Bregir Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 Kingsport Advertiser and Ship List Vol. 2, issue 3, MAY 617 Editor's note: Rumours spread by the naive Eslandolan propaganda ministry that the King's Port Advertiser should have acknowledged the desertion of the socalled Viceroy of Terra Versa are grossly deceiving. By the time of this treason, the entire editorial staff had valiantly escaped to Isla de Medio, ready to once more dispell misinformation allover Terra Nova. Who says war is bad for business? The combined rebellious forces of Garvey and Eslandola (both rightfully legitimate Mardierian territory) met with our fleets in the waters around Isla de Medio as decribed in the special issue of this paper. With them, many a privateer have sought letters of marque to fight for the true cause, or decided to side with the rebels in a villanous attempt to turn a profit. This has, more effectively than any pirate purge by our puny neighbours, cleared the open seas of Terra Nova, leaving free passage for the merchant navies. Effectively, not a single tradeship was taken, and had not the Sea Rats captured most of the Eslandian warfleet, it would have been a meager time to be a pirate. Not quite the day to be wearing Green! In such an age of conflict, merchants seek safety in numbers, resulting in several convoys of more than 20 vessels! The largest of these, the Olean 4-Star Convoy of no less than 25 vessels made a tremendous profit fit for a king. All but one vessel made it safely for a collective profit of more than 6.700 dbs! Coming in a close second, the Corlander Merry Lyric of 24 ships too made port largely unscathed (with three vessels forced into port prematurely) cashing in at 5.700 dbs. The puny Eslandolans only managed a meager 6th place with the Double Duty II at no more than a total of 1.700 dbs. With their navy decimated by our allies, and their merchants turning so very little profit, the stocks of the three trade companies are certain to plummet! We can only offer the sound advice to invest in Mardierian Government Bonds at a steady rate of return, rather than support the profiteering, and highly volative, TC shares. Certainly, no man in his sound mind would do otherwise! Eslandola beaten at its own game! The trade companies of Eslandola appear to have been beating on home turf, as the somewhat mysterious ETTC tops the list of this month. With a massive 2,366 dbs earned the ETTC is 500 dbs ahead of its closest competing trade company, the MAESTRO, which, with a profit of 1,852 dbs, must also see itself beaten by several individuals from Oleon and Corrington! Yet another sign that Eslandian TC stock is a fool's investment! News from the Eslandian Admiralty! The Eslandian admiralty is relieved that, after the battle of the five fleets, there were no losses on the trade runs, and informs us that the captains of the Gallant and the Cannonball are being mentioned for combat assignments next time due to their success capturing a 5LA and 4A in defending the Double Duty III convoy from predators. The Mardierian navy shall look forward to some worthy opponents! A plea for honest business A spokesman of the affiliation of Sea Rats have informed us that operation "Bust the Blockade Breakers" was considered an overall success, but were disappointed that due to the war between ESL and Mardier, there were fewer overall prizes on the seas to capture. The Sea Rats would prefer that either 1) more people travel in spite of the war which would allow more ships for (honest) pirates to capture, or 2) that ESL and Mardier would find a solution that would allow for captains to feel safe cruising the seas again. A menacing Shadow The chief editor received an anonymous, yet important looking letter the other day, containing a note from which we can deduct that the far shores are no longer beyond the reach of a sinister threat to the RNTC's recent prosperity. Fear, surprise, and ruthless efficiency threaten Oleander members of its trade company! Unfortunately, we are not at liberty to reveal more, but we thank the sender for decorating our offices with plenty of colorful Hades' Shade flowers. We also would like to state that the entire staff is naturally following the ways of the true Faith! Something must be going on in Lavalette During the KPA's relocation effort to the Isla de Medio the vessel ferrying the