Airship Components: R&D Contest (NA) - Entry Thread

[Grekumah]

Please post your entries for the Airship Components: Research and Development Contest in this thread.

You can find full contest details here.

This thread is for entries only. We ask that you use the Discussion Thread for entry practice or to talk about the event. All non-entry posts in this thread will be moderated.

Please remember that your entry must not exceed five hundred (500) words.

[Grekumah]

Character name: Grekumah Community
World name: Worldname
In-game Item: Scarf of Wondrous Wit

Component name: Dreadwyrm Wings


When I think of exploration voyages, all I can think of is going fast! If there's an island in the sky, going fast to get there first and stake claim is a must. What better than outfitting your ship with a pair of my finest dreadwyrm wings?

It wasn't easy getting this baby ready, and I assure you it will make your ship the fastest in the fleet.



Fighting Bahamut I almost flat-lined... I felt like my body was being cooked like a pizza in an oven while I resisted the heat of Teraflare. Upon finally slaying the dreadwyrm, I clipped him of his wings and delivered them to my free company's house.

Next I journeyed out to procure some HQ aluminum which was required to build mounts into each wing. These allow the wings to be easily attached to the hull of the ship.



Working in my nicely air conditioned basement (free from the heat of Bahamut), I went to work on assembling the final product.



Now I just have to figure out a way to get these out of the basement... (How'd I even get them down here in the first place?) I suppose if you want it you'll have to fly over to pick them up!

[DeviFoxx]

Character name: Devifoxx Artzente
World name: Hyperion
In-game Item: Bluebird Earrings

Component name: Hull of the Heavens' Ward

What's the use in traveling fast if you don't have enough range to cover multiple destinations? I believe I've come up with the best possible Hull any Airship could possibly hope to be outfitted with.

Allow me to introduce to you the Hull of the Heavens' Ward!

For me, facing King Thordan and his Knights Twelve was no joke. He was able to cut through the thick skies of Azys Lla, after all. However, in the long run, the victory I claimed was all the worthwhile. He fell by my Axe, and I claimed his Sword for my experimentation in flight dynamics back at my Free Company's workshop.



Of course, only the finest metals would work with a project like this. And the vast expanse of Thanalan's wilderness has all sorts of metals in great abundance. I needed to gather plenty of Bomb Ash in the Sagolii Desert to help bind the metal plates together. Then I traveled to Northern Thanalan for Cobalt Ore to help reinforce the Hull further.



Concentration and precision were critical during the Hull's construction. I made it a point to craft the key materials on the roof of my Free Company's house. No one was able to disturb me up there. And what's more, I could feel the movement of the winds as I crafted, and gained inspiration from the open air. Thus, I could shape the pieces of the Hull accordingly.



With a Hull like this, no destination in the Sea of Clouds will be unreachable for you!

[DevinBacon]

Character name: Devin Bacon
World name: Leviathan
In-game Item: Scarf of Wondrous Wit

Component name: Residual Channeler

Voyages can be difficult, especially when you come across a not-so-friendly monster. How about you try my new Residual Channeler?
This device will surely help make your punches pack a bit more heat.



First, I went and gathered 13 Unaspected Crystals, and 300 HQ Electrum Ore.



Next I had to craft the Residual Channeler. This is where things got messy. And not just because I forgot to bathe.



I had to defeat several adventurers on the front lines. Upon defeating each one, a bit of Aether would be sapped from their soul gems into the Residual Channeler, giving it the power it needs.
I just know this device will come in handy! Just hope it won't blow up in my face again.

[CelestialRibbon]

Character name: Cordelia Rosenkreutz
World name: Ultros
In-game Item: Bluebird Earrings

Component name: Gordian Hull

The metal from Gordias would make a hardy hull for a ship, capable of bringing back more loot than other ships. I introduce the Gordian Hull!


With my ever faithful friends by my side, we won the prize I sought- several rather heavy Gordian Sheet Metal plates. It was a tough fight!


