Mike S

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  1. Mike S

    [CONTEST] Creative Critic Registrations

    I'll sign up.
  2. Welcome to the East Terran Trading Company also known as the ETTC! ETTC Charter East Terran Trading Company Ltd. Shareholders’ Charter, 1st Edition This charter details the partnership terms agreed upon by all shareholders in this company. These terms may be revised at a later date, when required, with the consent of all shareholders. I. Paid-up Capital Starting capital for the ETTC account: 100 DB x shareholders. Should the ETTC account require additional capital in times of emergency, all shareholders shall be required to contribute funds in equal portions. Any shareholder who is unable to meet the full commitment or part thereof may be covered for by another shareholder, whereby his monthly dividend shall be paid to the supporting shareholder, until a point when the commitment repaid in full. II. Executive Appointments a) Chairman of the Board As head of the company the chairman shall direct the investment strategy of the company. He shall represent the ETTC as the face of the company in all transactions and is authorised to transfer funds for any collective purchase. He is appointed by the general assembly. Currently, Don Isaac Montoya is chairman of the ETTC. b) Treasurer The treasurer is responsible for maintaining the financial records of the company in the form of a monthly balance sheet and paying of dividends to the shareholders. The balance sheet shall be made available, on demand, to any shareholders. Appointed by the chairman, the current treasurer is Ibn al'Sayeed. III. Dividend Policy Dividends will be paid out after a decision to that effect has been made by the general assembly. IV. Compensation for contractors (builders) Contractors will be compensated based on customary practices negotiated on a case to case basis. For Royal properties, 1.000 DBs are distributed amongst the contractors based on the size of their contribution. V. Future shareholders This being an economic, non-political alliance, all upstanding members of Corrington with the necessary funds shall be permitted to buy a share in ETTC. The price of the share will be calculated so that the ownership shares are equally distributed after the transaction. (I.e a price equal to the book value of current shares) At any given time, the general assembly can decide to levy a premium to this value. VI. Liquidation of shares At any time, a member may choose to sell his share back to the company for its book value, pending the approval of the general assembly and the availability of liquid funds. Shares may only be sold back to the company, not to other members, so as to preserve balance. VII. Voting Rights In matters that cannot be resolved by mutual agreement, a member may motion for a popular vote. All shareholders shall be entitled to 1 vote. A shareholder may choose to abstain. In the event of a tie, the chairman's vote shall count for 1.1 votes. VII. Loyalty to Crown and Company All shareholders are obliged to act in the interests of both the Crown and Company, before all personal interests. Any shareholder found guilty of treason or espionage shall be expelled without compensation. For lesser offences, a fine may be imposed. ETTC Investors: The Crown of Corrington Sir Micah of Wolfhaven ( @SilentWolf) Colonel Sir Dirk Allcock ( @Ayrlego) Governor Aiden Coyle ( @Mike S) Lenny Merryweather ( @CelesAurivern) Puvel ( @Puvel) Major Bertram Rickard Wolf ( @Brickwolf) Don Isaac Montoya ( @Bregir) Major Sir Nathaniel Brickford ( @LM71Blackbird ) Lord Fredrick Spud (@Spud The Viking) Major Sir Jonathan Brickleton (@evancelt) Major Edward Scarver (@Justsomebrix) William Parker (@boeing_787_8_dreamliner) Peter Nash (architect) @Bricksbypidy Julius Palmer II @DeathCap Retired Members: ETTC Monopolies and Bonuses: ETTC properties licensed on the Island of Terraversa receive a 10% bonus yield (as a result of Era II ChIV Cat E). ETTC Properties: The ETTC owns a range of properties across the new world for commercial purposes and a large portion of ETTC income is generated from these assets. A full list of ETTC properties can be found below Cocoa Mills, part of the ETTC Royal Cocoa Factory located in King's Harbour by @Bregir ETTC Ships: The ETTC maintains a merchant fleet with a small number or warships to act as escorts. The primary purpose of the fleet is trade. Active Escort vessels: ETTC Pallace, Class 7 ETTC Endymion, Class 7 Active Merchant vessels: Tuna King, Class 3 ETTC Muharib , Class 5 ETTC Cherub, Class 4 ETTC Sussex, Class 8 ETTC Covenanter, Class 7 ETTC Royal George, Class 8 ETTC Fara, Class5 In dock: (Prizes needing a moc) Black Star, Class 4 Planned vessels: (Shareholder committed mocs) ETTC Minotaur, Class 6/7 Galleon ETTC Royal George, a class 8 merchant vessel in ETTC service by @boeing_787_8_dreamliner ETTC Military: ETTC troops mainly consist of mercenaries hired from the southern Nizami satrapies of the Molokoi Empire. These men are mostly drawn from the Nizam ethnic group and sign into the ETTC military for 15 years with the promise of immediate Corlander citizenship and a parcel of land in the colonies on retirement. In addition they are allowed to bring up to 5 family members with them to the new world. ETTC forces are mainly comprised of infantry; known as sepoys, but a small unit of lancers also compliments the force. ETTC Lancers patrolling the Grasslands of south-eastern Cascadia by @Ayrlego Current ETTC Activities: Brick Seas domination! Build an ETTC presence in every Corlander settlement in the Brick Seas! The ETTC wants YOU! Progress: Settlement ETTC Presence Arlinsport Black Beach Brickford Landing Elizabethville Camp Isaac Hussar's Isle Jameston King's Harbour Mesabi Landing Mooreton Bay Myzectlan New Haven  Port Raleigh Port Woodhouse Queenston Quinnsville Spudkirk Stormhaven
  3. Mike S

