Re: What is a "conventional engine"?

A large undead could pull it (Roc, Dragon, etc). Or prehapes a stripped
down helm. The rules for Nonmagical Engines are in the Concordance of
Arcane Space read

"Nonmagical Engines

Cost: varies, but approx. 10,00 gp

    There are a number of ways of moving through space-gnomish engines,
chemical propellants, even explosive mixtures ignited in a closed space.
These are sometimes used in space to ravel through magic-dead areas
(called "Sargasso") as well as for lifeboats and shuttles that are too
insignificant to merit a full-blown helm. Non-magical movement is used
as a back-up system for larger ships when all other options fail.
    All nonmagical engines share one feature-they are slaw compared to
helms. Their movement is never more than 17mph and their SR is 1. At
such rates, it would take years to read even a nearby planet.
    Further, they cannot be used to lift off from celestial bodies
larger than class A due to their limited power. Little research has been
done in expanding this "weak sister"to the spelljammer helms (because
the helms provide such a good alternative_, but there are situations
where they are useful."

Jason Hosler wrote:

>Besides the chemical engines that have been mentioned
>before, I remember one suppliment that mention a lich
>travelling between planets in a carriage pulled by
>undead pegasii.  There has also been mentioned things
>like building a large brass sphere and filling it with
>dew, training Rocs and other giant avians to keep
>flying up, and the ever popular magic down a comet and
>ride it out.
>
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