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| The East India Company vs. Tortuga | |
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| Topic Started: 5 Jan 2010, 02:17 AM (486 Views) | |
| Lord Cutler Beckett | 5 Jan 2010, 02:17 AM Post #1 |
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As mentioned in the thread "What have you done with the real Lord Cutler Beckett?", Beckett is planning an attack on Tortuga itself by Company vessels. Sanctioned by the government as Tortuga is classed as a 'free port' and therefore considered a threat to British and Company trading interests in the Caribbean, the attack will not be an invasion and occupation, but rather an all-out attempt by His Lordship and the Company to render the port useless as a haven for piracy. In other words, they're going to turn up and attempt to raze the place to the ground with anything and everything they have. What would this accomplish? Well, it will force more pirates out into the open, ripe for being picked off one by one by Company and Royal Navy ships. It will also remove pirates as a priority threat to Beckett, allowing him to concentrate on bringing Port Royal under his sway. Succeeding where the Royal Navy has failed would - when spun in the right way - give Beckett the political clout back in England to make his move to request that the government place the Caribbean as a protectorate and administrative zone of the East India Trading Company, similar to the current direct control they enjoy in India. It would be Beckett Triumphant. HOWEVER! We don't all want that now do we? So before this attack even gets underway I'm going to plant a few seeds of salvation for the "goodies". 1. I was going to have Mercer be sent to Tortuga on a pre-attack recon mission, where it is perfectly plausible that he could be captured by some pirates and either confesses/is searched for information about the attack, giving the pirates a heads-up. 2. Simultaneously, one character (a servant? a young officer?) can overhear Beckett discussing his plans with Mercer/another confidante, and warns the Navy (Gilette or another senior officer), who in turn see fit to try to make contact with Norrington and pool their resources and wisdom in figuring out how to stop the Company from, effectively, trying to make the Navy in the Caribbean redundant. St Montgomery might even be a port of call in this scenario. 3. Someone might make a deal with Davy Jones for his assistance in stopping the Company ships before they can reach Tortuga. Anyway, yeah, thought I'd throw this all out for thoughts, ideas, and feedback. |
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| Alia-Hildwyn | 5 Jan 2010, 05:14 AM Post #2 |
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I think it sounds like super fun.  As for the salvational seeds, 1 certainly sounds plausible, but I'm not sure how we could get 2 to work...well, actually now that I say that I do think I know how it could work. But I'l want to check with Brendan to try and coordinate the time things on this--so we can know whether or Gillette is there at the time and so on. Personally, I think it could be quite fun to have the Intrepid there while all this is occurring, but that's just me. 3 is also a possibility. Of course, I'm almost always up for lovely mayhem such as this. It makes me happy. 
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| Brendan | 5 Jan 2010, 05:39 AM Post #3 |
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I think having Gillette and Intrepid present near Tortuga for whatever time frame is definitely possible. At the very least, Evans and Johnson can stay ashore for awhile to give Mercer time to get there from Port Royal. It's also possible for Beckett to use Gillette's unordered, improper departure from Port Royal as a point to get St Montgomery on his side for whatever purpose. Hales is also very vulnerable to cultivation as a spy. 
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| Lord Cutler Beckett | 6 Jan 2010, 01:31 AM Post #4 |
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There was some stuff that was discussed in the Cbox yesterday that ought to get a mention: If the Intrepid is at Tortuga, then Mercer can come across both Norrington and Gillette if/when the two men meet. He'd be discovered, and after a short scuffle quickly apprehended and forced to spill the beans on the impending attack. Norrington, of course, is then faced with the option of warning the pirates - specifically the Pearl and her crew - and both he and Gillette are faced with the big carrot-on-a-stick that is Beckett's ability to award their complicity with legal protection and reinstated careers. Of course, to make this all the more interesting we'd have to throw in the inputs and stakes of some pirate characters in order to really spice up the decision that Norrington and Gillette will both have to make - help the pirates (and by extension the Royal Navy as a power in the Caribbean, as I'm sure they'll be intelligent enough to clock on to the ramifications of the Company's actions if they succeed) or throw in their lots with the Company. Meanwhile, on Jamaica and after Mercer's departure to Tortuga but prior to his own voyage with the attacking squadron, Beckett can attempt to cultivate Hales as a spy in preparation for what he knows will be an inevitable confrontation with St Montgomery - I doubt the good Admiral will take kindly to his "ally's" increasinly obvious attempts to render him and his forces obsolete. And then we'd get something I'm really looking forward to - a face-off between St Montgomery and Beckett! 