staff resupplied in the Oleander town of Lavalette, Stéphanique. Intrigued by the rapid progress in the young settlement we asked for an interview with the authorities, which was immediately denied. Luckily enough, the next tavern wasn't far, and after a round of drinks our reporter did manage to get his interview partners. It seems that under the ever intoxicated eye of Henri Hollande and the more reliable Major Wolfgang Hochstetter, there appears to be a large inflow of laborers, a massive clearing being expanded along the river, and almost all brickworks and blacksmiths are working overtime to meet demand for supplies and machines. So, what is going, you may ask? Well, all our reporter was able to conclude was that the final mug of rum once again caused a massive hangover the following day. He then diligently volunteered to investigate this obvious conspiracy by promising to visit every tavern east of Kingsport - for the sake of the KPA's dear readers! Dark clouds over the remote paradise that is Fatu Hiva Oleander colonists and natives alike groan under the burden of a massive influx of rampaging hordes of fortune seekers and treasure hunters to the Île d'Or as they make their way to the jungles of the eastern frontier in a merciless quest for the fabled city of gold Legorado. Is there anything to these rumors? Well, we do not know, but as a matter of fact half of the KPA's editorial staff has not arrived on the Isla de Medio during the recent relocation, and if it wasn't for the other half being notoriously scared of all things jungle related you wouldn't have the pleasure of reading yet another edition of the KPA. But be that as it may, with our forces engaging the Eslandolans in all parts of the known world by now, the great struggle of our times also reaches the far seas, leading to tensions with the Oleander colonial authorities. The governor in Fatu Hiva has underlined Oleon's armed neutrality in the conflict, but stated that order in the region would be upheld at all costs. Monthly shipping list: Builder Ship Faction Profit Comment Ayrlego Lady Jacqueline Corrington 0 Was struck by a pleasure craft before leaving port, knocking away the bowsprit, keeping her in port. Litigation is said to be in progress… Ayrlego Alexander Keith Corrington 741 azog La Fleur Pourpre Oleon 274 blackdeathgr Crete Oleon 558 blackdeathgr Gladiateur Oleon 0 blackdeathgr Little Hermes Oleon 126 Bodi Drakkar Oleon 235 Outran several pirates by pumping its water over the side. Brandon Stark The Torino 2 Oleon 235 Bregir Goshawk Corrington 80 Failed in towing the Revenant of its reef, but managed to salvage the hulk for significant value. Bregir Blazer Corrington 973 Bregir Satyr Corrington 236 Bregir Sapphire Seas Corrington 741 Bregir Justicia Corrington 0 Had no luck. Brickwolf Eliza Corrington 108 Brickwolf Corland Provider 2 Corrington 144 Brickwolf Corland Supplier Corrington 144 Capt Wolf Lady of Madrice II Eslandola 63 Managed to outrun a letter of marque bearing Mardierian colours. Capt Wolf Far Horizon Eslandola 274 Capt Wolf Piece of Eight Eslandola 818 Capt Wolf La Contessa de Victoria Eslandola 385 Capt Wolf Sleeping Siren II Eslandola 0 See previous Capt Wolf Wolf II Eslandola 0 See previous Captain Becker Pegasus Oleon 235 Captain Genaro Étoile du Sud Oleon 973 Captain Genaro Pride of Poseidon Oleon 0 Captain Genaro Le Protecteur Oleon 0 Captain Genaro Centurion Oleon 0 Encountered no enemies, nor no prizes. Captain Pirate Man Swift II Oleon 42 Captain Pirate Man Jenny 1 Rowboat Oleon 5 Carried a few passengers for a small fee. Captain Pirate Man Jenny 2 Rowboat Oleon 5 Ferried holy water for the order of the faith. cb4 Parakeet Sea Rats 133 cb4 Nemesis Sea Rats 354 CelesAurivern Valkyrie II Corrington 279 CelesAurivern Peregrine Corrington 84 After being chased by a pirate, the captain was too rattled to make much profit on his wares. Col. Brik Empty Barrel Oleon 196 Corrington HMS Gauntlet Corrington 0 Corrington HMS Bullshark Corrington 0 Encountered a pirate dismasted in the middle of the blue seas. Took posession of the 4A Tremour without incident. Corrington Carnage Corrington 0 Corrington HMS El Bellos Corrington 0 Corrington HMS Bagg of Bolton Corrington 0 Corrington HMS Badger Corrington 0 Took a smaller privateer, the 3A Pelican, after intensive fighting almost sinking the Badger as a small fire