The Black Ship - Chapter 47 Part 6 | Baron Down the Hatches!
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Umm, It. COMMADOR? NOT LT Commander. If you compare to US Naval officer ranks, Ensign O-1, Lt 2nd Gd O-2, Lt 1st Gd O-3, Lt. Commander O-4, Commander O-6. Redfield, Juliana and alot of others are Commanders.
Lee Lambertson
2025-06-23 16:18:42 +0000 UTCthis should work: https://discord.gg/XuhuMpsV
Dennis McCarthy
2025-06-23 15:56:00 +0000 UTCCan I get a working link to the Discord page, please.
Lee Lambertson
2025-06-23 15:40:54 +0000 UTCYes, that was a story thread I hoped to see. Since Reed got promoted to Staff Sargent, I was hoping to see a separate ceremony for the young pirate youth Ungal would be promoted to the rank of corporal, to be given a class identification, as that of the Black Ship Damage Control Division. As a mark of Ship Mother ranking the wearing of a black beret with a pin marking their rank. Damage Control on any ship is vital, these people in the damage control sections does not run from ship disasters, they run to it. In seeking ship mother status, they become fire fighters, electrical experts, HAVC specialist, welders, and pipe fitters experts and also in external EV outside ship experts. I was hoping that Wyatt would also be present to address this group that in future he has set up a fund for individual to make a investment account that would allow them to purchase land or to existing home in his Screaming Forrest. As the Baron of this land, I will need people to help rebuild this plant as well in having you a home to go and live in if you so choose, also if you wish to enter the service as one of my Wolf Pack that will protect and build a home for you to live in and bring your skills to my Barony.
Mark McKee
2025-06-03 01:11:38 +0000 UTCi forgot to ask did Ungal the pirate lad receive an award for his bravery and courage under fire saving the lives of the crew members? besides the pride from ‘shipmother’, his award will help to raise awareness of his character and leadership qualities among the converted pirates kids. 6/4/25 I keep coming back to this episode to laugh at the princes’ court. Finally came up with an appropriate name for them. “the straphanger council “. Hopefully the prince will overcome their laziness
Skeeta_bite
2025-04-01 23:25:56 +0000 UTCI actually laughed out loud when the composters basically weekend at Bernie’s Wyatt!! Freaking hilarious!! Plus that also tells me that they all have his back 100%! I do hope he changes the name of his squadron to the Wolfpack someday!
Steuck22074
2025-03-25 17:31:02 +0000 UTCIpso facto abra cadabra, before boarding the Gallent Venture, "they wanted to kill Cynthia" was Wyatt's first comment before "they pointed a sword at (Clara) your neck. Cynthia always asks Clara about Wyatt. I like "secretly in love theory. Lets not forget, if this is true Cynthia could not hide this from Clara.
