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Beyond the Planes 3
Crystal Spheres ............................................................................. 3
Wildspace ...........................................................................................3
The Phlogiston ..................................................................................3
Gravity .................................................................................................4
Air ........................................................................................................ 4
Fire ...................................................................................................... 4
Magic 4 Tyrant Ship ......................................................................................16
Magic Items .................................................................................... 4
Spells .................................................................................................. 5
Spelljamming 5 Renaissance Weapons .............................................................17
The Helm .........................................................................................5
Movement .......................................................................................... 8
Crashing a Ship ................................................................................ 8
The Crew ............................................................................................8
Ship Statistics ...................................................................................9
Spelljammer Ships 10
Spelljammer Ship Sheet .........................................................11
Armada .............................................................................................12
Caravel ............................................................................................. 12
Citadel .............................................................................................. 12
Damselfly .........................................................................................12
Deathspider .....................................................................................13
Dragonfly ......................................................................................... 13
Dragonship ......................................................................................13
Flitter ................................................................................................13
Galleon .............................................................................................13
Sidewheeler .................................................................................... 14
Hammership ................................................................................... 14
Man-o-War ....................................................................................... 14
Mindspider ...................................................................................... 14
Mosquito .......................................................................................... 15
Nautiloid .......................................................................................... 15
Squid Ship .......................................................................................15
Tradesman .......................................................................................15
Wasp ................................................................................................. 15
Spelljammer Weapons 17
Modern Weapons ...........................................................................18
Futuristic Weapons ........................................................................18
Magical Weapons ...........................................................................20
Spelljammer Upgrades 20
Weapon Upgrades .................................................................... 20
Hull Upgrades .................................................................................20
Miscellaneous Upgrades .............................................................. 20
Factions 21
The Imperial Elven Navy .........................................................21
The Green Concern .......................................................................21
The Arcane Consortium ...............................................................21
The Fleshdealers ........................................................................... 21
The Treasure Fleet ........................................................................ 21
The Beholder Sovereignty ........................................................... 21
The Illithid Union ...........................................................................21
The Githyanki ................................................................................. 21
The Gith Pirates .............................................................................21
Beyond the Planes
Crystal Spheres
Crystal Spheres are exactly what their name entails; they are
gigantic spheres made out of magic crystal. These spheres
are also sometimes referred to as Crystal Shells. A Crystal
Sphere contains all of the planets, moons and suns of each
fantasy campaign world.
All wildspace is bounded by crystal shells or Crystal
Spheres. Inside the Crystal Sphere is the vacuum of
Wildspace, the planets, and stars. Outside the Crystal Sphere
is the rainbow ocean of Phlogiston and other Crystal
Spheres. The size of a Crystal Sphere is determined by the
size of the planetary system inside. Because of their great
size, the outside of a Crystal Sphere appears perfectly flat.
The curvature is so gradual that it is completely undetectable
to anyone who is close enough to see the Crystal Sphere
through the obscuring Phlogiston.
Crystal Spheres consists of an unbreakable, dark, ceramic
material of unknown origin. Some legends state (and various
theologians agree) that the smooth-surfaced shells were
created and positioned by the gods themselves to protect
their worlds from the ravages of the phlogiston, which is held
to be the prime matter of the universe. Less charitable
philosophers maintain that such shells were placed by an
even higher authority to keep gods and men in and confine
their activities. Whatever their origin, the crystal shells are
uniform throughout space. All appear as great, dark,
featureless spheres of unidentifiable matter. The Crystal
Spheres are definitely solid. They have no gravity along either
their interior or exterior sides (an exception to the rule that
all large objects have gravity).
No magic has been found that can damage or alter the
surface of a shell, except for those spells which cause portals
to open. Even this, however, is believed to be nothing more
than an artificial triggering of a natural phenomenon, since
portals also occur naturally and seemingly at random. They
are apparently immune to the effects of wishes and even the
wills of the outer planar powers (though this does not rule
out the possibility that the outer planar powers created them
perhaps they were wise enough to prevent even their own
tampering).
Wildspace
Between all of the celestial bodies within each Crystal
Sphere is a void known as Wildspace. Wildspace is the
equivalent of space in the real world. There is no air or gravity
within Wildspace.
The Phlogiston
The Phlogiston is an endless ocean filled with a multicolored
flammable element that is neither air, earth, fire or water.
Very little is known for certain about the Phlogiston, except
that the Crystal Spheres float along within it. Currents also
flow through the Phlogiston that act as express lanes for
Spelljammer ships traveling between the Crystal Spheres.
Like Wildspace there is no air or gravity within the
Phlogiston.

