"A dozen different little things. High output for low speed suggests a damaged drive. Any hull damage, while not as fatal as for a sea ship, suggests a blatant weakness. A list suggests a sail imbalance, high winds, or an unbalanced load; all are maneuver issues. Most ships cannot fly on Ether drive alone and rely on Ether currents to buoy them; holed sails are a bad sign. any sign that the helm does not know where she is going indicates a serious weakness of sight or helmsman." She scratches her head. "You know... Our strongest capability in this field is the anti-air cannonades, is it not?"
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Date: 2025-07-13 05:17 am (UTC)