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Pirate Piece of the Day

Magdalena (Spain)
 

Piece Ratings: 3.70

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


Date Reviewed - 02.20.08

 
Cadet-Captain Mike Name: Magdalena (Spain)
Card: RF #008 (Rare)
Points: 6

Masts: 1
Cargo: 3
Moves: S+S
Guns : 2S
Hit %: 67 (S), 0 (L)
Ability: When touching a Pirate ship, this ship can load as much of that ship’s treasure as she can carry.

Here we have another attempt to make a one-masted ship worthwhile for something other than just gold-running. Like most such attempts, it falls short in real life.

To use the Magdalena's ability, you have to be touching a Pirate ship, which means the Pirate ship can shoot at you, which means you're in big trouble if you have just one mast. The only way I can see this ship using her ability is if she bumps into a Pirate derelict, cleans out the pirate's holds, and uses her one good cannon to finish him off. That would work, but it's a very limited role.

Alternately, you can just use her as a cheap gold ship. Three cargo and
S+S speed make a decent gold runner. For six points, she can probably
pay for herself with one gold cruise, so you aren't making a mistake if you use her. The Magdalena is an okay ship, not a thrilling one, not a terrible one. Her best feature is her low cost.

Goldship rating: 3.0 / 5
Gun Ship rating: 2.2 / 5
Boarding rating: 1.8 / 5
Overall value: 3.7 / 5

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