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Pirate Piece of the Day

Gold Eagle

Piece Ratings: 2.40

Ratings are based on a 1 to 5 scale
1 being the worst.
3 is average.
5 is the highest rating.


Date Reviewed - 03.14.08

 
Cadet-Captain Mike Name: Gold Eagle (USA)
Card: RF #039 (Common)
Points: 15

Masts: 3
Cargo: 3
Moves: L
Guns : 3L,3L,3L
Hit %: 150 (S), 150 (L)
Ability: Schooner. After this ship resolves a shoot action, she can move as a free action.

The Gold Eagle wants to be added to the list of fine 15-point American ships like the Bonhomme Richard, Intrepid, Eagan, Ghost Walker, and the OE Constitution. Sorry, but this Eagle can't fly that high.

A ship with three 3L cannons shouldn't cost more than 11-12 points unless her ability is especially valuable. The Reverse Captain does not qualify; as I've said before, it's not that useful and it's way overpriced. If you want those cannons and have 15 points to spend, get the Jarvis - she's faster, has more cargo, and has a more useful ability. Or save 3 points and get the Cleveland, which has Broadside Attack. Or spend one point more and get the Kettering, a Longship with
S+L speed and a Canceller ability. Or... or get almost anything else
but this ship. She's not horrible, but you can definitely do better.

Goldship rating: 2.2 / 5
Gun Ship rating: 3.1 / 5
Boarding rating: 3.0 / 5
Value for points: 2.8 / 5
Draco Starcloud Gold Eagle

As soon as you read the Gold Eagle’s ability, you know it’s supposed to be a fighter; it has the reverse captain (Shoot-then-Move) ability in addition to the Schooner keyword. How much is it worth though? All of its cannons are 3L, it has a move of L, and it has three spaces for cargo. I’d say it’s an average fighter right there. However, it costs 15 points and it’s all because of that Shoot-then-Move.

15 points might’ve been worth it if the Gold Eagle were a little fast or had better guns, but as it is, it’s just overpriced.

I give the Gold Eagle a 2/5.

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