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+ | | affiliation = *[[Galactic Empire]]<ref name="MM" /> |
| + | *[[Foundation]]<ref name="TL">"[[The Leap]]"</ref> |
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| + | | crew = *[[Hugo Crast]] (commander, c. [[Timeline|12,102 Era Imperial]])<ref name="TL" /> |
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| + | *Brigadier [[Manlio]] (commander, [[Timeline|12,240 Era Imperial]])<ref name="LANFA">"[[Long Ago, Not Far Away]]"</ref> |
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| + | The '''''Invictus''''' is an ancient, legendary, derelict [[Galactic Empire|Imperial]] military [[jumpship]]. It became central to [[Phara Keaen]]'s plans of vengeance against the [[Galactic Empire]] in response to their [[Orbital bombardment of Anacreon|orbital bombardment]] of her [[Anacreon|homeworld]]. |
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| − | '''Whisper-ships''' were [[jumpship]]s developed by the [[Foundation]]. Capable of folding space, they did not require a [[Spacer]] to navigate through a jump.<ref name="AGOD" /> The vessel is armed with weaponry and equipped with a [[jumpdrive]] that is guided by an organic computing device<ref name="WTSAST">"[[Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly]]"</ref> known as a [[neuro-drive]] mounted at the rear, it is apparently made of brain tissue that is registered as a life form in imperial scanners. The crew utilised [[sleep patch]]es to sedate themselves during fold-space travel. The ''[[Spirit Rising]]'' was a whisper-ship in service to the [[Church of the Galactic Spirit]] along with twelve other ships.<ref name="AGOD" /> |
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| + | ==Characteristics== |
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| − | The whisper-ship's advanced [[jumpdrive]] technology allows it to execute fold-space jumps within a small space without causing damage to its surrounding area. Whisper-ships are also capable of jumping in a gravity environment. [[Hober Mallow]] jumped the ''Spirit Rising'' in the confines of the [[Home-Swarm]]'s hangar bay when he was escaping from Imperial custody.<ref name="AND">"[[A Necessary Death]]"</ref> Hober Mallow was also able to jump into the atmosphere of [[Trantor]] in order to attempt to rescue the envoys of the Foundation from execution, and the resulting gravitational pulse caused immediate damage to the royal gallery, including to Empire's personal [[aura]]. However, the damage caused by the arrival of the [[Spirit Rising]] was not substantive, as a result [[Hober Mallow]] was only able to rescue [[Brother Constant]] in the confusion and forced to leave behind both [[Beki]] and [[Poly Verisof]]. <ref>"[[The Last Empress]]"</ref> An entire fleet of them were deployed alongside the Invictus but were all destroyed in the battle over Terminus against the Empire's [[Switchbacks]]. |
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| + | ''Invictus'' was a massive warship comprised of three concentric rings around a central void armed with powerful weapons systems. By [[Timeline|12,102 Era Imperial]], the age of the ''Invictus'' meant that it had several technological differences from contemporary [[jumpship]]s. Its propulsion systems included an older model [[jumpdrive]] that necessitated being maintained by liquid coolant.<ref name="MM" /> Its navigation systems were built before the existence of [[Spacer]]s. This meant that an augmented navigator, in conjunction with a sophisticated onboard [[artificial intelligence]], was necessary to navigate through the jump. The crew also had to use [[jump cradle]]s to be sedated for the jump, with an automated countdown warning how long the crew had to reach the cradle before the [[Jumpdrive|jump]] itself.<ref name="TMP">"[[The Missing Piece]]"</ref> The ''Invictus'' had weapon systems that were powerful even by contemporary technological standards. It possessed external rail guns that could hit targets over the size of two meters, and an internal defense system which consisted of turreted weapons and internal energy fields that disintegrated non-authorized personnel.<ref name="MM" /> |
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| + | The ''Invictus'' was considered to be the "crown jewel of Emperor [[Taurelian]]'s fleet" circa seven hundred years before [[Timeline|12,102 Era Imperial]]. It was said to be the most powerful Imperial weapons platform of the era.<ref name="MM" /> |
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| + | === Becoming a ghost ship === |
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| + | Seven hundred years ago, the crew somehow lost control of the ship's propulsion systems, leading the ship to sporadically [[Jumpdrive|jump]] at random. Since the ship could reach limitless distances instantaneously, the ship and the crew ended far beyond communications range with Imperial forces. Soon, supplies ran out and in desperation the crew turned on and killed one another. After the crew killed themselves off, the ship continued its random jumps to random places, giving rise to a "ghost ship" legend.<ref name="MM" /> |
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| + | === [[Anacreon]] Rediscovery === |
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| + | [[File:Invictus ship image1.png|thumb|left|250px|The ''Invictus'' in the Anthor Belt.]] |
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| + | The ship was discovered adrift by the [[Anacreon]]s in the [[Anthor Belt]] who wished to salvage the ship to launch a strike on [[Trantor]] and "bring the [[Galactic Empire]] to its knees", gaining revenge for the [[neutron bomb]] [[Orbital bombardment of Anacreon|bombardment]] of their homeworld, by using the ship to wreak a similar fate upon the throne-world. Previous attempts to board and salvage the ship failed due to the ''Invictus'' still having active defense systems which destroyed two [[Anacreon corvette]]s.<ref name="MM" /> |
