The Capture of Denmark

This is a recount of the capture of Denmark, and how it became occupied by Matthew Blastshot, and the Royal Navy. It is written from three points: the historical viewpoint, the viewpoint of a British soldier who participated in capturing King Fredrick IV, and the viewpoint of a Danish defender.

Historical Recount
The following recount is written from the point of a historian.

The Plan
On the day of May 11, 1722, King George II and First Sea Lord Matthew Blastshot met at a small shack on the edge of Hannover. A plan was erected. This plan would soon bring the downfall of the king of Denmark, Fredrick IV, and put it under British rule.

The Gift
The following week, the King Fredrick IV was sitting upon his throne in the bustling port of Copenhagen. British ships of the line approached the harbor, and the Danes were put on patrol. First Sea Lord Matthew Blastshot disembarked the ship, and approached King Fredrick. Dialogue of said meeting was recorded.

Matthew Blastshot: ''Greetings, oh mighty King Fredrick! I bring gifts from the far lands of England, and with King George's personal greeting!''

Fredrick IV: ''Mange tak, først havet lord. De gaver er meget værdsat. Jeg vil gerne spørge, hvorfor disse gaver er blevet forelagt?''

Matthew Blastshot: ''My glorious King George wishes to establish trade routes with you, and sends you many fine, fine gifts! I, head of the Royal Navy, have been tasked with bringing you said items!''

Fredrick IV: Udmærket, bringe dem i!

Matthew Blastshot: ''Honorable king, the gifts bestowed upon you are many, and should await in a suitable place. They are unclean from travel at sea. May I order my men to send them to one of your many storage houses?''

Fredrick IV: ''Ja! Jeg vil få mine afskærmninger sender deres mænd til lager. Jeg skal undersøge de gaver i morgen.''

Matthew Blastshot: At once!

Records show that these gifts were compiled of many trade items, such as fruit and spices. Among these were crates of extremely valued books. It is possible a mighty ship-of-the-line was even granted upon King Fredrick IV.

The Attack At Night
As King Fredrick IV was fast asleep that night, a bustle went on at ground level. British assassins had emerged from the crates of goods, slew the guards, and were approaching the palace. A single assassin sent a signal from the docks, which signaled to the British fleet, who approached at top speed towards Copenhagen.

Meanwhile, the assassins, had ingnited several of the cellars at the palace, and caused a large distraction, as reports have told. The asssassins then captured King Fredrick IV in his sleep, and held him ransom.

As the battle raged within the palace, Navy soldiers took Copenhagen by force, taking prisoners, and killing those who thought themselves strong enough to face the might of the Royal Navy with a mere musket. The palace was stormed, and the battle was over.

Afterwards
After the battle, First Sea Lord Matthew Blastshot was appointed Viceroy of Denmark under King George II. Copenhagen resumed daily business, though under British rule.

As for King Fredrick IV, it is believed he was shackled and moved to a dungeon far in the countryside, possible across the water. A large chain of prisoners was sent to a hidden fortress near Heming.

A Naval Officer's Recount
The following recount is that of a Naval Officer working for First Lord Blastshot. He was tasked with hiding among the gifts, and taking down King Fredrick IV. His name was Commander William Stormbow.

Briefing
It was just another voyage, I thought. Being sent to the battle between Spain and England. Figured I'd be boarding a flagship. But no, we went north, on none other than the HMS Victory.

On the voyage, I was sent to a private part of the HMS Victory. There, I met several other fellow officers. I took my seat towards the back of the room. We waited for a few minutes, then First Sea Lord Blastshot entered the room! He gave us our mission: to hide among cargo, and capture the king of Denmark. We were given dark, comfortable uniforms. We were then brought to the cargo hold, where we were hidden in crates and barrels.

Disembarking & Presenting
The cargo was put upon the dock. Through the holes, I could see many peasants staring in wonder. They were more staring at the large and new HMS Fredrick that sat in port. I grew a large smile, because I knew what was awaiting the Danish soldiers that would try and take up residence on that "gifted" ship.

The cargo was carried to the courtyard just outside the palace walls. We waited. Finally, at the time the bell rang, I silently emerged from my crate, ran to the door, and sneaked inside. I waited in the hall before the throne room for a long while. When Lord Blastshot emerged, I quickly ran to my crate, and hid within.

We were brought to a cellar, where we spent several hours, guarded.

The Attack
When the clocktower rang two o'clock, we emerged from the cargo, and killed the guards. Once we did that, we emerged from our cellar, ran to nearby cellars, and began igniting them. We hid when the guards came, and then locked them in the hallways leading to the cellars. There was so much smoke, only a few survived.

After we locked them in, we made our way up to King Fredrick IV's room. We aroused him from his sleep, put a dagger to his throat, and wrapped him in chains. We slowly made our way through the palace, shooting any guards on sight, until we reached the main hall. There, Lord Blastshot met us. The battle was won.

Cleaning Up
Several days later, we escorted the king from Copenhagen, all the way to a secret fort just twenty miles from the town of Heming. Once he was secure, we left, and sailed back to England.

~Commander William Stormbow of the Royal Navy of Great Britain