    GoH 10 C VOTING topic

    Adde51 1 point Zilmrud 1 point Kai NRG 1 point Last point was a toss between Kai NRG, Aurore, and Lord Dan... such a tough decision. Edit: well just realized I came on here past deadline so my votes don't count lol. Anyway great job everyone!
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    GoH 10 B VOTING topic

    Gideon - 1 point Louis of Nutwood - 1 point socalbricks - 1 point Edit: well just realized I came on here past deadline so my votes don't count lol. Anyway great job everyone!
  5. Name: Stormhaven Ownership: The Crown of Corrington Location: Serentia Mayor: Jack Bain Trade Value: see accounts sheet Stationed Vessels: none Known Native Fauna: crocodiles, seagulls, crabs, fish (various species), mosquitos, Known Native Flora: mangroves, Who can own property in Stormhaven: Citizens of Corrington, Eslandola, Sea Rats who wish to remain at peace with the Empire of Corrington. Unfortunately because of the Coyle families history with Oleon, Oleon citizens are not allowed to own land in Stormhaven. (This may change depending on faction relations) Who can freebuild in Stormhaven: Anyone Maps: Location: City Map: Description: Founded in March 616 by the Coyle family in cooperation with the Royal Society of Navigation and Discovery. Located in Stormhaven Cove on the southwestern coast of Serentia, Stormhaven currently is nothing more than a small fort, docks, and lots of raised wooden walkways. The Coyle family hope to turn it into a bustling trading outpost for nearby farms, ranches, or plantations that are inland on better land. Because of the marshes, all the buildings within the settlement limits are required to be basically stilt houses. However, it is within the settlement limits that population from the neighboring plantations, farms, and ranches will gather to trade their wares with merchants coming from other islands and the old world so a handful of buildings are being constructed to provide shelter for the surrounding population when they are in town. Stormhaven at present is most definitely not a paradise like the settlements in Cocovia. It is a hot and humid place a good portion of the year, where the potable water must be brought down river in barrels or from a well on one of the nearby plantations. Insects swarm and fever is common. However as its name implies, it is currently the only port within nearly 400 miles that offers ships a safe haven from storms. Geographical Features of Serentia: The coasts are heavily populated by mangrove trees, and the island itself seems almost impenetrable. The northwest portion of the island seems to have a suitable bay, and there is perhaps another site on the south side of the island. The thick forests and swampy marshes of the island, where most of the water is brackish or saltwater, raise the natural temperature of the interior 10 to 20 degrees. From the ocean, one can see that there are a few large mountains in the central portion of the island. Rumors: There is a small Mardier fort on a small island off the NW coast of the island. Now abandoned. It is thought that Mardier had claimed the island, but the adventurer and his party had succumbed to something on the main island before coming back to Terraversa. The soils are very much like Terraversa, and there are rumors that vast mineral wealth is abundant within the mainland. It is a huge island, and is comparable to Terraversa. Sugar should grow well here. Builds in Stormhaven: (Please help me out by posting a link to your Stormhaven builds in this thread.) Properties: 20/31 Size for EGS purposes - Level 2 'Town' Required for Level 4 'Large Town': 7 properties including at least x1 residence, x1 commerce, x4 factories. Artisans: 5 Widow's Hattery, medium, Ayrlego Post office, large, Corrington (via Ayrlego) Commerce: 5 Stormhaven Waymart, small, Mesabi WTC Office, medium, WTC (via Darnok) ETTC Office, small, ETTC (via LM71 Blackbird) ETTC Warehouse, small, ETTC (via LM71 Blackbird) Factories: Residences: 3 Jack Bain's House, small, MikeS Salt Marsh Cottage, small, Kwatchi Private Residence, small, Mesabi Art and Culture: 2 The Mahanuhakepepepulupalo Tribe, small, CelesAurivern The Dance of the Terran Cycle, small, MikeS Educational: 1 Wildlife Observation Platform, small, Corrington (via Ayrlego) Plantations: 3 Sugar plantation, small, BrickOn Coyle Banana Plantation, medium, MikeS Mines: 4 Stormhaven Stone Quarry, medium, MikeS Marion River Gold Mine, medium, MikeS Forts: 3 Fort Coyle, large, Corrington (via MikeS) Other related builds: Exploring the unbeaten path, BricksbyPidy
  6. Mike S

