A New Home Fleet: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 10:00, 8 July 2026

The PMCS KHOLYN, PMCS PUERTO, and PMCS AMITY have now entered active service as the Home Fleet, a dedicated flotilla tasked with safeguarding the coastal waters and busy shipping lanes of Portavas. Built upon the successful design philosophy of the Windward Flotilla, these three vessels strengthen the nation's maritime presence while undertaking duties distinct from their seagoing counterparts.

Constructed as swift, resilient two-masted sloops, each ship combines manoeuvrability with endurance. Compact hulls, reinforced lookout platforms, and elevated command positions allow their crews to patrol the intricate coastline, navigate narrow channels, and respond rapidly to incidents across the Galene. Designed for reliability as much as speed, the vessels are equally suited to routine patrols, emergency deployments, and prolonged service close to home waters.

Rather than accompanying larger flagships on distant operations, the Home Fleet has assumed responsibility for the daily protection of Portavas itself. Their captains maintain constant patrols around harbours, fishing grounds, trade routes, and coastal settlements, ensuring merchant vessels, fishing boats, and civilian traffic can move safely beneath their watch. Their regular presence upon the water has become a reassuring sight for those who make their livelihoods from the sea.

Each vessel carries a modest but effective complement of defensive armaments, allowing them to respond quickly to piracy, coastal raids, dangerous wildlife, or vessels in distress. Their greatest strength, however, lies in their flexibility. Operating independently or together, the three ships can rapidly concentrate wherever assistance is required, providing escorts, reinforcing harbour defences, or conducting search and rescue operations when storms or accidents threaten lives upon the water.

The spirit of the flotilla is perhaps best reflected in the PMCS AMITY, whose name embodies the fleet's wider purpose. Beyond defending Portavas, the Home Fleet has become a symbol of cooperation, extending aid to allied vessels, supporting isolated coastal communities, and offering assistance wherever the sea presents hardship. They serve not only as guardians, but as ambassadors of goodwill upon the waves.

Together, the Home Fleet represents Portavas' enduring commitment to the safety of its people and the prosperity of its waters. Standing watch alongside the nation's other naval forces, these vessels ensure that every ship leaving harbour does so with the knowledge that someone remains vigilant for its return. In calm seas and gathering storms alike, the Home Fleet keeps its promise: that the waters of Portavas will never stand unguarded.

Cost of Construction	10 Myths
Location	PORTAVAS
Build Code	`BG.MRS.44`
Nation	Portavas
Balance Remaining	FULLY FUNDED

Contributions

Contributor	Source	Amount
Matias Maleficio Bolt	Portavas	5 Sagas
Matias Maleficio Bolt	Portavas	9 Myths, 15 Sagas
Note: Contributions are tracked by the Bankers Guild. Contact them for full records.

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
-'''Guardianship over the waters of Portavas'''
+{{BuildPage
+| funded = yes
+| subtitle = Guardianship over the waters of Portavas
+| quote = For safe return, and storms endured.
+| lore = The PMCS KHOLYN, PMCS PUERTO, and PMCS AMITY have now entered active service as the Home Fleet, a dedicated flotilla tasked with safeguarding the coastal waters and busy shipping lanes of Portavas. Built upon the successful design philosophy of the Windward Flotilla, these three vessels strengthen the nation's maritime presence while undertaking duties distinct from their seagoing counterparts.
-''“For safe return, and storms endured.”''
+Constructed as swift, resilient two-masted sloops, each ship combines manoeuvrability with endurance. Compact hulls, reinforced lookout platforms, and elevated command positions allow their crews to patrol the intricate coastline, navigate narrow channels, and respond rapidly to incidents across the Galene. Designed for reliability as much as speed, the vessels are equally suited to routine patrols, emergency deployments, and prolonged service close to home waters.
-With the wind at their backs and vigilance in their hearts, a new flotilla has been proposed to extend the guardianship of Portavas’ sacred waters. Inspired by the strength and devotion of the existing Windward Flotilla, this new fleet — composed of three specially constructed sloops — will serve as protectors, scouts, and companions to the ever-watchful PMCS FEDEA and her kindred ships.
+Rather than accompanying larger flagships on distant operations, the Home Fleet has assumed responsibility for the daily protection of Portavas itself. Their captains maintain constant patrols around harbours, fishing grounds, trade routes, and coastal settlements, ensuring merchant vessels, fishing boats, and civilian traffic can move safely beneath their watch. Their regular presence upon the water has become a reassuring sight for those who make their livelihoods from the sea.
-The proposed ships, named PMCS Kholyn, PMCS Puerto, and PMCS Amity, are envisioned as versatile and swift. Each vessel would echo the design principles of the original flotilla — compact yet resilient hulls, twin-masted sails for agile maneuvers, and reinforced lookout posts for extended visibility across the Galene’s shifting tides. Their decks would house modest but potent armaments, ideal for patrolling coastal shallows, assisting in convoy defense, or responding swiftly to sudden threats on the horizon.
+Each vessel carries a modest but effective complement of defensive armaments, allowing them to respond quickly to piracy, coastal raids, dangerous wildlife, or vessels in distress. Their greatest strength, however, lies in their flexibility. Operating independently or together, the three ships can rapidly concentrate wherever assistance is required, providing escorts, reinforcing harbour defences, or conducting search and rescue operations when storms or accidents threaten lives upon the water.
-Yet this new fleet is not only built for war — it is built for belonging. The name “Amity” in particular signals a broader intent: to extend the hand of camaraderie and aid to allied vessels and sea-bound communities in need. These are ships of shield and shelter, not only sword and signal.
+The spirit of the flotilla is perhaps best reflected in the PMCS AMITY, whose name embodies the fleet's wider purpose. Beyond defending Portavas, the Home Fleet has become a symbol of cooperation, extending aid to allied vessels, supporting isolated coastal communities, and offering assistance wherever the sea presents hardship. They serve not only as guardians, but as ambassadors of goodwill upon the waves.
-Should this proposal be funded, they will take their place beside the faithful flotilla already keeping vigil in Felea — a further promise that the shores of Portavas remain well-defended, and that no tide shall rise unchallenged.
-'''Cost of Construction:''' 10 Myths | 3 Sagas
-'''LOCATION: PORTAVAS'''
-Unique Build Code: '''BG.MRS.44'''
-Contributions so far:
+Together, the Home Fleet represents Portavas' enduring commitment to the safety of its people and the prosperity of its waters. Standing watch alongside the nation's other naval forces, these vessels ensure that every ship leaving harbour does so with the knowledge that someone remains vigilant for its return. In calm seas and gathering storms alike, the Home Fleet keeps its promise: that the waters of Portavas will never stand unguarded.
+| cost = 10 Myths
+| location = PORTAVAS
+| build_code = BG.MRS.44
+| nation = Portavas
+| balance = FULLY FUNDED
+| contributor1 = Matias Maleficio Bolt
+| source1 = Portavas
+| amount1 = 5 Sagas
+| contributor2 = Matias Maleficio Bolt
+| source2 = Portavas
+| amount2 = 9 Myths, 15 Sagas
+}}
 [[Category:Portavas]]
 [[Category:Interested in Funding a Build Project?]]
 [[Category:Bankers Guild Builds]]
 [[Category:Menhirs Fate Wiki]]