Nakit Arneet
Nakit Arneet (registry PX-9035) is an experimental Prosian Phase Shuttle operated by Scavenger Salvage and Transit Services (SSTS). Its name means "Little Star" in Prosian. The vessel is the first of a new class of high-speed shuttles equipped with a compact Phase Drive.
The Nakit Arneet plays a major role in the events surrounding the rediscovery of the Flow Network and the first contact mission to Cycronox III to meet the ancient AI guardian Keshro’een.
Overview
The Nakit Arneet is a prototype Markasisa-built shuttle designed for rapid-response missions. Its compact Phase Drive allows for short-cooldown jumps and fast transits across nearby star systems.
The shuttle is used when the larger SS Scavenger DX-1017 would be too slow, too large, or too politically conspicuous.
Registry Code: PX-9035
The Prosian registry code breaks down as follows:
- P – Passenger Craft (base classification)
- X – Experimental + Modified
- Used for prototype vessels
- Used when the ship undergoes significant post-manufacture modifications
- PX-series are rare; later production models will use PM#### (M = Markasisa)
- 9035 – Standard incrementing Prosian registry number
Because SSTS heavily modifies their ships, PX-9035 retains the X designation.
Construction and Design
The shuttle was built at the renowned Markasisa Shipyards, which rose to prominence following modern Phase Drive advancements. Markasisa's fast adoption of next-gen Phase technology has allowed it to surpass Seery Shipyards in sales and innovation.
Standard Features
- Compact 4th-gen Phase Drive
- Short cooldown cycle
- Reinforced harmonic shielding
- QET uplink for Sariel-compatible interfacing
- High-resolution scientific sensor suite
SSTS Modifications
- Rear passenger compartment removed; replaced with cargo bay
- Additional harmonic dampening rings
- Reinforced Phase manifold supports
- Power distribution optimizations by Engineer Brennen Gillings
- Rumored integrated Sariel access panel (unconfirmed)
Operational Role
The Nakit Arneet is used for:
- Scientific rapid-response missions
- High-speed courier and diplomatic tasks
- First-contact and exploratory assignments
- Operations where DX-1017 would be too large or slow
Its first major assignment is:
- Mission PX-9035-01 – Cycronox III Contact
A small crew travels aboard the shuttle to establish physical contact with Keshro’een and assess the ancient Flow systems active on Cycronox III.
Crew Capacity
- Minimum: 2 (Pilot + Engineer)
- Standard: 4–6
- Emergency: up to 10 for short periods
Notable personnel who have served aboard include:
- Arzana Rin
- Brennen Gillings
- Elder Sarolen
- Elder Tarel
- Captain Elan Drex (select missions)
- Sariel (via QET link)
Significance
The Nakit Arneet symbolizes SSTS’s growth into a multi-vessel operation and stands as one of the earliest bridges between modern Prosian engineering and ancient Garapr’seen Flow systems.
Many historians regard PX-9035 as the vessel that reconnected the modern era with Prose’s forgotten origins.