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| + | Quickly formulating a new strategy, the [[Anacreon]]s, led personally by [[Grand Huntress]] [[Phara Keaen]], took over the [[Foundation]]'s colony on [[Terminus]] for the sole purpose of gaining the expertise from the [[Foundation]]'s scientists. The [[Anacreon]] people lacked the knowledge to recover and refurbish the ship, so [[Phara Keaen]] assembled a group of experts from among the populace consisting of astronautic specialist and [[Foundation]] director [[Lewis Pirenne]], propulsion expert [[Akiva Lee]], and chief environmental engineer [[Jacenta Rov]]. [[Salvor Hardin]] and [[Hugo Crast]] were brought along to fly the ''[[Beggar's Lament]]'' to the ''Invictus''. As part of their plan to salvage the ship, the [[Anacreon]]s also lured a contemporary Imperial jumpship, the ''[[Aegis]]'', to Terminus in an effort to capture a senior Imperial officer. The ''Aegis'' was destroyed by a ground-based [[flak cannon]] and Commander [[Kray Dorwin]] was taken prisoner in order to gain access to the [[nanobot]]s within his body which would in turn allow the [[Anacreon]]s access to any Imperial ship, including the ''Invictus''.<ref name="MM" /> |
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| + | == Later Service and Legacy == |
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| + | After the acquisition of the ''Invictus'', the [[Foundation]] began to study its systems and planned to create new ships using their discoveries. [[Hugo Crast]] was appointed as the first Foundation commander of the ''Invictus''.<ref name="TL">"[[The Leap]]"</ref> The warship remained in orbit of Terminus.<ref name="ISS">"[[In Seldon's Shadow]]"</ref> |
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| + | The reverse-engineering of the ''Invictus''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s technology allowed the [[Foundation]] to create [[whisper-ship]]s which contained a new type of [[jumpdrive]] technology that did not require the assistance of [[Spacer]]s but instead utilized an organic computing device<ref name="WTSAST">"[[Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly]]"</ref> known as a [[neuro-drive]].<ref name="AGOD">"[[A Glimpse of Darkness]]"</ref> The Foundation managed to build a [[Whisper-fleet|fleet]] of whisper-ships, which were deployed alongside the ''Invictus'' during the [[Battle of Terminus]]. During the battle, the ''Invictus'' was disabled by a squadron of [[Imperial switchback]]s commanded by [[Glawen Curr]]. With the vessel disabled, Emperor [[Cleon XVII]] ordered General [[Bel Riose]] to use the ''[[Shining Destiny]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s weapon systems to force the wreck into Terminus where its singularity consumed the planet.<ref name="LANFA">"[[Long Ago, Not Far Away]]"</ref> |
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| + | == Known Crew == |
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| + | Boarding party: |
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| + | * [[Akiva Lee]] (deceased) |
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| + | * [[Hugo Crast]] (presumed deceased, actually alive) |
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| + | * [[Jacenta Rov]] (deceased) |
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| + | * [[Lewis Pirenne]] (wounded, status unknown, later confirmed deceased) |
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| + | * [[Salvor Hardin]] |
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| + | * [[Phara Keaen]] (deceased) |
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| + | * [[Rowan]] |
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| + | * Other unnamed [[Anacreon]] personnel (deceased) |
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| + | == Foundation Crew == |
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| + | * [[Hugo Crast]], commanding officer ([[Timeline|12,102 Era Imperial]]) |
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| + | * Brigadier [[Manlio]], commanding officer (Timeline|12,240 Era Imperial]]) |
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| + | == Gallery == |
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| + | File:Foundation Invictus art by Paul Chadeisson C2.jpg|The Invictus is roughly 1km in diameter |
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| + | File:Invictus ship image1.png|The derelict Invictus |
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| + | File:Foundation Invictus art by Paul Chadeisson C1.jpg|Invictus from the side |
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| + | File:Invictus jump1.png|The Invictus mid-jump |
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| + | File:Capture d’écran (10202).png|The bridge of the Invictus |
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| + | File:Invictusplanet.png|The Invictus in orbit around Terminus |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | == Appearances == |
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| + | *[[Season One]] |
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| + | **"[[Death and the Maiden]]" {{1stm}} |
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| + | **"[[Mysteries and Martyrs]]" |
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Revision as of 18:44, 12 September 2023
The Invictus is an ancient, legendary, derelict Imperial military jumpship. It became central to Phara Keaen's plans of vengeance against the Galactic Empire in response to their orbital bombardment of her homeworld.
