Setting

Flying through The Black requires a special kind of ship powered by an Aether Gem. This gem, mined from asteroids found in some of the most dangerous corners of The Black generates a propulsion bubble around the galleon and pushes it through space according to the wishes of the helmsman, who uses the complicated steering levers to send electrical signals into the gem.

Most Space Galleons resemble zeppelins to enclose the crew areas and allow for sealed air compartments. In addition gravity can fluctuate strongly and having an open deck can fling people off the ship during hard maneuvers. Elaborate stained glass windows or simple covered ports often adorn the sides of ships cabins or act as openings for all manner of weapons fire. Some species that roam the space lanes are native to The Black and prefer more open ship designs since they can easily make it back to the ship should they be thrown overboard. For those that cannot live in the harsh vacuum of The Black, a pressure suit and air line back to the ship are necessary should they need to leave the sealed air compartments of their galleon.

The Black can be a hostile place full of strange creatures, asteroid belts, magical storms, and marauders looking for plunder, so most ships arm themselves however they can. Gunpowder rockets, slug throwers, grappling lines, and the like are used to damage, destroy, or capture enemy vessels.