Lucky Ace

The Lucky Ace

The Lucky Ace was a distillery ship that cruised through nebulae in search of alcohol and other valuable chemicals.  The large scoop on the front of the ship was used for gathering the chemicals, similar in operation to a Bussard ramjet, but it wasn't used for propulsion.  The ship's visitor's section (consisting of the large pod at the bottom of the image) included a casino, a hotel, and a bar where visitors could sample the alcohol the ship was gathering.

 

The Neon Dream cruise ship was destroyed during a cruise when it collided with the Lucky Ace.  The Tardigrades responded quickly and saved many lives.  The Lucky Ace (true to its name) survived the collision with only minor damage.

The Neon Dream

The Neon Dream was a popular cruise ship. 

Its main distinguishing feature was a large two-level observation deck located in the fore of the ship.

It had six main passenger decks with full artificial gravity, and contained a variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options. 

The high-end state-rooms featured plushite beds.

The Neon Dream was wrecked when it collided with the Lucky Ace during the annual "Cruise for Booze".  Fortunately, the Tardigrades responded quickly, and most of the passengers survived.