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 Gravity
There is no gravity in Wildspace or the Phlogiston. However
all celestial bodies larger than 30 feet in diameter generate a
gravitational pull equal to that of Earth’s gravity. For a
celestial body the force of gravity acts much like it does in our
world. Any creature or smaller object on the surface of the
body is pulled towards the center. The gravity field of a
celestial body extends from its center to it's outermost
atmosphere at the edge of Wildspace.
When gravity planes intersect (such as when two ships
pass each other, or when a ship passes a planetoid), the
gravities of both ships remain in effect, regardless of size, up
to the point where they physically intersect. An object is
under the influence of whichever gravity plane it is closest to.
A character could leap between two passing ships, altering
her downward direction as she crosses the midpoint between
the two.
Combat in a weightless environment is difficult and foreign
to creatures used to fighting in normal environments, and any
attack roll or saving throw made in an environment without
gravity using Strength or Dexterity is made with
disadvantage. The lack of gravity in Wildspace and the
Phlogiston affects the travel of normal ranged weapons.
Missiles fired beyond a gravity field move unimpeded in a
continuous direction until they come in contact with another
object or creature.
Air
Since there is no breathable air in Wildspace or the
Phlogiston, suffocation may seem like a certainty for
groundlings journeying into space. Space-faring races need
not worry about such things. Any celestial body larger than 1
mile in diameter generates its own breathable atmosphere.
This atmosphere extends from the surface to the edge of
Wildspace.
A creature that leaves the air pocket of a celestial body or
Spelljammer drags with it a personal envelope of breathable
air. The personal envelope has enough air to last 10 minutes
before it turns foul. Foul air is not breathable and a creature
that cannot hold its breath begins to suffocate until it finds
fresh breathable air.
Adventurers unlucky enough to find themselves outside of
the air pocket of a Spelljammer ship or bold enough to
explore smaller celestial bodies will want to equip themselves
with a Pearl of Air. These pearls are mined from the gas giant
planets by space dwarves and sold at most space ports. A
Pearl of Air provides its holder with enough breathable air to
survive outside of an air pocket for 24 hours.
Fire
Within the air envelope of a Spelljammer ship or a celestial
body normal and magical fire functions exactly as it would on
the ground. However, the lack of air in Wildspace has an
affect on fires. Magical fire like Fireball can be cast normally
outside of an air pocket, but this fire has no chance of
catching anything ablaze. Normal fire will not function at all
outside of an air envelope in Wildspace.
Fire in the Phlogiston is extremely deadly. The Phlogiston
permeates the air envelope of a Spelljammer ship, and when
it comes into contact with a flame it bursts in an explosive
mixture.
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Spelljammer crews know to extinguish all flames before
exiting a Crystal Sphere, however, accidents do happen. The
following table shows some examples of fire damage in the
Phlogiston.
Fire Damage Table
Source Fire Damage Area of Effect
Candle 1d6 5-foot-diameter sphere
Lantern or Torch 3d6 5-foot-radius sphere
Cooking Fire 5d6 10-foot-radius sphere
Casting any spell that creates magical fire while within the
Phlogiston causes the spell to immediately trigger with the
caster as the center of the area of effect. If the spell requires a
target, the caster is considered to have targeted themselves.
Magic
Magic functions exactly the same from Crystal Sphere to
Crystal Sphere. Spells that can be cast in the Forgotten
Realms can also be cast on Krynn or any other world.
However, magic in the Phlogiston is a different story
altogether. The Phlogiston is isolated from the other planes
of existence. The peculiar nature of the Phlogiston makes it
impossible to cast any spell or use a device or magic item to
conjure extraplanar beings, create or open an
extradimensional space, travel between different planes of
existence, or commune with creatures in a different plane of
existence.
Magic Items
Energy Shield Armor
Armor (heavy), rare
As an action, you can activate the armor to generate a
energy shield that covers your entire body for 1 minute or
until you use a bonus action to end the effect. While activated
you gain a +2 bonus to your AC, and your unarmed strikes
deal an additional 5 (2d4) lightning damage.
Gravity Armor
Armor (medium, but not hide), uncommon
This armor grants the wearer the ability to walk on any
surface without the restrictions of gravity.
As an action, you can activate the armor and walk on walls,
ceilings, or any other surface without falling for up to 30
minutes or until you use an action to end the effect.
Pearl of Air
Wondrous Item, uncommon
While this pearl is on your person, it provides you with
enough breathable air to survive outside of an air pocket for
24 hours. It takes 12 hours inside a breathable atmosphere
with fresh air to recharge.
Stealth Armor
Armor (light), rare
As an action, you can activate the armor to become
invisible for up to 10 minutes or until you make an attack,
cast a spell, or use a bonus action to end the effect. While you
are invisible, anything you are wearing or carrying becomes
invisible as long as it is on your person.
Spells 1 to 5 - Portal closes before ship reaches the shell. Ship must
turn back or Crash into the shell.
Create Helm 6 to 10 - Portal closes after ship passes through.
6th-level enchantment
Casting Time: 1 minute At Higher Levels When you cast this spell using a spell slot
Range: Touch of 5th level or higher, you may draw a circle in the air towards
Components: S, M, V (A chair, stool, or other seat-like object) the Crystal Shell. A shimmering portal opens within the circle
Duration: 24 hours you drew and remains open for five minutes. The opening
Classes: Bard, Wizard does not weaken the shell, and any objects resting physically
By casting this spell on a normal chair or other seat, this on the shell are unaffected by the portal.
spell transforms that chair or seat into a Spelljammer Helm
suitable for powering a Spelljamming ship. The Helm this Spelljamming
spell creates is a Minor Helm. The chair reverts to a non-
magical object once the spell ends. The Helm
You can create a permanent Helm by casting this spell on The spelljammer helm is a large chair or throne which can be
the same seat-like object every day for one year.

piloted by a spellcaster. The helm draws magic from the

At Higher Levels When you cast this spell using a spell slot spellcaster and converts it into energy to move and maneuver
of 9th level, the Helm you create is a Major Helm instead. a ship.
When placed aboard a vessel weighing between 1 and 100
Create or Destroy Air tons, the helm generates an envelope of fresh air around the
1st-level transmutation ship while it is in the void of space (but not underwater). This
Casting Time: 1 action envelope extends out from the edges of the hull in all
Range: 60 feet directions for a distance equal in length to the vessel's beam,
Components: S, M, V (A small, stoppered flask) so that creatures aboard and near the ship can breathe
Duration: 10 minutes normally in space. The temperature within the air envelope is
Classes: Cleric, Druid 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
You either create or destroy air.

It also generates an artificial gravity field while the ship is

Create Air You create, replenish, or refresh the air of one
target creature’s personal air envelope within range for 10
minutes, including air poisoned/tainted by spells such as
Cloudkill and Stinking Cloud. This does not create a larger in
size envelope, but simply replenishes the air in the envelope
in the void of space, so that creatures can walk on the ship's
decks as they normally would. Creatures and objects that fall
overboard bob in a gravity plane that extends out from the
main deck for a distance equal in length to the vessel's beam.

that the creature drags with it. If the air is fouled, the air turns

fresh again and the air timer resets to 10 minutes. If used

within a spell or effect that causes a cloud (similar to the Fog

Cloud, Cloudkill and Stinking Cloud spells) the creature is

allowed an immediate save against the effects of the spell.

Destroy Air You immediately turn the personal air envelope

of a target creature within range foul.

At Higher Levels When you cast this spell using a spell slot

of 2nd level or higher, you may target one additional creature

for each slot above 1st.

Portal Magic

2nd-level divination (Ritual)

Casting Time: 10 minutes

Range: Half a mile

Components: S, M, V (A conch shell)

Duration: 1 minute

Classes: Bard, Wizard

Casting out to the very Crystal Shell itself, you can sense

the direction and distance (either in miles or in travel time) of

the nearest portal of egress through a Crystal Shell.

In

general, from any point on a Crystal Shell, naturally

occurring

portals for a ship are 2d10 days away. At DM’s

discretion,

there may be more, less, or no portals.This spell may only be

cast within half a mile of the surface

of a Crystal Shell.

