Ralos (AX-2001)
The SS Ralos (AX-2001) is an **Alliance-built flagship** and **Phase-Defense vessel** later entrusted to Prosian command. Originally captained by humans, the Ralos became a pivotal ship during the Tonan Phase Weapon crisis when its entire crew was incapacitated by phase-induced neurological collapse. Reactivated under **Commander Velet Korr** of the Prosian Defense Forces, the ship was re-crewed entirely by Prosians and recalibrated to resist phase dissonance. This “temporary measure” evolved into a permanent Prosian command under **Captain Elira Kastovic**, creating a vessel equally capable of **humanitarian aid and planetary defense**.
Origins and Alliance Service
The Ralos was constructed at the **Alliance Orbital Yards above Seery** as part of Project *Phase Sentinel*, an initiative to produce ships able to survive or counter phase-based weaponry. Her registry prefix **AX** denotes “Alliance Experimental,” and **2001** marks her as the first completed Phase-Defense prototype.
Under **Captain R. Merrin**, the ship’s original human crew tested the **Dual-Core Phase Drive (Mark II)**, which included an early neural-linked plasma control array. During a patrol near Barnard 3, the Ralos was struck by a prototype of the **Tonan Phase Weapon**, disabling the entire crew through massive neural resonance shock. The vessel’s automated systems returned it to Prose, where the Prosian Defense Corps took it over temporarily and went after the attacking Tonan ship headed for Earth as it's next target.
The Prosian Recommissioning
- Commander Velet Korr** ordered the emergency restoration of the ship using **Prosian harmonic stabilizers** to neutralize residual phase resonance.
To prevent further harm, Korr assigned a full Prosian crew—individuals trained to maintain harmonic synchronization with the Flow of Light. The refit succeeded, proving that Prosian neural patterns and Flow-based technology provided superior resistance to phase corruption.
Originally intended as a temporary rescue measure to protect Earth and Alliance worlds, the refit demonstrated such efficiency that the vessel remained under Prosian command permanently. Her dual insignia—**the Alliance Star** over **the Prosian River Glyph**—came to symbolize unity of logic and harmony.
Command of Captain Elira Kastovic
Following Korr’s successful defense campaign, **Elira Kastovic** assumed command. A strategist and Flow scholar from Landa Province, she transformed the Ralos into a **defensive humanitarian flagship**, integrating medical, diplomatic, and tactical functions. Under her leadership, the ship adopted the motto:
> “We do not carry peace by weapon, but we guard it by wisdom.”
Kastovic maintained the all-Prosian crew, harmonically trained for phase stability, and instituted annual Jenek Ezeel observances aboard as both spiritual renewal and neural recalibration.
Armament and Systems
Though classed as a peace vessel, the Ralos retains formidable weaponry:
- **Seery Rail Guns** – high-velocity kinetic systems along the outer hull rings.
- **Alliance Mark V Regenerating Plasma Array** – neural-linked plasma battery capable of sustained harmonic discharge.
- **Alliance Mark V–VI Smart Torpedoes** – self-adaptive ordnance using phase-targeting logic.
- **Mark VII Space Mines** – deployable defensive perimeter systems.
- **Dual-Core Phase Drive (Mark II)** – tuned for both propulsion and harmonic counter-resonance shielding.
This blend of weaponry and Flow-attuned engineering allows the ship to serve as both **shield and sanctuary**, defending Alliance-protected worlds without destabilizing local phase environments.
Modern Role
Today, the Ralos functions as an **Alliance flagship** under Prosian operational command through the Prosian Merchant Corps Defense Division. She patrols phase-sensitive sectors, coordinates humanitarian convoys, and remains on standby as the **primary counter-phase deterrent** should the Tonan weapon re-emerge. The ship’s **Phase-Field Medical Decks** incorporate Terget-derived therapies pioneered by **Dr. James Drex**, enabling neural recovery for phase-exposure victims.
During each Annuli, on **Jenekti 15**, the crew performs a Jenek Ezeel remembrance ceremony honoring the fallen of the first mission—merging defense and renewal into one tradition.
Technical Summary
As an **Alliance flagship**, the Ralos was enlarged to accommodate full command operations, multi-species medical bays, and diplomatic facilities—making it both a guardian and sanctuary among Alliance-protected worlds.
| Specification | Data |
|---|---|
| Registry | AX-2001 |
| Classification | Alliance Flagship – Phase-Defense / Humanitarian Hybrid |
| Length | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Width | 460 ft (140 m) |
| Height | 360 ft (110 m) |
| Drive System | Dual-Core Phase Drive Mark II (Alliance–Prosian hybrid) |
| Max Phase Range | 12.6 light-years per cycle |
| Crew | 280 (all Prosian since Annuli 3426) |
| Armament | Seery Rail Guns; Mark V Plasma Array; Mark V–VI Smart Torpedoes; Mark VII Space Mines |
| Facilities | 4 medical decks; 2 science bays; 1 Chapel of Flow; Alliance Command Bridge |
Cultural Significance
Among Prosians, the Ralos is honored as the *“Guardian of Resonance”*—a vessel reborn from tragedy through harmony. Its name derives from **Ra-los**, meaning *“to carry light to others.”* Every Annuli, the bridge is illuminated with seven bioluminescent ribbons for the Seven Tribes of old Prose, symbolizing unity across cultures and eras.
Appearances in the Scavenger Universe
- *The Phoenix from the Scrapyard* — referenced as an Alliance defense prototype.
- *The Healing Stars* — central setting; delivers Terget-based medical relief.
- *Citizen Sariel* — hosts Flow-harmonic empathy experiments.
- *Making of an Admiral* — cited as the living emblem of Alliance–Prosian unity.
Quotes
> “We do not carry peace by weapon, but we guard it by wisdom.” — Captain Elira Kastovic > “Born of war, tempered by Flow.” — Prosian dedication plate > “Every defense is an act of compassion, if guided by harmony.” — Admiral Elan Drex