Arkanaut Captain
Every kharadron skyvessel has an Arkanaut Captain, or Captain for short, acting has the airship's undisputed leader.[2a]
Recruitment
Arkanaut Captains are commissioned by the Admirals Council of their sky-port.[1b]
Role
Kharadron skyvessels are akin to ancient duardin clans inasmuch as they are akin to a basic family unit for those working in the Sky-fleets.[3a] Within this structure, the airship's Captain embodies the head of that family.[3a]
In addition, in order to keep command an Arkanaut Captains must ensure that their expedition is lucrative, or else they risk facing a Code-approved mutiny.[3a]
Privileges
While the rule of a Captain over their craft is absolute, they nonetheless answer to Arkanaut Admirals.[3a]
Furthermore, in accordance with Article 2, Point 2 of the Kharadron Code, Captains receive two shares of a galkhron.[1a]
Code-Approved Mutiny
Acting as a reflection of greater kharadron society, skyvessels are run as a meritocracy. As such, Arkanaut Captains receive their commission according to their ability to make their voyage as profitable as it can be.[3a]
If a Captain fails in their duties during a journey, and the shareholding crewmembers aren't confident that the situation might improve, then the crew may usurp a captaincy. Such mutinies are allowed by Artycle 1, Point 5 of the Kharadron Code.[2a]
In accordance with Artycle 1, Point 6 of the Kharadron Code, democratically deposed Arkanaut Captains are not dishonoured; they simply lose their rank and join the crew.[2a]
Notable
Sources
- 1: Battletome: Kharadron Overlords (2017)
- 2: Battletome: Kharadron Overlords (2020)
- 2a: The Arkanaut Sky-fleets, pg. 22-23
- 3: White Dwarf April 2017
- 3a: pg. 44
