Ship Symbology and Meanings

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Choose the ship you wish to affiliate yourself with carefully. The ship you choose should be a personal reflection of yourself. And, as you know you can only be a member of one ship at a time. Here are the meanings of the ships (Thanks to NMN):

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Nebuchadnezzar - In the Babylonian orthography Nabu-kudur-uzur, which means "Nebo, protect the crown!" or the "frontiers." In an inscription he styles himself "Nebo's favourite." He was the son and successor of Nabopolassar, who delivered Babylon from its dependence on Assyria and laid Nineveh in ruins. He was the greatest and most powerful of all the Babylonian kings. He may, indeed, be said to have created the mighty empire over which he ruled. "Modern research has shown that Nebuchadnezzar was the greatest monarch that Babylon, or perhaps the East generally, ever produced. He must have possessed an enormous command of human labour, nine-tenths of Babylon itself, and nineteen-twentieths of all the other ruins that in almost countless profusion cover the land, are composed of bricks stamped with his name. He appears to have built or restored almost every city and temple in the whole country. His inscriptions give an elaborate account of the immense works which he constructed in and about Babylon itself, abundantly illustrating the boast, 'Is not this great Babylon which I have build?'" Nine-tenths of all the bricks amid the ruins of Babylon are stamped with his name.

What this means about you: The Leader - One who is strong and can handle taking something from scratch and building it into something great. You leave a lasting impression wherever, however long or short. You might boast a bit, but your boasting is understandable, as you have created many great things.

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Osiris - The ancient Egyptian god whose annual death and resurrection personified the self-renewing vitality and fertility of nature. Legendary ruler of predynastic Egypt and god of the underworld. Osiris symbolized the creative forces of nature and the imperishability of life. Called the great benefactor of humanity, he brought to the people knowledge of agriculture and civilization. The worship of Osiris, one of the great cults of ancient Egypt, gradually spread throughout the Mediterranean world and, with that of Isis and Horus, was especially vital during the Roman Empire.

What this means about you: The Greatful One - You believe everything has a purpose and believe everything deserves a chance. You bring knowledge to your cause, and try and persuade people into it. You are a vital part of most lives you touch, and are connected to them through death.

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Gnosis- Intuitive apprehension of spiritual truths, an esoteric form of knowledge sought by the Gnostics, who believed them to be essential to salvation. A pre-Christian and early Christian religious movement teaching that salvation comes by learning esoteric spiritual truths that free humanity from the material world, believed in this movement to be evil.

What this means about you: The Deviant - You try and find out the real meaning to life, always wondering what is real. You push away common beliefs in search for the truth. You don’t trust what you hear everyday and question everything. The answer, to you, lies in something intangible.

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Icarus- The son of Daedalus who, in escaping from Crete on artificial wings made for him by his father, flew so close to the sun that the wax with which his wings were fastened melted, and he fell into the Aegean Sea. When they were about to take off, Daedalus told his son neither to fly high, lest the glue should melt in the sun and the wings should drop off, nor to fly near the sea, lest the pinions should be detached by the dampness. But Icarus 1, disregarding his father's instructions, soared ever higher, till, the glue melted, he fell into the sea and perished. The Icarian Sea, where he fell, was named after him, and it is said that Heracles, who passed by, gave him burial.

What this means about you: The Free Spirit - You do not care what others think. You do things your way and don’t listen to what others say. You may get carried away sometimes, but you always return. Do not be fooled by the outcome of Icharus, as he has become a legend for his disregard, and you might too.

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Vigilant- On the alert; watchful. Carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger.

What this means about you: The Guardian - You always are aware of your surroundings, and always on the lookout. You can catch what most others cannot, and that’s makes you ahead of the game. Your eyes are constantly moving, always ready to strike.

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Logos- In pre-Socratic philosophy, the principle governing the cosmos, the source of this principle, or human reasoning about the cosmos. Among the Sophists, the topics of rational argument or the arguments themselves. In Stoicism, the active, material, rational principle of the cosmos; nous. Identified with God, it is the source of all activity and generation and is the power of reason residing in the human soul. In biblical Judaism, the word of God, which itself has creative power and is God's medium of communication with the human race. In Hellenistic Judaism, a hypostasis associated with divine wisdom. Christianity. In Saint John's Gospel, especially in the prologue (1:1-14), the creative word of God, which is itself God and incarnate in Jesus.

What this means about you: The Motivated - You believe in what can be done realistically. Nothing is from out of the ordinary. You know what you think has to be right, or it would not make sense. Everything has a purpose, a purpose that is easily found and justified. You believe it is true, as there is no other reasonable way.

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Mjolnir (The Hammer) - The legendary weapon of the Norse God Thor. "Mjolnir" means "lightning." Made by the Dwarves Brok and Eitri, it possessed magical qualities. It would magically return when thrown, and was used for healing and even resurrection.

The hammer was feared by the enemies of the Aesir, and stolen by the frost Giant Thrym, who demanded the goddess Freyja in exchange for its return. Instead, Thor disguised himself as the goddess, siezed control of the hammer, and slew all of the giants in the hall.


What this means about you: The Strong One - You are powerful in every aspect of your life. You can handle the onslaught of many trials. You are the power behind the force. You are the last stance behind any attack. The last defense and the first offense.

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Novalis- German poet who influenced later Romantic thought, sometimes called 'the prophet of Romanticism'. Novalis took his pseudonym from "de Novali", a name his family had formerly used. The central image of Novalis' visions, a blue flower, became later a symbol of longing among Romantics. The 'blue flower' in unattainable and is to remain unattainable. Romantics expressed a longing for home and a longing for what is far off; Schiller called the romantics 'exiles pining for a homeland'.

What this means about you: The Outsider - You are constantly trying to get back in, but never find a niche to fit into. Your uniqueness is so unique, that your longing to conform is always just out of your reach. Being exiled just gives you drive to better, not the same, as everyone else. Always reach for that ‘blue flower’.

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Caduceus- A herald's wand or staff, especially in ancient times. Greek Mythology: A winged staff with two serpents twined around it, carried by Hermes. An insignia modeled on Hermes's staff and used as the symbol of the medical profession. The golden wand was the caduceus, a staff of riches and wealth that protected Hermes from harm. Legend has it that when Hermes used the caduceus to separate two fighting snakes, they entwined themselves around the staff, becoming part of it and symbolizing peace. In ancient times heralds and ambassadors carried the caduceus symbolizing the office of the messenger of the gods to mark themselves with diplomatic immunity.

What this means about you: The Mediator - You can undo any argument. You find yourself ending arguments rather than starting them. You can always compromise and find a middle ground. This also intertwines with the healing, as you are the ‘middleman’ in most debates, and can always find a way to make it end on a good note. You are everyone’s best friend.

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Bhrama - A religious formula or prayer and the holy or sacred power in it and in the officiating priest. The holy or sacred power that is the source and sustainer of the universe.
The single absolute being pervading the universe and found ithin the individual; atman.

According to the Hindu religious books, Brahma (with the final a short), or Brahm, is the Divine Essence, the One First Cause, the All in All, while the personal gods, Brahm['a] (with the final a long), Vishnu, and Siva, are emanations or manifestations of Brahma the Divine Essence.

What this means about you: The Divine - You seem to float through life because you have such a divine wisdom that is a part of you. The Problems of others don't weigh so heavily on you when you consider that it is your undying need to understand and unlock the mysteries of the universe.

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