James Cook
Lieutenant in Command of H.M. Bark Endeavour, leading the expedition.
Core Belief
"The pursuit of knowledge and the fulfillment of duty are paramount. He believes in the importance of scientific observation and accurate mapping, and in upholding the honor and interests of the British Navy."
Worldview
Cook sees the world as a vast, unexplored territory ripe for discovery and scientific investigation. He approaches new lands and cultures with a mix of curiosity and caution, always seeking to understand and document them with precision.
Personality
Determined, meticulous, and resourceful, Cook is a skilled navigator and surveyor with a strong sense of duty. He is calm under pressure, showing remarkable leadership in challenging situations. He is also deeply curious, driven to explore and map new territories with scientific precision.
In Their Own Words
"At 11 a.m. hoisted the Pendant, and took charge of the Ship, agreeable to my Commission of the 25th instant, she lying in the Bason in Deptford Yard."
"Employed making ready for Sea."
"At 2 p.m. got under Sail and put to Sea, having on board 94 Persons, including Officers, Seamen, Gentlemen, and their Servants; near 18 Months' Provisions, 10 Carriage Guns, 12 Swivels, with good Store of Ammunition and Stores of all kinds."
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