Post by Liechtenstein on Oct 16, 2010 10:32:05 GMT -8
La Madre Maria
The Spaniard came in sight, with his huge sea-castles heaving upon the weather bow.
Thousands of soldiers looked down from her decks and laughed.
And up-shadowing high above us with her yawning tiers of guns
Took the break from our sails, and we stayed.
[/size]Thousands of soldiers looked down from her decks and laughed.
And up-shadowing high above us with her yawning tiers of guns
Took the break from our sails, and we stayed.
Bienvenidos a el Armada Invincible--la Madre Maria! This ship is based off of the old Spanish galleons, the first pioneers of the sea, making it one of the lighter and more maneuverable ships, and it's broadsides hold massive canons. However, the weaponry is a bit lacking in technology--it's primitive, really compared to some of the other's--but la Madre Maria makes up for it in the heart of it's Captain and crew. They are well armed, suited with the best money can buy, and hungry for treasure--after all, despite the captain's famed greed, he allows for the lion's share to be allotted to his men and his women. The heaviest gun found aboard is about ten feet long and shoots thirty-two pound shots, and mostly uses demi-culverins, with sixteen on the lowerdeck, twelve on the upper, and eight sakers in between.
La Madre Maria is led by Captain Antonio Fernández Carriedo, and he takes great pride in taking care of his ship and his crew--not to say he isn't tough on them, no, but some have compared him to almost a father figure. His crew is well-disciplined and polished, and they fight their battles with the grandeur of a military fleet...just without the law-abiding goodness. There's only one caveat to joining La Madre Maria (aside from you know, piracy, breaking the law, things of that sort) and that's this: once Antonio decides he likes you, you're not leaving. Very few have ever escaped the grip of the Captain. Those who did didn't live to tell the tale. And why would you ever want to?
After all, it's the good life...right?
The ship's flag is white with a red X on it--the symbol of the Spanish Empire. Despite being pirates, Antonio has a strange favoritism towards his home nation of Spain, and the Captain admonishes thick punishment on anyone who defies the country--they're even known to avoid pirating Spanish ships all together. Favoritism? Nonsense.
As for structure, the Spanish galleon towers over the majority of ships, with massive white sails and several decks. Despite that, quarters can be cramped depending on the number of sailors and soldiers on the deck at any given time. The crew's quarters are in the bow of the ship, and while they're a bit damp, they're comfortable. Each one has a small bed, a wash area, and a place to store personal artifacts, weaponry and clothing. The captain's quarters are marked by large windows and above deck--the door has the crest of the Spanish Monarchy on the front, and is generally accessible to any and all members of the crew.
La Madre Maria is led by Captain Antonio Fernández Carriedo, and he takes great pride in taking care of his ship and his crew--not to say he isn't tough on them, no, but some have compared him to almost a father figure. His crew is well-disciplined and polished, and they fight their battles with the grandeur of a military fleet...just without the law-abiding goodness. There's only one caveat to joining La Madre Maria (aside from you know, piracy, breaking the law, things of that sort) and that's this: once Antonio decides he likes you, you're not leaving. Very few have ever escaped the grip of the Captain. Those who did didn't live to tell the tale. And why would you ever want to?
After all, it's the good life...right?
The ship's flag is white with a red X on it--the symbol of the Spanish Empire. Despite being pirates, Antonio has a strange favoritism towards his home nation of Spain, and the Captain admonishes thick punishment on anyone who defies the country--they're even known to avoid pirating Spanish ships all together. Favoritism? Nonsense.
As for structure, the Spanish galleon towers over the majority of ships, with massive white sails and several decks. Despite that, quarters can be cramped depending on the number of sailors and soldiers on the deck at any given time. The crew's quarters are in the bow of the ship, and while they're a bit damp, they're comfortable. Each one has a small bed, a wash area, and a place to store personal artifacts, weaponry and clothing. The captain's quarters are marked by large windows and above deck--the door has the crest of the Spanish Monarchy on the front, and is generally accessible to any and all members of the crew.
Captain: Antonio Carriedo
First Mate:
Weapons Master:
Navigator: Afonso João De Gabriel Silva
Cook: Anaïs Castillo
Boatswain:
Doctor:
Other/Misc Crew Members:
Cái Matheus Chaves (the on-and-off crew member)
Nikolaas Lars Hasbrouck
Allies: The Imperial Eagle (Captain Gilbert Beilschmidt)
Rivals: The Grim (Captain Arthur Kirkland)
Sub-ships
