{"id":55,"date":"2019-11-19T23:22:04","date_gmt":"2019-11-19T23:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sagaborn.com\/starborn\/?post_type=glossary&p=55"},"modified":"2026-07-22T19:35:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T19:35:18","slug":"ships","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/www.sagaborn.com\/starborn\/archive\/ships\/","title":{"rendered":"Ships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ships provide two things, travel through Voidspace and air. The ship provides both of these via magic. Runes carved along the bulk and sails of the ship hold in air, as well as create an artificial gravity (out to 18,000 ft. around any runed ship or object. The air bubble around the ship extends from the center of the runed vessel. Its diameter is equal to double the longest side of the object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ships detailed here are in the Verren style, resembling the water vessels of their culture. Ships of other races are varied and unique, but often fall along similar size and stats.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Name<\/td>Keel<\/td>Bow<\/td>Decks<\/td>Tonnage*<\/td>HP*<\/td>Min Crew<\/td>Mx Crew<\/td>MC<\/td>BMB<\/td>Cargo Tons<\/td>Ram<\/td>Retail Worth*<\/td><\/tr>
Small Craft<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Star Chopper<\/td>10<\/td>3<\/td>1<\/td>.5<\/td>25<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>A<\/td>5<\/td>–<\/td>No<\/td>1500***<\/td><\/tr>
Skiff<\/td>20<\/td>5<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>50<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>A<\/td>4<\/td>–<\/td>No<\/td>2100***<\/td><\/tr>
Verren Ships<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Cog<\/td>60<\/td>15<\/td>2.5<\/td>6<\/td>300<\/td>1<\/td>6<\/td>C<\/td>0<\/td>3<\/td>No<\/td>4500<\/td><\/tr>
Freedom<\/td>85<\/td>20<\/td>2.5<\/td>10<\/td>500<\/td>3<\/td>10<\/td>B<\/td>2<\/td>6<\/td>Yes<\/td>10000<\/td><\/tr>
Caravel<\/td>100<\/td>20<\/td>3.5<\/td>18<\/td>900<\/td>5<\/td>20<\/td>C<\/td>0<\/td>12<\/td>Yes<\/td>18000<\/td><\/tr>
Junk<\/td>120<\/td>30<\/td>3.5<\/td>25<\/td>1250<\/td>10<\/td>25<\/td>C<\/td>0<\/td>18<\/td>Yes<\/td>25000<\/td><\/tr>
Galleon<\/td>130<\/td>30<\/td>3.5<\/td>40<\/td>2000<\/td>20<\/td>40<\/td>D<\/td>-2<\/td>25<\/td>Yes<\/td>50000<\/td><\/tr>
Brig<\/td>200<\/td>25<\/td>3.5<\/td>60<\/td>3000<\/td>24<\/td>60<\/td>E<\/td>-4<\/td>30<\/td>Yes<\/td>60000<\/td><\/tr>
Man-O-War<\/td>190<\/td>35<\/td>4.5<\/td>75<\/td>3750<\/td>12<\/td>60<\/td>C<\/td>0<\/td>45<\/td>Yes<\/td>120000<\/td><\/tr>
Goblin Ships<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Goblin Scuttler<\/td>55<\/td>15<\/td>2<\/td>5<\/td>200<\/td>1<\/td>5<\/td>C<\/td>3<\/td>2<\/td>Yes<\/td>3600<\/td><\/tr>
Goblin Cutter<\/td>95<\/td>15<\/td>3<\/td>16<\/td>640<\/td>6<\/td>20<\/td>B<\/td>2<\/td>8<\/td>Yes<\/td>14200<\/td><\/tr>
Goblin Scrapper<\/td>115<\/td>25<\/td>3<\/td>22<\/td>880<\/td>8<\/td>24<\/td>C<\/td>0<\/td>14<\/td>Yes<\/td>21,000<\/td><\/tr>
Goblin Breaker<\/td>135<\/td>30<\/td>3<\/td>34<\/td>1360<\/td>15<\/td>36<\/td>D<\/td>-2<\/td>18<\/td>Yes<\/td>42,000<\/td><\/tr>
Goblin Scrap Hulk<\/td>180<\/td>35<\/td>4<\/td>52<\/td>2080<\/td>24<\/td>60<\/td>E<\/td>-4<\/td>26<\/td>Yes<\/td>78,000<\/td><\/tr>
Illarth Ships<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Hull Type<\/strong><\/td>Keel<\/strong><\/td>Bow<\/strong><\/td>Decks<\/strong><\/td>Tonnage<\/strong><\/td>HP<\/strong><\/td>Crew Min<\/strong><\/td>Crew Max<\/strong><\/td>MC<\/strong><\/td>BHB<\/strong><\/td>Cargo Tons<\/strong><\/td>Ram<\/strong><\/td>Base Cost<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Illarth Fighter<\/td>20<\/td>5<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>40<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>A<\/td>4<\/td>0<\/td>No<\/td>2500<\/td><\/tr>
Illarth Scout<\/td>60<\/td>15<\/td>2.5<\/td>6<\/td>240<\/td>1<\/td>6<\/td>A<\/td>4<\/td>2<\/td>No<\/td>7000<\/td><\/tr>
Illarth Slaver<\/td>85<\/td>20<\/td>2.5<\/td>10<\/td>400<\/td>3<\/td>10<\/td>A<\/td>4<\/td>5<\/td>Yes<\/td>12000<\/td><\/tr>
Illarth Traveler<\/td>100<\/td>20<\/td>3.5<\/td>18<\/td>720<\/td>5<\/td>20<\/td>B<\/td>2<\/td>10<\/td>Yes<\/td>22000<\/td><\/tr>
Illarth Haven<\/td>120<\/td>30<\/td>3.5<\/td>25<\/td>1000<\/td>10<\/td>25<\/td>B<\/td>2<\/td>18<\/td>Yes<\/td>32000<\/td><\/tr>
Illarth Assault<\/td>130<\/td>30<\/td>3.5<\/td>40<\/td>1600<\/td>20<\/td>40<\/td>C<\/td>0<\/td>25<\/td>Yes<\/td>70000<\/td><\/tr>
Illarth Mothership<\/td>340<\/td>160<\/td>8<\/td>180<\/td>7200<\/td>40<\/td>200<\/td>D<\/td>-4<\/td>100<\/td>Yes<\/td>350000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*StarBorn tonnage, while based on the ancient seafaring terminology, is a unique measurement of a vessel’s size and displacement.
