The Dejah Thoris is a four-kilometer dreadnought in the House Augustus fleet and the personal flagship of Virginia au Augustus.
History[]
The Dejah Thoris was constructed in 543 PCE.[1]
The ship fought in the Battle of Ilium, and was nearly destroyed with Virginia in it. Despite the damage, the ship survived the battle, and underwent repairs during the voyage to Luna.
After the Day of Red Doves, Virginia and Kavax return to Mars aboard the Dejah Thoris following their escape from Luna and the Abomination.[2]
In November 754 PCE, the Dejah Thoris is placed under the command of Colloway xe Char in preparation for The Siege of Phobos. The ship ferries Virginia into orbit for her to be transferred to Phobos to command the battle.[3]
Trivia[]
Dejah Thoris is in reference to the Martian Princess of Helium of the same name in Edgar Rice Burroughs' Barsoom series who falls in love with and marries John Carter from Earth.