Charles Duchesne

Book 1

The Carryall

The Carryall is a versatile flying transport vehicle designed by Jonathan Erikson for the company Stareyes. Its design is based on total modularity and cutting-edge technologies.

Shape and Structure

Frame and Dimensions: The vehicle is built around a cross-shaped frame (oriented North-South-East-West). It is designed to carry standardized containers 12 meters long by 6 meters wide, with a height of up to 5 meters.

Attachment System: Its main feature is the presence of five round electromagnets, arranged like the number five on a die, located under the frame to lift loads. For added safety, mechanical clamps arranged in a cross close around the cargo in case of reduced magnetic power.

Plan à plat de la navette Carryall de The Altruism Series
Vue latérale de la navette Carryall de The Altruism Series

Cockpit and Propulsion: The cockpit, accommodating two pilots, is located at the “south” end of the cross. At the opposite end (“north”), there are thrust reactors. On the “east” and “west” sides, tilting reactors allow transition from a vertical position (for takeoff and landing) to a horizontal position (for flight).

Two large hydrogen/nitrogen tanks complete the design, to power the reactors and give a zeppelin-like effect while remaining very light to transport.

Vue schématique de la navette Carryall de The Altruism Series