Storm Corps

Storm Skimmer Mk. I

Originally a vehicle unique to Rylante's Storm Corps, the Storm Skimmer has found it's way into Earth's fleet as well. Skimmers are short-range, high performance aircraft equipped with low level versions of the weather manipulation technology of it's mothercraft. They are generally used to supplement and extend the effect of nearby weatherships.

The Storm Skimmer features a highly customizable module design. Various components can swap with each other depending on pilot preference and mission requirements. Dozens of modules are available with even more in development.

Examples of Storm Skimmer Mk.I modules are listed below:

Module set: Lunar Blind

This module focuses on durability and defensive systems, sacrificing large amounts of maneuverability and speed. It is largely used in arctic regions in conjunction with Blizzard Buster series weatherships. Lunar Blind features an enclosed canopy design for it's pilot, a feature that inspired the development of the Skimmer Mk. II.

Module set: Boost Shark

One of the fastest and most maneuverable setups of it's kind, Boost Shark is a Rylante developed module. This module's downside is a very low defensive system. One direct hit of lightning will cause total weather shield burnout. Flight control systems are also extremely unstable, causing most human pilots to avoid Boost Shark. This module set is more attuned with duzand reflexes, and rarely used by humans.

Module set: Mad Ivan

Earth's version of Boost Shark with added defense, the Mad Ivan matches it's Rylantian counterpart in almost every respect, except one: maintenance. Requiring almost constant upkeep is pricey, and is the reason why Mad Ivan modules are only available to select crew with supplemental funding from benefactors. Control and performance of this module is more manageable for humans than with Boost Shark.