Antikythera event - The device must be held properly, each half held in a hand of heart moment and then assembled, the bottom first with the thumbs being the pivot, that ancient hinge of destiny, the curl of fingers meeting atop, like the hands resting upon the pommel, then meeting in the shape of an A above the device, the petal on the flower of the gardener now warrior, an eye. Then held above the head in the shape of an A, as an X the moment of time, while the Moon and Sun are seen, and hopefully a heavy downpour of rain. From the highest mountain, too all the lands below.
The great clouds coalesce into the form of Helena, her navel to her womb giving birth to gods and goddesses, put there by the greatest Mana of all time. From between her legs, we come. spear and sword and banner, unto the world.
On shores of the ancient past, the warm sand beneath the Peltast’s sandal, the imprint washed away by the sea in a moment but captured for all eternity in the hands of the Siren, the Centurion stands, gaze fixed on distant shores, the General listens to the surf like a child, the Emperor, wind upon flowing robes ask of the clouds, across distant lands, across unknown times, are we still here?
A trireme beaches, infantry disembark to unknown warm sands ahead, a banded siege cart in tow.
In ancient times, warships that sailed on great oceans and lakes used ships signal flags of brightly colored cloth and silk pennant flags to send messages.
Keeping with tradition, Navy ship classes should have the ability to mount a variety Garnitures to their Navay ship.
Frigate - 2 Garns
Destroyer - 2 Garns
Cruiser - 3 Garns
Battle Cruiser - 4 Garns
Battleship - 5 Garns
Dread - 6 Garns
Each Garn placement would be similar to the Corporation or Alliance Logo represented by a holographic Garn. Each Garn would have its own bonus and unique design based on each race. Pirate Garn could also be used, if able to be found. Garniture could also be purchased using Ever Marks, for the Ever Mark Garniture IS the mark, the signifier of the elite.
Garn could be sold on the market for ISK
A Garn would not have stacking penalties but only one Garn of each class could be used. Some restrictions apply. Each Garn would last for up to 30 days or until the ship is destroyed (OUD). The Garn would basically be similar to laser crystals, instant reload. Cycle times would vary from ten seconds to two minutes. If a ship with a Garn is destroyed, there is a possibility that the Garn would drop and able to be used by another Capsuleer for as long as there is essence and mana remaining in the Garn.
Signature Garn
Type 1 - reduces signature by 1% duration 30 days / OUD - (Any ship)
Type 2 - reduces signature by 2% duration 10 days / OUD (Cruiser only)
Type 3 - reduces signature by 3% duration 5 days / OUD (Battlecruiser only)
Type 4 - reduces signature by 4% duration 3 days / OUD (Battleship only)
Type 5 - reduces signature by 5% duration 1 day / OUD ( Dread only)
Shield / Armor / Hull Garn
Type 1 - adds 1% to shield, armor or hull HP 10 days / OUD - (Any ship)
Type 2 - adds 2% to shield, armor or hull HP 10 days / OUD - (Any ship)
Type 3 - adds 3% to shield, armor or hull HP 10 days / OUD - (Any ship)
Type 4 - adds 4% to shield, armor or hull HP 10 days / OUD - (Frigate only)
Type 5 - adds 5 % to shield, armor or hull HP 10 days / OUD - (Destroyer ship)
Damage/ Tracking / Falloff/ Optimal Range / Rate of Fire Garn
Type 1 - adds 1% to any one attribute listed above for 10 days / OUD - (Any ship)
Type 2 - adds 2% to any one attribute listed above for 10 days /OUD - (Any ship)
Type 3 - adds 3% to any one attribute listed above for 10 days /OUD - (Any ship)
Type 4 - adds 4% to any one attribute listed above for 5 days / OUD - (Battleship Only)
Type 5 - adds 5 % to any one attribute listed above for 1 day / OUD- (Dread Only)
On shores of the ancient past, the troop transport beaches, down comes the ramp of fortitude and courage, the warm sand beneath the Privates boot, the imprint washed away by the sea in a moment but captured for all eternity in the hands of the Siren, the Captains stand, gaze fixed on concrete bunkers ahead, the General listens to the surf like a child, the President, wind upon flowing trees in an arbor of granite monuments, ask of the clouds, across distant lands, across unknown times, are we still here?
On shores of the ancient past, ships land on the gate, the warm Aether washes over the frigate, its imprint washed away by the Universe in a moment but captured for all eternity in the hands of Sirens, the Cruiser orbits, gaze fixed on distant shores of planets, the Battleship lists to port, full AB, turrets a blaze upon the enemy, the Titan, wind upon flowing trees in an arbor of granite monuments, ask of the clouds, across distant lands, across unknown times? Are we still here?
And when New Eden has become a relic, that pool of a brilliant water, lilies floating in peace, granite columns of our yesterday lay broken on the ground, some still standing, the sharpened and iron like fronds, round the edges, we will ask a passer-by, this was us, who were you?
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