After a promising start, quickly becoming one of the richest estates in Terra Nova, the Montoya Estate has recently fallen behind other business ventures. This is to some degree a result of Montoya's increasing focus and interest in science and diplomacy, made possible by the early profits. However, the manager, Ibn al'Sayeed has been doing his part to keep the estate relevant, amongst which, the purchase of a new class 6 armed trader. The Hotspur is a shiprigged merchant ship of 12 guns (12 pounders) well capable of protecting itself against privateers and pirates. Her keel was originally laid down as a frigate, but the order was cancelled and taken over by the Montoya Estate as a merchant ship. Just after launch, the new crew is exercising the great guns, preparing to set sail for Terra Nova.   OOC: Back in challenge IV of era 1, I won a class 6 to be activated by microship - now I have finally gotten around to building it. C&C welcome - this was a fun scale to work at.