UEES Flyssa

The UEES Flyssa was a Javelin-class destroyer that was lost in an accident over Daymar in 2862 while under the command of Captain Chin Ormiston. Today, the ship’s skeleton remains a landmark on Daymar. The ship was decommissioned of its ordnance and military computers with a cleanup expected at a future date. Though, with the privatization of the moon, the plans never fully materialized. The site receives few visitors despite its historical significance and impressive views, as rumors abound that outlaws often inhabit it.

Service

Flyssa was commissioned by the United Empire of Earth Navy (UEEN) in the 28th century for the purpose of patrolling UEE systems near Vanduul territory. After three years under construction, Flyssa would be launched in 2779 under Captain Thembeka Muholi.

Vanduul conflict

Flyssa participated in a few Vanduul-related missions. Most notably, in 2801, while patrolling the Odin system, Flyssa would intercept and destroy three Vanduul Blades. In 2819, Flyssa ventured into Vanduul space to perform a reconnaissance mission.

Stanton

Upon Muholi's retirement in 2857, Flyssa was reassigned to the Stanton system under the command of Ormiston to conduct patrol in what used to be a military-industrial system.

Fate

In 2862, Admiral Pavlina Marlin received a report that an illegal mining operation had sprung up on Daymar. The UEE had restricted most commercial and industrial development in Stanton since its discovery a decade earlier, a stance that confused and angered many at the time. With a fleet of ships working together, those running the operation were stripping an incredible amount of ore in a very short period of time. Admiral Marlin sent a fleet of fighters and Flyssa to Daymar to escort the offending ships to an impound lot and levy severe fines. The fighters located the active mining site and approached it fast and hard, inspired by Admiral Marlin’s directive to announce their presence in a way that would “rattle their screws loose and shock them into immediate submission.” Instead, their sudden appearance scared the miners, who immediately ceased operations and fled in different directions. While most of the ships were quickly subdued via non-lethal ordnance, one managed to slip away and began to exit the atmosphere. The mining ship, long overdue for much needed repairs, suffered a series of catastrophic component failures moments after it exited atmosphere. This triggered a chain reaction of explosions only intensified by a cargo hold filled to capacity with highly unstable ore. Unable to adjust course or quickly reinforce its shield, ship debris and ore fragments peppered Flyssa, piercing the hull in dozens of places. Captain Chin Ormiston, believing the Javelin to be under attack, ordered a quick retreat only to realize too late that two of the ship’s thrusters had been damaged. The sudden directional change caused them to overload, followed rapidly by a series of system failures. Fires spread throughout the ship as Flyssa began to uncontrollably careen to the moon’s surface. Flyssa crashed upon a high ridge and came to rest with its bow dangling over a precarious ledge. All 65 crewmembers aboard died, making it one of the worst naval crashes of the 29th century.

Location

The easiest way to find the wreck is to jump to Nuen Waste Management and then fly heading 234 for about 156.7 km. The wreck should be within a few hundred meters.

Triangulation between the following three points can be used to locate the wreck either in conjunction with the above method, or as an alternative:

Distance (km)	Location
156.7	Nuen Waste Management
199.1	Wolf Point Aid Shelter
219.7	ArcCorp Mining Area 141

See also

Spectrum Dispatch: The Fate of the UEES Flyssa

Trivia

• A Flyssa is a traditional single-edged bladed weapon of the Kabyles Berber tribe of Algeria.