Portals created by this spell are magical and temporary, so

they can be dispelled. If the portal is dispelled or otherwise

prematurely closed, roll 1d10, and determine the result the                                                Major Helm
fate of the object(s) passing through the opening as it closes: 5
 Major Helm
Wondrous Item, legendary (requires attunement by a
spellcaster)
This ornate chair is designed to propel and maneuver a
ship through space. While attuned to the helm, you cannot
expend your own spell slots.
You can use the helm to propel the vessel across or
through water and other liquids at a maximum speed in miles
per hour equal to your Proficiency bonus + your highest-level
unexpended spell slot. It moves 10 times faster through air or
space.
Provided you have at least one unexpended spell slot, you
can steer the vessel, albeit in a somewhat clumsy fashion, in
much the same way that oars or a rudder can maneuver a
seafaring ship.
Whenever you like, you can see what's happening on and
around the vessel as though you were standing in a location
of your choice aboard it.
Minor Helm
Wondrous Item, legendary (requires attunement by a
spellcaster)
This ornate chair is designed to propel and maneuver a
ship through space. While attuned to the helm, you cannot
expend your own spell slots.
You can use the helm to propel the vessel across or
through water and other liquids at a maximum speed in miles
per hour equal to 1 + your highest-level unexpended spell
slot. It moves 10 times faster through air or space.
Provided you have at least one unexpended spell slot, you
can steer the vessel, albeit in a somewhat clumsy fashion, in
Provided you have at least two gnomish devices attached to
the helm, you can steer the vessel, albeit in a somewhat
clumsy fashion, in much the same way that oars or a rudder
can maneuver a seafaring ship.
Unstable. A Gnome Helm requires two gnomish devices to
function and has a 10% chance to breakdown each day. For
each gnomish device added beyond the first two, the Gnome
Helm has an additive 5% chance to breakdown. A helmsman
must have proficiency with tinker's tools to pilot a Gnome
Helm. If the helm breaks down, you can perform an
Intelligence (Tinker's Tools) check (DC 20) to repair one of
the gnomish devices that broke, or to replace it with a new
one. The helm is repaired on a successful check.
Lifejammer Helm
Wondrous Item, legendary
These helms drain the life force of a trapped creature to
convert it into motive force. A large or smaller creature
trapped within the Lifejammer helm is incapacitated,
restrained, and its hit point maximum is reduced by 1d12 per
day. A creature dies if their hit point maximum is reduced to
0 in this way.
You can use the helm to propel the vessel across or
through water and other liquids at a maximum speed in miles
per hour equal to the trapped creature's total Hit Die divided
by 2 (rounded down), up to 10 miles per hour. It moves 10
times faster through air or space.
Provided you have at least one creature trapped within the
helm, you can steer the vessel, albeit in a somewhat clumsy
fashion, in much the same way that oars or a rudder can
maneuver a seafaring ship.

much the same way that oars or a rudder can maneuver a

seafaring ship.

Whenever you like, you can see what's happening on and

around the vessel as though you were standing in a location

of your choice aboard it.

Forge Helm

Wondrous Item, legendary

Found only in a Dwarven Citadel, a Forge Helm or

Artiforge is powered by the creative workings of the dwarves

using it.

You can use the helm to propel the vessel across or

through water and other liquids at a maximum speed of 5

mile per hour for every 100 dwarves working in the forge. It

moves 10 times faster through air or space.

Provided you have at least 100 dwarves working in the

forge, you can steer the vessel, albeit in a somewhat clumsy

fashion, in much the same way that oars or a rudder can

maneuver a seafaring ship.

Gnome Helm

Wondrous Item, legendary

These are complicated bits of machinery full of

unnecessary gears and levers that power a normal Helm. A

Gnome Helm does not require magical power to operate, but

instead requires energy generated by adding gnomish devices

to produce movement.

You can use the helm to propel the vessel across or

through water and other liquids at a maximum speed in miles

per hour equal to the number of gnomish devices attached to

the helm, up to 10 miles per hour. It moves 10 times faster                                            Lifejammer Helm
6 through air or space.
Series Helm
Wondrous Item, legendary (requires attunement by an
Illithid) Orbus
Series Helms are specific to the race they were created for, Medium abberation, neutral
and can be linked to other Series Helms connected to the
same ship. Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
You can use the helm to propel the vessel across or Hit Points 22 (4d8+4)
through water and other liquids at a maximum speed of 1 Speed 0 ft., fly 20 ft. (hover)
mile per hour. Each additional Series Helm with a pilot
linked to this one increases the maximum speed of the ship
by 1 mile per hour, up to 5 miles per hour. It moves 10 times STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
faster through air or space. 7 (-2) 13 (+1) 12 (+1) 3 (-4) 13 (+1) 13 (+1)
You can steer the vessel, albeit in a somewhat clumsy
fashion, in much the same way that oars or a rudder can Saving Throws Wisdom +3
maneuver a seafaring ship. Skills Perception +3
Whenever you like, you can see what's happening on and Condition Immunities Prone
around the vessel as though you were standing in a location Senses Passive perception 13
of your choice aboard it. Languages -
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
Pool Helm
Wondrous Item, legendary (requires attunement by an Elder Antimagic Cone. The orbus’ central eye creates an
Brain) area of antimagic, as in the antimagic field spell, in a
This Helm uses the mindflayer’s elder brain pool to power 150-foot cone. At the start of each of its turns, the
the ship. An elder brain can propel the vessel across or orbus decides which way the cone faces and
through water and other liquids at a maximum speed of 5 whether the cone is active.
mile per hour. It moves 10 times faster through air or space.
An Edler Brain can steer the vessel, albeit in a somewhat Actions
clumsy fashion, in much the same way that oars or a rudder Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, Reach 5ft.,
can maneuver a seafaring ship. one target. Hit: 4 (1d6+1) piercing damage
An Elder Brain can see what's happening on and around
the vessel as though it were standing in a location of its
choice aboard it.
Orbus
An Orbus is not a helm, it is a type of beholder that exists to
mimic a helm to power and pilot certain beholder ships. An
Orbus aboard a vessel can propel the vessel across or
through water and other liquids at a maximum speed of 1
mile per hour. Each additional Orbus aboard the vessel
increases the maximum speed of the ship by 1 mile per hour,
up to 5 miles per hour. It moves 10 times faster through air or
space.
An Orbus can steer the vessel, albeit in a somewhat clumsy
fashion, in much the same way that oars or a rudder can
maneuver a seafaring ship.
An Orbus can see what's happening on and around the
vessel as though it were standing in a location of its choice
aboard it.

