Name: Diamond Strike (Pirates)

Card: FN #028 (Uncommon)

Points: 14

Masts: 4

Cargo: 4

Moves: L

Guns : 3S,3S,3S,3S

Hit %: 200 (S), 0 (L)

Ability: This ship gets +1 to her cannon rolls against any non-Pirate ship. Once per turn, you may eliminate one of this ship’s crew to give her an extra action.

This is World-Hater Week, in which we look at ships with a +1 cannon bonus against ships in all factions except their own. Our first victim is the Diamond Strike, a solid Pirate ship with a lot going for it.

Her cannons are decent, and their ability makes them good; too bad there aren't any L-range guns on board. She has enough room for plenty of crew, and with her Sac ability, you'll want plenty. A Captain and Helmsman are required; I'd suggest three Oarsmen for sac food, one of whom won't take up any room and none of whom will cost you much. For maximum violence, you could use Geoffrey Flores instead of the Captain; he gives a Broadside Attack in addition to the move/shoot, and with all your cannons hitting on a 3 or better, you'll land more broadsides than you'll miss.

The Diamond Strike's hit percentage is a solid 267% against non-Pirates.

She costs a bit more than the average Pirate four-master, but in my judgement, you get fair value for your points with this fighting ship.

Goldship rating: 2.7 / 5

Gun Ship rating: 3.6 / 5

Boarding rating: 3.0 / 5

Value for points: 3.0 / 5