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Story 7: The Wanderer

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SS Scavenger DX-1017: The Wanderer

Story No. 7 in the official SS Scavenger Universe timeline

Overview

SS Scavenger DX-1017: The Wanderer follows the events after the Tonan Civil War, when Captain Elan Drex authorizes the commissioning of a smaller Prosian-built vessel, the Wanderer (PR-TU-4012A). The Wanderer operates as a support and delivery ship for the *Scavenger*, conducting independent missions while the larger vessel undergoes refits.

The story introduces a new era of merchant independence, spiritual growth, and the blending of Prosian, Human, and Tonan cultures.

Placement in Timeline

  • **Chronological Order:** Story No. 7
  • **Preceded by:** The Tonan Civil War (Story 6)
  • **Followed by:** The Horoki (Story 8)
  • **Setting:** Annuli 3433–3434 (approx.) — during *Scavenger* maintenance at Scavenger Base, Prose system.

Principal Vessel: The Wanderer

  • **Registry:** PR-TU-4012A
  • **Type:** Converted Prosian transport freighter registered at Tulekora
  • **Length:** 100 ft • **Beam:** 64 ft • **Height:** 40 ft • **Decks:** 3 plus crawlspace
  • **Crew Capacity:** 4–6
  • **Primary Role:** Cargo and salvage delivery vessel for Nishalt Transit
  • **Secondary Role:** Support ship to SS Scavenger DX-1017
  • **Sub-craft:** Weedhopper (PR-TU-2012A-S) — roof-collar shuttle armed with “The Stinger” plasma weapon

Layout

Deck A – Bridge Deck

Raised Bridge Nest (two stations); Captain’s Quarters (Alan & Tanara Dathan); mess area; main water tank aft; sensor and deflector array forward.

Deck B – Crew & Cargo Deck

Cargo hold (16 ft clearance); compact passenger quarters; kitchenette and multipurpose room; crew food storage; utility shaft with emergency hatches to A and C.

Deck C – Engineering Deck

Janus Hybrid Reactor, shield generators, life support hub; landing-strut wells; 4 ft crawlspace for conduits and strut motors; forward engineering access door.

Vertical Links

Firemen’s Pole Booth (sealable for pressure loss); single-rung ladder; narrow two-person lift.

Exterior Features

  • Port Airlock – large, Alliance-standard; can dock directly with *Scavenger*
  • Starboard Docking Collar – small; dedicated to Weedhopper
  • Ventral Cargo Hatch – 18 × 12 ft
  • Hull – industrial “flying box” with greebles and patchwork repairs
  • Markings – stenciled registry (PR-TU-4012A); hand-painted italic name Wanderer

Propulsion & Defense

  • Reactor: Janus Hybrid Reactor (Thorium–Plutonium–Fusion neutron source)

 • Normal Mode = full power • Safe Mode = low flux, life-support only

  • Engines: Twin rectangular sublight thrusters with external conduits
  • FTL: Prosian-era Phase Drive (spliced, slow but stable)
  • Weapons: “Pea Shooter” Mk I cannon + 2 modular hardpoints
  • Shuttle Weapon: “The Stinger” plasma arm on Weedhopper
  • Defenses: Light shield array; manual neural-link targeting system (headband crosshair interface)

Crew Roster

Name Role Notes
Tanara Dathan Captain Tonan reborn through Prosian faith; cultivates Prosian flowers aboard.
Alan Dathan Co-Captain / Navigator Human trader; designer of The Stinger; handles contracts and finances.
Candy Prosek Engineer / Systems Tech Prosian survivor of Seery pirate attack; sharp-tongued and resourceful.
Tanak Zim Rigger / Deckhand Prosian from Zurekan; superstitious fisherman’s son turned EVA operator.

Crew Dynamic

Candy and Tanak represent city and rural Prosian youth; Alan mentors them; Tanara anchors the team.

Uniforms are worn for professional calls, casual dress onboard is relaxed and personalized.

Themes and Motifs

  • Rebirth and adaptation after war.
  • Cross-cultural partnership (Prosian–Human–Tonan).
  • Independence and faith through the Flow.
  • The Wanderer as a symbol of freedom and humility.
  • Juxtaposition of Scavenger’s AI (Sariel) with Wanderer’s hands-on crew.

See Also

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