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Pom-Pom's Intel
Special Thanks: Huaiyan & Yunli
Editor-in-Chief: Pom-Pom
HONKAI STARRAIL
Unveiling the "Starforge" Xianzhou Zhuming
The Xianzhou Zhuming
08 Issue 8
Pom-Pom's Exclusive Intel 
- "Starforge" Xianzhou Zhuming
- Flamewheel Octet
- Huaiyan, Furnace Master of the Artisanship Commission
- Zhuming's legendary swordsmiths in history
The Xianzhou Zhuming
The "Starforge" most skilled in craftsmanship among the Xianzhou ships
Academy of Craftsmanship, Pilgrimage of Craftsmen
For those eager to learn the art of forging, the Zhuming is a prestigious academy of craftsmanship. Countless outworlders from across the stellar sea come here to study the craft, most returning home with honored knowledge.
Unrivaled in Military Weapon-Forging Technology
The craftsmanship of the Xianzhou Zhuming can be glimpsed from the Starskiff harbor, Radiant Zenith. The structural framework of the buildings is seamlessly embedded in the harbor, as if grown from natural metal meridians. About sixty to seventy percent of weapons needed for all Xianzhou ships are crafted by the Zhuming Artisanship Commission, transported from the Radiant Zenith harbor to various destinations.
Flamewheel Forge
The Flamewheel Forge is the foundation of Zhuming Artisanship Commission, with a poem in its main hall: "Forges wrought a million stars bright, irons craft heroes' soaring flight. Miniscule lights into martial might made, only with sharp blades are peace and plenty saved."
According to rumors, the progenitor of heliobus, "Flint Emperor," is here, emitting a brilliance as vigorous as fixed star.
Huaiyan: The gateway of the Xianzhou Zhuming is open to peaceful visitors. We welcome scholars from all over the universe for learning and exchange.
Huaiyan
Strong and Righteous is Huaiyan — The Flaming Heart
General of Reignbow and Furnace Master of the Artisanship Commission
Huaiyan is not only the General of Reignbow, but also the Furnace Master of the Artisanship Commission. Beyond military duties, he excels in countless crafts.
It is said that amid the brutal war, Huaiyan, born a craftsman, set aside his hammer and joined the military, experiencing countless life-and-death battles.
Responsible Teacher
As the longest-living person on the Xianzhou, few know the exact age of Huaiyan. There are countless individuals who have studied under Huaiyan to learn craftsmanship and swordsmanship.
Yunli: The Xianzhou Zhuming's forging skills are renowned across the stellar sea, with many great craftsmen emerging, most of whom are disciples of my grandfather.
Flamewheel Octet
The Future of the Xianzhou Zhuming
Those at the pinnacle of the Xianzhou Zhuming's swordplay and craftsmanship are known as the Flamewheel Octet, all from the Cloud Knights of Zhuming and the Artisanship Commission, studying under Huaiyan in craftsmanship and swordplay. Yunli, who arrived at the Luofu alongside Huaiyan, is the second youngest prodigious swordmaster among the Flamewheel Octet.
Yunli: Don't mention it. Grandpa same fame only invites challenges and disputes. Swordmasters of Zhuming take pride in the entire army's victories, not just petty personal triumphs.
As for my sword Old Mettle? Although it's still an unfinished blade, it and I are good companions capable of understanding each other's will.
Zhuming's legendary swordsmiths in history
Yang Di, the Grand Artisan of Zhuming
According to the Records of the Early Nation, the unnamed ancient sovereign once gifted a weapon mold to Zhuming's grand artisan Yang Di as a sailing gift. This artifact has been passed down and is the most treasured possession of the Flamewheel Forge.
Genius Artisan Yingxing
His homeland destroyed by the fleet of the borisin, the survivor Yingxing arrived at the Xianzhou with one goal — to forge weapons for the Cloud Knights and eradicate evils.
In just a few years, he reached the forging pinnacle even long-life species could hardly achieve in a lifetime, and to this day, his creation "Shard Sword" remains unforgettable to many.
Unequalled Swords of Hanguang
Foreign travelers come knocking nonstop, seeking only a sword forged by Hanguang, who is a genius artisan of a caliber rarely seen in the Flamewheel Forge after Yingxing's passing.
His posthumous evaluation is mixed as he forged heliobi into swords, aiming to make ordinary soldiers into battle-hardened veterans without any training, which ended up being a recipe for disaster.
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| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Pom-Pom's Intel | Unveiling the "Starforge" Xianzhou Zhuming |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 帕姆小报 | 揭秘「千星锻炉」朱明仙舟 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 帕姆小報 | 揭秘「千星鍛爐」朱明仙舟 |
| Japanese | パム新聞 | 「千星鍛炉」仙舟朱明の秘密大公開 |
| Korean | 폼폼 신문 | 「천성 용광로」 주명 선주의 비밀 파헤치기 |
| Spanish | Periódico de Pom-Pom | Revelando el Zhuming de Xianzhou: el Forjaestrellas |
| French | Les Pom-potins de Pom-Pom | Découverte de la Forge stellaire du Zhuming de Xianzhou |
| Russian | Новости Пом- |
| Thai | คอลัมน์ของ Pom-Pom | ตีแผ่ "เตาหลอมพันดารา" Xianzhou Zhuming |
| Vietnamese | Tờ Báo Pom-Pom | Bật Mí Lò Rèn Ngàn Sao Xianzhou Zhuming |
| German | Pom-Pom-Zeitung | Enthüllung der „Sternenschmiede“ Xianzhou Zhuming |
| Indonesian | Tabloid Pom-Pom | Mengungkap Misteri "Tungku Perapian Seribu Bintang" Xianzhou Zhuming |
| Portuguese | Tabloide do Pom-Pom: Desvendando a "Forja Estelar" do Zhuming do Xianzhou |