Class: Olympus Mons class
Affiliation: Compact Navy
The Valles Marineris is a capital ship in the Compact Navy. A formidable command cruiser, the Valles Marineris is equipped with state-of-the-art communications, defensive systems, and command-and-control facilities that make it the nerve center for major naval operations. Its class is believed to be unique or highly limited, designed to coordinate multi-fleet deployments across multiple theaters of conflict.
The ship first appears in Broken Skies, where it serves as Rear Admiral Quentin Austin’s base of operations. While its commanding officer rarely takes part in direct combat, the Valles Marineris remains a key symbol of Compact naval authority.
Despite sustaining significant damage during the intervening campaigns, the Valles Marineris survives into the events of the Liberation of Amargosa, where it carries both Vice Admiral Eileen Burke and Rear Admiral Austin into action. Though battered, its presence lends critical support and legitimacy to the final push to retake Amargosa.
In Royal Orders, the Valles Marineris serves as the operational staging hub for multiple missions, including the deployment of Burke’s special assistant Davra Andraste to Ares and the coordination of the final assault on Aphrodite. It acts as a tactical overwatch station for the jungle raid to rescue Suicide and for the ultimate strike on Mt. Buxanshal. During this period, Connor Duffy also operates from the ship, providing engineering support and live intel to units in the field.
The Valles Marineris remains one of the most enduring and significant symbols of Compact command strength throughout the Suicide Arc.
Appearances: Broken Skies, Checkmate, Royal Orders