Name: Victor de Alva (Spain)

Card: FS #025 (Rare)

Points: 8

Ability: Loyal:Spain, Captain. Once per turn, roll a d6. On a 5 or 6, this ship can be given an extra action.

Victor is a typical combo crew, giving two abilities (Captain and 2nd

action) but taking up only one cargo space. The Loyal keyword usually translates into a one-point reduction in price, and that's the case here. This makes him an above-average value, worthy of any good Spanish fighting ship. There are plenty of those out there; pick your favorite and put de Alva in command.

Gold crew rating: 3.0 / 5

Gun crew rating: 4.5 / 5

Boarding rating: 3.9 / 5

Value for points: 3.5 / 5

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Name: Nemesio Diaz (Spain)

Card: SM #SC-010 (Common)

Points: 5

Ability: Once per turn, cancel the ability of one crew or ship within S of this ship.

Spain has two ships with this ability, in addition to Diaz; it's a tactic well suited to Spain's combo tactics. The ability to shut down another ship or crew's ability can be a lifesaver if the enemy springs an unhittable surprise on you, like a submarine or a ship that can't be shot within S range. Or you can use it the moment an enemy sails into range, turning off his Captain and keeping him from shooting at you.

There are as many possibilities as there are abilities to turn off.

Nemesio's price is typical for crew like him, which means a slightly better-than-average value for what he can do for you. If you're planning a fighting strategy, this kind of power for only four points can be a wonderful thing.

Gold crew rating: 1.5 / 5

Gun crew rating: 4.3 / 5

Boarding rating: 4.1 / 5

Value for points: 3.1 / 5