Kolonialbeamter Posted May 22, 2016 Ahoy mateys, what a busy short month this is, so let's get straight to it: Drastic Measures - Part I Looking from the balcony, his eyes wandered from ship to ship. The Secrétaire d'Etat de la Marine was in no good mood. Although Quilbignon was as busy a port as never before, and despite the fact that the latest shipping numbers had skyrocketed, the depleted fleet was all he could think of. "Something needs to be done about this!", he mumbled into the gentle spring air. "Have this letter delivered to our embassador to Namere! They aren't going to like it, but neither do I." He was still outraged. The Commerce de Breshaun and the Scimitar, both ships had been captured by privateers coming from Namere, as several reports suggested. "Oleon has no quarrel with Namere", he thought "so why in the Brick Seas would they prey on our merchants?! Was it really them? Was it a misunderstanding - or a prelude to open war?" He didn't have an answer - which didn't help his bad mood. "And have my carriage readied! I need to get to Granoleon." The Secrétaire hesitated, weighing his words. "I have a proposal for the Lord Chancellor, that he might not like." "Oh, and before I forget", he continued "Have this here brought to the captain of The Galaxie!" "What is it, Sir?", his adjutant asked. The Secrétaire turned to the window and looked over the port again. "Orders. And a promotion." about: This is a story build to kick off some things. Building wise there's not much to it, lots of work, but in the end 'only' some recycled ideas and repetition. I hope Dukesc's The Galaxie is recognizable. And if you add some minifig hands to those flex hoses used on both ships, all is buildable - they just don't come in LDD. Stay tuned for more C&C welcome! Vive le Roi! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted May 22, 2016 Another magnificent build The forced perspective view of the harbor is gorgeous, and the interior is also well detailed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Wolf Posted May 22, 2016 Love the interior. And the FP is great! Great scene and story. Looking forward to seeing how it continues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitusV Posted May 22, 2016 That first image is amazing, just as the second! I'm looking forward to seeing more builds of yours! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted May 22, 2016 Another magnificent build The forced perspective view of the harbor is gorgeous, and the interior is also well detailed I must agree to this - but I haven't got what this will all be leading to. (I'll wait and see) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted May 23, 2016 Very nice. The posing of the Lord Chancellor's staff always behind him like that is pretty funny. Really like that floor pattern! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garmadon Posted May 23, 2016 Excellent forced perspective, KB! Really gorgeous micro-mansions, and the Galaxie is very recognizable and quite superb! Very nice job with the interior of the office, as well as with the story - looking forward to where you guys will be taking this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kolonialbeamter Posted May 23, 2016 Thanks, guys, for likeing the build and the story so far Lord Chancellor That's the Secretary of State of the Navy The Lord Chancellor himself will enter the stage... now: Drastic Measures - Part II "Walk with me!", Lord Chancellor Calida said to the Secrétaire d'Etat de la Marine, who had just arrived at the Palais Royal de Granoleon. "As I understood it, you have a proposal to make", he continued after a while. "Your eminence", replied the Secrétaire "First of all I believe you are aware of the severeness of the situation. We need more ships for La Royale!" "It's done!" Calida was a man of clear words. "Namere," the Secrétaire continued, only to be cut off by the Lord Chancellor. "Namere will be dealt with," he replied. The Secrétaire stopped and looked at Calida, who seemingly focussed something in the far distance. "Does this mean..." Calida interrupted him again: "Mr. Secretary, I believe you have come here with a proposal for me, have you not?" "I have, your eminence." Pause. "We have to do something about the threat that pirating poses to our merchant operations! And I don't just mean better protection. We must act, we must strike! We need to..." The Secrétaire hesitated. Calida's view was still focussed on that remote spot. "Get to the point!", he hissed at the Secrétaire. "I believe we need to establish a joint operation with Eslandola... and Corrington, your eminence." Silence. The Secrétaire was certain this would be his last day in office, maybe even his last day on Earth. His powdered wig grew heavy on his head. After what felt like an eternity, the Lord Chancellor slowly turned towards the Secrétaire and starred right through him. "Wheels have been set in motion already." Something is coming Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kolonialbeamter Posted May 23, 2016 And finally: Drastic Measures - Part III The Oleander embassador to Namere 'knocking' on the doors of the government palace in Balmin, demanding an answer in the case of the two captured trade ships Commerce de Breshaun and Scimitar. about: This build is meant to simply serve as the base for Oleon's claim against Namere, hopefully allowing us to enter into a build-off. But this is not 'what's coming' I hope you enjoy it anyway. C&C welcome! Vive le Roi! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
