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The
Steamship
Refer to the deck
plans below for the following location descriptions.
1. Forward Deck
At the front of the
ship is this open space. It has two separate hatches for loading
cargo into the hold below (area 5), and the ship's foremast juts up
through the deck between them. Two walkways lead aft, and stairways
provide access to the lower deck. When the ship is carrying a large
amount of cargo, some of it is often stored here, covered by
tarpaulins and tied down to the deck.
2. Main Hall
This broad hallway
is lined with four big tables surrounded by eight chairs each. Tucked
in among them are two smokestacks, a spiral staircase leading up to
the pilot house (area 12), and the jutting mainmast.
3. Passenger Cabins
A dozen cabins line
the walls of the main hall. Each of them is furnished with two bunk
beds, two sea chests and a table and chair. Two additional rooms
provide showers and toilets for the passengers.
4. Aft Deck
This area is very
similar to the forward deck, except that it has only one hatch and no
mast or stairways. Excess cargo is stored here, too.
5. Forward Hold
The most
important—and valuable—cargo that the ship carries is stored
here.
6. Boiler Room
A large, complex
mechanism dominates this room. It is the boiler that provides steam
for turning the two ship's wheels, via pistons connected to it and
axles that extend out through the sides of the vessel. There are also
coal bins located along the walls for keeping it stoked.
7. Galley
Fueled by the heat
from the boiler furnace is a large stove, suitable for keeping the
ship's passengers and crew fed. To that end there is also a
preparation table in the middle of the room, cabinets that contain
cooking implements, and barrels of water. Two additional rooms extend
off of this kitchen, one for cold storage and the other for dry
goods.
8. Mess Hall
Two long tables,
each with a pair of benches for seating, fill this room. It is, of
course, where the ship's crew members take their meals.
9. Crew Cabins
Each of these rooms
is furnished with two bunks, a sea chest, and a desk and chair. There
are also rooms containing showers and toilets for the crew members.
10. Aft Hold
While the forward
hold is used for transported cargo, this area usually stores supplies
for the ship itself.
11. Paddle Wheels
Positioned along
both sides of the ship are these wheels, which propel the vessel,
powered by the steam in the boiler.
12. Pilot House
A spiral staircase
from the main hall (area 2) leads up to this room. From here, the
captain can steer the ship and, as needed, shout orders to the boiler
room (area 6) to provide more or less steam. Windows around the
surrounding walls provide a clear field of view in all directions.
Captain
and Crew
Provided below are
stats for the captain and crew of one steamship, the Intrepid II,
which sails out of Galveston, Texas.
Captain
Edward Danielson
Captain
Danielson is a daring soul, willing to take anyone anywhere—if the
price is right. He has a sense of adventure, too, but is not willing
to risk his ship or his crew without there being a suitable profit to
turn. To those who win his respect he is a true friend.
Attributes:
Agility d8, Smarts d4, Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d6
Skills:
Athletics d6, Boating d8, Fighting d4, Notice d4, Shooting d4,
Survival d4
Charisma:
--,
Pace:
6”, Parry:
4, Toughness:
5
Edges:
Brave
Hindrances:
Poverty
Gear:
Functional clothes, Colt Navy Pistol (Range 12/24/48, Damage 2d6, RoF
1), folding knife (Damage Str + d4, Parry -1, -2 to be Noticed if
hidden).
Deckhands
These hands are a little rough around the edges, but they know their
jobs. They aren't much for social niceties like conversation, but
they know how to keep a vessel in good order and have the experience
to handle most crises.
Attributes:
Agility d6, Smarts d4, Spirit d4, Strength d8, Vigor d8
Skills:
Athletics d6, Boating d6, Fighting d6, Notice d6, Shooting d4
Charisma:
-2,
Pace:
6”, Parry:
5, Toughness:
7
Edges:
Brawny
Hindrances:
Mean
Gear:
Clothing, folding knife (Damage Str + d4, Parry -1, -2 to be Noticed
if hidden), flask of rum.
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