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Pirate Piece of the Day

Valeroso
 

Piece Ratings: 3.30

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


Date Reviewed - 04.30.09

 
Cadet-Captain Mike Name: Valeroso (Spain)
Card: SS #049 (Special Edition)
Points: 13
Masts: 3
Cargo: 5
Moves: L
Guns : 3L,3S,3L
Hit %: 150 (S), 100 (L)
Ability: Turbine. This ship's crew can't be eliminated unless she sinks.

One of my friendly enemies, Bosun Zach, has grown quite fond of the Valeroso over the course of several battles. She looks quite distinctive with her paddle wheels, but she has some other virtues as well.

Chief among these is her generous cargo space. Yes, you can get 5 cargo for less (like El San Francisco for 8 points, and she's also a bit faster), but you won't find a better combination of defensive attributes for less. The Turbine ability means she keeps her full speed even if derelict, which can make her quite hard to sink. Add the crew-protect ability, and it's obvious what this ship should do: hire a Helmsman and go gold-hunting in dangerous waters. A fighter could leave her derelict, and she'll still run for home at S+L speed, which is enough to outrun many fighters. Her cannons are adequate for self-defense, but she's no gunship; for 13 points, you could get the OE La Resolucion, one of the deadliest gunships in the entire game.

The "Brave One" is a good combination of cargo and attributes for a reasonable price. If she had a little more speed, she'd step into the top rank of gold ships. But she'll serve you quite well as she is.

Goldship rating: 3.6 / 5
Gun Ship rating: 3.4 / 5
Boarding rating: 3.2 / 5
Value for points: 3.3 / 5

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