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Pirate Piece of the Day

Argo
 

Piece Ratings: 4.30

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


Date Reviewed - 03.28.08

 
Cadet-Captain Mike Name: Argo (American)
Card: RotF #047 (Common)
Points: 9

Masts: 2
Cargo: 3
Moves: S+L
Guns : 4L, 4L
Hit %: 67 (S), 67 (L)
Ability: This ship ignores terrain when she is given a move action (islands are not terrain).

Nine points. Three cargo. S+L speed. Do you know what this means?
This is what the Americans call a gold ship!

Yes, we USA fans are so starved for gold-running skills that a ship like this, which would be strictly second-rank in a British or Pirate fleet, is one of the best gold-runners to fly the Stars and Stripes. You certainly can't fault her speed. Cargo could be better, but since she needs no crew, you get all three spaces free for treasure. Forget her cannons; like many gold ships (La Monarca, Banshee's Cry, or Le Bon Marin), she got bad guns to force her into the gold role. Her ability may save some time by letting her take straight-line routes to the wild islands, but then again, maybe not.

Goodness knows, this is not even close to the best gold ship in the game. She's comparable to the Brandywine, with the same cost, masts, speed, ability, and lack of anything really exciting about her. But it's been years since the USA got anything that was even close to calling itself a gold ship. If you play the Americans, you'll be glad to add this one to your collection.

Goldship rating: 3.5 / 5
Gun Ship rating: 2.5 / 5
Boarding rating: 2.8 / 5
Value for points: 4.3 / 5

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