Wasp (Spelljammer Supplement)
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Wasp[edit]
Built By: Lizard men
Used Primarily By: Lizard men, humans, tritons, sahuagin
Cost: 18,000 gp
Hit Points: 125
Damage Threshold: 15
Crew: 8/18
Max ability modifier: +2
Landing—Land: Yes
Landing—Water: No
Armor Class: 14
Standard Armament:
- 1 heavy ballista
Cargo(tons): 9
Keel Length: 80'
Beam Width: 20'
Description[edit]
The Wasp is a relative of the Dragonfly, built to suit the needs of amphibious creatures. As such, it contains a central pool that for many races doubles as both a home for their aquatic pets and as a refuge from dry air. The raised hump on the Wasp's back provides high ground for the ship's main weapon turret.
Ship Uses[edit]
Pirate Vessel: Lizard men and sahuagin both favor the Wasp as a pirate vessel, filling its pool with alligators or sharks and forcing uncooperative prisoners to "walk the plank."
Adventuring: Many adventuring parties find that a captured Wasp is well suited to their needs. Though small, it is a handsome, even impressive, ship, and on some worlds has been confused with the ebony fly magic item. While human parties often drain the pool, tritons prize the ship for it.
Luxury: Small enough for easy handling, large enough for comfort, and rather attractive, the Wasp makes and ideal home away from home for those few wealthy enough to afford such a frivolity. Such craft usually see their pool used as a swimming area, sometimes with temperature controls to simulate a hot spring.
Ship Variants[edit]
Fleet-Footed Wasp: When a more maneuverable ship is wanted, many captains resort to this tried-and-true configuration, with only 12 AC but max ability mod of +3. A medium jettison is then installed in the tail section to deter pursuit, taking up 3 tons of cargo space.
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