Syssiphus
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History
Syssiphus was a Model 96 Elephant-class DropShip operated by the mysterious mercenary unit known as the Star Seeds. While the origin of the Space Seeds was an enigma, the Syssiphus was previously registered with ComStar and apparently lost at the Titan Yards near Terra before appearing with the Star Seeds when the unit registered with the MRBC in June 3068. The Star Seed's JumpShip, the Tramp-class Vortex was also a former ComStar vessel registered at the Titan Yards. The Star Seeds refused to comment on the origin of the unit or their equipment...[1]
According to rumors - unsubstantiated by either the Star Seeds or their employers at the time, Interstellar Expeditions - the Star Seeds and the Syssiphus were involved in a conflict on Tomans between forces from Clan Jade Falcon and the Green Ghosts. If the rumors are accurate, the Star Seeds had the Syssiphus wait just out of sensor range of the Magellan-class JumpShip the Green Ghosts were operating, waiting for Green Ghosts' forces to attempt to meet up with their JumpShip. When the Overlord-class DropShip being used by the Green Ghosts came within range, the Star Seeds used a combination of courage and remarkable gunnery skills to shoot open the 'Mech bay doors on the Overlord before seizing it with the Syssiphus' magnetic clamps and conducting a boarding action.[1]
Syssiphus was still in service with the Star Seeds until at least the end of 3071.[1]