Eye of the Abyss II

Vessel Info

The Eye of the Abyss is the flagship of Clan Arcona, named after the former flagship, a modified Strike Cruiser. It is painted matte black as a homeage to Arcona’s Shadowcrafting focus. The intimidating dagger shape is as much a symbol of Arcona’s power as Mejas’s horned head.

The Abyss has been refitted to suit Arcona’s needs internally in that several officer’s messes have been transformed into Meditation Spheres and Libraries and just behind the bridge there is a tactical intelligence salon. On the lower decks there are also several interrogation and torture chambers for extracting information from high value targets.

Action

In terms of action, the Abyss has seen little so far other than a brief sojourn into the Shroud to extract a small contingent of Dark Jedi displaced by the battle of Antei onto a small observation platform. There, the Abyss successfully engaged a flotilla of Yuuzhan Vong frigate and corvette analogues whilst a team of Arcona’s force users boarded the station and extracted their charges. This small skirmish occurred late in 27 ABY.

In 28 ABY, the Abyss was involved in a small skirmish within Clan Arcona, although it was not attacked directly. In an emotional escalation between House Galeres and House Qel-Droma, the ISDII was called upon as the Consul's flagship to end the conflict before any real damage occurred, reconciling the two Houses immediately.

The Abyss later saw action during the Invasion of Dajorra and led the defence of the system, sustaining heavy damage in the process. The flagship led the Vong forces away from the system and into a wild goose chase through The Maw to buy time for reinforcements from Clan Naga Sadow to arrive and aid with the evacuation.

After the Yuuzhan Vong Incursion and the loss of the Dajorra System, Clan Arcona's home, refugees that survived the attack on the system, including military personnel and civilians, took up residence on the capital ship. Being such a large vessel and symbol of Clan Arcona, it is also used as a mobile headquarters for the Clan Summit and military.

Then, in 29 ABY, the Abyss saw the most action in its history. In a conflict with Clan Scholae Palatinae and Clan Plagueis, the ISDII was sent into battle in the Cocytus System, fighting against the Yuuzhan Vong and other Clan fleets. In the end, the Deputy Grand Master himself stepped in with a portion of the Dark Brotherhood fleet, bringing the conflict to an end.

After this sustained battle, where the Abyss suffered moderate damage, the entire flotilla led by the ISDII travelled to Yridia II for repairs. It was during this visit that Mejas Doto was finally bested in combat and taken in by the elders of Clan Tarentum to be rehabilitated.

Complement

Attached to the Abyss are 6 squadrons of fighters:

- Shade Squadron (TIE Phantoms) - Recon/Superiority

- Bombard Squadron (Scimitar Assault Bombers) - Heavy Assault

- Nightshade Squadron (TIE Avengers) - Superiority

- Shadowstalker Squadron (TIE Avengers) - Superiority

- Virtuous Strike Squadron (TIE Avengers) - Superiority

- Sin Squadron (TIE Interceptors) - Escort of Bombers

There are also 20 LAAT/i shuttles taken from Arcona's ground forces stationed on board to act as runabouts and troop drop-ships when nescessary.

Trivia

Dress Code

All of the crew members of the Abyss wear the standard Arcona naval uniform of a matte black tunic, however in addition to this they have a patch sewn onto their right shoulder that signifies their being stationed on board the flagship. This patch is a diamond with a black hole contained within. At the centre of the Black hole there is an eye glaring out – it is a mark of prestige in the Arcona Armed Forces.

Tradition

When the Consul is aboard the flagship, all running lights are perpetually deactivated unless implicitly necessary. Similarly, the corridors are dimmed down to only have backup lighting of muted hues of blues and reds as a sign of deference and respect to the Clan’s Leader.