Class: Minerva class
Affiliation: Compact Navy
The Chief Iron Cloud is a Minerva-class capital ship serving as the personal flagship of King Edward of Bonaparte. Built in the same class as the Queen Maria Sophia, the Chief Iron Cloud reflects Bonaparte’s growing naval capabilities and symbolizes the monarchy’s increasing role in interstellar affairs.
Named for Bonaparte’s second monarch—an indigenous-descended unifier credited with stabilizing the colony’s early political institutions—the ship pays homage to Bonaparte’s multicultural legacy and serves as a visible embodiment of the king’s authority.
In Royal Orders, the Chief Iron Cloud plays a pivotal role following an assassination attempt on King Edward. As part of a broader response to escalating radical Cubist activity, Edward orders the cruiser to travel to the Metisian Republic to retrieve Ellie Nardino and JT Austin. The two veterans of Occupation of Amargosa and the Liberation of Amargosa readily agree to join the developing mission on Aphrodite and assist Mitsuko Yamato.
The ship’s crew includes an elite contingent of Household Guard personnel drawn from multiple royal houses, including the Green Berets of House Red Cloud. With royal accommodations and advanced command systems, the Chief Iron Cloud serves not only as Edward’s transport but as a symbol of Bonaparte’s emerging leadership role within the Compact and its allies.
Appearances: Royal Orders