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This is a build I made to explain what Genaro was doing in King's Harbour prior to arriving at the ball Bregir hosted. Comments and criticisms are welcome. 

I would also like to thank Bodi for his assistance with the French. 

Previously: 

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King’s Harbour was hardly the type of settlement a Oleander could feel at ease in. Though a Corrie might disagree, any Oleander could tell you immediately that the culture, if you could call it that, was lacking at best, architecture placing utility over beauty, and no Oleander would consider the settlement’s shrines to be a substitute for a proper temple to the gods.

The culture, if you could call it that, was lacking at best, the architecture was focused on utility over beauty, and they didn’t even have a decent temple for mariners to thank Poseidon after a safe journey. But by far the most uncomfortable part was the lack of respect the Corries held for one’s rank. Oh, it isn’t as bad as those republican greenies, but Corries have some truly disturbing ideas about equality and fair treatment.

Despite these shortcomings, Captain Anthony Genaro wasn’t too disappointed at being in the settlement. After all, the Corries were decent scientists and he was anxious to see the latest chronometers. Perhaps if he was lucky, Anthony would manage to find a few good books on history and archeology. But all that would have to wait for now since Captain Genaro was presently escorting a RNTC lieutenant-directeur to the workshop of Thomas Brickcomen. There really wasn’t any reason for Anthony to be there other than the fact that he was a naval officer and Capitaine de Frégate, and the RNTC official thought it would impress the Corries.

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Anthony and the official approached the workshop and were quickly greeted by Thomas Brickcomen at the door. After a proper introduction and some pleasantries, they entered the workshop and went to a table buried under plans and papers. The official pulled some papers out of his coat and began opening them on the table while Anthony simply starred at the meaningless diagrams. Despite his best efforts to appear interested, Thomas quickly realized that Anthony wasn’t overly concerned by the discussion.

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“Captain, I don’t believe we’ll be needing your assistance for some time, sir,” said Thomas, the RNTC official nodding in agreement. “Perhaps you would prefer to step outside? I always find the fresh air to be much-needed relief from the air in here.”

“I certainly have no desire to be in your way, gentlemen,” Anthony replied a little too eagerly. “And I would be most interested in seeing that contraption in front.”

Anthony stepped outside, relieved to be free from that dull technical chatter and smoked, filled air. He looked towards the strange contraption that the assistants were working on, and while Anthony couldn’t make out the words, he could tell that the men were struggling to get the device to work. Perhaps the idea was simply impossible or perhaps the fates decided the time was not yet right for such a machine, but before Anthony could ascertain the cause for the men’s frustration a Corrish officer rode up, dismounted, and headed directly for Anthony.

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 “Monsieur Capitán Anthony Genaro?” the officer inquired.  

Anthony paused for a brief moment, contemplating how to respond. "Et bien, monsieur, je m'appelle Anthony Genaro, je suis un capitaine de frégate, mais je ne vois pas pourquoi vous vous tenez à m’insulter, sashez que je ne suis pas un simple lieutenant. Peut être dans votre langage, ‘capitaine’ est un titre approprié, mais dans le mien, il serait plutôt ‘commandant’,” replied Anthony knowing full well that it was unlikely the Corrish officer would understand half of it. And although he was supposed to behave, Anthony simply couldn’t resist the urge to bedevil the Corrie.

“Vou set Anthony Genaro, oui?” the Corrie replied hesitantly.

“Oui.”

“Si vous pley, Monsieur Capitán, eh, jay un lettre pour you de,” the officer said, stumbling and becoming more frustrated as he went on.

“Perhaps, mister officer, you would allow me to practice my Corrish?” Anthony interrupted in a compassionate tone. He had his fun with the poor officer and couldn’t help but feeling a little sorry for the young man. But more importantly he had no idea what the man was attempting to say.

A quick look of relief flashed across the Corrie’s face. “Yes, sir. Certainly, sir. If you please, sir, I am here to deliver a letter to you from Colonial Governor Johnathan Cooke.”

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Anthony was surprised to hear this. He worked with Corries in the past, most recently while he commanded a joint anti-piracy squadron, but the name Cooke was unfamiliar to him. “Have I done something wrong, committed some offense?” he asked while he took the letter.

“I do not know, sir.”

Anthony took a quick look at the fine yet unfamiliar seal before opening the letter, the lieutenant standing at attention the whole time. Reading the letter, Anthony only became more confused and looked at the envelope to confirm that he was in fact the correct recipient.

“But I do not even know your Governor-Captain. Are you quite certain this is correct?” Anthony asked the lieutenant.

“Forgive me, sir, but I was simply ordered to deliver this letter to Captain Anthony Genaro of His Most Sacred Majesty’s Hired Ship Espirit Stephanique. I know nothing of the contents, but I would certainly convey any message you may have to my superiors, sir.”

