ripWing
itemSmall, highly agile aerial fighter ships that escort larger luxury yachts through city skies. Characterized by sleek lines and superior maneuverability. Part of the Gold aerial defense and transport network.
RipWings begin as sleek, Gold-exclusive escort craft in Red Rising, then evolve into jagged, Blue-piloted patrol fighters on Luna in Golden Son, before becoming ubiquitous, battle-scarred starfighters used by both Society and Republic forces in Iron Gold. Their role expands from ceremonial luxury escort to frontline atmospheric and space combat, reflecting the widening war across the Solar System. By the later books, these once-exclusive vessels are as likely to be flown by rebels as by Golds, underscoring the shifting balance of power.
Evolution
Red Rising
Small, highly agile aerial fighter ships that escort larger luxury yachts through city skies. Characterized by sleek lines and superior maneuverability. Part of the Gold aerial defense and transport network.
Golden Son
Agile bat-like patrol fighter of jagged ebony composite resembling shattered pieces. Blue-piloted for nimble low-gravity atmospheric maneuvers on Luna.
Morning Star: Book III of the Red Rising Trilogy
Iron Gold
Agile starfighter used by Society and Republic forces, compact design for atmospheric and space combat, battle-scarred hulls showing wear from prolonged engagements, capable of docking on larger ships like frigates.
Book Appearances
Red Rising
First appears Ch 9
Golden Son
First appears Ch 6
Morning Star: Book III of the Red Rising Trilogy
First appears Ch 10
Iron Gold
First appears Ch 6