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| Alia-Hildwyn | 6 Jan 2010, 01:41 AM Post #5 |
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Oh, I somehow missed those conversations! (probably because I was killing Diablo and Baal, and not doing my admin duties :unsure:) But that sounds quite good! The new middie, Drake is also there and willing to be cultivated as a spy for Beckett's cause, though, granted, he would never have the sort of access that Hales would, especially to St Montgomery's stuff. I think many of our pirates are busy, I can see if they will want in on the Tortuga battle aspects or such of this plot, but if not, I'm willing to make some NPCs up and out for it. I'd be willing for Turner to go to the pirates too, but I'd like to speak with Elizabeth's handler first, to see if he's needed here (or if maybe they both find out and want to do their part to defeat )Edit: Elizabeth and I (as Will) would love to try to more in on the anti-Beckett side. So if there is someway we can have them find out...I'm trying to think, but the best way I could come up with is if they talk to someone who stupidly says something. They are also an option for getting the message out to Tortuga. Because Gillette and Norrington and Jack would all be thrilled to see them, I'm sure. (maybe more Jack)
Edited by Alia-Hildwyn, 6 Jan 2010, 04:25 AM.
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| Lord Cutler Beckett | 6 Jan 2010, 04:54 AM Post #6 |
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Hmm, I do have one idea beginning to formulate in my head on how to get Lizzie and Will involved and then to Tortuga, but it probably needs tightening up before its free of plot holes or have you. It is beginning to feel very much in the spirit of the films though. Basically, Beckett strolls up to Swann Manor to demand Weatherby's complicity and public support for the Company's "progressive action" against Tortuga. To ensure the good governor's support, he decides to pull out his "arrest warrant" trump card on Elizabeth, a la Dead Man's Chest, and has her seized and imprisoned aboard the Endeavour as 'leverage'. Will gets wind of this, and naturally attempts a stealthy rescue of his beloved from the Endeavour, and manages to get aboard the ship etc, but before he can actually break her out - lo and behold! The ship and the rest of the Company squadron gets underway and heads off to Tortuga. From then on they can either sneak off / make a daring escape from the Endeavour into Tortuga to meet up with Jack / Norrington / etc, possibly sabotaging the flagship before doing so, and so on and so forth. Like I said, that's just an idea and could no doubt benefit from any modifications or additions you fine people wish to make. |
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| Alia-Hildwyn | 6 Jan 2010, 05:10 AM Post #7 |
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Oooh, I do like that. Especially being able to tie in the bits from DMC. I'm good with it. It would be hard to sneak aboard, but we could pull the old trick where he knocks out one of the marines and wears their uniform to get in? |
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| Elizabeth | 6 Jan 2010, 08:56 PM Post #8 |
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Excellent ideas, I am seriously in love with this plot. Elizabeth is always good for playing "damsel in distress but gets revenge in the end" type of scenarios. Has Elizabeth already encountered Beckett in the AG storyline? Or do I get to develop my hatred for him all over again? Ooh, the nostalgia... I need to do some catching up on old storylines, so maybe I'll find the answer to that myself. Sneaking off and a daring escape each have their merits, and we could probably pull of either one. I like the idea of sabotaging the ship on their way out. I don't know that either Will or Elizabeth has enough knowledge of ships to pull of major sabotage such as disabling the rudder chain like Jack, but I'm sure they know enough that they could do some damage if they really wanted to. They came up with that Kraken-exploding plan pretty darn fast. I'll try to brainstorm some ideas. |
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| Lord Cutler Beckett | 7 Jan 2010, 05:34 AM Post #9 |
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Alia: That would probably work, especially since everybody aboard the Endeavour will be busy preparing for the voyage. One missing marine wouldn't be noticed immediately. Elizabeth: IIRC, the only time they've met thus far is a brief introduction at a dinner party, so you can have the fun of building up hatred for Beckett over a period of time!  As for the sabotage, they could opt for the classic "set something on fire / make something explode" routine. I can see it now. Lt. Greitzer: The cannons are ready to fire on your command, m'lord. Lord Beckett: Good, let us not waste any time then. Open fi---(sniffs)--what is that? (Both men slowly turn around and see flames on deck, creeping towards the gunpowder) Okay that is a bit old-hat comedy, but you get the picture. |
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| Alia-Hildwyn | 7 Jan 2010, 01:33 PM Post #10 |
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If I love anything more than plot mayhem, it's the opportunity to light someone on fire, or blow it up ICly.  When everyone else feels ready to go ahead with this plot, I am.
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| Brendan | 7 Jan 2010, 03:50 PM Post #11 |
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Mhm. Fire. I mean... sounds good to me.
