The Zoocraft, or Gardenship, is a spelljamming ship built by the Arcane and used by any race wishing to colonize another celestial body.[1]
Description[]
The Arcane create Zoocraft primarily for those cultures who have found a planet they wish to colonize. The ship is made from rock and soil, and features living plants, which allows colonists to bring along livestock, pets and even wildlife with them on their journey. The crew maximum listed is higher than normal, reflecting the fact that the plants recycle the air, preventing it from becoming foul. When a Zoocraft reaches its destination and makes planetfall, it often never moves again, remaining where it landed.
Most Zoocraft are unarmed, as the weapons and ammunition would take up valuable space better utilized by livestock and colonists. However, some Zoocraft have remained in wildspace for generations, having never made planetfall, and their crews have come to consider the ship their home. These rogue colonial ships are often armed with up to 20 heavy and medium turreted weapons.
The Zoocraft is powered by two major helms in series which are aligned so that their combined magical energies can move the extraordinarily massive ship. The ship's SR is the average of the two individual helmsmen combined.
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- ↑ Dale "Slade" Henson, War Captain's Companion, Ship Recognition Manual, 1992, (TSR Inc.), Ships of the Spelljammer Universe, page 58