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, intended for rapid-response scientific and diplomatic missions.
The Nakit Arneet plays a central 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.
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- Overview
The Nakit Arneet is the first operational unit in an early production run of Markasisa Shipyard’s Phase Shuttle Program. It serves as a fast, agile alternative to the much larger SS Scavenger DX-1017, capable of short-cooldown Phase jumps and rapid transit between systems.
Designed for both personnel and scientific cargo, the shuttle includes advanced sensor arrays, harmonics analyzers, and interfaces for QET-based communication with remote AIs such as Sariel.
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- Designation: PX-9035
The Prosian registry code PX-9035 breaks down as follows:
- P – Passenger Craft
- X – Experimental / Modified
- Used for prototype vessels or ships that have undergone major modifications.
- SSTS is known for heavily customizing their ships, and PX-9035 is no exception.
The trailing number (9035) is a standard incrementing Prosian registry identifier.
Future mass-production models will use the designation PM-####, with M indicating Markasisa Shipyards as the manufacturer.
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- Construction and Modifications
The Nakit Arneet was constructed at the famed Markasisa Shipyards, which rose to prominence following the Phase Drive technological renaissance. Markasisa’s rapid adoption of next-generation Phase cores has allowed it to surpass Seery Shipyards in overall sales and production quality.
Key features include:
- Compact 4th-generation Phase Drive
- Extremely short cooldown cycles
- Medium cargo bay (converted from original passenger compartment)
- Reinforced harmonic shielding
- Integrated scientific sensor suite
- Dedicated QET uplink for Sariel-compatible remote interfacing
- SSTS Modifications
Shortly after acquisition, SSTS engineers—chiefly Brennen Gillings—performed several custom enhancements, including:
- Removal of the rear passenger block and conversion to modular cargo space
- Reinforcement of Phase manifold supports
- Unofficial power distribution “optimizations”
- Additional harmonic dampening rings
- A concealed systems access panel for Sariel’s use (rumored, not confirmed)
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- Role in the Scavenger Universe
Because of its speed and reliability, the Nakit Arneet is used for missions where the SS Scavenger would be too large, too slow, or too politically conspicuous.
Its most notable assignment is:
- **Mission PX-9035-01 — Cycronox III Contact**
The diplomatic/scientific expedition to meet Keshro’een, the ancient Flow guardian originally located on Cycronox III. The shuttle’s agility and reduced signature made it the ideal choice for a first-contact mission requiring discretion and speed.
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- Crew Capacity
- Minimum Crew: 2 (Pilot + Systems Engineer)
- Standard Mission Crew: 4–6
- Emergency Capacity: 10 (short transport only)
Notable personnel who have flown aboard include:
- Arzana Rin (Science Corps)
- Brennen Gillings (Engineering)
- Elder Sarolen of Telran
- Elder Tarel of Telran
- Sariel (via QET link)
- Captain Elan Drex (select missions)
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- Significance
The Nakit Arneet symbolizes the growing capability and independence of Scavenger Salvage & Transit Services. More importantly, it represents the first new Prosian-built starship in decades to utilize the Flow-aligned Phase technologies inspired by the rediscovered ancient systems.
Many historians consider PX-9035 to be the vessel that “bridged the distance” between the modern Prosian world and its ancient Garapr’seen origins.
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