Commodore Faustus Engleton, A PROCLAMATION It is with great jubilation that it was announced to the fleet, of the APPOINTMENT of Faustus Engleton to the position of Commodore, and Commander of Her Majesty’s Ships and Vessels by Sea. Commodore Faustus Engleton is heralded as the realm’s foremost maritime nautical authority, with decades of experience in sea commerce. Engleton Caravans, Shipwright & Trade, of which Faustus Engleton holds high position, is renowned for its expertise in sailing Sincardere’s seas. As Commodore, Faustus Engleton may continue to contribute his expertise in the service of the Crown. Naval-Office, October 15, 2146 A DISPATCH, of which the following is a copy, was received at the Naval Office this day, at Seven o'clock P.M. from Acting Midshipman Maximilian Smith, Officer aboard Her Majesty’s Ship Dormia: Dormia, off Nascentia, October 12, 2146. SIR, I beg leave to acquaint you, that evacuations continue from the disaster area around the City of Helheim, and that, with the continued and unwavering support of the vessels of Her Majesty’s Navy, the facilitation of the temporary resettlement of its residents is being conducted expeditiously. Throughout this trying time, the sailors and mariners of the Naval Service have demonstrated the highest of professionalism and vigor in their duties to aid their fellow countrymen, and consistently continue to meet, and overcome the challenges provided by both the disaster, and any foreign threats at sea. With the ongoing need to provision the temporary settlement in Nascentia, it has been a priority of the service to ensure that the sea remains free and navigable to vessels of commerce and supply, of which the consistent adversary, being that of pirate outlaws and rogues, seek to confound. However, with the unwavering and skillful attacks of our naval ships, the enemy was thus unable to disrupt the convoys seeking passage through Nascentia. Furthermore, our ships and vessels look to retaliate immediately, with merciless action at sea to quell any threat that so dare unlawfully provoke against fair and honest trade. I have here included a report written by myself, of the action taken place on the tenth of October, commensurate with our endeavors to defeat piracy where it arises. I am, &c. NASCENTIA Action report thereof of the tenth of October, Her Majesty’s Ship, Dormia, off Nascentia 31°15’57” by North, 18°21’38” by East It is of the time of writing that Her Majesty’s Ship Dormia had engaged in action with vessels identified to be pirates operating in the area frequented by convoys bearing provisions and of commerce. I am proud to report that the action was successful, with the pirates having fled, and that no casualties were sustained during the brief exchange of fire. Let me recount, then, the events of the action. The Dormia had been thus tasked with the escort of provisions there and to the temporary settlement in Nascentia, when at approximately nine o’clock, several sails bearing pirate colors bore down upon the rear-most vessels in the convoy, one in particular, the cargo ship Albatross, hoisted her signal of distress which we quickly received aboard the Dormia. The alarm was given, by myself, being at the time, the officer of the watch, to beat to quarters, at which time the crew made hasty preparations to clear for action. I had then made clear my observations to the Captain who had been roused by the alarm. At his command, we then raised our ensign, and prepared to wear ship. Having cleared for action, we approached the axis of battle, where we identified two pirate vessels, one cutter, one gunboat. At the time, the Captain was keen on closing into action, as the pirates held the weather gauge, and wanted to come about as soon as we passed abeam of the enemy vessel. Our eagerness to close into action seemed to have provoked fear in the pirate gunboat, which promptly turned about to flee, with the cutter left to engage us in single action. Command of the gundeck fell to me, and following the order to run out the guns, we fired our warning, putting a shot across the pirate cutter’s bow. Our warning was not heeded, and close action soon followed. I had given instruction to the gunners to aim for the masts, as it was my intention to disable her, so that she may not take advantage of the weather gage, and should we asymmetrically cross the axis of battle to give enfilade fire from our batteries, she would be unable to effectively turn to reply. With our course set, and the battle joined, I, having been ordered by the Captain, commenced firing, the pirate cutter replying in kind, as we exchanged initial broadsides. Fortunately, the fire we received was mostly inaccurate, and ineffective, whereas our gunners performed with exceptional professionalism in properly ranging the target, landing several hits to both the rigging and quarterdeck of the pirate cutter. Following the initial exchange of fire, the captain ordered our ship to come about to the wind, and pursued the continuation of battle with the pirates, however, having received our fire, the pirate cutter, bereft of fighting advantage, made no attempt to continue the engagement, and fled. Not wanting to leave the convoy in pursuit, the Captain ordered the Dormia to return to the formation, and any damage or casualties to be assessed. I am pleased then to report that the crew had acquitted itself most courageously in the face of the enemy, and demonstrated the professionalism of the Helheim Navy. Signed, Maximilian Smith, Acting-Midshipman This day, the tenth of October, 2146. A list of those vessels Taken or Destroyed by the ships commanded by Commodore Faustus Engleton, between the 8th of October and 15th of October, 2146. SUNK Ships of the Line: 0 Unrated sloops, cutters et al.: 0 CAPTURED Ships of the Line: 0 Unrated sloops, cutters et al.: 0 (Signed) This week in pursuance of the Queen’s Pleasure, the following sailors and mariners of Her Majesty’s Fleet were sworn into Naval Service, viz.: Maximilian Smith
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