Name:   USS Atlanta (USA)

Card:    FN #076 (Rare)

Points:  13

Masts: 5

Cargo: 4

Moves: L

Guns : 3L,3L,3L,3L,3L

Hit %: 250 (S), 250 (L)

Ability: You may double the range of this ship's cannons each turn, but you must roll a 6 to hit.

The "double-range cannons" ability has been around since the beginnings of this game. At last, WK gave us a ship that can really take advantage of it.

The Atlanta is a typical five-masted ship in most ways. For an American fiver, she's actually less expensive than average. Her cannons are okay, but nothing to write home about. She needs the usual crew of Captain and Helmsman, and she's good to go. But if you want to maximize her ability, here's how to do it.

First, add either Brent Rice or CPO Charles Richard, the American world-haters. Then add a Cannoneer and Wayne Nolan, who adds a reroll ability without taking up a cargo space. Now the Atlanta can fire five shots at L+L range, hitting on a 5-6 and rerolling two misses, and that could really ruin someone's day. The sail-away cost for this combo would be 24 points, which isn't bad, especially since your world-hater also turns your cannons into 2L's at normal range.

The Atlanta's only real issue is that she can't hurt ships that are immune to red cannons, and she's hardly the only ship with that problem.

If that worries you, give her a Musketeer instead of the Cannoneer. The USS Atlanta never got the attention that other big US gunships got, but she's got the potential to be a fine flagship for any American fleet.

Goldship rating: 2.7 / 5

Gun Ship rating: 3.7 / 5

Boarding rating: 3.3 / 5

Value for points: 3.3 / 5

Name: USS Atlanta

Masts: 5

Cargo: 4

Speed: L

Firepower: five 3L’s cannons

Cost: 13 points

Ability: You may double the range of this ship, but you must roll a 6 to hit.

First review, so here it goes. What we have here is a well priced American fighting ship. Given the fact we all expect to pay a bit more for American ships then most. I find her good valve. She may not be the “king of the jungle” when it comes to big, aggressive American five mast ships. But make no mistake she’s capable.

As for her use, well she’s a sniper. Her ability allows you to double the range of those guns to L+L, so use it. Sure, you’re not going hit a great deal when you need to roll six’s. But it’s a great way to soften up a target while keeping it at arm’s length. This is partially effective against any forts and flotillas. Also the perfect ship to counter any sea dragon that might be trying to ambush your gold runners. Either way, send her out to the centre of the game area and see what opportunities present themselves.

For crew, She’ll need a captain and helmsman. Also an ability which helps with those cannons. There are a number of possibilities and crew which can help. Brent Rice which gives +1 to your cannons. Re-roll would be handy, not to mention extra actions. If you wanted to make her your flagship and crew her up. You might want to use Captain Charles Richard from SS. He gives out the ability to move and shoot and allows you to exceed the 13 points.

Now, that’s take a look at a breakdown of costs and see what you get for your money.

Masts – 2.5 points

Cargo­ - 2 points.

Speed – 2 points.

Cannons – 5 points

Ability – 1.5 Points      

Total 13 points.

Gunship rating 3/5

Gold ship rating 2/5

Fleet support rating 4/5

Value rating 3/5