New Ships!
| 07/20/2009 | Devlog | Discuss
In 1.17, every class is getting a powerful new level 50 ship to call their very own. Each one of them is unique, and plays to the strengths of each class.
Naval Officers: The ‘Macedon’ Hunter’s FrigateThe Macedon is based on the Alexander Fourth Rate. She’s faster, longer range and has a much more neutral turning profile. Her guns are heavier, but they reload just as fast as the smaller guns on the Alexander. Finally, the wind angles have been adjusted to be more like her smaller sibling, the Mercy. The Macedon is a Refit ship available for 40 Marks of Victory.
Privateers: The ‘Vengeance’ Privateer FrigateThe Vengeance is inspired by the Minerva and has a similarly sleek hull, but much separates the two ships. The Vengeance trades top speed for agility, so she’s exceptionally quick at almost any wind angle. The gundeck has a bit less range, but the two batteries gain exceptional firepower up close to compensate. The Vengeance is a crafted ship and costs an additional 1 Lineship Structure Bundle more than the Minerva. The recipe for the Vengeance is available for 25 Marks of Trade.
Freetraders: The ‘Khan’ FluteThe Khan is a fragile but deadly refit of the Sultan. While she can still haul her share of cargo, the Khan is more than a match for most foes in combat. More armor, more defense, more responsive handling and a whole lot more guns – she may look innocent, but don’t be fooled! The Khan is a Refit ship available for 60 Marks of Trade.
Cutthroats: The ‘Bloody Dagger’ Refit FrigateLike any good Pirate ship, the Bloody Dagger bears almost no resemblance to the ship she’s careened from: the Defiant. The tall, broad sails remain but everything else has changed. Gone is the fierce long range punch, replaced by a tight spread of fast reloading guns. The Bloody Dagger can bring its full firepower to bear almost as soon as she’s in range. Add in quick turning and lower visibility and you get a ship that’s sure to be feared across the Burning Sea. The Bloody Dagger is a Refit ship available for 45 Marks of Victory.
Buccaneers: The ‘Hyperion’ Refit FrigateThe Hyperion takes the brawler mentality of the Poseidon to an extreme. Stripped of armor, she’s more vulnerable but her resilient structure still makes this ship difficult to sink. Her lightweight guns offer a brutal close range assault, but all those guns with so little protection means her gun loss is high. With reinforced sails and less weight, the Hyperion can go faster and turn easier. The Hyperion is a Refit ship available for 60 Marks of Victory.
All of these ships can be found on Testbed, and we encourage you to try them out before they go live in 1.17!



