Temikor

[Control]

OOC: This is my solemn promise that I will make a response to this, no matter how long it takes me. Eventually, I'll get around to it.

For now, SAT and AP tests are much more important, but that's over in a couple weeks.

[Surdra]

The arrival of the grey-hulled Hawke class guide missile destroyer KSS Battleaxe created quite a scene within Port Mary. This visit was more than just another foreign port visit for both the Kingdom of Surdra and the Dictatorship of Controlita, Battleaxe would be the first Surdran warship in Controlita in almost a century. For many, the sight of the Surdran destroyer was a spectacle to be seen. Battleaxe was greeted by three Svetlaks-class patrol boats, who fire three blanks each. In response Battleaxe also fired off three rounds from her own 5in gun.

As the Surdran sailors, dressed in white uniforms, manned the rails, Battleaxe’s MH-60 Seahawk circled overhead. The helicopter was providing security but also carried a navy photographer who captured the whole scene. As Battleaxe moved further into the bay numerous civilian boats moved around the Surdran destroyer, kept at bay by the three Controlitian patrol boats.



Battleaxe, along with her escorts, slowly lumbered threw the bay aiming for the pre-designated dock where she would to be spending her visit. Members of the public began lining the dockside with cameras and binoculars, all eager to catch a glimpse and to make the most of the never before seen sight of a Surdran warship in the Harbor. Within the space of three-quarters-of-an-Hour, the ship had begun to move into position for mooring.

On the dock a large crowd was waiting for the arrival of the Surdran ship. Several city officials and the Secretary of the Sword was waiting to greet Battleaxe and her crew. Behind them a large military band was playing the Surdran Navy’s March; “Onward to the Sea.” Several of the civilians in the crowd carried signs reading, “Welcome Surdran Sailors.” The whole dock was decorated in with blue, black, white, and gold banners and Surdran and Controlitian flags.

After the walkway to the ship was secured Battleaxe’s captain, Commander Rachael Webb, stepped onto the dock and gave a courteous salute to the welcoming Controlitian government officials. “I’m Commander Racheal Webb, Captain KSS battleaxe, and I would like to thank you for allowing us the privilege to visit your homes.”