Pirates of the Revolution – Le Soleil Royale #048

Name: Le Soleil Royale

Set: POR

Card #s: 048

Type: Ship

Cost: 13 Points

Masts: 5

Cannons: 2S, 3L, 3L, 3L, 2S

Cargo: 5

Movement: 1L

Faction: French

Ability: “Once per turn when this ship hits an enemy ship, also eliminate one crew from that ship.”

Flavor Text: “Captain DeZay has assigned each of his cannonneers a specific color of cannonball, so that they get the credit they deserve in battle.”

After not appearing in the original set, the French were introduced in Crimson Coast, and really received a boost in Revolution.  This ship, while not being terribly overwhelming in ability or statistics, is indiciative of the overall fleet of the French:  decently fast, moderately armed, and definitely undercosted.  As your main gunboat, this ship does leave a little to be desired, and as a treasure hauler, her cargo hold is slightly small, but she’ll work for either.  In 40 point games, she’s definitely an intermediate ship, but at 13 points, you’ll be awfully hard pressed to put her in your fleet.

Of course, if you’re going up against a crew heavy opponent, then her ability more than makes up for her statistical shortcomings, and with the right crew on board, she can really pound at your enemies. 

Le Soleil Royale Rare (048) Completed Auction Review – 7-11-05

# of completed Auctions: 8

High Amount: $4.25

Low Amount:  $1.76

Average Amount $2.91

Wow, for under three bucks you can grab yourself a decent ship!  I would pounce on this one if I needed more French, which, err…I don’t at the moment.  Still, she’s the right sort of ship that you may need in a larger than standard game.  In a 40 point game you’ll have a hard time fitting her in.

My Ratings

Playability 3 of 5