Operational Status and Report: 7th Moon, 95 AC
The successful return of the Second Great Convoy from Yi Ti has provided unprecedented liquidity. Simultaneously, the secondary trade routes - Ibben, Braavos, Summer Isles- have secured a near monopoly on strategic resources like whale oil and Goldenheart wood on the continent.
ASSETS & FLEET STRENGTH
Total Active Hulls: 118 Vessels (2 Lost in the Second Great Convoy)
Shipbuilding Output: ~3 ships per moon (Driftmark & Dragonstone Yards).
1. The Long-Haul Fleet (Leviathan-Class)
Total: 63 Ships (2 Lost)
(Heavy Displacement, Deep Draft, Iron-Reinforced, compass equipped).
Deployment:
28 docked at Dragonstone/Driftmark (Post-Expedition II).
35 currently at sea (Expedition III).
Function: Trans-oceanic transport of high-value bulk goods.
2. The Short-Haul Fleet (Tide-Cutter-Class)
Total: 55 Ships (Fast, Shallow Draft, Compass-Equipped).
Deployment: Active rotation on the Narrow Sea and Shivering Sea routes.
Function: The Contract System & Secondary trade routes.
3. Naval Escort (House Velaryon)
Strength: 40 War Galleys (Independent of Consortium merchant fleet, but coordinated).
Trade Routes
THE JADE RUN- (Yi Ti) - Round Trip 12 Months. (Traditional Route 2-3 years)
The primary generator of liquid wealth. Operated on a convoy system.
Expedition I: (93 AC – 94 AC)
Fleet: 12 Ships.
Status: COMPLETED.
Outcome: Proof of Concept. 1 ship lost. Established the deep-water route south of Marahai.
Expedition II: (94 AC – 95 AC)
Fleet: 30 Ships.
Status: COMPLETED (Docked 7th Moon, 95 AC).
Yield: Massive.
Financial Impact: ~11,000,000 Gold Dragons (Gross). Cargo secured in Dragonstone Vaults.
Expedition III: (Launched Early 95 AC)
Fleet: 35 Ships.
Status: EN ROUTE (INBOUND).
Current Position: Estimated to pass the Jade Gates.
ETA to Dragonstone: 5-6 Months.
THE SHIVERING RUN
Route: Narrow sea → Braavos → Port of Ibben.
Advantage: The Compass allows navigation through the perpetual White Fog, cutting voyage time by 60%.
Cargo: Whale Oil, Amber, Shadow-skin furs.
THE SUNSET RUN
Route: Narrow sea → Oldtown → The Summer Isles.
Advantage: Deep-ocean navigation bypasses coastal pirates.
Cargo: Goldenheart Wood (Strategic resource for ship decking), Gemstones, Sweet Wines.
THE TITAN RUN
Route: Narrow Sea → Braavos.
Advantage: Preferential docking rights in Braavos due to anti-slavery stance.
Cargo: Iron Ore, Braavosi Steel, Iron Bank Cargo (CLASSIFIED)
CONTRACT SYSTEM
Shipping services are provided to external clients.
Dragon Share: Clients pay a set determined price on the value and weight of the Goods transported.
Insurance: Clients are insured on the value of the goods contracted.
Preferred due to the speed and the safety provided. The Clients are Insured on their Cargo.
Major Contracts:
Magisters of Pentos: Exclusive transport of Pentoshi wine and cheese to Westeros.
The Iron Bank: Secure bullion transport.
House Redwyne: Arbor Gold exports to the Free Cities.
Monthly Revenue: Estimated 80,000 Gold Dragons.
LOGISTICAL HUBS
Dragonstone
Function: Headquarters and Secure Storage Depot.
Status: RESTRICTED.
Driftmark
Function: Heavy Industry, Construction and Repair.
Status: Operating at 100% capacity. Refitting Expedition II vessels.
Cost of Production
Leviathan-Class: 10,000 Gold Dragons per ship
Tide-Cutter-Class: 6000 Gold Dragons per ship
Both classes of ships are purely for Cargo and have limited military capabilities.
Dragonstone as of 95 AC
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