Jason B
2025-03-24 13:48:04 +0000 UTCVery good insight , so many possibilities
Picky
2025-03-24 00:33:32 +0000 UTCToo J.B don't forget Cynthia is secretly in love with Wyatt and house Winfield will offer a marriage proposal JMO
Ricky Lorenzo
2025-03-24 00:25:37 +0000 UTCLeo should get the initial 3 implant Wyatt got, he did not get promoted but my guess is he will get the implants to be on equal footing with the composter squadron (The Wolfpack). Wyatt will no doubted be getting more implants namely the Ontaro and the Exceeder. Wyatt should also get new armor equal to the Royal Marine's. Clara has purple Cynthia has red Wyatt should remain black with some sort of purple accent not exceeding a royal marine but similar. Since he isn't good with weapons a compromise could be a combat blade or short sword contained in his wrist bracers, it would follow his natural flow of melee fighting. Just the same as a punch or a block only with a blade, a natural extension like Wolverines claws. Even better if they were plasma blades. The Composters (Wolfpack) should be expected to receive modified fighters, even though Redford dislikes fighters standing out making them bigger targets, the composters (Wolfpack) should be all black with the same purple accents on Wyatt's future upgraded armor. I think the new color scheme would instill more fear than becoming mere bullseyes. the other pilots may not get the same due to cost restrictions, they are however getting refitted and upgrades regarding there armor. Jincho will likely not be under the thumb of Chief technician Lupin and will operate independently. He will now get to dig around for the origins of the black ships. He may also, eventually figure out how Jade associated what's his face the traitor. I would like to see Milkades help Wyatt learn how to receive Cynthia's training better. I cant wait until Wyatt actually land his first blow upon Cynthia. Surprising unexpected terrifying, exceptional. I wonder when the last time anyone actually got a strike in on her, it was probably Juliana when the were kids. Wyatt should sit down with Declan, no more calling him lord. Wyatt should also explain hi perspectives to Declan, since he is stuck with him Declan needs to understand Wyatt's world view. If Wyatt can do that Declan could be Wyatt's right hand man, his Luca Brassie. As Wyatt is now a Barron Declan can help Wyatt establish his house more effectively with a royal on his side for the right reasons and what seems to be real loyalty and appreciation. Think about the report Clara sent to the Prince, how he consumed the information in seconds instead of hours. If Wyatt gets the implant to do the same thing why can he not get the training the nobility complains he does not have? It stands to reason in the story that this implant doesn't make up for traditional learning but couldn't it help bridge the gap? What is Felicity's small revenge going to be? Petty to be sure, but since Ekhidna mentioned it, it should be good (in a bad way) Will little Cayston betray his father no matter how unlikely it would be? This is a wild card What are the head officers talking about shifting there tactics regarding Wyatt, clearly they have no standing against him regarding Clara and Redford. It should be very clear by now that going against Wyatt is going against Clara, Redford, the Prince and most scary Cynthia. What could possibly be the upside of anything else, Sabraska seems to be the only one that gets it, not for what seems to be completely the right reasons. Gault is another wild card regarding this, when and if he has a hand to play if the head officers are considering any sort of move against Wyatt. He is loyal to Wyatt, that much is clear. What sort of intrigue will happen with this? Will Istonel and Wyatt's understanding between each other give credence to what Saraton believes regarding an alliance? Wyatt can start a repair and design business, move his family to Haugo eventually. Put his dad Wirt and his young brother Wham in charge. In the future to be sure but a nice cherry on top toward the end of the story but hopefully the start of a new chapter in tis saga. Haugo needs rebuilt anyhow, sooner may be the perfect fit? "House Staples rebuilds Haugo and become a powerhouse of innovation and healing for the principality!!!!! His mother could innovate healing and social justice between commoners and nobility, she is a social worker. His Clixtal hunting brother? Captain of the guard, who else but his trusted brother with Declan at his side. Will Clara return to Macha and the Prince next? My guess is another adventure as they need to return Felicity and Casamire back to Draymore. I foresee an entire chapter on Andrew Cayston loosing his collective mind when he gets his beloved son back in pieces. Mad people make mistakes and Clara doesn't get mad she gets creative. Mayhaps another house to her tally? There seems to be a lot of room to continue the story as the prince stated months or longer to prepare for a strike against his uncle. Draymore may sacrifice Felicity in some sort of suicide type move with the illusion of granting her back her honor after failing so hard. Many parts of the story play out like a chess match, move this sacrifice that etc. She may have just became a pawn, Andrew Cayston a Knight or Bishop about to make a poor move. Not to forget we have kings and queens, Veronica has been presented as a butcher and mentioned by Felicity (respected and feared) It is curious, what will be her next part in tis epic tale? Clara has demonstrated physical strength twice in the story. once when she was 14 and snatched up Hulma by his throat and tossed him several meters. once when she snatched up Felicity by the jaw, a comment made to Cynthia joking about not being a delicate princess. Will Clara and Veronica throw down at some point with Clara shocking everyone with great marshal prowess? The fact that she eats like a pig eludes to many implants etc., her addiction to sweets may be compensating her body's needs. Cynthia surly gives her lessons as well, self defense and more. Best implants and med tech credits can buy and trained by a Winfield, formable to be sure. Clara V Veronica, my money is on Clara the unhinged Princess. There may be another reason for Cynthia to call he princess Unhinged? I foresee an upcoming episode, Wyatt will fly a shuttle and join Royal Marine on a black opps rescue mission for Giovani Alexander and probably Draymores son. Don't forget about Jade, what trouble will he cause next, when he is caught Mikades should skin him alive starting at his toes!!!! What will happen when they get the records from the third fleet and discover Wyatt is what he is, a commoner nothing special not renown a mere compost pilot? Realizing a man of commoner origins is the most naturally deadly pilot and combatant born to the principality in generations.
