Below is the speech given from the Bridge of the newly commissioned Paladin known as HRF Lance by Lord Raholan, head of the Raholan family.
Members of House Raholan, and of the Societas, fellow Captains and friends. Long have we stood in the protection of the Empire and of its people, today we mark the addition of a new Flagship for House Raholan in effort of that cause.
When I took my first steps into space, in that lowly Imparior, I could only have dreamed of even seeing a ship as graceful as this bear my houses emblem, for only the worthy may command such a vessel, such a symbol of Imperial might and grace.
And today, I stand in that dream, not a dream but a reality, to mark this day among such fellow captains, and close friends fills me with pride.
The days may still be long and the threats many, But House Raholan as it has always will stand against such threats and throw them back into the black arms of Molok. With our new Flagship at the helm, we shall purge the heretics from our lands. And we will also look back, at the faithful who have fallen in such a task, and we shall know that their faith and fortitude drives our engines forward and fuels our guns in this task, for we also fight for their memory, for their everlasting soul. So under the eyes of God, under the blessing of the Empress and the Sefirim may HRF Lance serve well in this mission until it is completed. Amarr Victor
Members of House Raholan, and of the Societas, fellow Captains and friends. Long have we stood in the protection of the Empire and of its people, today we mark the addition of a new Flagship for House Raholan in effort of that cause.
When I took my first steps into space, in that lowly Imparior, I could only have dreamed of even seeing a ship as graceful as this bear my houses emblem, for only the worthy may command such a vessel, such a symbol of Imperial might and grace.
And today, I stand in that dream, not a dream but a reality, to mark this day among such fellow captains, and close friends fills me with pride.
The days may still be long and the threats many, But House Raholan as it has always will stand against such threats and throw them back into the black arms of Molok. With our new Flagship at the helm, we shall purge the heretics from our lands. And we will also look back, at the faithful who have fallen in such a task, and we shall know that their faith and fortitude drives our engines forward and fuels our guns in this task, for we also fight for their memory, for their everlasting soul. So under the eyes of God, under the blessing of the Empress and the Sefirim may HRF Lance serve well in this mission until it is completed. Amarr Victor