barely missed the powder magasine. Corrington Don Obello Corrington 0 Corrington HMS Pandora Corrington 0 Corrington Mardier's Misfit Corrington 0 Corrington Golden Goose Corrington 0 Corrington Captain's Chest Corrington 0 Corrington Friends Forever Corrington 0 Corrington HMS Victoria Corrington 0 Corrington HMS Whisper Corrington 0 Corrington HMS Publius Corrington 0 Corrington HMS Mars Corrington 0 Attacked and boarded the 5LA Mercurious in a swift and bloodness action. Corrington HMS Huntress Corrington 0 Dannylonglegs The Singsong Oleon 215 dr_spock Incognito Sea Rats 109 dr_spock Long John Bronze Sea Rats 0 dr_spock Pink Lady Sea Rats 0 dr_spock Pink Lady Sea Rats 0 Spotted no enemies. Dukesc The Lightning Oleon 858 Dukesc The Taurus Oleon 445 Dukesc The Festiva Oleon 523 Dukesc The Navigator Oleon 0 Dukesc HMS Tiddlywinks Oleon 0 Dukesc The Corcel Oleon 235 Dukesc The Galaxie Oleon 0 Dukesc The Ranger Oleon 0 Dzoni90 Comet 2 Oleon 274 Elostirion Cotton Lady Eslandola 144 Elostirion La Presta Canosa Eslandola 205 Elostirion Colonia Eslandola 818 Elostirion Pearl Diving Canoe Eslandola 5 Managed to find nothing but a few dull pearls. Eslandola Migery Eslandola 0 See previous Eslandola Sea Sweeper Eslandola 0 See previous Eslandola Morning Fog Eslandola 0 See previous Eslandola Blessed Angel Eslandola 0 See previous Eslandola Great Scott II Eslandola 0 See previous Eslandola La Raya Venenosa Eslandola 0 Eslandola La Salamandra Eslandola 0 Eslandola Beluga II Eslandola 0 Eslandola Oscuridad Eslandola 0 Suffered desertion upon reaching its first port, stranding it there. Eslandola Blood Diamond Eslandola 0 Eslandola Dread Treasure II Eslandola 0 Eslandola Stormbringer II Eslandola 0 Eslandola Asesino II Eslandola 0 Eslandola Cannonball Eslandola 0 Took the 5LA Argenta after a brief fight. Eslandola Gallant Eslandola 0 Gallantly captured the 4A Inflexible by a pure stroke of luck, as a shot down yard caused a fire aboard the privateer. Eslandola Firefly Eslandola 0 Eslandola Victoria Eslandola 0 Eslandola Maiden of the Deep Eslandola 0 Eslandola Golden Grasshopper Eslandola 0 ETTC Belson Corrington 654 Fought off a pirate, who sought flight as its infamous consort, the Sparta, came in range. ETTC Sparta Corrington 523 Added another prize, the 3A Condor, to its track record of fighting off and taking every pirate encountered. Perhaps it is time for a commendation for its captain? ETTC Golden Filly Corrington 973 ETTC Supreme Corrington 216 Faladrin Raenette Eslandola 180 Cleverly escaped a pirate by navigating between shallow banks of clams. Franco Clarke Stingray Oleon 353 Franco Clarke The Pharaoh Oleon 0 Franco Clarke Colombe Oleon 255 Franco Clarke Vif Oleon 196 Franco Clarke Black Barbarian Oleon 0 Fuzzy MacFuzz The Chubby Duckling Corrington 216 Garmadon Shooting Shuriken Eslandola 245 Gideon Zephyr Oleon 262 GulagUrag Night's Whisper Sea Rats 0 Sighted nothing but the spouts of a whale GulagUrag Hera's Fury Sea Rats 0 see previous GulagUrag Puck's Jest Sea Rats 0 see previous Jacob Nion Lady Arlene Sea Rats 283 Rumours suggest that the affiliation to the infamous Captain Morgan struck fear into the merchants, keeping them from bargaining effectively. Jacob Nion Longzhou Sea Rats 0 Jacob Nion Queen Annetta's Revenge Sea Rats 0 see previous Jacob Nion Queen Annetta's Revenge Sea Rats 0 see previous Kai NRG The Golden Snake Eslandola 0 See previous Kai NRG Dark Spirit Eslandola 0 See previous Kai NRG Dark Spirit Eslandola 0 see previous Kai NRG Golden Snake Eslandola 0 see previous kaiju Dark Narwhal Sea Rats 0 see previous kaiju King Archibald Sea Rats 0 see previous kaiju Wight Spider Sea Rats 17 Captured a young lady earning a small ransom. kaiju Lenore Sea Rats 43 Keymonus Mr. Twistie Oleon 196 Khorne Dagger Oleon 54 Kolonialbeamter Comtesse de Praenia Oleon 687 Kolonialbeamter La Recouvrance Oleon 915 Kolonialbeamter Persévérante Oleon 0 Kolonialbeamter Vigilante Oleon 0 Kolonialbeamter Diligente Oleon 0 Kolonialbeamter Santa Clara Oleon 698 Kolonialbeamter Pélican Oleon 15 Found some casks of perfectly fine beef floating in the water. Kwatchi Sirrus Sea Rats 218 Kwatchi Peregrine Sea Rats 0 see previous Legostone Wringe II Eslandola 137 Legostone Reventazon Eslandola 410 Legostone Santiago Eslandola 262 Found most of its water supplies contaminated by bilge water and had to break off its route