Jason B
2025-03-23 17:11:20 +0000 UTCThey should have different levels of the warrant officer rank as in the army so the commoner pilots have something to work towards
Andrew cook
2025-03-23 15:47:50 +0000 UTCand Lady Cynthia is shaking her head in disapproval at you and Princess Clara.
cjoflv
2025-03-20 08:47:04 +0000 UTCThank you Jan
Carl Shultz
2025-03-19 16:41:15 +0000 UTCCan anyone clarify for me did Salazar read get a promotion?
Carl Shultz
2025-03-19 02:42:32 +0000 UTCJust a note to John Dewerd I saw a notification that you had said something about something I said and I'm sorry but I couldn't find it to read it please forgive me.
Carl Shultz
2025-03-19 02:42:07 +0000 UTCin a way yes, "commodore" is an honorary title, not a rank, typically given to senior captains commanding multiple units, while "captain" is a regular, lower-ranking officer.
DennisT
2025-03-18 17:35:56 +0000 UTCwow, I can't wait until he wakes up and has to face everyone and at the same time, he deserved everything, looking forward to the next one, thank you EkhidnaWritez
DennisT
2025-03-18 17:33:08 +0000 UTCThe best thing about Wyatt being promoted and receiving commendations, is his reaction. It’s so funny, always brings a smile to my face 😃
Colin Sland
2025-03-18 16:44:04 +0000 UTCbest reply of the day!
Ryan
2025-03-18 16:43:02 +0000 UTCIsnt a commodore a higher rank than a captain?
Roo
2025-03-18 16:27:20 +0000 UTCThat depends how hard they hit the floor from fainting or treating those that fainted. Mother will be extremely proud, father and brothers will need time to accept and understand all the implications of it. As commoners, they do not know all the aspects of being a noble and will rely on Wyatt to explain this (once he learns it himself).
T Griffetts
2025-03-18 15:13:25 +0000 UTCYep. Whether or not this sub-story moves to the main stage we shall have to wait and see. I like Salazar's character especially after his watching over the injured kid in the med bay.
ohnodevo
2025-03-18 13:20:11 +0000 UTCDid anybody catch that Salazar is on the road to redemption with his work with the children and also got a promotion for guiding those pirate kids to help stranded crew?
Jean-marc Ladouceur
2025-03-18 12:12:17 +0000 UTCThats correkt
Inge Nilsen
2025-03-18 10:43:57 +0000 UTCBecause Leo is a commoner he can never be more than a Warrant Officer?
SDS
2025-03-18 08:00:32 +0000 UTCAnything I find online says it’s a title given to the keeper of a castle or a job title comprising the military counterpart to a stewards administrative role. So unless the principality defines it differently, these nobles just gave a significant upgrade to Wyatt.
Mg
2025-03-18 06:26:48 +0000 UTCWhere does Castellan fall in noble ranking?
Mg
2025-03-18 06:20:20 +0000 UTCOutstanding what will his parents say 😊
Andi
2025-03-18 04:11:02 +0000 UTCEkhidna you have delivered another captivating episode. Love the way the Composters took care of Wyatt. To keep him from being embarrassed when he fainted. It was great how the Prince manipulated Wyatt's promotion and noble advancement.