**Does NOT include the price of a helm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

***Includes plasma helm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skiff<\/strong> – A single-person craft with cargo room for individual equipment and one occupant. It has no room for siege weapons, but can have a mounted plasma crossbow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cog<\/strong> – A smaller ship with two decks. A cog has cramped living and cargo space, but is very affordable. It can also be piloted by a single person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freedom<\/strong> – This small vessel is the workhorse of the Verse. It is small, maneuverable, and can hold a decent crew and cargo even though it only has 2 decks.Its cost \/ value ratio is the best of any ship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caravel<\/strong> – This ship is a newer class ship, based on the Freedom class. It was made larger, giving it more cargo and living space, but losing maneuverability. It has double the cargo of a Freedom class ship, but requires only half the crew of a Junk class ship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Junk<\/strong> – This vessel is the favorite of merchants and pirates. While not very maneuverable, it can hold a lot of cargo and has room for its crew to be comfortable on its 3 levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleon<\/strong> – This large ship has 3 1\/2 decks giving way for plenty of cargo and crew space. The wide stern and forecastles give raised platforms for weapon mounts. The galleon is the perfect ship for the upper class merchant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brig<\/strong> – This long ship only has three decks, but it still has plenty of space for cargo and crew. The brig is a common flagship for military fleets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Man-o-War <\/strong>– The man-o-war is the most powerful style of military ship in the Verse. It boasts 5 decks and space for many cannons or ballistas, while still having room for crew and cargo. To go broadside against a man-o-war often means death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goblin Ships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Goblin ships are a patchwork of wood, iron, and canvas. They have no bonuses other than being cheap to build and fix. They have lower HP (x40<\/strong> multiplier instead of standard x50).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illarth Ships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These ships are made of a hard resin proprietary to Illarth shipyards. This means the ships are more agile and resistant to fire (Fire Resistance 3), but have lower HP (x40<\/strong> multiplier instead of the standard x50). Illarth ships are powered by Illarth helms, which are not usable by other species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upgrades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ship Upgrades<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Upgrade<\/strong><\/td>Cost to upgrade<\/strong><\/td>Bonus<\/strong><\/td>Other<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Armor Plating<\/td>1\/2 of base ship<\/td>+2 AV<\/td>-2 MB, 1 cargo ton weight<\/td><\/tr>
Escape Pod<\/td>+ Cost of base ship<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Side Sails<\/td>1\/4 of base ship<\/td>+2 MB<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Tail Fin Sail<\/td>1\/4 of base ship<\/td>+1 MB<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Elven Sails<\/td>1\/2 of base ship<\/td>Regrow any damage in 1d4 days<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Elven Side Sails<\/td>1\/2 of base ship<\/td>+2 MB<\/td>Regrow any damage in 1d4 days<\/td><\/tr>
Elven Tail Fin Sail<\/td>1\/2 of base ship<\/td>+1 MB<\/td>Regrow any damage in 1d4 days<\/td><\/tr>
Reinforced Keel<\/td>1\/2 of base ship<\/td>Hull Point Bonus = to Hull Tonnage<\/td>-25% Cargo Tonnage<\/td><\/tr>
Landing Gear<\/td>1\/4 of base ship<\/td>Ability to land on dry land<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Blunt Ram<\/td>3000 gp<\/td>2d6 Hull damage<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Piercing Ram<\/td>5000 gp<\/td>2d8 Hull damage<\/td>Chance of ship lock<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Ship Material Upgrades<\/td><\/tr>
Light Wood<\/td>Standard ship build<\/td>AV 4<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Heavy Wood<\/td>1,000 gp x Tonnage<\/td>AV 5<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Ironwood<\/td>1,500 gp x Tonnage<\/td>AV 8<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Elfwood<\/td>2,500 gp x Tonnage<\/td>AV 10, +1 MB<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Tritium<\/td>10,000 gp x Tonnage<\/td>AV 14<\/td>Can not make planetfall<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Escape Pod<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A ship can be equipped with an escape pod, though it is quite expensive. An escape pod is normally the size of the helmroom. When the escape pod is activated, it is detached from the normal ship (often using placed plasma charges). The plasma blast shoots the escape pod forward 1000\u2019 and does 1d3 Hull damage to the ship it was attached to, and 2d6 damage to any within 20 feet of the pod. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An escape pod has the same stats as a skiff, though it has the ability to fold space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ship repair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ship repair cost is equal to percentage damage times base ship cost. Upgrades, if destroyed, cost the full cost to replace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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