A swift strike|

[Capt. Aztec Miniod]

Aztec smiled as the Onyx burst through the morning fog surrounding this poor unsuspecting village. He gave a slight nod and his first mate began calling out firing orders as he brought the ship to port, bringing the starboard side around for a broadside. With a roar and gouts of flame, the Onyx of the Sea let fly fifty cannon balls from it's starboard. Aztec watched as the first salvo og the broadside ripped through the docked fishing vessels, the port authority and the fishing market. He heard voices as the gunnery chief below barked at the crew below deck to hurry up. He knew there would be no true resistance... not after the first salvo. It would take months for the pier and ships to be rebuilt after that salvo... but he was determined to make sure they wouldn't live that long.

Aztec turned to his first mate with a smile. "Mister Smithers, have deck crews prepare the special shot, I want this place to burn."

[Gene]

Gene listened as the first mate and captain were talking about loading the special shot. He quickly turned on his heel and ran down below deck. He quickly stationed himself on one of the cannons. He had only been part of the crew for a few days but he had already begun to admire how rthless the captain was. He grinned as he helped the gunners load the shot.

[Capt. Aztec Miniod]

Aztec watched the new guy run below deck and looked at Smithers. "I think he'll make a fine addition. However, to the task at hand. I want the shore ablaze... leave nothing along the coast standing, then send in a raiding party. Loot the town hall and bring me the governor's daughter... alive. We will teach the government to issue ultimatums against us."

Smithers gave a quick "Yes, Captain." and ran under deck to make the preparations as another salvo shredded the town's shore lining buildings, this time the shots setting them ablaze. He was very grateful for the poor alchemist who'd taught him to make such shots thinking it would lead to his freedom.

[Gene]

Gene wiped his brow as he picked up another shot and loaded it into the cannon. He turned to watch as other gunners loaded their cannons. He shook his head and turned his attention back to his cannon."I hope we go ashore soon." he said his right hand moving to the axe on his back. He stopped it and then put it into his pant pocket. He turned and saw First Mate Smithers run down.

[Capt. Aztec Miniod]

Smithers began to point at several crew men, and then Gene, gesturing them to follow him to the armory on the lowest deck. "The Captain wants the town pilfered, entirely. Nothing is to be left at all. Every coin, jewel, cloth, everything of any value. He also wants the governor's daughter brought back alive."

Smithers pointed at Gene. "That'll be your job, lad. Here's where the fun really begins. You're not to harm her, simply bring her back. Make sure everyone else dies and torch everything to the ground as you go. Leave nothing left standing. Now go, get moving."

[Gene]

Gene nodded towards Smithers. He quickly ran down the stairs to the lowest deck and into the armory. He spotted a pair of strange looking swords."Must be from a diffrent land." he muttered as he picked them up. He grinned as he slid them into his belt. He gripped the battle axe on his back but shook his head.