Rhodes also looked up and down at the height of each deck level, which was about 2.5 meters. With seven layers combined, the structural height was approximately 17.5 meters.
Coupled with the area of 1,500 square meters, this ship was enormous. The seven levels of space were likely meant for a hero to store seven different unit types.
"I will take you down to have a look. There are a total of seven levels of space here, and the size of each level is about 1,500 square meters," Rhodes said.
Everyone nodded simultaneously and, led by Rhodes, began to tour the seven rooms sequentially. Each level was an extremely empty wooden room, devoid of anything except the stairs connecting the upper and lower levels, making it appear exceptionally spacious.
"The space here is enormous! It is truly hard to imagine what kind of spatial magic technology could fold this space and assemble it within such a small vessel?" Jaina exclaimed with astonishment.
Even the largest warship cabin in Kul Tiras was not as large as 1,500 square meters, because the largest warship of Kul Tiras, the grand admiral's vessel, was only about 100 meters in length.
This was already the limit for a vessel, as sails would be unable to propel a ship any larger. Furthermore, the grand admiral's vessel only had three decks, each only a few hundred square meters, and even combined they were not as large as a single level here.
If this spatial folding magic technology could be applied in Dalaran, it would be incredibly convenient! The commercial value of this spatial magic facility was also immense.
In the future, when carrying items, one would only need to carry a small bag on their back to transport the contents of an entire room.
"Baron Rhodes, this truly lives up to its reputation as a magical artifact created by the Titan Keeper. It is truly eye-opening.
We still need to make some modifications to this ship, such as adding some bunks, storage rooms, and partitioning off some smaller rooms for miscellaneous use.
Do you have any good suggestions for modification?" King Terenas offered his opinion after touring the hull.
This ship was indeed newly constructed. Aside from the exterior, almost nothing had been added internally. If they wanted to transport civilians, major modifications would be necessary.
"Your Majesty, I am not very skilled at ship modification. Jaina, you are the Princess of Kul Tiras, the daughter of the Grand Admiral. I believe you can certainly propose a reasonable modification plan," Rhodes said.
A hero's units do not possess any intelligence; they do not require food or rest, and can simply be stuffed in and stacked together.
They are like cargo, but if people are to be loaded, it is different. They would need supplies, food, and fresh water, and all their basic needs must be addressed.
There are indeed many problems to solve. The best person to handle this matter is naturally Jaina. Besides being a great Archmage, she is also a great mariner; otherwise, she would not have been able to lead a fleet across the ocean by herself.
"Hahaha! Rhodes, you've asked the right person. Kul Tiras' navigation technology is absolutely the most advanced in the Alliance.
This ship requires extensive modification.
According to my estimate, the top three levels can be used to hold civilians. The bottom four levels need to be converted into storage rooms, utility rooms, and a kitchen. Furthermore, you must increase the area of the hull and install some artillery weapons on the ship," Jaina said.
This spatial magic ship is essentially a blank slate. If you want it to be fully converted into a warship capable of crossing the ocean, a lot of work still needs to be done.
"Jaina, please speak freely!"
Terenas and Rhodes exchanged glances, then nodded simultaneously.
"First, the deck of this ship is too small, only about seven or eight meters. Only a few dozen people can stand on it before it's full. We must increase the deck area.
Because if we don't increase the deck space, the civilians living below won't be able to stay for too long.
No one can stay inside the cabin for several months. They need to eat, use the restroom, and come out to get some air and breathe fresh air.
Otherwise, there will be a large number of deaths, and even plagues could break out on the ship, which would make the situation extremely serious.
In addition, we must deal with threats at sea. The ocean is not always calm. We need to prepare for attacks from sea monsters and even pirates.
Therefore, we also need to add some weapons, such as cannons.
Moreover, since this is a sailing ship, I estimate its speed won't be too fast. My father's flagship, the grand admiral's vessel, can sail at 11 knots.
As for this sailing ship, I estimate it would be good if it could reach 7 to 8 knots." Jaina offered a fair assessment after observing the external structure of the magic ship.
"If that's the case, the modification project is quite large. However, its speed is definitely not seven or eight knots.
I conservatively estimate that it will definitely run faster than your father's flagship, the grand admiral's vessel. It utilizes Titan technology; even without wind, it can propel itself forward. Don't be fooled by the sails." Rhodes said with a smile.
The magic ship doesn't require propulsion. As long as the hero is aboard, it can move forward directly, and its speed will certainly not be slow. It is also unaffected by any weather, so its speed is definitely faster than sail power.
"Is that so? Then I have two modification proposals. One is faster, requiring only about half a month to complete, while the other will take a month and a half or even two months," Jaina said.
"Jaina, tell me about the faster one first," Rhodes said.
"Alright! The fast modification will take half a month. It only involves building some utility rooms inside the cabin for storing fresh water and food, and setting up some bunks.
Then, we would simply move this magic ship directly onto one of our main Kul Tiras warships and let it serve purely as a spatial magic device," Jaina said.
Moving the magic ship directly onto a main Kul Tiras warship without modifying its hull is the simplest method.
The ship doesn't need to sail itself; it just needs to carry more ordinary civilians! Our standard Kul Tiras warships are over 30 meters long and can easily accommodate it.
"What about the second one?"
"The second is to increase its hull deck, as I just mentioned. This would take at least a month and a half, adding cannons and transforming it into a warship about 35 meters long, allowing it to sail independently while giving the civilians enough space to move around," Jaina said.
Rhodes nodded and began to consider the two modification plans. The first modification was the fastest, but its drawback was that the magic ship's inherent sailing speed and weather-ignoring capabilities would not be fully utilized.
The second modification takes longer, but it increases the magic ship's combat effectiveness without compromising its navigation. In the long run, the second modification is the best option.