Durant Rail Co.

[Papa Liam 960]

[!] An article is found in your local paper.

 

 

THE DURANT & PARTNERS

RAIL CO.

5^th of the First Seed / Owyn’s Light, 1726

((Various sections of this thread are to be updated as we progress, such as investor lists, station maps, and share charts.))

 

INTRODUCTION

       With recent adaptations in rapid transportation technology, made possible by a small team of engineers, a company has been established for the formalization of laying track between urban centers. The Durant & Partners Rail Company aims to convert mina and labor into rail lines, linking together the civilized nations of the continent in the hopes of encouraging civilian, economic, and diplomatic transport possible, and faster than ever. With the newest adaptations in rail technology, you will be able to have breakfast in Lyria and lunch in Avalain – a feat thought impossible before the finalization of this groundbreaking technology. Railroads were first developed in 1672 by the ingenious Holmite engineer, Balek Irongut, when he successfully linked together the Republic’s capital and the Adrian suburb of Oserov. Now, over five decades later, the technology has been vastly improved to allow for long distance transportation of the individual and merchant goods. Although still a time-consuming process which proves to be financially risky, this industrial breakthrough will ensure ease of travel for the commoner, the trader, and the diplomat. A prior railroad revolution was attempted, but failed due to faulty technology. Now, it is finally possible.

 

[!] A sketch of an envisioned railway, connecting Belvitz and Holm – 1675

 

EMPLOYMENT

       Already working towards the establishment of a line between Helena and Ves, the Durant Rail Co. will begin with lines unifying the Empire. Afterwards, lines will begin to traverse outside of human territory, bringing the rest of Atlas into this new and industrious network. The Durant Rail Co. plans to finance railroads reaching far and wide, but such feats require great manpower. For this reason, we shall be hiring vast crews for the procurement of resources and laying track. We require the following;

• Miners, to garner ferrum, aurum, and redstone dust for the assembly of rail lines
• Railway engineers, to assist in digging tunnels and laying track
• Private investors, to purchase shares in the company and provide finances
• Managers, who directly assist the CFO in private negotiations

If any position interests you, please contact the company CFO, Durant Goldhand

 

SHAREHOLDERS

       Shareholders are individuals or companies who have invested their private funds into the Durant Rail Co. for the purpose of expected return on investment in the future. For each share, they will receive a certain percentage of the profits garnered. In addition, they have the right to vote on company affairs, being granted one vote per share they hold. Each share is currently valued at 800 mina each. There are currently 200 total shares.

 

The following individuals or companies have purchased shares from the Durant Rail Co.;

 

• The Durant & Partners Rail Co. owns forty-eight shares
• Mera Janssen owns three shares
• Ambrosius Geldmeister owns three shares
• Jaonos Adric owns four shares
• Konrad A. Stafyr owns four shares
• Weedsnatcher Industries owns six shares
• Ortusian Solutions LLC owns three shares
• Yldrathir Graves LLC owns one share
• Vintas Industries & Research Co. owns four shares
• The Phoenix Band owns four shares
• The Orenian Rail Co. owns sixty shares
• The Orenian Rail Co. owns another sixty nominal shares, ‘till their investment is paid off. These shares shall then return to the Durant & Partners Rail Co.

 

SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

       For the purposes of individual management and nationalized interests, subsidiary companies are often formed by either nations who’s governments wish to maintain control of the railways within their territory, or companies which have been bought out by the Durant Rail Co.

 

The Orenian Rail Co.

       The Orenian Rail Company was established by the Imperial Archchancellor, John of Nowhere, with the intention of rallying state laborers to construct rails within the Empire, pay them accordingly, and to provide state management in coordination with the Durant Rail Co. They shall receive sixty percent of all profits from the Durant Rail Co. until their initial investments have been returned.

 

BOARD MEMBERS & STAFF

       Board members are the individuals who manage the rail network of Atlas. They are owners of subsidiary companies, managers, and significant investors. They are as follows;

 

• Durant Goldhand, owner of Durant Rail Co.
• John of Nowhere, manager of Orenian Rail Co.

 

[!] The parchment ends with a sketch drawn up by an optimistic, aspirant railroad baron. One can dream.

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[NotEvilAtAll 10906]

“Oi like trains” says Pervinca Driftwood, halfling of Brandybrook.

[Papa Liam 960]

6 minutes ago, NotEvilAtAll said:

“Oi like trains” says Pervinca Driftwood, halfling of Brandybrook.

 

“Well, we jus’ aren’t able to call’m trains, lest them Sky Gods get fumin’ ova’ t’eir silly technological regulations,” huffs Durant.

[KeiaTypeBeat 3281]

Marcas Weedsnatcher, CEO of Weedsnatcher Industries™️ rubs his hands together ominously.

[Vindicant 642]

Local red man prepares to become a stockholder in Durant Rail Company.

[snoopie12 817]

Jaonos sees the article and thinks that is is a great initiative and would love to help as manager.   

[Hiebe 2493]

Dwain would ask himself how this unknown dwarf knows the magic of railways.

[Beamon4 1690]

Dimlin wonders when and how this unknown person outside the dwarves got this technology.

[gandalfo 1452]

Atandt wonders how this guy got the technology of railways, a tech kept by Balek.

[Reckless Banzai Screamer 15456]

“Blech. Last I invested in one of these railroads we never got one to Carolustadt. I’ll pass, especially with the bastard ‘Nowhere running it.” Father Odus says to himself.

[Papa Liam 960]

7 minutes ago, gandalfo said:

Atandt wonders how this guy got the technology of railways, a tech kept by Balek.

 

21 minutes ago, Beamon4 said:

Dimlin wonders when and how this unknown person outside the dwarves got this technology.

 

27 minutes ago, Hiebe said:

Dwain would ask himself how this unknown dwarf knows the magic of railways.

 

Durant, a fellow Dwed engineer, strokes his beard. He wasn’t aware that the ingenious technology of minecarts was exclusive to the Kal’Varoth Boys Club.

[The King Of The Moon 7016]

Doctor Beckett laughs maniacally from atop his walking crab church.

[JokerLow 1317]

Hekkaes Goldhand would closely read the article and say “Anot’a Gold’and? S’ite, Oi luse track ov ‘em!”

[MangoArt 399]

Pelegren suddenly remembers Halflings are an Irish expy and squeals in terror.

[Guest]

Geldmeister rubs fat hands together, “Splendid.”