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 Movement
The travel speed of a Spelljammer ship is determined by its
helm and its pilot, however travel in the Phologiston is very
different. The Phlogiston contains dense rivers of flammable
ether that flow
between Crystal Shells. Ships traveling in voyages pleasant for you and terrible for your enemies.
these currents can achieve speeds that are beyond measure.
Generally a ship may travel between crystal spheres within
10d10 days.
The boundary between planetary atmosphere and
Wildspace varies between different planets, but generally
rests at a distance of 1/1000th of the diameter of the world.
Distance To Reach Wildspace
Celestial Size Celestial Diameter Distance Above Surface
Class (Miles) (Miles)
A 1,000 1
B 10,000 10
C 100,000 100
D 1,000,000 1,000
A Spelljammer ship in wildspace or the atmosphere of a
celestial object can move direct up or down or backwards
without changing the direction it is facing. The ship must be
at a complete stop before it can ascend, descend or move in
reverse, and the ship moves at half speed while moving in
this way — moving 1 foot costs 2 feet of speed — so the ship
can cover only half the normal distance in a minute, an hour,
or a day.
Crashing a Ship
If a ship moves into the space occupied by a creature or an
object, the ship might crash. A ship avoids crashing if the
creature or object is at least two sizes smaller than it.
When a ship crashes, it must immediately make a DC 10
Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, it takes damage
to its hull based on the size of the creature or object it
crashed into, as shown on the Crash Damage table. It also
stops moving if the object or creature is one size smaller than
it or larger. Otherwise the ship continues moving and the
creature or object that collided with it moves to the nearest
unoccupied space that isn't in the ship's path. At the DM's
discretion, and object that is forced to move but fixed in place
is instead destroyed.
A creature struck by a ship must make a Dexterity saving
throw with a DC equal to 10 + the ship's Strength modifier,
taking damage based on the ship's size (as shown on the
Crash Damage table) on a failed save, or half as much
damage on a successful one.
Crash Damage Table
Size Bludgeoning Damage
Small 1d6
Medium 1d10
Large 4d10
Huge 8d10
Gargantuan 16d10
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The Crew
A good crew is the lifeblood of a sailing vessel. A ship cannot
sail without a crew, and a crew cannot sail without a ship.
They are interlinked, cosmically. The best crews will make
A Spelljamming ship sailing without a crew will fly at half
Speed, as the needed functions of turning the sails, operating
the oars, or maintaining the ship itself will have to be done by
the party members. All spelljamming ships have two crew
numbers - The minimum needed to run the ship, and the
maximum that the craft can hold without overloading its
atmosphere.
Cannoneer
A ship with weapons requires cannoneers for firing the siege
weapons. Cannoneers have proficiency with Vehicles (Land).
Cannoneer Checks. The DM might call for a Cannoneer
check when the ship tries to accomplish one of these tasks:
Move heavy objects with crew members.
Launch a creature with a catapult.
Captain
The Captain issues orders. They direct other senior crew.
The best captains have high Charisma scores, as well as
proficiency with Vehicles (Air), Intimidation and Persuasion
skills.
Captain Checks. The DM might call for a Captain check
when a ship tries to accomplish one of these tasks:
Handle relations with other ships.
Cook
A ship's Cook works with the limited ingredients aboard a
ship to make meals. A skilled cook keeps the crew's morale in
top shape, while a poor one drags down the entire crew's
performance. A talented cook has a high Constitution score,
as well as proficiency with brewer's supplies and cook's
utensils.
Cook Checks. The DM might call for a Cook check when
the ship tries to accomplish one of these tasks:
The crew has gone a long time with few rations.
Helmsman
The Helmsman is in charge of navigating the ship through
spaces unknown. This station is appointed to, more often
than not, the most able-bodied mage aboard a Spelljamming
ship. This role is required to be filled for the ship to move
throughout Wildspace and beyond. A reliable helmsman
tends to have a high Spellcaster level.
Helmsman Check. The DM might call for a Helmsman
check when the ship tries to accomplish one of these tasks:
Piloting the ship in dangerous areas.
Sailor
A competent crew is needed to properly sail a ship. Sailors
typically have proficiency with Vehicles (Air). A Commoner
from the Monster Manual usually fills this role.
Sailor Checks. The DM might call for a Sailor check when
the ship tries to accomplish one of these tasks:
When you have too few crew to tend the ship.
Shipwright
The Shipwright provides technical advice to the captain and
crew and leads repair and maintenance efforts. A good
shipwright has a high Strength score, as well as proficiency
in tinker's tools or carpenter's tools and the Athletics skill.
Shipwright Checks. The DM might call for a Shipwright
A ship’s Strength represents its size and weight. Its
check when the ship tries to accomplish one of these tasks:
Attach a new part to a ship.
Put out an onboard fire.
Soldier
Ships are often attacked while traveling through wildspace.
Soldiers defend the ship when boarded by the enemy. A
Guard from the Monster Manual usually fills this role.
Soldier Checks. The DM might call for a Soldier check
when the ship tries to accomplish one of these tasks:
The ship has been boarded by a hostile force.
Your crew has boarded a hostile ship.
Surgeon
The ship's Surgeon tends to injuries, keeps illnesses from
spreading through the ship, and oversees sanitation. A
capable surgeon benefits from a high Intelligence score, as
starboard (left to right).
well as proficiency with herbalism kit and the Medicine skill.
Surgeon Checks. The DM might call for a Surgeon check
when the ship tries to accomplish one of these tasks:
Perform a medical procedure.
Treat an onboard plague.
Ship Statistics
Creature Capacity
These two numbers indicate the number of crew required to
operate the ship and the total passenger
occupancy of the Weapon. A ship capable of being used in combat has one
ship.
Cargo Capacity
This indicates the maximum amount of cargo a ship can
carry. A vessel can’t move if its cargo exceeds this capacity.
Attributes
Strength
Constitution covers its durability and the quality of its
construction. Its Dexterity represents a ship’s easy of
handling.
Damage Threshold
A ship with a damage threshold has immunity to all damage
unless it takes an amount of damage from a single Attack or
effect equal to or greater than its damage threshold, in which
case it takes damage as normal. Any damage that fails to
meet or exceed the ship’s damage threshold is considered
superficial and doesn’t reduce the ship’s Hit Points.
Size
The size of a ship is determined by its longest side.
Keel. This is the length of the ship from fore to aft (front to
back).
Beam. This is the length of the widest part of the ship from
port to
Components
A ship is composed of different components. A ship’s
component might have special rules, as described in the stat
block:
Hull. A ship’s hull is its basic frame, on which the other
components are mounted.
Control. A control component is used to steer a ship.
Movement. A movement component is the element of the
ship that enables it to move, such as a helm, a set of sails or
oars.
or more weapon components, each of which is operated
separately.