halfway. Legostone Tribute Eslandola 0 See previous Legostone Cardinal Eslandola 0 See previous MAESTRO La Mystique Eslandola 308 MAESTRO Colour of the Wind Eslandola 772 MAESTRO Green Winds II Eslandola 772 MAESTRO COR El Rubi Corrington 558 Was chased by a pirate but escaped in a fog bank. MAESTRO COR Puppy Hustler Corrington 216 Matthias Cog 1 Oleon 126 Maxim I Purple Reign Eslandola 0 See previous Maxim I Soldier Eslandola 0 See previous Maxim I Purple Rain Eslandola 410 Maxim I Prince of Stedor Eslandola 513 MCTC Prince Fernando Eslandola 299 MCTC Jon El Flurry Eslandola 410 The captain still in a flurry over his great luck, escaping a pirate by braving a reef. Mesabi Bad Blood Corrington 0 Arrived safely in port only to find its cargo destroyed by rats. Mesabi Icarus Returning Corrington 741 Mesabi The Suckerfish Corrington 216 Mike S Black Marlin Corrington 209 Mike S. Armina Corrington 0 Appears to have scared away all enemies before they came in sight. MKJoshA Pineapple Revenge Sea Rats 0 MKJoshA Tigerlilly Sea Rats 72 MKJoshA Darting Frog Sea Rats 0 MKJoshA Warped Wood Sea Rats 200 MKJoshA Clearance Sea Rats 0 After hearing of the Jade Piranha's destruction in its first port of call, the crew went into mourning, refusing to sail any further. MKJoshA Viper Sea Rats 0 Rumours have it, the lookout was drunk. MKJoshA Golden Dragon Sea Rats 0 Seems to have misnavigated, as it did not stumble upon any prizes. MKJoshA Freddy's Rowboat Sea Rats 7 Shipped nothing but a single trained chicken for a tiny profit. MKJoshA Jade Piranha Sea Rats 0 see previous MKJoshA Jade Piranha Sea Rats 0 see previous Mpyromaxos Le Fierté Oleon 126 Nova Terreli Joans Raft Eslandola 2 Oleon HRS Audacieuse Oleon 0 Boarded the 4A Blackwater and continued across its decks to take the 5HA Fortuna. Certainly, a step towards a flag for the brave captain? Oleon HRS Infatigable II Oleon 0 Oleon HRS Breshaun Oleon 0 Oleon HRS Pride of Oleon Oleon 0 Oleon HRS Ville d'Acropolis Oleon 0 Cleared the decks of the 3A Vigilio with grape, leading to its surrender. Oleon HRS Ville de Granoleon Oleon 0 Oleon HRS Combattante Oleon 0 Oleon Fleur Verte Oleon 589 Oleon États de Boussac Oleon 589 Oleon HRS Eltina II Oleon 0 Oleon HRS Tigre Oleon 0 Oleon HRS Triton Oleon 0 Oleon HRS Infatigable Oleon 0 Oleon HRS Ville d'Astrapi Oleon 0 Phadeout El Heraldo de Oro Eslandola 342 Phred The Benefactor Oleon 393 Phred The Demon Sea Turtle Oleon 0 Phred The Aspiration Oleon 698 Phred The Resurrection Oleon 274 Phred The Turgut Oleon 0 pombe Absolutely Fabulous Sea Rats 175 Made a large profit, largely due to its flamboyant captain, charming himself to a better price. PRofessor Thaum Gargoyle Sea Rats 84 Puvel HMS Alice Corrington 42 Puvel The Defiance Corrington 262 RNTC Esprit Tyche Oleon 741 RNTC Esprit Fortune Oleon 346 Suffering from severe diarrhea, the crew was unable to continue after its second port. robinnilsson403 The Prophecy Oleon 236 Managed to outrun a pirate of unknown origin. Sea Rats Walrus Returns Sea Rats 0 Sea Rats Crow's Feet Sea Rats 0 Apparently chased by a different pirate. Are the Sea Rats turning on themselves? Sea Rats Lillydale Sea Rats 0 Sea Rats Vagabond King Sea Rats 0 Sea Rats Catfish Sea Rats 0 see previous Sea Rats Catfish Sea Rats 0 see previous Sea Rats Hades' Trumpet Sea Rats 0 see previous Sea Rats Hades' Trumpet Sea Rats 0 see previous Sea Rats Poseidon's Revenge Sea Rats 0 see previous Sea Rats Poseidon's Revenge Sea Rats 0 see previous Sea Rats Corporal Milton Sea Rats 0 see previous Sea Rats Corporal Milton Sea Rats 0 see previous Sebeus I Raging Fire Oleon 0 See previous Sebeus I Piranha Oleon 215 SilentWolf Pinto Filly Corrington 687 SilentWolf Alexander Corrington 79 Was retained in its first destination by some administrative quibble over the harbour fees. SilentWolf Flying Colt Corrington 54 Sir Stig Silver Scythe Eslandola 120 Sir Stig Winged Wisdom Eslandola 154 The Sarge Ètalon Oleon 314 Narrowly escaped capture by risking all spars in outrunning a suspicious sail. TitusV Arkady Eslandola 72 Almost surrendered to a pirate as its escorts arrived to its aid. TitusV Esmeralda Eslandola 449 TitusV Dragon's Revenge Eslandola 0 See previous Tomsche Crepe Fruite Corrington 0 Found nothing but rotten driftwood. Tomsche Fingernail Corrington 17 Found a chest of gold on shore, but only managed to salvage a handful, as