Edward Bonaventure, originally a military gunship, has undergone extensive custom modifications and is now deployed to explore new abyssal routes. One of its upper gun mounts has been removed and replaced with a glass-domed ecological compartment, while the former infirmary has been rebuilt into a fully equipped laboratory. The hull remains compact, yet retains sufficient cargo capacity for long voyages as well as a complete ammunition storage, prepared for the unknown creatures of the deep. The vessel is equipped with multiple automated secondary turrets, capable of maintaining basic defense when the crew is overstretched, though the main heavy guns still require trained operators. Each crew member is provided with limited personal space to endure the physical and psychological strain of extended journeys. Its name is inherited from an ancient sailing merchant vessel that ventured north in search of a new passage, continuing an unfinished expedition—perhaps even hinting at its inevitable end.
In memory of reaching the Eye of Europa with friends on the highest difficulty after 1069 hours.
(This is machine translation.)