Spelljammer Ship Table

Keel Beam Creature Cargo Damage
Ship (ft) (ft) Capacity Capacity STR DEX CON AC HP Threshold Control Movement Cost (gp)
Major or
Flitter 20 5 1/1 0.5 4 20 4 14 40 N/A Helm 10,000
Minor
Major or
Mosquito 100 15 1/6 3 7 14 8 17 75 10 Helm 15,000
Minor
Major or
Caravel 70 20 8/10 5 7 10 8 13 75 10 Helm 10,000
Minor
Major or
Dragonfly 100 20 3/10 9 10 14 8 10 100 10 Helm 40,000
Minor
Major or
Damselfly 100 20 2/10 5 10 12 8 10 100 10 Helm 50,000
Minor
Major or
Wasp 80 20 8/18 9 11 14 12 16 150 15 Helm 20,000
Minor
Tyrant Ship 100 100 15/23 11 13 10 15 22 200 20 Orbus Orbus 100,000
Major or
Tradesman 120 30 10/25 18 13 12 15 17 200 20 Helm 15,000
Minor
Gnomish
120 25 20/30 15 15 10 17 15 250 20 Helm Gnomish 40,000
Sidewheeler
Series or
Nautiloid 180 30 10/35 17 16 10 18 18 300 20 Helm 40,000
Pool
Mindspider 40 15 3/40 5 18 18 19 18 400 15 Helm Lifejammer 60,000
Major or
Galleon 130 30 20/40 20 18 10 20 15 400 25 Helm 50,000
Minor
Major or
Squid Ship 250 25 12/45 23 19 10 21 17 450 25 Helm 45,000
Minor
Major or
Dragonship 150 20 20/45 22 19 12 21 17 450 25 Helm 60,000
Minor
Major or
Hammership 250 25 24/60 25 21 10 24 16 550 30 Helm 50,000
Minor
Major or
Man-o-War 200 20 10/60 30 21 12 24 15 550 30 Helm 100,000
Minor
Deathspider 175 50 30/100 50 30 4 33 17 1000 30 Helm Major 100,000
Armada 300 30 40/100 50 30 4 33 17 1000 30 Helm Major 125,000
Citadel 250 200 100/300 300 35 2 38 22 2000 30 Forge Forge 1,000,000

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 Spelljammer Ships

Below is a list of ships found throughout Wildspace. This list

is not exhaustive, but it does include common ships and their

sizes. Refer to Pages 119 and 246-247 in the Dungeon

Masters Guide for more information about Vehicles.

Armada

The Armada is one of the largest ships in

known space. These massive vessels are used

by elves, and only elves, as mobile military bases.

They are so large that in addition to a huge arsenal

of weapons, they also carry 40 Flitters on board.

Caravel

Caravels are ocean going vessels that have been modified for

space travel simply by sticking a Spelljammer Helm on them.

Because of this they are not very maneuverable and are often

quickly replaced by adventures arriving in space.

Citadel

The Citadel is actually an asteroid carved and converted by

dwarves into a Spelljammer ship. The Citadel acts as a home

for space-faring dwarves who mine nearby moons or planets.

A Citadel is powered by a Forge not a Spelljammer Helm.

The Forge is a room that takes up a good portion of the

Citadel. Here the dwarves forge metal and craft items.

Damselfly
The Damselfly is nothing more than an upgraded Dragonfly
that adds more durability and the capacity for larger
weapons. These upgrades do come at the cost of a slight
decrease in maneuverability.

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Deathspider

The Deathspider is another ship utilized by the evil Neogi.

They are larger than a Mindspider and are operated by a

Major Helm not a Lifejammer Helm. The crew of these ships

is mostly made up of umber hulk slaves, but the helm

pilot is

a Neogi mage. These ships have military uses, but

are also

used to carry cargo or umber hulk slaves.

Dragonfly

The Dragonfly is a very popular ship among space-faring

humans and elves. This relatively inexpensive ship is built by

humans for use in smuggling, exploring, or adventuring.

Dragonship

The Dragonship is another attempt by humans to convert a

sea vessel into a Spelljammer ship. These ships are mainly

used by ground based human empires to expand their

territory in the local planetary systems.

Flitter

The Flitter is the smallest of all the Spelljammer ships. Built

and used by elves this vessel is usually found aboard a larger

ship where it can be used as a messenger ship, scout craft,

landing ship or a fighter.

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Galleon
Although the Galleon is the best attempt at transforming an
ocean going vessel into a Spelljammer ship it still pales in
comparison to ships that were purpose built for space. No
self respecting space adventurer sails the stars on a Galleon
for very long.

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Sidewheeler

A Sidewheeler is the product of gnomish “ingenuity”. They

are over-engineered and lacking any grace or beauty. These

vessels are powered by Gnomish Helms. Space gnomes use

their Sidewheelers to do all of the things that gnomes

normally do.

Because of their unstable construction,

sidewheelers were usually ill-suited for

landing on the ground or staying afloat

on water. Since the chance of accident

was high, sidewheeler crews either never

landed or sometimes prepared to brace

the ship together with improvised material.

In other cases, they simply allowed the ship

to crash and then rebuilt another one from the wreckage.

Hammership

Like the Squid Ship the Hammership was built by

spacefaring
humans to serve in naval armadas. The

Hammership
is slightly more durable and more heavily

armed than its
sister ship. Like all the ships of known space

Hammerships
are often retrofitted for use by pirates.

Man-o-War

The Man-o-War is the most prominent ship in the navies of

the space-faring elf nations. It is heavily armed and can

withstand large amounts of damage before breaking apart.

Mindspider
The Mindspider is built and operated by the Neogi, a race of
evil beings that terrorize all of known space. These vessels
are powered by Lifejammer Helms. Mindspider ships are
used by the Neogi to attack other space-faring vessels without
provocation or mercy.

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Mosquito

Mosquitoes are human built ships that are used by all races

in space. The Mosquito fills many of the same functions as

the Flitter, but it can also carry up to six people.

Nautiloid

These are standard ship for the Illithid nations of space. The

mind flayers power these vessels with either Series Helms or

a Pool Helm. Nautiloid ships are used for military purposes,

piracy and trading.

Squid Ship

One of the largest ships built by humans, the Squid

Ship is
prized for military applications. However,

these vessels have

also been adapted by crews

for use in piracy and adventuring.

Tradesman

The Tradesman is one of the workhorses of space. They are

built by humans, but used by all of the space-faring races.

Tradesman ships are ideal for trading, adventuring, or even a

little piracy.

Wasp
The Wasp is purpose built by Lizard Men to suit their needs,
but is also frequently used by humans. This vessel is not as
armored as a Damselfly, but can absorb a higher amount of
damage.