a pirate drew into view! Tomsche La Espada Corrington 3 Cought a tuna. Tomsche HMS Terrigan Corrington 0 Tomsche Sea Sparrow Corrington 0 Tomsche Symphony of Destruction Corrington 0 Found no prey on its cruise. Tomsche HMS Green Dragon Corrington 70 After reaching its first destination, the captain appears to have gone missing. Apparently to meet a paramour… Tomsche Margert Corrington 162 Tomsche Nino Grande Corrington 419 Tomsche The Wailing Whaif Corrington 0 Tomsche Cod Hunter Corrington 0 Tomsche Wailing Whaif Corrington 0 See previous Tomsche The Sea Sparrow Corrington 0 See previous Tomsche HMS Pendragon Corrington 0 See previous Ulric Brickenheim Little rat Sea Rats 144 Umbra-Manis Aurei Lacerta Eslandola 48 Sprung a leak and only just managed to reach the first port on its route. Umbra-Manis Golden Crescent Eslandola 288 Zaael The Fiesta Oleon 196 Quote
Captain Genaro Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 Thanks for taking the time to do this writeup. @All: Accounts will be updated with these DBs in the next couple days. Quote
Garmadon Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 Great job, Bregir, and all the other contributors - this edition's simply getting better and better each time I go over it! Absolutely hilarious write-up here! All I have to say besides that, is that the ETWC is happy with its profits (245 more DBs in the bag - woohoo! ), and that Captain Whiffo is still shaking his head over the whole five fleet battle thing and reminding everyone that they had completely ignored his advice Quote
Legostone Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 (edited) Damn Marderians, you'll regret this writing style! While 4200 DB aren't record breaking, MAESTRO is not complaining about its combined income, considering we are now down to 2 shipbuilding players. Edited May 15, 2017 by Legostone Quote
Mesabi Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 Great writing! Most walls of text I just skip, but this managed to keep me entertained. I seem to have done well. Now to pay off some debts... Quote
Bodi Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 Thank you Bregir, great writing! Glad to see the tiny Drakkar managed to make its way home. I was a little worried for them, and I presume the able seaman, Mr. Sasquatch played a crucial role in outrunning the pirates. Quote
Umbra-Manis Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 Thanks for the writeup Bregir! Glad to see the Aurei is still sailing after that leak! I'd hate to lose her after all the many months of service since the game started. Quote
CelesAurivern Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 16 hours ago, Bregir said: Sparta: Added another prize, the 3A Condor, to its track record of fighting off and taking every pirate encountered. Perhaps it is time for a commendation for its captain? Because, this is Sparta! Quote
Mesabi Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 Seriously, did no one get sunk? I thought we had to worry about hurricanes or the Mardien Eslandolan war. I shouldn't complain, but I was actually hoping I'd lose a ship or two. Quote
Legostone Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Mesabi said: Seriously, did no one get sunk? I thought we had to worry about hurricanes or the Mardien Eslandolan war. I shouldn't complain, but I was actually hoping I'd lose a ship or two. Haha, be me, I've lost over the whole time 1 2F, 1 3T2, 1 4A, 1 5F, 1 5T and 1 5HA :( Quote
Maxim I Posted May 15, 2017 Posted May 15, 2017 (edited) Well, I really hope my captains don't cross an Oleon vessel... Edited May 15, 2017 by Maxim I Quote
Bregir Posted May 15, 2017 Author Posted May 15, 2017 Maxim: I do not think this is the proper place and way of addressing this. Putting out names in public with something that could be considered accusations of gaming the system. For the future, please ask your leaders to take up such issues in court. I am certain Garmadon and/or Capt Wolf will happily do so for you, and ensure that it is discussed properly. I will take it up for now. In the meanwhile, I will copy this and suggest you edit your post. Quote
Maxim I Posted May 15, 2017 Posted May 15, 2017 Done... And I am pretty sure KolonialBeamter has an excellent reason as he is doing this since the beginning... Quote
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