    [MOC] A Witcher figbarf

    Very well done! I always have fond memories of The Witcher games whenever I come across The Witcher content.
  7. Mike S

    GOH Anniversary, 1st count down challenges.

    😁 I probably should have been more clear. I have plenty of inspiration, just an absolute chaos of a collection, the very expected result of having a family. One of these days, we’ll have our new house built and hopefully eventually return to some form of organization.
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    GOH Anniversary, 1st count down challenges.

    Well, I really wanted to build for this... I finally put some time aside for building and quickly realized that the reason I haven’t built for a while was not for lack of ideas. Good to see GoH continuing though!
  9. Brilliant build! This is something like I've always dreamed of building since I was a kid...
  10. That tunnel sure does give off a vibe of mystery and adventure! Nicely built!
  11. Mike S

    Kaliphlin Gatehouse

    A lot of nice details too this! Great build!
  12. Mike S

    Allanar Mine

    Beautiful build! I especially like the rock landscaping! One critique though would be (perhaps because of the photo angle) that the upper pathway looks a bit too steep... if they get a rainstorm, all that dirt is going to be packed into the landing below .
  13. I must congratulate you on such a fantastic job! Well built!
  14. Mike S

    [MOC] Medieval Trade Cog

    Awesome! Great build!
  15. Mike S

    Best LEGO heraldry?

    I love all the old classics - crusaders, black falcons, wolfpack, forestmen, black knights, but Kingdoms Lion is the most visually attractive in my opinion so that is what I went with.
  16. Mike S

    Book III - Challenge II: Bread and Circuses

    Perhaps a little? Challenge 3 is scheduled to start May 1st. Look for Prologue builds shortly.
  17. Mike S

    Wolfpack Keep

    Nice take on the Wolfpack castle!
  18. Mike S

    Bath-house in Barqa [Ch II Cat C]

    I love the selection of minifigs you put in this! They really give the build "character"! And your story is well done too!
  19. @Mesabi Thank you! Hope you had a merry Christmas and have a splendid new year. Same goes for everyone else but I’m too lazy to try and @everyone... ?
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    [AMRCA Drunknok]

    Bregir is correct here. By habitable land, I meant land where a settlement could be placed in game.
  21. Mike S

    [AMRCA Drunknok]

    Well that took longer than I expected! Well done! Yes, go ahead and do the transaction yourself. Do we have a location of this island on the map yet?
  22. Mike S

    [MOC] - Temple Arch

    Fantastic detailing on this build! Nice work!
  23. Mike S

    Campaign

    Nice color usage and epic army!