NPC Kellee Lamartina

Back to the officers of “Ignis Aeternus”

“Alright, listen up! That short circuit nearly fried this entire section, and we can’t afford any more downtime. We’ve got a ship to run, and the shield systems rely on this conduit—so no mistakes. This is a big one, and I don’t want to hear about anyone getting careless. Safety first, but speed matters.

Let’s go step by step: Varek, you and your team, get that damaged cable disconnected from the relay port. Make sure the isolators are engaged this time—I don’t want anyone getting jolted. Ferris, prepare the replacement cable and check the voltage stabilizer before we make the swap. I need a green light from you before we hook anything up. Let’s move it!”

Kellee then steps closer to the team and crouches down near the damaged cable, gesturing to the crew around her.

“Alright, let me break it down for you. See this scorch mark here, where the insulation melted? That’s from the overload. The current pushed through faster than it could dissipate, causing a burn out across this whole section. It wasn’t just the cable that failed—the entire relay system got hit by a surge.

Now, when you disconnect, make sure the conductors are fully disengaged from the circuit. This old cable is burnt through, but if any residual charge is left, it could arc and we’ll have a bigger mess on our hands. Don’t assume it’s dead just because the main systems are offline. Triple-check. And, Ferris, while you’re prepping that new cable, don’t forget to ground it properly. We don’t want this one carrying any residual charge from manufacturing.”

Kellee motions to the replacement cable lying nearby.

“The key to this job is tension control. This cable is thicker than you’re used to, and if it’s too tight, we’re asking for trouble down the line—kinks lead to failure. We need to lay it smooth, straight, and with enough give for future repairs. Watch the flex points, especially near the relay junctions, so that heat can dissipate evenly.

And before you even think about reconnecting, we’re gonna run a diagnostic. I want every sensor triple-checked, every connection solid. No room for error. Shields depend on this power feed, and if we get another short, the next thing to burn out could be us.

Get it done right, and we’ll be back online within the hour. Move it!”

Rank & Authority

  • The Mistress of Shields is the primary technical officer responsible for the integrity, calibration, and resilience of the Ignis Aeternus‘s void shield array, Gellar Field systems, and energy transfer conduits linked to defensive systems.
  • Reports to the Magos-Engine Master or directly to the Lord-Captain during combat or warp travel.
  • Commands a specialized corps of void-repair engineers, plasma conduit technicians, and shield harmonics servitors.
  • Holds emergency override authority over shielding systems in cases of overload, breach, or harmonic destabilization.
  • May advise bridge officers or override standard shield protocols when field modulation or directional realignment is required under fire.

Core Responsibilities

Calibration of Void Shield Harmonics

  • Maintains the harmonic balance of the ship’s multi-tiered void shielding array, ensuring efficient distribution of energy during impact or stress.
  • Performs regular alignment rituals using sanctified augur tools, servitor-assisted analysis, and Machine Cult protocols.
  • Adjusts angle-of-resilience values in combat, maximizing protection against kinetic barrages, lance strikes, or plasma discharges.

Supervision of Gellar Field Integrity

  • Oversees the Gellar Field projectors responsible for warding off daemonic incursion during warp travel.
  • Ensures synchronization between the plasma drive, warp coils, and the Gellar core, avoiding phase-slip or resonance collapse.
  • Leads pre-immateric checks, reciting the Litany of Anchored Realspace before every warp translation.

Leadership of Emergency Shield Teams

  • Commands rapid-response Shield Teams, specialized in void-exterior work, mag-seal conduit patching, and combat deck stabilization during active engagement.
  • Personally leads repair efforts in cases of shield generator damage, conduit rupture, or Gellar flickering—particularly during warp storms or daemonic interference.
  • Maintains access to sealed energy redirection protocols and manual fallback systems for shielding continuity.

Energy Transfer Coordination

  • Interfaces with the Enginseer Primaris of the Plasma Core to regulate energy drawn for shielding and field projection.
  • Ensures shielding systems are properly prioritized in the ship’s energy hierarchy, especially during combat, power emergencies, or sabotage.

Additional Notes

  • Operates out of the Sanctum Aegis, a secured section of the bridge containing the Shield Harmonics Altar, energy relay interfaces, and Gellar purity monitors.
  • Holds encoded clearance to initiate System Layer Rotation—switching between layered shield nodes during extended engagement.
  • If the Gellar Field is compromised, the Mistress of Shields must coordinate immediately with the Warp Channeler and Confessor-Abbot for emergency countermeasures.

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