Terrill Hester
2025-03-18 03:46:55 +0000 UTCI think we are looking at the next house windfield but with something like SCARs from call of Duty Infinity
Curtis Richardson
2025-03-18 03:28:18 +0000 UTCWelcome to the black ship Patreon family. And you’re right, it is worth every penny and more. The author and channel creator deserves our support.
Darwin Johnson
2025-03-18 01:14:14 +0000 UTCI promised myself i wouldn't give in to temptation & upgrade just to get The Black Ship a day early, i am soooo weak, still, worth every damn penny.
Drew - UK
2025-03-18 00:48:00 +0000 UTCI got up this morning and found a new episode. Black Ship Tuesday indeed!
Tim Edwards
2025-03-17 22:34:27 +0000 UTCWorried about Wyatt family being used as bait.
Jean-marc Ladouceur
2025-03-17 22:31:26 +0000 UTCI would think his fainting could be fixed by either a implant or gene therapy
Andrew cook
2025-03-17 22:30:44 +0000 UTCYes, this.
Jayne
2025-03-17 21:49:08 +0000 UTCLove it love it love it! Thank You so very much ❤️🫡👍
Denis Zakharov
2025-03-17 21:48:58 +0000 UTCI really enjoy your precis on the chapters of the story. Thank you.
Jayne
2025-03-17 21:48:10 +0000 UTCTalk about your moral boost! The prince got Clara's report with perfect timing. Struggling with the cyber warfare of false propaganda, this information is a tactical nuke to the efforts of the traitors. Single handedly the princess steps up while supporting the prince in the succession conflict to battle a terrible enemy of the principality, restore a fallen planet, and defeat a force of Duke Draymore, all in a single vessel captured from a prior battle that halted an invasion effort from the Drazzan. The prince must have taken great joy in illustrating the battles and victories against overwhelming odds, all the more so greatly assisted by a mere commoner the pious nobles scoffed at. Personally knowing the man Wyatt Staples, and his sister Clara he does not question Wyatt's loyalty, or motives. He can though question the houses now serving him and their motives. With expert skill he proposes elevations and rewards well above what he knows they can willingly accept, even though they may be justified, he manipulates the council against defying him but instead offer suggestions that force them to admit his achievements. With evidence of Wyatt's capabilities fresh in their minds, the prince taunts the resistant nobles to challenge Wyatt to a dual if they doubt his right to nobility. I particularly liked the few reactions shared when the battles were show in open council. The total speechless reactions, the dumbfounded looks, the shock the rolled over them as the odds continued to be ignored and overcome one after another. The list of adversaries battled, the offhanded remark about Clara's experiment to redeem children from life as pirates. Cynthia's sister smiling approval and the murmur of approval by the Royal Marines echoes the sentiment of those who enter combat over those that sit unprepared for the reality of battle. Here the prince has used this conflict to unsettle those that might oppose his plans. While they are still reacting to the outcome, he strikes them with his plan for rewarding those who served him so loyal. Knowing their resistance and tendencies he forces them to move in his favor by acknowledging the one person they most resent, a commoner that openly stands above them in principles of loyalty and proper perspective on honor and glory. We wrap up this chapter with a common experience of everyone. Having to sit/stand around and watch a ceremony for recognition. The military concept of this is very formal and steeped with honors. You are either a witness to the commendations, or a recipient but either way this always comes after the actions. The recipient may or may not know what is forth coming, but likely they do not know how high the recognition comes from. Many of the declared awards are formatted in similar structure of by order of, and for accomplishment of, and specification of reward or award. Usually each award or reward is separately presented rather than listed among many so as to highlight the accomplishment and honors to be received. The rewards and promotions are well received by our characters, and we are entertained with the anticipated reaction of Wyatt when he is finally placed on display to receive his recognition and rewards. He struggles valiantly to maintain his composure managing to return to his position before fainting, only to be swept up by his squad members in an act to conceal his moment of weakness. The squad members catch Wyatt mid-faint to mime his actions are decrees for a celebration among the squad as they feign joyful embraces and move quickly to extradite Wyatt from public view. House Staples begins with his title of Baron and Knight Banneret for House Astor. The Wolfhound can now take land and venture into commerce with a well established reputation and benefactors, not just House Astor, but likely Istanel's branch of the house Ferentis, and there may even be some yet to arise from Haego when they become elevated to nobles. Thank you EkhidnaWritz for a masterful chapter of The Black Ship.