“No, no, that will not be necessary,” Anthony replied, looking at the letter once again. “I shall be most happy to attend.”

“Yes, sir,” the lieutenant replied, remaining at attention.

Anthony was about to return his gaze to the mechanical contraption when he realized the lieutenant was still standing there.

“Is there something more, mister officer?” Anthony inquired.

“No, sir.”

Anthony looked at the officer with a quizzical expression before the officer continued.

“Am I dismissed, sir?”

“Ah, oui, of course, go, go mister officer.”

The lieutenant gave a sharp salute that Anthony returned by slightly lifting the brim of his hat. After this, the lieutenant crisply turned, and remounted his horse before riding off.

 Oh well, Anthony thought to himself. This whole event was most confusing, but at least there was some comfort in the fact that at least one Corrie had a proper understanding of rank.

Here are a few more pictures showing details of the build. 

Spoiler

The experimental steam engine

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The side with a coal chest

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Inside the workshop

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Edited by Captain Genaro

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I'm as confused as commander Genaro (or major Genaro?) about the intention of these Corlanders. It's quite uncommon for a Corrie governor to enter in contact with an Olly officer. :look:

Great build! The terrain, the building and the machinery are very well built, and nice photography too.

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This is an impressive build love the details put into it

Im afraid i was stumbling through your french just as much the corrish officer lol 

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I like your building, nice roofing technique. The story is progressing nice too :) wondering where the captain is off to after the ball.

I thought you had build a wheeldriven pump to pump up well water or something :D but brushing against the steam age is even more fun. 

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Very nice build, the stripes look great and so does the roof!  Excellent job on the details too especially with the interior!

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I have to admit, I read the story first and looked at the build pics after. :grin:Top notch on both accounts.

Personally, I half expected some colourful epithets used in the french dialogue.  I give some examples (Quebec versions at least), but I luckily can’t type proper accents on my phone keyboard. :wink:

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On ‎3‎/‎27‎/‎2018 at 10:12 PM, Bodi said:

I'm as confused as commander Genaro (or major Genaro?) about the intention of these Corlanders. It's quite uncommon for a Corrie governor to enter in contact with an Olly officer. :look:

Great build! The terrain, the building and the machinery are very well built, and nice photography too.

I believe in the French navy, the proper title is "commandant" while the rank is "capitaine de fregate. The title "Captain" would be used for lieutenants. And the document in question is supposed to be an invitation to Bregir's ball (it would have made more sense if the builds were posted in chronological order). 

And thank you for the compliments as well as the help with the French.

On ‎3‎/‎27‎/‎2018 at 11:18 PM, Roadmonkeytj said:

This is an impressive build love the details put into it

Im afraid i was stumbling through your french just as much the corrish officer lol 

I'm no good with French myself, but fortunately Bodi was able to help me. An online translator should get you a translation that is close enough so that you can understand Genaro, and the Corrie's French is largely phonetic. 

I'm glad you like the build. 

On ‎3‎/‎28‎/‎2018 at 3:11 AM, Bart said:

I like your building, nice roofing technique. The story is progressing nice too :) wondering where the captain is off to after the ball.

I thought you had build a wheeldriven pump to pump up well water or something :D but brushing against the steam age is even more fun. 

Thank you very much. I'm glad you like the story, but it may be a little bit before I get the next installment in.

And I agree it's fun to show the first inkling of the industrial revolution.

On ‎3‎/‎28‎/‎2018 at 3:37 AM, Professor Thaum said:

Wow, the stack, the well and the base are really great !

And I like this roof too

Thank you, I'm glad you like the techniques. 

On ‎3‎/‎28‎/‎2018 at 1:28 PM, Kai NRG said:

Very nice build, the stripes look great and so does the roof!  Excellent job on the details too especially with the interior!

Thank you very much. 

22 hours ago, Captain Braunsfeld said:

Fine builds and an interesting story.

What's next? And When? :pir_laugh2:

Thank you. I must admit that I wasn't expecting anticipation for the next installment. Perhaps I'll have to end stories like a Bond film; " Captain Genaro will return in The Man with the Golden Flintlock.":pir_laugh2:

5 hours ago, Kwatchi said:

I have to admit, I read the story first and looked at the build pics after. :grin:Top notch on both accounts.

Personally, I half expected some colourful epithets used in the french dialogue.  I give some examples (Quebec versions at least), but I luckily can’t type proper accents on my phone keyboard. :wink:

That's quite a pleasant surprise; I had no idea anyone enjoyed the story that much (either that or the MOC is downright terrible:pir_laugh2:). Thank you for the kind compliment. 

My knowledge of French epithets doesn't extend beyond Monty Python, but I'd greatly appreciate any advice you could provide on the matter. 

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