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Carribean Clipper, Model 6274
HF 4; SF 4; Crew 22; Speed 48; Length 32; SL 12
The Carribean Clipper was the first of the imperial ships. This
ship is tied for slowest with the Renegade Runner. The model only
comes with two cannons, however, the ship is played with four,
two out each side. This combined with the 8 marines on board and
extra cargo space makes this ship an excellent treasure carrier
(read as "Target").
Imperial Flag Ship, Model 6271
HF 4; SF 5; Crew 17; Speed 60; Length 32; SL 12
The Imperial Flag Ship is by far the best performer of the stock
models. The ship is fast, maneuverable, and well armed. The eight
marines on board give this relatively little ship an even chance
against the much larger Black Seas Barracuda.
Imperial Armada Flagship, Model 6280
HF 4; SF 4; Crew 16; Speed 48; Length 32; SL 12
The Imperial Armada Flag Ship is similar to the Carribean Clipper
in performance except that it lacks the extra cargo space for
treasure. I have not played this ship in a game yet so I can't
truly evaluate its performance, but the model meets the usual
high standards of the LEGO Group. By the way, it is massively underarmed with only one cannon.
HF 6; SF 8; Crew 31; Speed 64; Length 48; SL 8
The Man-O-War is a Skulls Eye Schooner converted to imperial use.
The ship sports eight cannons, four out each side, and four extra
sailors. The Man-O-War is excellent in ship to ship combat, however,
she fairs poorly when boarded because she has no marines.
HF 7; SF 10; Crew 35; Speed 80; Length 56; SL 8
The first real water up ship that I built, the Admiral's
Avenger has one more center hull section than the Skulls Eye Schooner.
The Avenger is fast, but turns slowly due to her length. She has
four cannons on each broadside, two stern chasers
out the rear, and a turreted cannon on the fore deck. The Admirals
Avenger shares the same strengths and weaknesses as the Man-O-War.
HF 9; SF 13; Crew 44; Speed 78; Length 72; SL 6
The Black Swan is the largest ship I've built with a total
length of 72 dots. She sports two stern chasers and a six cannon broadside,
enough to sink a Skulls Eye Schooner in one pass. The Swan is
quite fast, moving at 78, but is cumbersome in maneuvering. The
Black Swan has an impressive crew of 44 men including Captain
and First Mate. I added a little detail to the stern castle like
gull wing sides and a lifting cabin to reach the stern chasers.
The Black Swan performed well until boarded, although a group
of three Renegade Runners almost sunk her by tacking in her blind
spot.
