Hydro Skipper

Hydro Skipper was the first model ship to use the Hydro Stream Engine. This invention revolutionized maritime combat as well as long-distance trade. Hydro Skipper was released during his time because of its speed and maneuverability. This is because most metal ships did not move quickly and were mostly employed for long-distance transit or for protecting the coastline line. Hydro Skipper was one of the fastest and most deadly systems of its day.

Propulsion

The major propulsion system is the Hydro Stream Engine. It pulls water from the ocean and carries it by boat to the vacuum ring. As it passed through the vacuum ring, the water burst at a faster rate in a smaller stream. Providing speedier boat propulsion than other available engines. The water exit pipes provide momentum to the ship. There are various pipes that provide diverse directions for moving the ship. A valve will seal or open a pipe depending on which direction they want the ship to travel. 

For an emergency, they erected three wind sails on the boat. Two of them were very adaptable, allowing them to move in numerous directions. The third and larger one was on Rooster's nest. They were initially designed for emergency use in case the engine failed. Nonetheless, they became highly practical and feasible options. They'd be useful for deceiving the enemy into taking it in a slower boat. Use wind power, then switch to the Hydro Stream Engine. They were also able to utilize it to help steer the boat while some strong crew held it. Providing improved mobile performance and faster slowdowns.

Weapons & Armament

The ship's main weaponry is its 22 cannons which are below deck. The bow features two long-range guns. Then 10 mid-range cannons on each port and starboard side. They have a variety of cannonballs to utilize during warfare. Basic set of cannonballs were Flaming, Spike Exploder, High Velocity, and Exploder To name a few On the deck, there are four ballistas capable of shooting in 360° aerial. The primary function for them was to destroy monsters, but they were also employed to assault other ships. Of course, the crew is thoroughly battle-trained.

Armor and defense

The ship was built out of iron, which was just picked up and used all over the world. This makes it more difficult for ordinary guns, as well as text and caps monsters, to take down this ship. Even metal ships cannot stand up against Kraken so be carful. It simply took Kraken more time to wreck a ship. So its speed and mobility made it difficult to take down this ship. For a metal, a ship being extremely fast, which most people were not used to coping with.

Communication Tools & Systems

It has four ways to communicate with the outside world. The first universal language for sailors uses flags. To provide other sailors at a distance with a concept of what they want and what might be happening. Most kingdoms that work with the big wide ocean have agreed on a standard language for the flags. It might be different continent by continent. The second way they communicated V.E.R to make the speakers' voice loud to communicate from ship to ship. This allowed them to negotiate while also hearing what each other wanted and the directions they issued to other ships.

They used a Wind Script  to communicate and report back to the base. This was primarily utilized it for emergency cases and when needed immediate directions. The rest of the communications to land were used to deliver on Robin Paper and also allowed them to send their reports. Some crew members utilize it to write letters to their loved ones and friends back home.
Rarity
Uncommon
Speed
40 knots (46MPH)
Complement / Crew
20-40


Cover image: by Valcin (Marc Zipper)

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