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Corsair Cove Event Mechanics

Prepare for the objective shown by the event instead of relying on a promised win rate.

Original fleet routes showing four ship classes leaving a harbor
Events recommend a class and tier because different objectives depend on different ship strengths.
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Event objectives

Read the task vocabulary before choosing a ship

Search the 19 objective types used by events. Known dice stop at tier 4; later tier dice are intentionally left unstated.

19 objectives

  • Ambush
  • Barter
  • Board
  • Chart
  • Chase
  • Defend
  • Demoralise
  • Destroy
  • Duel
  • Endure
  • Investigate
  • Navigate
  • Outrun
  • Parley
  • Plunder
  • Shoot
  • Sneak
  • Threaten
  • Traverse

Events are turn-based encounters where the ship and its choices determine the baseline result, then dice add variation.

Class and tier recommendation

An event can recommend both a class and tier. That recommendation points to the stats most useful for the encounter. A Crown Port, for example, can favor a Destroyer because Gun damage and Armour matter.

Objectives

An event contains one to four objectives. Visible types include Ambush, Barter, Board, Chart, Chase, Defend, Demoralise, Destroy, Duel, Endure, Investigate, Navigate, Outrun, Parley, Plunder, Shoot, Sneak, Threaten, and Traverse.

Choice cards and dice

Each objective presents choice cards. Their effects depend on a related ship stat plus the current dice pool. Known base dice ranges rise from d2 at tier 1 to d4 at tier 2, d6 at tier 3, and 2d5 at tier 4. Later ranges are not listed here.

Losing all Health or Crew destroys the ship. Use the role matcher before embarking.

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