The '5-LMDR' Gauntlet Runner [Landship] [68x26]
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This gauntlet runner typically runs under the callsign 'Salamander' as it brings overwhelming fire to any battlefield. While its weapons are straightforward and minimal in number, they more than make up for it in sheer firepower.
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All assets used are courtesy of CrossheadStudios, used with permission.
All credit for the invention of Gauntlet Runners goes to ATLUS Games, and yes, I -am- salty about it
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This particular model of Gauntlet Runner is designed more with ship to ship combat in mind. The massive cannon mounted on its back is slow to fire, yet can shred apart opposing armor with ease. Two smaller cannons at the fore and aft of the runner provide reasonable augmenting firepower for both offensive and defensive measures
A fascinating advancement within the 5-LMDR's engine layout allows for all weapons to be fired using nothing but latent magical energy! As one can imagine, this dramatically increases the Runner's ability to maintain offensive capabilities, without being bogged down by the logistics implied by physical munitions. Lest you feel these advancements came at a Spartan price, rest assured that these energy improvements also directly improved the quality of life around the ship. From running hot and cold water, plumbing, environmental controls, lights, luxuries and more, no corner of an 5-LMDR went forgotten.
In a design that took clear, heavy inspiration from the King's own Runner, the central meeting area of the ship sports a large table for the party to gather around and go over plans with. A nearby bulletin board serves as an easy way to share and organize communications on long, sometimes rough, journeys. Despite being somewhat nimble for a Runner, the 5-LMDR is still a tremendously heavy machine. As such, it's never quite hard to track, when its tracks are so unmissable. While this might not be a ship best suited for stealthy missions, it's perfectly well suited for the battlefield!
While the battlefield is where you'll often find an 5-LMDR, it cannot be stressed enough how hospitable the interior of these Runners can be. A fully stocked pantry with its own environmental controls means you'll never have to eat one of those crummy rations again! (unless you want to, for some reason) The fully stocked kitchen just next to it also means that you can have home cooked meals, on the go! As if that weren't enough, a somewhat comfortable bath with hot and cold water is always ready to help wash off the woes of whatever adventures come your way. For some reason, using the adjacent toilet at the end of the week just feels...lucky, somehow?
Somewhat cramped crew quarters might amount to little more than tubes with beds, yet they provide a surprising level of comfort and safety, even on the bumpiest of occasions. Directly across from these is the dining / resting area, a space often used for downtime between destinations. A small window with a smaller counter-space serves as an easy way to get food too and from the kitchen, while also ensuring that even more of those delicious smells find their way throughout the entire Runner.
Ladders are used throughout the runner to traverse levels, with one of these sitting just across from the kitchen. This particular ladder leads down to the second sub deck, where the forge, cargo bay, washroom, and engine room can all be found. If the previous level were more focused on the social and living aspects of being on a Runner, this level is all about utility. From ensuring that the engine is operating at its peak, to washing clothing or scrubbing down the whole deck until its squeaky clean, there's plenty to be done in this slightly more cramped and humid space.
The nearby cargo bay is rather cramped and certainly leaves much to be desired, yet, it gets the job done. Most importantly, it serves as easy access to refill or replace the precious water reserves for the ship. A small ramp can be extend down and out from the rear of the ship, allowing for easy access to the Runner. This proves especially useful when dealing with any kind of cargo, as a crane would otherwise be needed to get supplies up onto the waiting decks above.A simplistic wash basin proves to be more than adequate at cleaning up even the most adventurous of messes, though it's the fully functioning forge just across the hall that tends to get heads turning.
Well stocked and well maintained, this mini-forge is an absolutely invaluable asset to have onboard the Runner. Not only does it allow for rapidly repairing or improving equipment on the fly, it also aids in making repairs to the ship, without having to first return to dry dock. Between the flames of the furnace, the steam of the wash basin, and the humidity permeating from the engine room, this sub deck doesn't have the most comforting atmosphere. Even the much touted environmental controls do little to stifle the oppressive conditions, a design flaw much lamented by many who otherwise have nothing but praise for the 5-LMDR
All in all, it's hard to see this model of Runner as anything other than a runaway success.
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