Name:    L'epee de L'ange (France)

Card:    SS #015 (Uncommon)

Points:  17

Masts: 4

Cargo: 3

Moves: L

Guns : 3L,4L,4L,3L

Hit %: 167 (S), 167 (L)

Ability: This ship's cannons can't be eliminated (masts still can be). 

If derelict, she can't shoot.

This ship's name means "The Angel's Sword." If that's true, then the angels are in trouble.

The main problem here is the price tag; 17 points should buy a LOT more fighting power than this ship gives you. Most of the expense is for the special ability, which WizKids thought was much better than it really is. We certainly aren't paying for excellent cannons, or high speed, or deep cargo holds here. We saw the same problem with France's other big ship with this ability, L'Hercule, with a bit more speed and 2S,3L,3L,2S cannons... for a jaw-dropping 22 points. I won't be caught dead spending all my points on that ship, or on this one. They can't possibly be worth it. Not when you can get a five-master like Le Superbe for 16 points, or Le Soleil Royal for only 13.

Of course, France has a long and proud tradition of giving us grossly overpriced ships for 17 points. Le Loup-Garou is a very poor value, while Le Solitaire is probably the worst ship in the game, and both of them cost the same as this one. I'd call this ship a fair value if she cost 12 or 13 points, but 17? Forget it. Tell the angels to take up archery.

Goldship rating: 2.3 / 5

Gun Ship rating: 3.0 / 5

Boarding rating: 3.0 / 5

Value for points: 2.3 / 5

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