Altered Lore

Mandjet

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Mandjet

Overview

Mandjet, also known as the Day Barque, is one of two magnificent flagship vessels with edged profiles that cruised the Asgarthan Protectorate. It serves as a mobile defense platform for the Ordis faction.

Design and Appearance

The Mandjet features:

  • An edged profile, sharp as an arrow
  • A silhouette that pierces through clouds
  • Impressive size that casts shadows on landscapes below
  • Magnificent construction reflecting Ordis engineering

Function and Purpose

The Day Barque served multiple defensive purposes:

  • Patrolling the skies almost constantly
  • Protecting the peninsula from tumultuous flows
  • Defending against creatures riding The Tumult’s currents
  • Serving as a mobile command center

Crew and Armament

On board the Mandjet:

  • Alterers work to repel The Tumult
  • Armed contingents of the Tagmata (elite troops) stand ready to intervene
  • The ship represents the first line of defense against abominations threatening human communities

Combat History

The Mandjet suffered terrible damage during the last incursion of Cingula, a fierce Leviathan that regularly harasses the peninsula. This engagement demonstrated both the vessel’s military importance and the dangers faced by Ordis defenders.

Current Status

The Day Barque sat idle in a Sadracca shipyard warehouse for approximately thirty-five years following the Cingula engagement before official repairs began in 375 AC. This prolonged delay, despite the flagship’s critical role in Asgarthan air defense, has been noted as suspicious. As of 393 AC, repairs are complete and Mandjet has joined the Rediscovery Endeavor. Gaj commands the vessel, and unlike other ships in the Asgarthan fleet, certain areas aboard Mandjet are restricted even to officers holding Rear Admiral rank.

Timeline

375 AC - Repairs Begin

Official repairs on Mandjet commenced in Sadracca’s shipyards, approximately thirty-five years after the vessel was damaged by Cingula.

393 AC, January - Expeditionary Fleet Launch

Mandjet departed with the Asgarthan armada to investigate a pillar of light signal over The Tumult, bringing up the rear to cover the fleet’s advance. Zhen commanded The Raptors aboard the vessel, with Gaj also present on deck. Tagmata contingents stood in disciplined formation on the main deck while Templars’ armor shone in the morning sun. Exploration ships took position beside the Day Barque, and smaller trawler vessels clustered around preparing grapnels, nets, and harpoons for Leviathan encounters.

393 AC, October - The Turmoil Crossing

Mandjet served as one of the four main shielded ships traversing The Turmoil, sustaining only minor degradation from mutagenic winds. Lighter vessels that arrived with Mandjet were positioned above the heavy ships to serve as observation posts and shelter the fleet from potential harm. The flotilla of AES vessels placed under Expeditionary Corps authority accompanied Mandjet, including escort ships, cruisers, destroyers, and the battleship AES Tempest.

Relationship to Mesektet

Mandjet operated alongside Mesektet (the Night Barque) as a pair of flagship vessels. While Mandjet survived the engagement with Cingula, its sister ship was lost within The Tumult and still needs to be found.

Significance

Together with Mesektet, the two Barques represented the military might and defensive capabilities of the Ordis faction. Their constant patrols protected Asgartha from external threats, and their loss or damage significantly impacts the peninsula’s defenses.

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