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Hello captain, it’s a real pleasure to meet you! Can we have lunch together? I will soon be getting command of my first ship and I would love to talk to you to get some advice. |
2 |
Right after I complete my studies at the navigation school, I will be the captain of my own ship. I would appreciate help from you and your crew at the beginning. |
3 |
My last exams out on the sea have been completed, I am set to take command of the ship Prima. I am very excited to work with you and your crew. Let’s celebrate tonight and start the hard work tomorrow! |
4 |
Now that I have received command of my ship, Prima, we need to get to work. First, we need to purchase equipment. I have some savings, but could you contribute with a small investment? |
5 |
Thank you for your financial help, captain! I now need to go choose a sail, purchase it, and hang it up on Prima. Can your men help me make sure that it is attached properly? |
6 |
Prima is not a new ship, she has been through many voyages. The hull is quite worn and needs some repairs. After that, we can get our first assignment from the Danish navy and set sail. |
7 |
Alright, we have our first assignment from the navy. They want us to patrol the North Sea near our border. Let’s load up our supplies on deck and set course for the North Sea! |
8 |
It’s been stormy weather on our voyage around Denmark to get to our post in the North Sea. We need to reinforce the mast with some wood or this ship will not be safe. |
9 |
We have arrived at our post in the North Sea by Klitmoller and our shift starts right away. We need to stay sharp and keep our energy up. Let’s have something sweet. |
10 |
We received a message that we should get back to shore and dock at the base in Klitmoller. I’m glad, we have earned some rest after our rough voyage here. |
11 |
We have a couple of days left here at the base, so make sure to enjoy them. We will be sent out again soon for a month this time, so let’s have some of these figs and apples while we can. |
12 |
It’s happening! The Prussian Navy is attacking ours near Odense! We need to hurry and hope our ships there hold up against the attack until our second wave of defence arrives. |
13 |
We need to rush to Odense! Our navy needs every man it can get as soon as possible in the battle with the Prussians. We also need to keep ourselves fed and ready for battle. |
14 |
We’ve caught up with our ships as they were retreating. That battle is lost, but the war has only just started. Let’s sail with them back to Copenhagen to regroup and put together a plan. |
15 |
A lot of the ships have taken quite severe damage. If we couldn’t get there to fight alongside them, the least we can do now is to help them with repairs. |
16 |
Captain, I have found out my town has been taken by the Prussians. My wife and children are still there and I need to get them out. Get your three best men and let’s set sail for Flensborg. |
17 |
We have snuck past the Prussian lines and are now in Flensborg. I will go find my family, please have your men stand guard outside my house while I get them out. We need to know if someone’s coming. |
18 |
A street patrol caught your men! We can try and talk ourselves out of this with some sort of excuse, but we both know that money is what really talks. A bribe is a safe way out of here. |
19 |
We’re back on the ship! Let’s quickly set sail back to Copenhagen before their navy patrols notice us. Once we’ve snuck back out from enemy lines, we should crack open a bottle to celebrate! |
20 |
We are now sailing towards Odense. Make sure everyone eats a good meal before we get there, it will be a tough and long battle against the Prussians. We will need all our strength. |
21 |
The battle has begun! The Prussian navy is fighting ruthlessly, get your men down below the deck to man the cannons, we need to take down some of their ships and hopefully, the rest will surrender. |
22 |
Captain! Get a dozen men and bring them here! I want to cross to their main ship and take it out from the inside. We could capture their captain and use him as a hostage. Let’s go! |
23 |
Keep on fighting! We outnumber them now, soon we will be able to capture their captain and then the whole fleet will be ours. We cannot let up now! Keep fighting! |
24 |
Victory is ours, captain! We suffered minimal losses and captured or sunk the entire force they deployed to Denmark. Let’s sail back to Copenhagen and collect our reward. |
25 |
Captain, it’s been an honour serving alongside you in this war. Cheers to our victory! I am sure our paths will cross again at some point, but it is farewell for now. |
26 |
Ah, captain! It’s been quite a while, hasn’t it? Let’s go for lunch, I have an idea to discuss with you. My son and I would like to open a shipping business and I could use your help and experience. |
27 |
So this is my plan for Dampskibsselskabet Svendborg i 1904, our business. Initially, I want to begin with shipping within the Scandinavian region and then slowly expand to the transatlantic trade. |
28 |
I would like to start the business here in Svendborg, it’s well-positioned for international shipping. However, we will need an initial investment to kickstart it. From there, the business should flourish. |
29 |
Our first job will make or break our company. If everything goes well, the business will be up and running. If our first shipment is unsuccessful, the costs and poor reputation will sink us. |
30 |
Thank you so much for agreeing to help me. I will also definitely need the help of your crew too. There is a lot of work to be done when starting a business like this. |
31 |
Your men have been very enthusiastic and hard-working in the early stages of our company. They will be properly rewarded after our first job, but for now, I can offer them some exotic chocolate. |
32 |
I would like our launch to be in a couple of weeks, so we need to begin assembling our containers now. We need to make sure we are ready for a large order. Can you get the materials for them? |
33 |
While the majority of your men work on assembling the containers, can you redirect some to take a look at the ship and make some minor repairs? We need it to be in perfect condition. |
34 |
I am off to Gothenburg with my son to meet with our first potential customer for our business, and I would like you to come with us. This is a key moment for us! |
35 |
Let’s get to know our potential client by inviting him to dinner. This would be a pivotal order for us, so we need to do everything we can to convince him to put his trust in us and then follow through. |
36 |
We’ve done it, captain! We have our first customer, now we need to get our containers loaded on the ship, sail it to Gothenburg and then to our destination in Greenland. |
37 |
Now that we’re here in Gothenburg, let’s load the goods into our containers and set sail for Greenland. Once we’re back out on the sea, let’s crack open a bottle of wine. We’ve earned it. |
38 |
We’ve arrived in Greenland safe and sound and the goods have not been damaged. Our first job is done, captain! Let’s unload the containers and collect our money. |
39 |
Our first shipment has been a success. With the money from this first job, I can now afford workers so I will not need your crew anymore. I appreciate their help and your help so much. |
40 |
Captain, it’s been a real pleasure working with you again after all these years. Let’s break bread together one last time before you are off on another one of your adventures. |
Final |
It was a pleasure doing business with you. |