The Crux (Chinese: 南十字 Nánshízì) is an armed fleet based in Liyue Harbor and led by Captain Beidou. The Crux is famous throughout Liyue for their daring adventures and rich bounties.
Its flagship, the Alcor, can be found (and boarded) off the shores of Guyun Stone Forest, by the southeastern end of the island Domain of Guyun is on.
Overview[]
The Crux divides its crew into 2 teams: The Shield of the Crux and The Spear of the Crux. The Spear of the Crux consists of individuals that is trained in and responsible for naval warfare as well as handling cargo deals. Those assigned in The Shield, on the other hand, are the ones trained and specialized in comprehensive survival skills to ensure safe navigation. These skills include, but not limited to, maritime emergency rescue, cartography, marine meteorology, and psychological counseling. Other than that, the Shield is also responsible for preparing recreational programs for the crew.[1][2]
There are 2 primary methods the fleet uses to generate income. The first one is through acting as an armed carrier delivering goods between places separated by the sea, while the other is through illegal trading.[3] Other than that, the Crux is also one of the parties entrusted by the Liyue Ministry of Civil Affairs to conduct a 2-year intensive navigation training and apprenticeship program. Completing the courses gives participants a Deep Sea Navigation Qualification Certificate required for sailors to sail the sea as well as other rewards provided by the Ministry.[4]
The Crux's expeditions are "more or less" approved by the Liyue Qixing due to Beidou's unusual relationship with the Tianquan Ningguang: Beidou has no fear of her like the rest of Liyue's citizens and adamantly proclaims that no one is her boss, while Ningguang claims she never hires the Crux's services — just Beidou's.[5]
Whenever the Crux returns from a voyage, they hold a three-day celebratory feast. Once, they hired Xiangling, hoping they could save Mora by hiring the not-yet-famous chef. She impressed both Beidou and the crew with her skill, and Beidou ordered the crew to call the girl "Madam Xiangling," proclaiming she would soon become renowned throughout Liyue. Afterwards, Xiangling became a regular guest aboard the fleet in search of new and exotic ingredients.[6]
The Crux's dealings go beyond Liyue's borders, having done business in Inazuma. Beidou's Chief Mate, Juza, has an Inazuman name.[Note 1] Yoimiya occasionally commissions the fleet to send fireworks to Liyue.[7] Beidou and her crew were also hired by Sangonomiya Kokomi as mercenaries for the Watatsumi Army.[8]
Sometime after Ei enacted the Vision Hunt Decree, Beidou took in Kaedehara Kazuha as a "temporary crewmember," allowing him to escape his pursuers for the time being, and she was wary of staying docked at Ritou any longer than necessary as it increased the risk of Kazuha being discovered onboard the Alcor. After the Decree was repealed, however, he still remained with them.
The Crux has a valid entry permit to dock at Dornman Port in Mondstadt.[9]
Characters[]
The following characters are members or regular guests aboard the Crux:
- Beidou — Captain
- Xiangling
- Kaedehara Kazuha
Crew[]
Most of the following crew members can be found aboard the Alcor.
- Furong — Sailor
- Huixing — Navigator
- Juza — Chief Mate
- Little Yue
- Mora-Grubber — Bookkeeper
- Sea Drake — Sailor
- Suling — Ironworker
- Xu Liushi — Sailor
- Yinxing — Surgeon at Sea
- Muzhen — Chief Technical Officer
Former Members[]
- Zhang Shun — Retired
- Farzaneh — Lieutenant Captain
Trivia[]
- Dongdong's father claims to be a member of the Crux Fleet, but the Someone's Diary book series reveals that is a lie.
- The Crux Fleet is mentioned in the following:
- The book Diary of Roald the Adventurer: Guyun Stone Forest, where he witnesses the fleet departing and wonders what mission the Qixing Commerce Guild has entrusted to them.
- Liyue Commission Cliffhanger, where Tea Master Liu Su tells the story The Wrath of Haishan, the sea monster Beidou defeated.
- The Crux is mentioned in the descriptions of the following 3 Furnishings:
Notes[]
- ↑ Juza's name is based on the Japanese reading of 重佐 Juusa. His crewmates' names are based on their Chinese readings, indicating that this was a deliberate decision on the English localization's part.
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | The Crux | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 南十字 Nánshízì | The Southern Cross |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 南十字 Nánshízì | |
| Japanese | 南十字 Minami Juuji[10] | The Southern Cross |
| Korean | 남십자남십자 Namsipja | The Southern Cross |
| Spanish | Flota Crux Meridianam | Crux Meridianam Fleet[• 1] |
| French | Le Crux | The Crux |
| Russian | Южный Крест Yuzhnyy Krest | The Southern Cross |
| Thai | กองเรือ Crux Kong ruea Crux | Crux Fleet |
| Vietnamese | Nam Thập TựNam Thập Tự | The Southern Cross |
| German | Crux | — |
| Indonesian | The Crux | — |
| Portuguese | Frota Crux | Crux Fleet |
| Turkish | Güneyhaç | Southern Cross |
- ↑ Spanish: Crux Meridianam is Latin for "southern cross."
Change History[]
References[]
- ↑ Hangout Event, Beidou, Act I - When the Crux Shines Bright: A Special Guest
- ↑ Hangout Event, Beidou, Act I - When the Crux Shines Bright: Life on the High Seas
- ↑ Hangout Event, Beidou, Act I - When the Crux Shines Bright: Beneath the Surface
- ↑ Event The Exquisite Night Chimes World Quest: Vigilance at Sea
- ↑ Beidou's Character Story: Character Story 3
- ↑ Beidou's Character Story: Character Story 4
- ↑ Kaedehara Kazuha's Voice-Over: About Yoimiya
- ↑ Archon Quest, Chapter II, Act II - Stillness, the Sublimation of Shadow, Part 2: In the Name of the Resistance
- ↑ Event Alchemical Ascension, Potion Requests: Beidou
- ↑ Beidou's Japanese Voice-Over: 初めまして… (Japanese Voice-Over)
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