Characteristics
Invictus was a massive warship comprised of three concentric rings around a central void armed with powerful weapons systems. By 12,102 Era Imperial, the age of the Invictus meant that it had several technological differences from contemporary jumpships. Its propulsion systems included an older model jumpdrive that necessitated being maintained by liquid coolant.[1] Its navigation systems were built before the existence of Spacers. This meant that an augmented navigator, in conjunction with a sophisticated onboard artificial intelligence, was necessary to navigate through the jump. The crew also had to use jump cradles to be sedated for the jump, with an automated countdown warning how long the crew had to reach the cradle before the jump itself.[4] The Invictus had weapon systems that were powerful even by contemporary technological standards. It possessed external rail guns that could hit targets over the size of two meters, and an internal defense system which consisted of turreted weapons and internal energy fields that disintegrated non-authorized personnel.[1]
History
The Invictus was considered to be the "crown jewel of Emperor Taurelian's fleet" circa seven hundred years before 12,102 Era Imperial. It was said to be the most powerful Imperial weapons platform of the era.[1]
Becoming a ghost ship
Seven hundred years ago, the crew somehow lost control of the ship's propulsion systems, leading the ship to sporadically jump at random. Since the ship could reach limitless distances instantaneously, the ship and the crew ended far beyond communications range with Imperial forces. Soon, supplies ran out and in desperation the crew turned on and killed one another. After the crew killed themselves off, the ship continued its random jumps to random places, giving rise to a "ghost ship" legend.[1]
Anacreon Rediscovery
The Invictus in the Anthor Belt.
The ship was discovered adrift by the Anacreons in the Anthor Belt who wished to salvage the ship to launch a strike on Trantor and "bring the Galactic Empire to its knees", gaining revenge for the neutron bomb bombardment of their homeworld, by using the ship to wreak a similar fate upon the throne-world. Previous attempts to board and salvage the ship failed due to the Invictus still having active defense systems which destroyed two Anacreon corvettes.[1]
Quickly formulating a new strategy, the Anacreons, led personally by Grand Huntress Phara Keaen, took over the Foundation's colony on Terminus for the sole purpose of gaining the expertise from the Foundation's scientists. The Anacreon people lacked the knowledge to recover and refurbish the ship, so Phara Keaen assembled a group of experts from among the populace consisting of astronautic specialist and Foundation director Lewis Pirenne, propulsion expert Akiva Lee, and chief environmental engineer Jacenta Rov. Salvor Hardin and Hugo Crast were brought along to fly the Beggar's Lament to the Invictus. As part of their plan to salvage the ship, the Anacreons also lured a contemporary Imperial jumpship, the Aegis, to Terminus in an effort to capture a senior Imperial officer. The Aegis was destroyed by a ground-based flak cannon and Commander Kray Dorwin was taken prisoner in order to gain access to the nanobots within his body which would in turn allow the Anacreons access to any Imperial ship, including the Invictus.[1]
Later Service and Legacy
After the acquisition of the Invictus, the Foundation began to study its systems and planned to create new ships using their discoveries. Hugo Crast was appointed as the first Foundation commander of the Invictus.[2] The warship remained in orbit of Terminus.[5]
The reverse-engineering of the Invictus's technology allowed the Foundation to create whisper-ships which contained a new type of jumpdrive technology that did not require the assistance of Spacers but instead utilized an organic computing device[6] known as a neuro-drive.[7] The Foundation managed to build a fleet of whisper-ships, which were deployed alongside the Invictus during the Battle of Terminus. During the battle, the Invictus was disabled by a squadron of Imperial switchbacks commanded by Glawen Curr. With the vessel disabled, Emperor Cleon XVII ordered General Bel Riose to use the Shining Destiny's weapon systems to force the wreck into Terminus where its singularity consumed the planet.[3]
Known Crew
Boarding party:
- Akiva Lee (deceased)
- Hugo Crast (presumed deceased, actually alive)
- Jacenta Rov (deceased)
- Lewis Pirenne (wounded, status unknown, later confirmed deceased)
- Salvor Hardin
- Phara Keaen (deceased)
- Rowan
- Other unnamed Anacreon personnel (deceased)
Foundation Crew
- Hugo Crast, commanding officer (12,102 Era Imperial)
- Brigadier Manlio, commanding officer (Timeline|12,240 Era Imperial]])
Gallery
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Appearances
- Season One
- "Death and the Maiden" (First mentioned)
- "Mysteries and Martyrs"
- "The Missing Piece"
- Season Two