Buckland |
Name: Grinder
Masts:3
Cargo:4
Speed:S+L
Firepower: three 2L
Cost: 12pts
Ability: Turbine, this ship can’t be pinned.
Today we have a very rare ship. Not so much rare
from a collectors point of view. But rare from the
point of view that she’s a useable Cursed ship. I
know, am totally astonished at this fact as well. I
would guess that any Cursed player would step over
the body of their own grandmother to get this ship.
I for one, couldn’t wait to get my greedy little
pirate mitts on it. With good reason too, she’s a
good addition to any fleet.
With do anything stats, you can use her for standard
gold collecting and/or supporting your gunships.
You’ve got the speed to chase enemy gold runners,
board and maybe steal a coin. The can’t be
pinned ability could come in handy if the target
ship still has masts. The turbine will prevent
dereliction and she’ll keep her base move.
As for crew, the usual generic crew could be
considered. Captain, helmsman or explorer. A fire
shot or equipment could be used to take advantage of
those rank two guns. Musketeer will provide a cannon
and a little surprise if she does lose her masts.
Eternal crew such as El Fantasma RF would be good.
Also you’ll get Fear and a chance of the same action
twice. Since any enemy will be aware of the turbine
keyword and be out to sink her. A good ship at a
bargain price and you can’t say that about many
Cursed ships.
The breakdown of points.
Masts – 1.5pts
Cargo – 2pts
Speed – 3.4pts
Cannons – 3.5pts
Ability – 1.6pts
Gunship rating 4/5
Gold ship rating 4/5
Fleet support rating 5/5
Value rating 5/5
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