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 Tyrant Ship
Tyrant Ships are used by beholders. These ships have no common form instead individually reflecting the style of the particular
clan of beholders that operate them. Tyrant Ships do not use Spelljammer helms, instead they are powered by an Orbus. A Tyrant
Ship does carry traditional ship weapons, but it is capable of firing a beam that is 1,500 feet long by 100 feet wide. This beam is
powered by a circuit of at least three beholders including one common beholder, one Orbus and one Hive Mother. Its effects are
identical to those of the common beholder eye beam but one additional creature may be targeted for each common beholder in the
circuit. In addition the following increases can be made:
Telekinetic Ray. If the target is an object that isn't being worn or carried increase the carrying capacity by 300 lbs for each
common beholder in the circuit.
Disintegration Ray. If the target is a Huge or larger non-magical object increase the area disintegrated by an additional 10-foot
cube for each common beholder in the circuit.

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Weapons Arbalest
Ship weapons are mostly modified from the siege equipment Large object
used by ground-based peoples. Most ships employ a Armor Class: 15
combination of ranged weapons as well as having a ram Hit Points: 75
installed on the prow of the ship. Damage Immunities: poison, psychic
Most weapons require one creature to aim, one to load, and
one to fire, but larger more complicated siege weapons may An arbalest is a massive crossbow that fires heavy bolts.
require multiple creatures for each step of its operation. Before it can be fired, it must be loaded and aimed. It takes
one action to load the weapon, one action to aim it, and one
Renaissance Weapons action to fire it.
Mangonel Bolt. Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, range 200/800 ft.
Large object (can't hit targets within 60 feet of it),
one target. Hit: 16 (3dl0)
Armor Class: 15 piercing damage.
Hit Points: 100 Cannon
Damage Immunities: poison, psychic Large object
A mangonel is a type of catapult that hurls heavy Armor Class: 19
projectiles. If fired in the gravity field of a celestial object the Hit Points: 75
payload moves in a high arc, so it can hit targets behind cover. Damage Immunities: poison, psychic
Before the mangonel can be fired, it must be loaded and
aimed. It takes two actions to load the weapon, two actions to A cannon uses gunpowder to propel heavy balls of cast iron
aim it, and one action to fire it. A mangonel typically hurls a through the air at destructive speeds. In a campaign without
heavy stone, although it can hurl other kinds of projectiles, gunpowder, a cannon might be an arcane device built by
with different effects. clever gnomes or wizardly engineers. A cannon is usually
supported in a wooden frame with wheels. Before it can be
Mangonel Stone. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range fired, the cannon must be loaded and aimed. It takes one
200/800 ft. (can't hit targets within 60 feet of it), one target. action to load the weapon, one action to aim it, and one
Hit: 27 (5d10) bludgeoning damage action to fire it.
Trebuchet Cannon Ball. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range
Huge object 600/2,400 ft., one target. Hit: 45 (8d10) bludgeoning damage.
Armor Class: 15 Harpoon Flinger
Hit Points: 150 Medium object
Damage Immunities: poison, psychic
Armor Class: 14
A trebuchet is a powerful catapult that throws its payload. If Hit Points: 50
fired in the gravity field of a celestial object the payload Damage Immunities: poison, psychic
moves in a high arc, so it can hit targets behind cover. A harpoon flinger launches a projectile similar to a javelin
Before the trebuchet can be fired, it must be loaded and into a target. The harpoon flinger grants half cover to the
aimed. It takes two actions to load the weapon, two actions to creature operating the weapon. It takes one action to load,
aim it, and one action to fire it. A trebuchet typically hurls a aim and fire the weapon.
heavy stone. However, it can launch other kinds of projectiles,
such as barrels of oil or sewage, with different effects. Harpoon. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 120 ft.,
Trebuchet Stone. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit. range one target. Hit: 9 (2d18) piercing damage.
300/1,200 ft. (can't hit targets within 60 feet of it), one target. Harpoon Gun
Hit: 45 (8d10) bludgeoning damage. Large object
Ballista Armor Class: 15
Large object Hit Points: 50
Armor Class: 15 Damage Immunities: poison, psychic
Hit Points: 50 A harpoon gun launches a projectile similar to a spear with
Damage Immunities: poison, psychic large hooks into a target. Before it can be
fired, the harpoon
A ballista is a massive crossbow that fires heavy bolts. gun must be loaded and aimed. It takes one action to load,
Before it can be fired, it must be loaded and aimed. It takes one action to aim, and one action to fire the weapon.
one action to load the weapon, one action to aim it, and one Harpoon. Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, range
120/480
action to fire it. ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d10) piercing damage, and the target
Bolt. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 120/480 ft., is grappled (escape DC 16).
one target. Hit: 16 (3dl0) piercing damage.
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 Until the grapple ends, the target's speed is halved, and it
can't move farther away from the harpoon gun. The attacking
vehicle can pull a target grappled by it up to 30 feet toward it
as an action.
Naval Ram
Special object
Armor Class: 20
Hit Points: 100 (damage threshold 10)
Damage Immunities: poison, psychic
The ship has advantage on all saving throws relating to
crashing when it crashes into a creature or an object. Any
damage it takes from the crash is applied to the naval ram
rather than to the ship. These benefits don't apply if another
vessel crashes into the ship.
 