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| Elizabeth | 22 Jan 2010, 03:15 AM Post #12 |
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I'm also good to start whenever... it hasn't started and I completely missed it, has it?  I sure hope not.
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| Alia-Hildwyn | 22 Jan 2010, 04:22 PM Post #13 |
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Nope hasn't started yet. Shall I start something on our end, Elizabeth? |
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| Elizabeth | 26 Jan 2010, 03:48 AM Post #14 |
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... I swear I responded to this yesterday. Yes! By all means, let's get ourselves started so the storylines can all meet up. |
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| Lord Cutler Beckett | 14 Mar 2010, 11:51 PM Post #15 |
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I've posted the Company's squadron setting sail in the 'The Company Goes To War' thread, which plays simultaneously with 'Meeting the Admiral' in Kingston. Beckett has remained in Port Royal, though, so he's still there to be confronted by Elizabeth or whomever when everyone suddenly realises that the Company has gone off with a lot of men and arms. |
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| Grayson Wolfe | 15 Mar 2010, 04:18 AM Post #16 |
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Additional; with the majority of Company troops leaving with Mercer and Admiral Sir Hamilton to attack Tortuga, Beckett will have very little in the way of physical protection when/if Sally Fisher's claims and evidence are brought before St Montgomery/Grayson Wolfe/Governor Swann. |
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| Andrea Costa | 15 Mar 2010, 09:24 AM Post #17 |
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Just tell me, when the time comes, where Andrea is needed! (OK, in Tortuga, I understand, but what to contribute with! And maybe you won't let him all alone... Hopefully any other pirate comes along, be a NPC or a full-time one!) |
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| Grayson Wolfe | 19 Mar 2010, 05:00 AM Post #18 |
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Don't worry, we'll make sure there are plenty of pirate NPCs to help fight for Tortuga, Also, I've just realised I made the post launching the Company squadron without having taken the steps to include Will and Elizabeth in the plot. Major d'oh moment! If you want, we can 'disable' the "The Company Goes To War" thread until we've posted on Beckett provoking the Swanns and Will with his nefarious plans. Elizabeth; Are you cool with doing the Beckett/Swann topic? If so, I'll get to work writing the first post immediately Also, we'd need someone to NPC Governor Swann, unless you want to? If not I don't mind doing so...though it might be more fun to throw it open to someone else. Edited by Grayson Wolfe, 19 Mar 2010, 05:01 AM.
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| Lord Cutler Beckett | 19 Mar 2010, 05:08 AM Post #19 |
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Just a quick outline - mainly to avoid me overlooking something that major again, but also for anyone's reference - of roughly how this is all going to unfold; obviously there's plenty of room for manouever - this is mainly just to stop me from forgetting the important points XD Port Royal: 1. Beckett threatens Governor Swann; seizes and imprisons Elizabeth aboard the Endeavour. 2. Will discovers Elizabeth's imprisonment (from Governor Swann?) and launches his one-man rescue mission. 3. The Company squadron sets sail; Will and Elizabeth aboard the Endeavour; Beckett remains in Port Royal. Tortuga: 4. The squadron arrives at Tortuga; the Black Pearl and the Intrepid are both present in the region. 5. Mercer goes ashore to do some recon; inadvertently encounters Norrington/Gillette. 6. Will and Elizabeth make their break out from the Endeavour and go ashore to find Jack - possibly encounter Norrington too. 7. The various pirate crews and factions in Tortuga prepare to react to this surprise move by the Company; maybe even a Brethren Court-esque scene where the various captains of the ships docked at Tortuga gather in the tavern to decide on what to do? 8. Inevitably someone - whether Company or pirate - lets off the first shot and all hell breaks loose. Meanwhile, back in 8. Beckett attempts to cultivate Barnaby Hales and Midshipman Drake as assets for the Company. 9. Wolfe allies with Governor Swann and possibly St Montgomery against Beckett. 10. Who knows, the mystery goes on... Edited by Lord Cutler Beckett, 19 Mar 2010, 05:15 AM.
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| Andrea Costa | 20 Mar 2010, 04:57 AM Post #20 |
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Maybe my mercenary gets also approved until the hostilities start, as the East India Trade Company might need Chago's services! As for Andrea... he is waiting for his captain's orders! |
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| Royal Navy & Marines | 22 Mar 2010, 10:56 PM Post #21 |
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If the time lines work out right, Beckett may be able to get to Hales after St Montgomery dismisses him from his service. It would be the opportune moment to acquire Hales's help. Unless of course the goal is to use Hales while he is still the admiral's steward. In which case, any time Hales is ashore would do.
