weapons & Armament

They have two cannons, one on each side, and there is a storage compartment on the main deck with the express purpose of holding weapons, enough for a sword/spear and a bow for each sailor on the ship. Often, in the lower hold, the ships also carry barrels of gunpowder which can be used in combat in the right situations.

Armor and defense

Plated on all outer sides with iron, and the skeleton is doubly reenforced with metal. There is always scrap metal in storage to be used for repairs of the ship.

Communication Tools & Systems

Though they lack traditional communication systems, many have fitted these ships with a diviner who uses magic to communicate with other ships. With a single person you can not only gain information about enemy ships, you can also contact allies and stay informed about the situation. The best part is that you can easily keep one in the captain's hold, where they have plenty of space for rituals, and they are in arguably the safest place on the ship.

Price

70 million sen

Rarity

Common on coastline cities

Width

12 meters

Length

36 meters

Height

40 meters

Weight

>1000 tons

Speed

10-20 km/h

Complement / Crew

A crew of at least 30 trained sailors

Cargo & Passenger Capacity

Up to 300tons of cargo, it can carry an additional 40 people comfortably