T Griffetts
2025-03-17 21:29:32 +0000 UTCOh no the season must be over. The episode didn't end just as whe got to Wyatt receiving his promotion. In all seriousness though it's good to see rewards earned
Meh
2025-03-17 20:40:36 +0000 UTCHe is improving it took about a minute or two before he passed out this time!!!!!!
U.Kaya
2025-03-17 20:07:45 +0000 UTCLooking at the ranks, they would look to be based on the Royal Navy - Commodore is no longer a US rank - that has become Rear Admiral. The use of RN ranks seems reasonable as the fleet is of course a Royal Navy. Equally, there is no equivalence of nobility in the US. (Not that this is not a good thing! )
Peter McEvedy
2025-03-17 18:59:50 +0000 UTCEkhidna - brilliant story - Every week, I feel like Jincho waiting for data
Wesley Byrnside
2025-03-17 18:30:50 +0000 UTCI think it would be nice if they went to investigate the route in and found out that Gehan was working with the other group of and they get another carrier ship... We already know that Gehan and Dazan have worked together before...
Jason Watkins
2025-03-17 18:28:53 +0000 UTCHe should pick up his family and move them to a safe place. Head hunters might try to use his family as bait. Seriously I worry for them.
Jean-marc Ladouceur
2025-03-17 18:03:59 +0000 UTCThis series is unbelievably great 😁
Brandon
2025-03-17 18:02:49 +0000 UTCWondering how long it will take Duke Draymore to put a bounty on Wyatt's head, after all, he's wreaking havoc on the Duke's allies and plans..
Jayne
2025-03-17 18:01:13 +0000 UTCI expected the rank promotion but him becoming a Baron was a nice surprise. Love his squadron covering for him fainting..
Jean-marc Ladouceur
2025-03-17 18:00:58 +0000 UTCWait till Wyatt saves the principality from the Duke's Benefactors and Captures their flagship with the Noirnavio and Jhincos technical no how, can't wait for the epic final book of this amazing story !!!!!! Then he'll be promoted to fleet Admiral and be the new ruling house of Volantis and gets to kill Sir Gehan we haven't forgotten about you Asshole LMAO
Ricky Lorenzo
2025-03-17 17:51:59 +0000 UTC4- months per EkhidnaWritez…
william lemon
2025-03-17 17:48:44 +0000 UTCNegative- in the Principality- Lt. Commodore & Commodore is below a Captain, and Lt. Commander & Commander are over a Captain, but below an Admiral…
william lemon
2025-03-17 17:48:06 +0000 UTCLT Commodore, Baron, and Bronze Ace are not bad for 7 months of work LMAO He should be a Rear Admiral and whatever that Noble rank. The prince first suggested JMO
Ricky Lorenzo
2025-03-17 17:46:39 +0000 UTCLolllllllllll noooo if worn brain is death how will I get my dddddddaaaaaattttttttaaaaaaa 😭 😭 😭
Wild Card
2025-03-17 17:45:23 +0000 UTCYeah, we have an update on Volantis coming… 😉
william lemon
2025-03-17 17:45:21 +0000 UTCWell, those that don’t like it, can always issue a Duel to Baron Staples… 😝🤣🤣🤣
william lemon
2025-03-17 17:41:38 +0000 UTCLieutenant Commodore, above a Captain and below an Admiral if I understand correctly. OUTSTANDING!! Excellent episode!
