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The old ''Neptune'' class of ship was an experimental design created toward the end of the [[Xenon Empire]] for use in its navy. It incorporated lessons learned from the successful rebuilt of the [[Atlas class]], but was considered unstable due to its narrow hull. The option of using razeeing it (removal of the top two decks) and using it as a 30-gun 6th rate, however, it was instead decided to be used as a floating battery and loaned to the [[Commenwealth of Nations]] 90% complete (missing masts).
The old ''Neptune'' class of ship was an experimental design created toward the end of the [[Xenon Empire]] for use in its navy. It incorporated lessons learned from the successful rebuilt of the [[Atlas class]], but was considered unstable due to its narrow hull. The option of using razeeing it (removal of the top two decks) and using it as a 30-gun 6th rate, however, it was instead decided to be used as a floating battery and loaned to the [[Commonwealth of Nations]] 90% complete (missing masts).


In its role as a floating battery, it was taken in tow by smaller 24-gun XNS ''Cormoran'' also belonging to [[The Xanthian Order]]. Due to diplomatic breakdowns between the Commonwealth and the Xanthian order, and disagreements on ownership of the two loaned ships, it was decided to tow the ''Neptune'' back to [[Xenia]] for completion with use of the ''Cormoran'' however the latter experienced a magazine explosion and quickly sank in the Freeport harbour. ''Neptune'', damaged and now without a tow, was scuttled as a blockship to disrupt trade to the Freeport.
In its role as a floating battery, it was taken in tow by smaller 24-gun XNS ''Cormoran'' also belonging to [[The Xanthian Order]]. Due to diplomatic breakdowns between the Commonwealth and the Xanthian order, and disagreements on ownership of the two loaned ships, it was decided to tow the ''Neptune'' back to [[Xenia]] for completion with use of the ''Cormoran'' however the latter experienced a magazine explosion and quickly sank in the Freeport harbour. ''Neptune'', damaged and now without a tow, was scuttled as a blockship to disrupt trade to the Freeport.