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| Alia-Hildwyn | 24 Mar 2010, 03:12 AM Post #22 |
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I am so excited, and am desperately hoping no one shows up for my office hours tomorrow... Then I can write without interruption! |
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| Elizabeth | 19 Apr 2010, 07:50 PM Post #23 |
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 Ok, I finally reappeared. Sorry for the delay! Life is crazy. My sister is getting married in a few weeks, work has been insane, and life is just busy! But I'm back. Sorry for holding everyone up!Wolfe, for sure, get that Swann/Beckett thread up and running, and I will formulate my part in it while I sit at work. Being bored. (No longer insane, but lots of bosses around to prevent me from writing.) If you want to NPC Governor Swann, be my guest. I don't have a problem with doing it myself, but... I don't trust myself with it right now! Once we get the storyline up and running, it shouldn't be a problem, but I have a bad memory right now. Either way, one of us ends up talking to ourselves.  Just to give myself a refresher, how are we planning on running this? Shall we start with Gov. Swann and Elizabeth chatting it up and then Beckett showing up like a rainy cloud at a parade, or do you want to start things off w/ Gov. Swann and Beckett, and then Elizabeth can walk in and just the inopportune moment and find herself arrested? Start it off, let me know, and let's get this show on the road! EDIT: Alternatively, you've already got that "Company Goes to War" thread started. If we wanted to save time, we could have Gov. Swann and Elizabeth out and about town when they notice all the ships leaving and show up at Beckett's EITC offices to demand an explanation. Unless you had your heart set on storming the governor's mansion. In which case, we'll go with the new thread idea! Edited by Elizabeth, 19 Apr 2010, 08:01 PM.
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| Thomas Daniels | 21 Apr 2010, 12:19 AM Post #24 |
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If a junior EIC officer is needed for this plot, I can most certainly play that part. I don't think option number two was chosen, but if anyone wants "an officer to learn of Beckett's plans" then I can do that somehow. In addition, my other character John Rogers is moored in Port Royal. Perhaps I could tie his current plot into this plot and get that "Brethren Court" response from the pirates going. What say you? |
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| Chago Moreno | 21 Apr 2010, 12:12 PM Post #25 |
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And Chago the mercenary is waiting here for somebody to recruit him... Of course, meanwhile he can drink and have fun there in the tavern... but still this was the main idea the topic was created for... |
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| Barnaby Hales | 9 May 2010, 09:14 PM Post #26 |
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Finally! There's a thread up now for Hales and Beckett. Here. Heee.
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| Elizabeth | 20 May 2010, 08:08 PM Post #27 |
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So, it's a good thing I pay attention and just now noticed that the Swann/Beckett thread is already started. And was posted 2 months ago.  I apologize. Again. It won't happen anymore, since work is boring so I drop by just about every day.So... I shall now post there! I may as well just NPC Gov. Swann, so that the story can get rolling. I guess he won't have much to do anyway, once Elizabeth gets carted off. Who knows, maybe he'll do something exciting in the interim. Anyway, I will go and work on that right now. (If I type it up in a Word document, it looks like I'm actually doing work.  Genius.) I'm just going to post Elizabeth and Gov. Swann in the same post, unless you would prefer that I do them separately. In which case, I will go back and edit.Now we can finally get the ball rolling. Apologies again! |
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| Alia-Hildwyn | 20 May 2010, 08:13 PM Post #28 |
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Gah, I must get stuff done too! I keep forgetting that I'm Will! *goes back to reread and figure out where he should be* |
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| Elizabeth | 20 May 2010, 09:54 PM Post #29 |
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Alia, I came up with a reason for Will to show up at the mansion, if that helps. It's not the most inventive idea, but it's something. Although, he probably doesn't want to show up too terribly soon, or else he might also get arrested. One never knows what that dastardly Beckett will do.
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| Alia-Hildwyn | 20 May 2010, 10:07 PM Post #30 |
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Checking it out now...once I find out what that booming noise is outside. I swear...it's like Doc is out there having fun.
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| Elizabeth | 11 Aug 2010, 08:37 PM Post #31 |
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So... has this story died? I guess it's partly my fault for not posting for a couple of months back in the spring, but we've got to revive this thing! It sounded too awesome to just let it disappear. Let's round everyone up and get it going again... please?
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| Alia-Hildwyn | 12 Aug 2010, 10:10 PM Post #32 |
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I'm still in with Will, don't know where Becker's or Daniels are, Andrea's around though, and Her Pandaness will be back. (don't kill me, Your Pandaness! )
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