Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Skyland Post # 11:Skyland Technology

Technology

Blue Sky - A defense system created by the Vector to hide Puerto Angel and pirate ships from sight and radar. Thank to this device, Cortes and the pirates can conduct raids without fear. However, the Sphere planned to deactivate Blue Sky by fooling the pirates into capturing a sphere containing Mila's memories.

Brigadiers

Robotic enforcers of the Sphere. They are mostly called "brigs". Possibly used because of manpower or loyalty issues, Brigadiers are programmed to pilot Sphere ships, operate independently, and as usually sent to "discipline" wayward blocks in place of human shock troops. Considered to be technological masterpieces by most among the scientific or technology-minded. They are comparable to super battle droids from the Star Wars movies. However, despite their technological complexity, their accuracy is terrible. Oslo has plans for a new generation of Brigadier who use Seijen powers.

Hyperion

Personal fighter craft of Marcus Farrell. Used to be a prototype created by the Sphere that he stole and modified. He left it in his last base for his son Mahad to inherit. Lena is the co-pilot. It has two VTOL engines on starboard and port side. Guns and torpedoes are at the front of the rocket-like engines. The craft has two entrances- the cockpit and the repair station hatch. The co-pilot seat can go down to the repair station. A Mosquito can be attached to its belly.

Light chamber - A cylindrical device designed to temporarily boost a Seijen's powers. However Oslo extensively use the device to grant himself unlimited power.

Mogura

A robotic spider designed to detect, treat, and store water for the Sphere. One of the earlier prototypes became a serious threat when it could no longer find water to harvest, as it had not been programmed to shut down in such an event. Since 70% of the human body is made of water, it wanted to drill humans for water as well. The Sphere had to abandon the mining station, leaving all the water stored behind. The Pirates defeated it thanks to Cheng, and were able to take the water from the station.

Monolith

The flagship and home of Oslo. It is the largest Sphere ship shown, equipped with the most advanced technology. It also contains a secret light room where Oslo can boost his power. It is armed with a lightning weapon.

  • Mosquitoes - Pirate combat crafts. Can be launched from the Saint Nazaire's belly.

S-22 Patroller

Skyhopper-like fighter. Standard Sphere patrol ship. Humans are rarely seen flying them, they are mostly used by Brigadiers. They can carry up to 6 Brigadiers. Guardians fly their own personal, customized S-22 Patroller. Each Patroller is equipped with an encrypted transponder, one of which was stolen by Mahad's friend Shoomday, so that Mahad and Lena could find Kharzem.

Saint Nazaire

Current flagship of the pirates. It resembles an ocean cruiser as well the bridge. Has retractable wings. Mosquitoes can be launched from the belly of the ship and the Hyperion can rest in front of the bridge. A double barrel cannon is at the back of the bridge and a horizontal one at the bottom of the front. A living room is at the back. Another model of the Saint Nazaire's design is the Callisto, which was destroyed to prevent it from falling into the Sphere's hands.

  • Sphere water carrier - A transport ship for carrying water. It is armed with heavy weaponry. The carrier can hold up to two S-22 Patrollers in its hanger. One carrier was shown to be guarded by mines. While they are frequent targets by the pirates, they are rarely shown in great detail.

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