Febuary 616 - Eslandola's Escorted Trade Runs

[Kai NRG]

To the Worthy Citizens of Eslandola,

This month, the Empire of Eslandola has 5 escorting warships.

The Secretary of State has drafted three routes. These are open first of all to any Eslandian citizen. If after the 25th of Febuary there is still room available, citizens of the other nations may apply as well. Sea Rats will need a note of legitimacy from a respected authority. (How do you get that? I have no idea. If you're interested, you might want to get the letter ready before the 25th, so you can be first in line.)

Slots are granted on a first-come-first-serve basis.

'Tweenleg Tail: Low Risk - a Four (4) Zone Route that visits ports of a relatively small size. (Escorted by the Dark Lightning.)

• Dark Narwhal
  

Safer Than Sorry: Medium Risk - a Three (3) Zone Route that visits ports of a medium size. (Escorted by the Travoa.)

• Stubborn Stern
  

4Profit: High Risk - a Six (6) Zone Route that visits some of the richest ports. (Escorted by the Queen of Terreli.)

• The Cotton Lady
  
• The Golden Snake
  

Note: These routes are designed primarily for two (2) speed ships.

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> How do I participate? Sign up in this thread for a slot on the run of you choice. Post a link to your build and be sure to specify what type of license you have. If you haven't done it already, fill out the ship license form.

Once enough members have signed up for your run you will be invited to a PM thread with your fellow merchants. There, you will receive details on your route and can set up a flotilla (see below) if so desired.

When the MRCA form is ready, you'll be given a link. Then just follow the directions on the form and you'll be ready to go!

Remember! For your own greater safety, within an escorted group merchants may combine in flotillas of up to three ships. You will have to take care of this aspect on your own.

> Want to carve your own way? Eslandola has two other warships. These will be served out on a first-come-first-serve basis. Apply below if you want one. You must have at least two other members who have confirmed that they would like to travel with you. (We might make an exception for the speed three ships, since there are only two of those.) Provide a link to your own ship and your companion's ships and make sure that everyone has filled out the ship licensing form. You do not have to use these extra Warships for Trade Runs - take a Bounty Run if you think you can strike it rich!

One of these ships has been applied for by MAESTRO and Maxim.

The other has been reserved by Capt Wolf, Sir Stig, and Umbra-Manis.

Important! Eslandola provides escorts but does not guarantee safety!

So what are you waiting for? Let the sign-ups begin!

__________________Guy K. Wyndzon

__________________Secretary of State

Given on the 19th of February, 616.

[Capt Wolf]

Is anyone interested in banding together for a bounty run? It'd be nice to get an escort for that effort as well. See the private MCTC discussion for details.

[Maxim I]

Captain Green Hair and me are dibsing the other Class 5A warship (Fallen Angel) for a risky speed 3 trade run.

Other speed 3 vessels are ofcourse welcome to join!

[Capt Wolf]

I'm officially requesting the remaining existing escort for the bounty run, as it looks like we have people interested.

I'll post links when we have things firmed up.

Edited February 19, 2016 by Capt Wolf

[gedren_y]

Captain Daffyd "Splattersquawk" Prows of the Dark Narwhal (Class 2A) would like to join the 'Tweenleg Tail run. Dearji the Windsong is willing to do formal blessings for all ships and crew involved in this run.

[Elostirion]

Román Esteban Fontonajo will send The Cotton Lady on the 4Profit run.

[Kai NRG]

First post has been updated.

I am officially signing up for the 4Profit run with the Golden Snake.

Captain Green Hair and me are dibsing the other Class 5A warship (Fallen Angel) for a risky speed 3 trade run.

Other speed 3 vessels are ofcourse welcome to join!

The Fallen Angel is at your disposal.

I'm officially requesting the remaining existing escort for the bounty run, as it looks like we have people interested.

I'll post links when we have things firmed up.

The King of Mardier is at your disposal.

I know both of you have given me more details via PM but please do post the required links etc. in this thread.

[Maxim I]

The Fallen Angel is at your disposal.

