A message has been sent to the lance apologising that the 10 Galleys they had hoped to send to assist in transport are in "Worse condition" than was expected, and as such the Lance will have to make do with the transport already provided, "Hopefully" it continues"Our other allies will be able to make up for the shortfall while the ships are sent to harbour for repairs"

Naval Construction begins on:
One times Ship of the line -9,600,000,000
Two times Brigs - 1,600,000,000 Each
Total cost - 12,800,000,000 Bn

For eyes of the royal court and parliament;
Treasury report 
Known expenditure total: 12,800,000,000 + 3,900,000,000 + 500,000,000 = 17,200,000,000
Left over for upkeep = 47,800,000,000
5bn to be invested into governmental and independent research across the empire with the hopes that something may come up
42,800,000,000 Remaining
Colonial expedition costs: ?
Naval Upkeep: ?
Army Upkeep: ?
Infrastructure upkeep: ?
Trade profits: ?
Other inc. Repair costs for unforeseen damage:
Any left over after upkeep shall be banked and used in future endeavours
- Royal Treasury