[ESL-MRCA: Bloody Bill takes the Heart of Eslandia]

[Capt Wolf]

Captain’s Log, 6 April 616, Bastion: It pains me to report on the events April 2^nd. We had completed calls on Bardo and Breshaun, and the run had been a magnificent maiden voyage for the Heart of Eslandia; it was truly a golden run! But before we reached our final port of call, Prinport, we were intercepted by ships under the command of Bloody Bill the Pirate. First, Scavenger attacked La Raenette. Our escort, Travao, interceded, but Scavenger was able to initiate a boarding action and forced Travao’s surrender. Now without escort, I ordered the flotilla to take line formation behind Heart of Eslandia. Unfortunately, Scavenger had the weather gage, and she was able to grapple with us.

It was Scavenger’s second boarding action of the encounter, but my crew of merchantmen were no match for Bloody Bill’s hardened gang of sea rats.

We fought as best we could, but eventually I had to surrender the vessel to save the remaining crew.

La Raenette was eventually taken by Little Scavenger; only one of the ships in our flotilla got away.

As I and what is left of my crew sit in a cold, dirty cell on Bastion, I can only hope that Bloody Bill’s ransom demands are met, and that we can soon return to Nova Terelli.

I know the ship owners will be disappointed in the loss, but there was nothing we could have done. Perhaps the MCTC leaders will see fit to provide more escorts on future runs. These seas have become overrun with pirates. We must arm ourselves and take back the sea lanes.

-Captain Cornelius Reyngout

Post Script: April 12th. The ransom has been paid, but by Corrington! I am to sail the Heart of Eslandia one last time to deliver her to her new owner. Then the crew and I will make our way to Nova Terelli, where I will have to hope the MCTC is willing to give me another command.

Edited April 12, 2016 by Capt Wolf

[Legostone]

Great MRCA result! I'm guessing you also just build the broadside of the pirate ship and just a little bit more?

[Garmadon]

Very nice MRCA result indeed, the story is told excellently through the pictures and words! And it looks like the captain may actually be able to avoid losing his job at the MCTC if he gets ransomed!

[Bregir]

Well told story and really nice illustrations with the pictures! I like how you incorporate the tidbits of info about the battle from the MRCA result.

Will we see more of that pirate ship?

[Capt Wolf]

To those of you wanting to see Bloody Bill's ship, it's just the QAR with some dark tan plates laid down to make the main deck. I tried to keep it in the periphery of the shots since I shouldn't get any credit for it. And Bloody Bill is the CMF pirate captain from series 8.

[dr_spock]

Nice story telling method. I guess the captain and crew are in for a flogging when he gets back to Eslandola.

[TitusV]

Great story, great action-pictures!

[Asgon]

Nice boarding scene! The grappling hooks work very well. Perhaps a bit more crowded/chaotic deck would have improved it slightly.

[Capt Wolf]

Captain's Log, Post Script. April 12: The ransom has been paid, but by Corrington! I am to sail the Heart of Eslandia one last time to deliver her to her new owner. Then the crew and I will make our way back to Nova Terelli, where I will have to hope the MCTC is willing to give me another command.

-Captain Reyngout