HMS Tidebreaker

The Heartbringer  was the ship used by the Crusaders of Wrynn to get across Azeroth quickly. The Heartbringer was a large vessel capable of many roles, primarily support and maritime warfare. Officially, the Heartbringer was a War-Galleon but was often referred to as a Battle-Support vessel.

Currently
Following the subsequent sinking of the large vessel, the Heartbringer lives on in her successor, the Heartbringer (II).

Following the Admiralty Fleet Orders of June 634 K.C., the New Keel Anchorage port located in northern Shadowmoon Valley is named after the fallen vessel and holds a small monument to the lost sailors who died manning the vessel at it's time of sinking.

Background
The Heartbringer was originally captained by Tanavar Lightpath, but command was passed onto Admiral Ranets Daggerfang following his promotion to the 9th Regiment's Naval Division's Commanding Officer. Upon his promotion, he granted the Marshal with Honourary Command of the vessel, but effectively left local command for himself, as he primarily led fleet-based operations during war-time.

Appearence
The ship was based off the Icebreaker-class ironclad frigate which saw extensive service during the War of the Lich in Northrend. While it maintained similarity to the original class, it did hold several additions, which are listed below.

Armament
The Heartbringer was armed with many additions to help it survive, below are them.


 * Strong Weaponry: The Heartbringer was armed with some of the best gunnery at the time, making it a very formidable ship. It's hull held the weaponry room to carry the swords, spears, maces, axes, and others utilized by the sailors and officers on board.


 * Rowing Engine: A row engine to help with speed is at the very back.
 * Improved Eagle Ram: The ship possessed an Eagle ram which had been improved for the Siege of Orgrimmar.
 * Steel Hull Armor: The hull was protected by thick steel, particularily running along the keel.
 * Large Capacity: The ship had a large capacity allowing it to transport a large amount of soldiers at once, effectively aiding the Battle-Support Vessel significantly.

Admiralty
As the Commanding Officer was a Flag Officer, the vessel almost always flew the Admiralty colours as a sign of its signiffigance.

During the command transition between Marshal Lightpath and Admiral Daggerfang, the Heartbringer flew the additional Alliance High Command Colours above the Admiralty flag for the ceremony.

Sinking
Following major security measures and a failed operation within Stranglethorn that saw significant defeat for the 9th Regiment, the Heartbringer was sunk in action and most hands fell during service. The wreck of the vessel currently lies approximately 25 kilometers off shore and has not be revisited since it's sinking.