Rams
Rams are installed on Spelljammer ships to aid
them during a Crash. The cost of installing a ram
equals 5 x the ship's hit point maximum. For
example, the cost of installing a ram on a ship with
120 hit points would be 600 gp.
Modern Weapons
Howitzer
Large object
Armor Class: 20
Hit Points: 250
Damage Immunities: poison, psychic
A howitzer is a siege weapon that fires huge shells in a large
arc that explode upon landing. These weapons are ideal for
bombing fortifications, designed to have their rounds travel
jettison must be loaded. It takes
over high walls and cover. The firing apparatus is built on a
weapon and one action to fire it. Only
metallic wheeled chassis that must be stationed before firing.
damage from the attack - ships are
Before it can be fired, a howitzer must be loaded and
damage as superficial.
aimed. It takes two actions to load it, two actions to aim it,
and one action to fire it.
Howitzer Shell (130 gp). Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit,
ignores cover, range 1,200/4,800 ft. (can't hit targets within
60 feet of it), one target. Hit: 28 (8d6) bludgeoning damage,
and all creatures within 20 feet of the target must succeed a
DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 28 (8d6) bludgeoning
damage on a failed saving throw, or half as much damage on
a successful save.
Mortar
Medium object
Armor Class: 15
Hit Points: 50
Damage Immunities: poison, psychic
Mortars are weapons that are designed to fire explosive
shells in a wide arc to hit targets behind cover.
Before it can be fired, it must be loaded and aimed. It takes
an action to load the weapon, an action to aim it, and an
18 action to fire it.
Mortar Shell (80 gp). Ranged Weapon Attack. +6 to hit,
ignores cover, range 800/3,200 ft. (can't hit targets within 60
feet of it), one target. Hit: 17 (5d6) bludgeoning damage, and
all creatures within 20 feet of the target must succeed a DC
12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 17 (5d6) bludgeoning
damage on a failed saving throw, or half as much damage on
a successful save.
Minigun
Medium object
Armor Class: 16
Hit Points: 55
Damage Immunities: poison, psychic
Miniguns are mounted weapons that fire a constant stream
of bullets. They tend to be anti-personnel weapons rather
than being used to take down castle walls.
Before it can be fired, it must be loaded and aimed. It takes
an action to load the weapon, an action to aim it, and an
action to fire it.
A minigun can house 500 rounds, expending 10 rounds
each time it is fired. Each round costs 1 gp.
Gunfire. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 600/2,400
ft., one target. Hit: 50 (10d6) piercing damage.
Futuristic Weapons
Jettison
Special object
Armor Class: 15
Hit Points: 150
Damage Immunities: poison, psychic
A jettison consists of a container or open room filled with
debris that is then dumped from the stern of the vessel. The
debris then creates a navigational hazard and possible
damage to the pursuing vessel. A jettison can only fire in the
direction of the ship's exit point.
Before it can be fired, the
one action to load the
creatures can suffer
unaffected, treating
Jettison Debris. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range
240/960 ft., one point. Hit: 10 (3d6) bludgeoning to all
creatures in a 15 foot radius.
Grappling Ram
Special object
Armor Class: 20
Hit Points: 100 (damage threshold 10)
Damage Immunities: poison, psychic
The grappling ram is a weapon made up of a series of
movable arms that can latch onto an enemy ship. When a
ship with a grappling ram crashes into another ship or
creature that one size larger than the ship or smaller, the
target is grappled instead of taking damage. Until the grapple
ends, the target's speed becomes 0. As an action, the
attacking ship can end this effect, and the target can end it by
taking an action and succeeding on a DC 16 Strength check.
The cost of installing a Grappling Ram is twice the normal
cost.
Spelljammer Weapons
Attack Modifier Cost
Weapon Size / Save DC AC HP DR Range Damage Special (gp)
Renaissance
33 (5d10)
Mangonel Large +5 15 100 - 200/800 Can't hit targets within 60 feet 2,500
bludgeoning
45 (8d10)
Trebuchet Huge +5 15 150 - 300/1200 Can't hit targets within 60 feet 5,000
bludgeoning
16 (3d10)
Ballista Large +6 15 50 - 120/480 1,000
piercing
16 (3d10)
Arbalest Large +8 15 75 - 200/800 Can't hit targets within 60 feet 1,500
piercing
45 (8d10)
Cannon Large +6 19 75 - 600/2400 7,000
bludgeoning
9 (2d8)
Harpoon Flinger Medium +5 14 50 - 120 Grants half cover to the operator. 750
piercing
Target is grappled on a hit.

11 (2d10) Until it ends, the target's speed

Harpoon Gun Large +8 15 50 - 120/480 7,000

piercing is halved, and it can't move

away from the attacking vehicle.

Naval Ram Special CON 10 20 100 10 5 - See Crashing Table Varies
Modern
Can't hit targets within 60 feet

+6
17 (5d6) All targets within 20 feet

Mortar Medium 15 50 - 800/3200 7,000

DEX 12 bludgeoning must succeed a saving throw or

take damage (half on a success)

Can't hit targets within 60 feet

+6
28 (8d6) All targets within 20 feet

Howitzer Large 20 250 - 1200/4800 9,000

DEX 12 bludgeoning must succeed a saving throw or

take damage (half on a success)

35 (10d6)
Minigun Medium +6 16 55 - 600/2400 6,000
piercing
Futuristic
10 (3d6)
Jettison Large +5 15 150 - 240/960 All creatures in a 15 foot radius 5,000
bludgeoning
On a failed save the ship can't

Grappling Ram Special STR 14 20 100 10 5 - Varies

move away from the attacker
Magical
If this damage reduces a creature to

Eye Ray Tentacle 18 (4d8) 0 HP, it becomes a pile of dust.

Small DEX 15 14 50 - 120 5,000

(Disintegration) force The ray disintegrates a 10 ft cube

of a Huge or larger object it hits.

Eye Ray Tentacle 18 (4d8) Target must succeed a saving throw or
Small CON 15 14 50 - 120 1,200
(Enervation) necrotic take damage (half on a success)
Eye Ray Tentacle Target must succeed a saving throw or
Small CON 15 14 50 - 120 - 1,000
(Paralyzing) be paralyzed for 1 minute.

