CelesAurivern

Haha, looks like Caesar is entertained and the rogue has earned a thumbs down! But what will the crowd say? :D I sort of thought of Commodore as a senior captain appointment, since this character is now leading the RN transport fleet. If one can distinguish himself while in this appointment, it would be fair recommendation for a promotion to Rear-Admiral?

SCENE 15 Officers of HMS Sparta Commodore Anselm Whitegate (35), Captain of HMS Sparta, Royal Navy Transport Fleet Commander Gerald Stewart III (35), Master and Commander of HMS Sparta, Royal Navy Transport Fleet Major Sebastien Strong (39), Royal Marines Detachment --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anselm: So this is what our proud navy has been relegated to. Babysitters for the capitalists. Now we even have to ferry their goods for them. Gerald: Would you rather be languishing on shore with half-pay then? Without investment from the capitalists, we would probably be dining on hardtack and water. Perhaps with a side of weevils for protein. Times are changing. And now, it is the rule of the coin. Anselm: The caustic truth, my friend! Yours and mine both. Gerald: Your pedigree aside, even you would not have a chance to make Commodore had our transport fleet not been elevated to a position of importance. In times of peace, the crown surely has need of us more than she needs warships. Look at the silver lining, Anselm. Anselm: That, I concede. Gerald: Nothing but the bare facts of the matter. Strong: Sir! The men have been assembled! Anselm: Major, you may proceed with the drill. Strong: At once, sir! Strong: Marines, to the rail! Strong: And, fire! Strong: And, change ranks! Strong: And, fire!

Since the discussion has ceased for over 48 hrs, may we agree to proceed with the two names as listed?

Very well coordinated story on the Mardier side. Hard to beat.

What if it's the other end of the spectrum, say a mini or microbuild?

Coming all the way to demand tribute from Stormhaven? Suicidal actions, I would say. Lovely house too

Brilliant story! This shows us that divine powers to indeed exist.

Pleasure rods? O_o

We'll probably need some compelling IC reason for that

Ditto

ESL vs OL: This, I cheer on the sidelines because it generates roleplay. It has done much to spice up the RP aspect of the game and I think Kabel has done a great job. ESL vs SR: This, however, is like you deserve to be PKed cos you're playing a monster race. Frankly, I think SR deserves more respect than a backstab followed by outright denial of whodidit. Not to mention the wet noodle arguments trying to justify those actions. Though I hope you'll all mend fences as a community game cannot continue without a community. So yes, we cheer and jeer according to the actions shown to us.

Scene 14 Chichiwawa: Father! Lenny and his friends have suddenly turned very ill! Chief: What?! I will examine them at once! *The chief examines the three men. Lenny: Mi...randa... McRiley: Boooobies... Higgins: ... ... Chichiwawa: How are they, Father? Will they be all right? Chief: It is as I have feared. Dilated pupils, a raging fever and delirium; they are down with Island Fever. Outsiders lack the immunity to Island Fever that we have. It claimed all of my comrades thirty years ago, and nearly claimed me. Chichi, fetch me the Qwatcha bark extract! Chichiwawa: Yes, Father! *The men are each fed a few drops of the extract. Chief: Make sure that they stay hydrated and feed them the extract once at dawn and once at dusk. Qwatcha may dispel the fever, but it also depends largely on one's constitution. The older one in particular seems to be in a poorer condition that the others. I fear... Anyway, all we can do now is to keep an eye on them and wait. McRiley: Whiskeeeey.... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lenny and company are in a grave situation! Will they pull out of this alive? Or will their adventure end here? Readers are invited to decide on the fate of our ill-fated trio. Send us your votes. Lenny: Life or Death McRiley: Life or Death Higgins: Life or Death

Not even main characters are safe!

Not at all, gentlemen. Comments are most welcome. In fact, we shall be requiring your participation quite soon as we are going GRRM

Do add me to both new threads, thanks.

Some suggestions based on their original nicknames, Teardrop and Wind Catcher 4: Lacryma 9: Zephyria

Aha, that's the other theme of being a spartan! Being dull and minimally decorated. She's a transport vessel, so she'd be 5T. I have some pics with her with crew. It'll be posted on the main story thread later on.

Name: Port Raleigh Ownership: The Crown of Corrington Location: Annetta (Sea of Thieves) -- Also known as Berelli Mayor: Erie Flynn [skaforhire] Who can own property in Port Raleigh: Anyone Who can freebuild in Port Raleigh: Anyone

"Tales from Another World" is perhaps one of the most famous fantasy-fiction series of novels ever written. In one of its stories, there is exists a nation known as Sparta, renowned for their military prowess, but also for their austerity and discipline. Named after this fabled military powerhouse, the HMS Sparta was commissioned as a warship in 588 AE, towards the end of the 49 years war. She saw her last action at "The Engagement of Pentagora Peninsular", during the final stages of the 49 year war. In one of the bloodiest sea battles every recorded, she famously held back a last ditch attempt to attack the Corrington mainland by a small Oleon fleet of 5 warships, all by herself. Captain Gerald L. Steward (545-590 AE, posthumously promoted to Vice-Admiral) led his men into a daring head-on clash with the Oleon fleet. HMS Sparta charged into the Oleon formation, firing full broadsides at close range, then proceeded to board Oleon ship, Le Tournesol, with the entire crew complement, led by Captain Steward himself. Shocked by the unconventional tactics, Le Tournesol was quickly overrun and commandeered, then directed to crash right into the side of another Oleon ship, C'est la Vie, which was then taken with yet another full boarding action. Oleon ships Amaranthe and Le Chat Noir attempted a pincer boarding manoeuvre to attempt to take back C'est la Vie. It seemed that all was lost for Captain Steward and his men, exhausted and worn down by attrition. But in a desperate but brilliant tactical move, Captain Steward ordered the powder stores of C'est la Vie to be set alight. The resultant explosion killed everyone on board the C'est la Vie, and set alight both the Amaranthe and Le Chat Noir, leading to a series of chain explosions when their respective powder stores ignited. The captain of the last Oleon ship, Le Bouffon, lost all morale after witnessing the scene of carnage, and exclaimed, "C'est de la folie!", before giving a hasty order to retreat. Nearly all the crew of the HMS Sparta was killed in action, yet she survived. The remaining skeleton crew managed to sail her back to port and her bloodiest battle would forever be part of legend. While heroes and legends are made in war, in times of peace, life goes on. After the war, she was converted into a supply ship, removing most of her cannons for cargo space. A quarter of a century later, with Commodore Anselm Whitegate in command, she still sails the Brick Seas, supporting the Empire's colonies by delivering precious supplies to the frontiers. This is HMS Sparta. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ah, another lovely old school looking building. A cuppa costs how much again?!

CorTéx Language and Cultural Research Institute has been added to (the outskirts of) Port Raleigh [License Status: YES] [Type: Education, Medium] [settlement Value: 1] [Trade Value 10]

Wonderful implementation of irrigation! The flow is very well captured.

It was also recorded that the "Oleon" was captured through a defensive battle. SR were not the aggressors.

Brilliantly comical telling of the tale. They should have left no survivors...

Magnifique!