Azura

The Azura is one of the last remaining defensive measures the Shadow Academy holds to date. Her service and time in grade is nearly impeccable, showing an outstanding resiliency during the on-going Vong War. Like its sister, the Vespera, they heard the call for all ships to rally to the Brotherhood’s needs. However, with the lack of personal defense of the Arcanum, the Headmaster pled with the Grand Master for all attempts on the Azura and Vespera to cease. He was granted his request. As the months passed, the Azura acted as command of special operations for the Headmaster. The twenty-eight man crew would provide countless intelligence operations to the Arcanum, sacking any chance of sabotage or foul play.

Under direct command of the Headmaster and Praetor, the Magistrates also have direct control over its personnel and mission duties. However, confirmed authorization and a signed document are needed for the Magistrate to board the vessel and command its Captain. During a time of war, the Azura is under direct Marshal Law, and any member of the Shadow Academy above Magistrate may use it as his or her personal flag ship for the duration of their tenure. This also being rare; most staff members have their own craft.

Several key modifications have been made to the Azura; one such being the cloaking system. Without this, it would be nearly impossible to continue its role as a saboteur and intelligence operative. Other modifications include extended quarters with an abridged library, useful for when a member of the upper Echelon needs council.

After the Eighth Great Jedi War left the Shadow Academy with an outdated fleet and brand new command ship, Headmaster Anshar replaced the Sirona and Corra with the Vespera and Azura. Since then, the ships have provided intelligence and scouting missions as the Arcanum jumped through space, waiting until the chance to retake Lyspair.