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197. SPOTLIGHT ON: The Gunmetal Gyre


The personal starship of renowned bounty hunter Tren Krellos, heavily modified, upgraded and piloted by Krellos himself. Based on the chassis of a Voyager-class yacht from Veldt Star Industries’ pre-FTL Nomad Collection, the Gunmetal Gyre bears little resemblance to the luxury vessel it once was, having become a highly efficient gunship designed to track and capture - or eliminate - its prey.

Among the many alterations made to the Gunmetal Gyre, some are obvious, such as the high-capacity AIM Drive and the twin plasma strobe cannons, while others are more subtle: the starship’s sensor suite is capable of detecting residual traces of Astrum-36 particles, a trail left behind when the quarry has made an FTL jump. Such advanced systems accompany the Gyre’s interior modifications, including a holding cell, extra cargo capacity and a drinks cabinet.

Krellos’ profile is such that he has often had the opportunity to speak on his fondness for the Gunmetal Gyre, and it is clear that he is proud of the modifications he has made to the starship over the years, alongside the success it has earned him. Krellos is naturally secretive about certain of the Gyre’s more advanced features, but has been known to admit in private conversations that his favourite upgrade has undoubtedly been the ability to override his target’s communication systems at close range, allowing Krellos to play a musical accompaniment to their capture. “A little theatre makes the experience memorable,” he has claimed, “both for me and for the poor mook who’s gettin’ tagged.”


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