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« on: March 08, 2014, 05:23:24 pm »
--Averna, Chaladon--
Julius, Alexander and Cecelia stood at the docks behind the Lockheart Residence, and stared at the newly fitted ships... The "Winter","Crown's Justice" and the "Yehshan Dragon" were all fitted with Julius' Custom made alloy plate. It gleamed bright, as the golden glow of the morning sun leaked out across the pale blue sky. Supplies such as; fuel, food and ammunition were being loaded onto all 3 ships along with a few Chaladonian Elites and Infantry. The Trio looked on as a captain approached them from behind, and slapped Julius on the back.
Captain Phoenix: " So, I presume the big ones mine?"
Julius Lockheart: " Finally phoenix it took you a while to show up..."
Julius Shook Phoenix's hand. Phoenix was a tall, well built man, with Hazel hair. He wore a Dark Green Bi-Corn and a Matching Elite's Pilot uniform with a Golden Cravat. On his Coat he wore a Badge, with a Embossed Red and Black, Counter-charged, outstretched phoenix.
Julius: "Where were you?"
Phoenix: " Oh you know, i was just indulging myself in my little hobby.. Cant a man have some peace?"
Julius: " So..., By that you mean shouting and New Garrison recruits till they cry, blood begins to pour out their ears and have to sign up for Counselling?"
Phoenix Laughed
Phoenix: " Pretty much yes, I don't have much else to do nowadays, with the Order on no offensive what-so-ever. The only action is seen by either: you or the patrols in the Sea of Devils. And I don't fancy myself a sea-farer. So when you asked for a co-captain, i obliged. But of course i presume you will be giving me command of the fleet, after all i am the more experienced pilot."
Julius: "I think not.*smiles* You'll be captaining the "Yeshan Dragon" my own little beauty. I don't want to see a scratch on her over this voyage, my life went into that ship. I'll be aboard the "Winter" with our main boarding party, cargo and such; with Alexander *gestures to Alexander* aboard the Crown's Justice", understood?"
Phoenix forced a salute
Phoenix: " Aye..."
Julius: " Good. Right, i think were about ready to fly for Cathedral... I hope you understand that we have had word from contacts elsewhere of a Baronies fleet heading North and some whispers of a war... in... *coughs* well... even our contacts don't know.... Just war somewhere, lets hope it isn't Cathedral... Furthermore, my father has informed me to keep our radio channels on open to all frequencies, should the need arise, so help our allies, defend our trade or anything else. Father just wants us to patrol to and from Cathedral and Dragontown... As our trade their is not only heavily Dropping from competition, but also dropping because of raiders in the Yeshan canyons.."
Phoenix: " Sounds good to me.. Lets be off"
Cecelia: " Erm, let me just check i have everything..."
Phoenix: " Come on woman, i want to get out there, i dont have time to make sure we have aren't missing a handbag.."
Julius: " *laughs* you have 10 minutes to check you have everything essential. It's harsh i know, but i want to leave before noon..."
Everything was fine after the 30 minutes they took getting final preparations and checks done till the fleet of 3 ships flew out west, the Lockheart banner of 2 Griffins, Burgundy and Ultramarine Combatant, trailing behind them.
--Amida--
Captain Oakenshield: " What do our sources say about Lockhearts whereabouts, Commodore?"
Commodore Kingcrest: " Actually sir, the data has changed. Lockheart now flies east with A Phoenix towards Cathedral.."
Captain Oakenshield slammed his fist on his desk, knocking over a empty wine glass.
Captain Oakenshield: " Plot a course to intercept. And be sharp about it!"
Commodore Kingcrest: " Aye sir."
Commodore Kingcrest bowed and left the captains quarters.
So... The Griffin flies west with the Phoenix, sadly the Raven catches all its prey. The Baronies will prevail.