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    Default AAR: March Scenario: The Commodore's Dilemma: Confound the Admiralty!

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    Sir Henry looked around his captains and said, "Confound it (mumble mumble) orders from the Admiralty. Not only do I have to provide a ship for this diplomat and an escort for the Army Convoy but there's a report of a big enemy ship 2 days sail away in a bay repairing some storm damage! We also have the normal patrol and the defence of our port". He looked around at the gathered captains and nodded his head, "So be it. Audacity shall provide fast passage for the diplomat, Africa will provide escort for the convoy, I shall take the Flagship, Northumberland, Spartiate and Alnwick to see if there is an enemy ship in a bay, Vanguard will continue her patrol duties and Defence can remain in port refitting and repairing. Questions? None? Good. Fair sailing gentlemen." With that the gathered captains doffed their hats as they left.

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    HMS Vanguard, Captain Jack Union (Jack has 2 skills as shown, Deft Captain and Reloading Captain)

    Vanguard was 2 days into its patrol when a cry from aloft broke the mundane duties of the midday watch.

    "Sails 1 point off port bow".

    "Full sail". Captain Jack Union ordered. "Can you make them out?"

    "Aye Sir" came the quick cry from atop the main mast, "'Tis Audacity and 2 sail, Frigates I think and Spanish by the look of em. All hove too at present Sir".

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    San Julian and San Isiiro have captured HMS Audacity.
    (Both Spanish ships were given random captains skills, San Julian Maneuvering Captain and San Isidro Iron Captain)

    Jack ordered the ship to beat to quarters but ordered no drums. He had the wind and the noise would only make the Spanish ships react quicker. He needed to close before they got under way. "Double shot if you please." Jack ordered his First Officer and the order was quickly relayed to both gun decks. Vanguard would deal a hefty blow but he needed to get in close to make sure of hitting the enemy hard.

    "Ships are hoisting sail and raising anchor Sir".

    Vanguard had sped closer. Jack could see the enemy splitting up. The larger frigate was heading on a parallel course to Vanguard whilst the other with Audacity following sailed away.

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    Last edited by Union Jack; 07-06-2017 at 14:05.

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