John Myers
2025-03-17 17:39:30 +0000 UTCLol, BARON downthe hatches.
Charles Shafer
2025-03-17 17:37:03 +0000 UTCGreat chapter, now I'm off to listen to it again 😁
SDS
2025-03-17 17:28:49 +0000 UTCI can’t wait to see the families reaction to the video sent out. Also I’d like to see another video chat where they finally see his eyes and learn he is a baron. Better yet make it known by him returning home with everyone.
Hawks356
2025-03-17 17:25:39 +0000 UTCRedford killed worm brain.
Lisa Engel
2025-03-17 17:13:57 +0000 UTCI agree I think doing a chapter on Wyatt's family makes sense after the Duke Draymore chapter. Likely have a member of nobility from that planet find Wyatt's family and try and build a connection
David Lynch
2025-03-17 17:07:42 +0000 UTCExcellent
Jesse Roberson
2025-03-17 17:04:40 +0000 UTCLieutenant commodore is in fact a higher rank than lieutenant commander. The next rank after lieutenant commodore is captain. Although many militaries don't have an official lieutenant commodore rank.
David Lynch
2025-03-17 17:01:21 +0000 UTCThat was brilliant. The way it's possible to thoroughly loathe even a minor character like George Lintor speaks to the strength of this story, the characterisation of each personality is outstanding.
Jayne
2025-03-17 17:01:11 +0000 UTCThat's awesome can't wait to see where we go from here
william seale
2025-03-17 16:59:35 +0000 UTCNice
Duane Jones
2025-03-17 16:52:20 +0000 UTCI am really enjoying this story and wait rather impatiently every week for the next release. I am wondering however about the ranks mentioned. Is Wyatt promoted to Lt. Commander? I think that Lt. Commodore may be a typo. Also one of the composters is promoted to 2nd Lt. which is an army or marine rank, is that meant to be sub-Lt.?
Walter Geurts
2025-03-17 16:50:40 +0000 UTCThank you for such wonderful chapter!
Anthony Romanov
2025-03-17 16:50:19 +0000 UTCI can imagine Clare laughing as the entire family faints lol
Wild Card
2025-03-17 16:49:22 +0000 UTCHey at least he held off on the fainting till the ceremony was over xD
7thCore
2025-03-17 16:48:10 +0000 UTCI wonder who of the Staples family will faint first when they find out about Wyatt's achievments
7thCore
2025-03-17 16:47:37 +0000 UTClol Clare needs to train her pet better lol
Wild Card
2025-03-17 16:44:59 +0000 UTCWhat a great chapter
Fores And Pours
2025-03-17 16:44:34 +0000 UTCMan this story is entertaining as always the princes council handled it better than I thought
Jeremy Cable
2025-03-17 16:34:50 +0000 UTCI knew it, I knew it- Wyatt couldn’T help but Faint..!! 😂 😂 😂
william lemon
2025-03-17 16:32:15 +0000 UTCNow that is worth fainting over! Nicely done and wonderful tactic by the Prince, let the Nobles give the elevation rank to his now favored Wyatt Staples. I also like that even the old Nobles were unable to deny the skills and talents of Wyatt in the presentation. Of course if they heard the unedited version of Wyatt's rant when the 408 Drazzen was over they would be asking for his head again. We will be waiting for the next chapter with pleasure.
J.R. Turner
2025-03-17 16:30:04 +0000 UTCSO MUCH DATAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!! LOL
Eric Burch
2025-03-17 16:06:28 +0000 UTCFuck yeah
Jeremy Cable
2025-03-17 15:56:16 +0000 UTCYeesss
jameson vollick
2025-03-17 15:55:00 +0000 UTCYour cracks addicts are pleased
Frank Carrion
2025-03-17 15:52:04 +0000 UTC
