Name: Sickle (Cursed)

Card: FS #053 (Uncommon)

Points: 21

Masts: 4

Cargo: 3

Moves: L

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

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

Ability: Switchblade. This ship gets +1 to her cannon rolls against targets without all their masts.

Behold, the most expensive Cursed ship on the books (except for the super-rare Skin Flayer, for the same price). As soon as you cross the 20-point mark, you're begging for serious criticism; the question has to be asked, "Are you getting fair value for all those points?"

The Sickle gives you four masts with adequate cannons, which become good if you pick on damaged ships. Of course, her own cannons can supply the damage; score a hit with your first shot and your other three shots become 2S. The Switchblades give you quite an edge (pun intended) in close-quarters combat. Speed isn't great, but it's typical. My big complaint with this ship is its relatively small cargo. A 21-point ship should be crawling with crew, but 3 cargo doesn't allow much crawling. A Helmsman is a must-have. I'd add the Sammy the Skull who gives a move/shoot and +1 on boarding rolls, and the El Phantasma who gives Eternal, Fear, and a SAT. Now you're ready to hack some pieces out of the living!

The real question is, "Is she worth it?" She's a decent fighter and a fine boarder wrapped up in one. The Skin Flayer is a better value, but the Sickle isn't too bad. We've certainly seen worse! Definitely give her a try.

Goldship rating: 2.4 / 5

Gun Ship rating: 3.7 / 5

Boarding rating: 3.6 / 5

Value for points: 2.7 / 5