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<span class="DROPCAP">D</span>esigned for a crew of two hundred humans, these ships usually have three decks and three to five masts. Most commonly sport a lateen sail on the third mast. The hull is elongated and the fore and aft are squared. Along with a square tuck stern, these features give the Naojins an unprecedented level of stability in the water. The cost of this stability, naturally, is their speed; These are not as swift as other ships, but they are extremely maneuverable. | <span class="DROPCAP">D</span>esigned for a crew of two hundred humans, these ships usually have three decks and three to five masts. Most commonly sport a lateen sail on the third mast. The hull is elongated and the fore and aft are squared. Along with a square tuck stern, these features give the Naojins an unprecedented level of stability in the water. The cost of this stability, naturally, is their speed; These are not as swift as other ships, but they are extremely maneuverable. | ||
The Rohden Alliance's understanding of the rigors of the sea has led to the creation of an advanced rigging system that allows a vessel to be sailed by a smaller number of crew when compared to other ships of comparable size Naojin are built for one purpose: battles at sea. With platforms for up to fifty ballista, catapults, miniature trebuchets, small onagers or heavy spear launchers, these ships are formidable and deadly opponents. | The [[Rohden Alliance]]'s understanding of the rigors of the sea has led to the creation of an advanced rigging system that allows a vessel to be sailed by a smaller number of crew when compared to other ships of comparable size Naojin are built for one purpose: battles at sea. With platforms for up to fifty ballista, catapults, miniature trebuchets, small onagers or heavy spear launchers, these ships are formidable and deadly opponents. | ||