I could begin my work to create the Gordian Hull, but I couldn't do it alone. I performed my craft under the watchful eye of guildmaster H'naanza, and she gave me some Grenade Ash to bind the plates. The Gordian Hull hasn't even taken a scratch yet!

[Nenatab]

Character Name: Elsi Vhin
World: Cactuar
Component Name: Primal Wind-Aspected Rigging
In-game item: Bluebird Earrings


Are you tired of violent turbulence and high winds telling your airship what to do? Well I have just the thing for you. Just stea- I mean gather a bunch of Garuda minions to protect your rigging. I have it on good authority a large shipment of minions are scheduled for delivery soon. My "business associate" Patches is very reliable.



Next you will need to obtain a large amount of Garuda's Feathers and infuse them with your rigging. The little guys seem to be drawn to them and will act as a natural barrier in flight.



Of course you will want to keep a supply of wind shards on hand to feed your minion crew. You do not want the roof of your house blown off when they get cranky.



Enjoy your speedy new airship!

[Taerune]

Character name: Taerune Niflgar
World name: Goblin
In-game Item: Bluebird Earrings
Component name: Airship Covering

Airship maintenance can be costly. With the airship covering, you add a protective layer to your airship's exterior - shielding it from water, heat, and cold damage, as well as repelling uninvited guests.
To create this, I first needed to obtain the materials to make it durable. I chose the chimera, as it is tough, and the secretion from it's serpent head makes a natural repellent.


Next, I needed to fish up some waterproof cotton. I chose to fish from the Sagolii Desert so we had protection from both water and heat.


Lastly, I sought help from the Ul'Dahs weaver's guild. The task required more than one person, and they helped tremendously.


Did I mention it's completely dyeable? So you can add your crest and fly in style!

[Deus_ex_Machina]

Reward: Scarf of Wondrous Wit

After Sid’s design of the Corrupted Crystal Engine, the Skysteel Factory seeks out Alchemists for assistance. Wanting purify corrupted crystals and use them as a source of energy, but Alchemists were unable to create a method to purify those mysterious crystals. However, stabilizing the output through regulating the crystal’s energy is possible. A fission reaction when the crystal is introduced with a certain diluting agent were found. By regulate the injection of the agent to the crystal, the Aetheric Core Reactor was born. A generator capable of creating a fortified Shield and increase the output performance of the ship’s speed. Shield can be adapted to many situations; a spherical shape for a full protection or a conical shape in the front of the ship for a speed increase by reducing the wind resistance
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[Kenmei]

Character: Kenmei Aquila
World: Sargatanas
Prize: Ahriman Choker

Do you love surveying the endless skies in your airship, but wish that you had some asylum from those harsh high-altitude winds? Fear not! The Holy Beard of Levin Forecastle is the airship component for you!



To make this wonderful piece of beardly ingenuity, you will need a sample of the Lord of Levin's magnificent beard. How could he be convinced to part with such a precious sample? Your guess is as good as mine!



For added warmth (and a lower chance of electric shock) be sure to mix your beard trimmings with a healthy amount of snurble tufts.



Before crafting your cozy new forecastle, it is suggested that you grow no fewer than two moustaches to aid in the crafting process. Enjoy!

[Kelzack]

Character Name: Kelou Lou
World: Balmung
Component Name: The Forecaster

"After much thought into the new ventures via AIRSHIPS! I have come to a conclusion that such is not all possible without a skywatcher on board! As you can tell, the weather of Ishgard and other lands are quite frantic.



Alas the invention itself took pain and tears, mostly tears on my end



Aside from the refine darksteel and the balsa lumber as the base of the contraption. Was not long after that we finally put the contraption together. Then come the most important bits! The Crystals! Without them, it will be impossible to get any sort of readings! Their energy will attune itself to the elements and aether in the zone! And TADA! I introduce you to The Forecaster Automatron! To safely guide forward onto dawn!



I didn't doubt this for a second!"