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 Magical Weapons
Eye Ray Tentacle
Small object
Armor Class: 14
Hit Points: 50
Damage Immunities: poison, psychic
Magical Attack: The eye ray tentacle shoots a magical eye
ray at a target creature visible to the crew that is within 120
feet of it. An eye ray tentacle can only make one type of
magical eye ray attack, which is determined during its
construction. Several types of magical eye ray attacks are
listed below:
Disintegration Ray. If the target is a creature, it must
succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 18 (4d8)
force damage. If this damage reduces the creature to 0 hit
points, its body becomes a pile of fine gray dust. If the target
is a Large or smaller nonmagical object or creation of
magical force, it is disintegrated without a saving throw. If the
target is a Huge or larger object or creation of magical force,
this ray disintegrates a 10-foot cube of it.
Enervation Ray. The targeted creature must make a DC
15 Constitution saving throw, taking 18 (4d8) necrotic
damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a
successful one.
Paralyzing Ray. The targeted creature must succeed on a
DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed for l
minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of
each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Spelljammer Upgrades
Weapon Upgrades
The following upgrades can apply to any weapon mounted
aboard the ship. A component can gain the benefits of one
upgrade, or two upgrades if one of the upgrades is Arcane
Artillery.
Arcane Artillery
Using methods similar to those used to produce magic
weapons, a skilled spellcaster imbues a ship's weapon with
destructive energy. This weapon gains a +2 bonus to its
attack and damage rolls, and its attacks count as magical.
Explosive Rounds
Drawing on powerful evocation magic, this weapon's attacks
are imbued with unstable energy that explodes in a fiery
blast. When this weapon hits, it deals an extra 2d6 fire
damage.
Grasping Rounds
This weapon creates spectral chains that trail after its shots,
restraining enemy vessels in their grasp. When this weapon
hits a ship, that vehicle must succeed on a DC 14 Strength
saving throw or it can't move away from the attacker. As an
action, the attacking ship can end this effect, and the target
can end it by taking an action and succeeding on a DC 14
Strength check.
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Green Flame Bolts
This weapon creates bolts made of green flames. When this
weapon hits, it deals an extra 4d10 fire damage. If the attack
misses, the DM determines where the bolt hits. Each
creature within 10 feet of that spot must make a DC 15
Dexterity saving throw to avoid the bolt as it shatters, taking
5 (1d10) piercing damage and 5 (1d10) fire damage on a
failed save.
Hull Upgrades
Any ship with a hull can gain one of the following upgrades.
In some cases, an upgrade also provides a benefit to the
ship's other components.
Death Vessel
Crafted with materials harvested from the Shadowfell, this
upgrade grants a ship an aura of dread. As an action, the ship
can create a pulse of horrific energy. Every creature that is an
enemy of the ship who is on board or within 210 feet of it
must make a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, a
creature is frightened of the ship for 1 minute. On a
successful save, the creature is immune to this ability for 24
hours. Once this ability is used, it can't be used again until
1d4 hours have passed.
Frost-Locked Hull
This upgrade replaces the ship's hull with supernatural ice
drawn from the elemental planes. The hull and the other
components of the ship are immune to cold damage but
vulnerable to fire damage. The ship can also move at its
normal speed over ice of any thickness, floating on the ice at
the same depth as it would water.
Living Vessel
This vessel's hull was crafted in the Feywild under the
direction of master eladrin shipwrights. It is a living plant,
drawing sustenance from water and sunlight. Vinces covered
in thick leaves hang over its side, and the wood runs with
fresh sap when damaged. The ship gains a +2 bonus to all
Constitution checks or saving throws. As long as the ship has
at least 1 hit point, it regains 10 hit points every minute.
Reinforced Hull
A master shipwright can use superior materials and clever
design to make a ship's hull more resilient. Such
reinforcement doubles the hull's hit point maximum.
Vigilant Watch
A row of crystal orbs, each filled with a viscous liquid and a
beholder's eyeball, is mounted along this ship's hull. Invisible
creatures are visible while on the ship or within 120 feet of it.
Miscellaneous Upgrades
The following upgrades don't apply to a specific element of
the ship. A ship can use any number of them, but it can gain a
specific upgrade only once.
Bones of Endless Toil
The bones of ancient, mysterious creatures festoon the ship.
Potent runes crawl across these remains, emitting a sickly
green radiance. When a humanoid dies aboard the ship, that
creature must make a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw. On a
successful save, it dies as normal. If it fails, it immediately
rises as a zombie obedient to the ship's captain. The zombie
gains a working knowledge of the ship, allowing it to serve as
a member of the crew. A number of creatures equal to the
ship's creature capacity can be animated in this matter at any
given time.
Smuggler's Banner
This flag is meant to be flown from a ship's mast. Its powerful
magic causes it to appear as a flag or banner displaying the
symbol of a group, captain, or realm friendly to the viewer.
Multiple viewers might see different flags or crests. The
banner's true power is it ability to aid a ship in making rapid
escapes. As an action, the ship and all friendly creatures
aboard it teleport up to 3 miles to a known destination of the
captain's choice. Hostile creatures aboard the ship don't move
with the ship and fall into the space it once occupied. Once
this item is used to teleport, it can't teleport in this way again
for 2d6 days.
Taskmaster's Drums
This 4-foot-tall bronze drum comes with a pair of iron
mallets. A creature can activate the drums as an action,
causing the hammers to float above the drum and strike it to
produce a thundering rhythm. For the next minute, the ship
gains one additional action, as long as it has at least one
action. Once this item is used, it can't be activated again for
2d10 hours.
Factions
Most spacefaring character races are similar to their more
familiar, terrestrial counterparts as far as abilities and
capabilities are concerned. A void elf may have a different
societal background than a valley elf from Perth, a moon elf
from ToriI, or one of the Qualinesti from Krynn, but they all
still think they are better than you. Some races are wildly
different than their terrestrial counterparts however, so make
sure to check their disposition before making any
assumptions.
The Imperial Elven Navy
Is elven superiority, look down on non-elves and even
nonstarborn elves. They allow such beings into their fleet as
mercs or foreign-legion style crew but don't treat them with a
whole lot of respect overall. Any individual captain or
commander/admiral might be less rude about it, but the fleet
as a whole is arrogant.
The Green Concern
Is made of an alliance between orcs and goblinoids, out to
defend themselves from genocide by the Elven fleets (so they
say), but in practice it's a way for them to unite for larger raids
on outlying Crystal Spheres or loose planets/planetoids. They
allow non-goblinoids/orcs in,as long as they prove strong and
willing to obey the orders of their commanders, no matter
how treacherous or violent the order might be.
The Arcane Consortium
Is a trade alliance between various Arcane (blue giants with
an affinity for magic, trade, and the construction of
spelljamming components), they supply ships and re fittings
to anyone with the money for it. They are always looking to
make a deal, or open new trade networks. They defend what's
theirs with as much devotion as they put towards trying to
sell what's theirs to you.
The Fleshdealers
Are a large splinter group of Beholders, Illithid, and Neogi
who, unlike much of their brethren, would rather buy slaves
than take them violently. As such, they make a better
impression on those they meet, and have actual diplomats
and embassies in various territories, as well as markets for
their goods and services. They prefer to trade for slaves, but
gold will do in places where that is illegal!
The Treasure Fleet
Is a number of Kara-turan (and gaijin) ships and sailors
traveling the spheres, making trade connections and
gathering information to take back home. They hold no ports
out of Realmspace, but their influence is felt in many ports
despite that, with large Tura-town springing up from
members of the fleet deciding they like anew port instead of
home. To make up for shedding the occasional cluster of
crew, a not insignificant portion of their fleet are made of
those they've hired on along the way.
The Beholder Sovereignty
Are vicious slaving monsters, using their superior selves to
power superior ships, which strike to capture as many slaves
as possible before fleeing.
The Illithid Union
Are, while not quite as unreasonable as planet-bound Illithid,
still not likely to see you as anything but food or a slave. They
do, however, respect diplomatic alliances, and generally obey
the common Wildspace law. That does not mean you should
trust a Union ship met alone in Wildspace, merely that they
might not attack first if you're flying a flag they have a treaty
with.
The Githyanki
Hold a few territories, but make few friends for their utter
unwillingness to negotiate with the Illithid at any point, and
frequent slaving raids. They prefer the Astralplane, and as
such generally just appear for such raids, or to butcher
Illithid.
The Gith Pirates
Are made up of outcasts from both factions of Gith, feared by
all for their extreme violence and rumors of cannibalism.
They can be anywhere. Within a Sphere they can appear out
of the Astral plane, or perhaps appear from an asteroid
fortress. The only thing you can count on them doing is being
extremely violent.