Report on Ryker Airships

[Ryker]

Over the last few years, Ryker Airships had begun to show signs of decline. Many accredited it to the company's CEO focusing on his new responsibilities overseas, others said that it was the result of poor marketing and the lackluster quality of the newest airship model, the Kestrel. The Kestrel was marketed as a small and affordable alternative to the massive airships the company had become known for. It was only half the size of the next smallest model and, as the first airship to rely solely on jet engines for propulsion, was by far the fastest airship ever developed. The biggest issue passengers reported having, however, was a direct result of the speed which the Kestrel offered as engineers had been directed to focus on sheer velocity and the cabin suspension system was more of an afterthought. Indeed, at the speeds the Kestrel was designed to handle, passengers were often tossed around in (and sometimes out of) their seats. After the first few complaints, seat belts were required to be used by all passengers and staff for the full length of the flight. This led to an even less luxurious atmosphere for passengers and, eventually, only ten of the two hundred and fifty-seven Kestrels which Ryker Airships had manufactured were in use at a time. Fortunately, the ill-fated airships were cheap to manufacture relative to their larger sister fleets so actual losses were kept under control. Rumors from Ryker Airships have been circulating recently about a complete recall of all Kestrels to the manufacturing plant in Cortallia-Rathwood. It is unknown to the public at this time what will come of the failed fleet. Only time will tell.

[Ryker]

Today, Ryker Airships publicly announced that it would seek to fund any and all defensive operations conducted by and for the Kalirion Khanate so as to protect both the company's home and to prevent any slaughter or persecution of those who have so dedicated themselves to its growth.

[Ryker]

Ryker Airships would like to publicly welcome Thorgils Tarjeisson to the R.A.S. family as our new Chairman. He has taken an interest in our company over the last decade that makes him the best man for the job. Welcome aboard Mr. Tarjeisson.

[Ryker]

The Iron Gazette has made allegations recently regarding the safety of our patrons while flying Ryker Airships. We at R.A.S. want to assure our family of dedicated customers and employees that their well-being is paramount above all else. To further reassure the public that these reports of unsafe conditions are unfounded, the Iron Gazette, closely affiliated with our competitor Iron Airships, conducted its own research and is in no way a recognized authority on transportation safety.

[Verion]

It should go without saying that the Iron Gazette denies these slanderous allegations. We merely informed the public about an independent enquiry by one of Goldshire's esteemed universities.

[Ryker]

It should go without saying that the Iron Gazette denies these slanderous allegations. We merely informed the public about an independent enquiry by one of Goldshire's esteemed universities.

RAS requests that the public disregard the above text. It was not approved in any way by Ryker Airships and is suspected to be the work of corporate espionage hacking. We know that our patrons come to "Report on Ryker Airships" for all information about the number one airship company in Goldshire and will do everything we can to ensure that further breaches are avoided. Thank you.

[Ryker]

Today Ryker Airships announces its new airship model, the Dragon. Engineered to withstand antiaircraft artillery and equipped with what has only been refereed to as "combat deterrents", the Dragon was imagined not for military use, but to help the civilians in our war-torn Goldshire. This coming month, fifteen Dragon airships are to be completed and ready to bring families together and transport much needed supplies to all of Goldshire, ravaged by war or not.