I know both of you have given me more details via PM but please do post the required links etc. in this thread.

Perfect!

Green Viking - Route (risky) - escorted by the Fallen Angel

- Knight of Stedor (2F) - Maxim I

- La Defensora (2F) - CGH

- The Wringe I (2F) - Legostone

[Capt Wolf]

Bounty run - escorted by the King of Mardier:

-Lady of Madrice (2WR) - Capt Wolf

-Bright Owl (2T) - Sir Stig

-Aurei Acerta (2T) - Umbra-Manis

[Captain Braunsfeld]

The "Stubborn Stern" will sail on the Safer Than Sorry

route

Let's see what I will have done wrong this time....

[Kai NRG]

Eslandola's trade runs are now open to all faction members. Remember, if you are a Sea Rat, you need some sort of letter of legitimacy.

[Mike S]

Are the participating ships updated? If so, you have 4 ships spread out over 3 routes which seems inefficient for Corrington standards. Let me know if you want the 'Tweenleg Tail to merge with Quick Wing.

[gedren_y]

Captain Prows has no issue with sailing in concert with Corlanders. He may even try to get the other captains to join him in delivering some "special shot" to any Oleon ships that might approach.

Dearji the Windsong is happy that Queen Annetta has found a man worth breeding with. There will be blessings all around.

[Mike S]

Captain Prows has no issue with sailing in concert with Corlanders. He may even try to get the other captains to join him in delivering some "special shot" to any Oleon ships that might approach.

Dearji the Windsong is happy that Queen Annetta has found a man worth breeding with. There will be blessings all around.

Ok, waiting for Kai's response. If the 'Tweenleg Tail does merge with Quick Wing, all ships in the convoy will have double protection since the Dark Narwhale will be the fifth ship in the convoy. I will also then close the Quick Wing convoy and refer any other ships to one of Eslandola's other convoys.

[TitusV]

Guys, this evening I finished my first ship ever. But that wasn't really planned, so I haven't prepared anything for the MRCA. Can I still join a flotilla? My ship is (probably) a 1 or 2T

[Kai NRG]

Are the participating ships updated? If so, you have 4 ships spread out over 3 routes which seems inefficient for Corrington standards. Let me know if you want the 'Tweenleg Tail to merge with Quick Wing.

Give me a few days; actually I was thinking about merging two of these routes, I'll wait and see if anyone else signs up.

@Titus, go ahead and sign up, plenty of room left.

[kabel]

can I still join the medium risk trade run?

[TitusV]

can I still join the medium risk trade run?

I was planning on joining the same

[Kai NRG]

Both of you can easily do so.

Just link to your ships here!

I will do my best to have route PM threads up later today.

Ok, waiting for Kai's response. If the 'Tweenleg Tail does merge with Quick Wing, all ships in the convoy will have double protection since the Dark Narwhale will be the fifth ship in the convoy. I will also then close the Quick Wing convoy and refer any other ships to one of Eslandola's other convoys.

Okay, let's do this; please handle the escort form yourself and let gedren know what convoy name to fill out his form with. Escort = Dark Lightning.

[Mike S]

Okay, let's do this; please handle the escort form yourself and let gedren know what convoy name to fill out his form with. Escort = Dark Lightning.

Ok, on it!

[kabel]

oaky, the Pato Moreno is sailing on "Safer than Sorry"

[Phadeout]

When does all the info have to be in by? - I think I'll be able to get my new ship entered tonight but I don't know if that'll be able to add it into the trade run in time. Or have I missed it already? If it matters, it will be classed at 2T so not suitable for the speedy trip!

Edited February 29, 2016 by Phadeout

[Kai NRG]

You're good as long as you get all your forms filled out by the end of today, your time zone. After filling out your ship license form, fill out an MCRA form with the name of the convoy you're traveling with. Be sure to let me know which one that is so I can invite you to the right PM thread.

[TitusV]

I sign up with La Transferata, on the Safer than Sorry trip

La Transferata: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=122408#entry2485910

[Phadeout]

Thanks Kai, will be back in an hour or two.