Chapter 4

Through the Blockade

The British Navy has ordered its strongest ships to form a blockade, preventing American fleets from operating freely. Across the Gulf, Cartalena claims its independence from Spain and opens its port to privateers. To recruit the best sailors and build new contacts, you’ll need to force your way through the waiting British warships. With the letters of your ship’s new name not yet dry, you take a deep breath and set your course for Cartalena.

Scenario 4 Setup

Threat 4
British Navy
Threat 4
1 captured card
Objective 3
Crew
Objective 3
Objective 7
Captain
Objective 7

When the scenario ends, select the outcome…

In Cartalena...

You discuss next steps with your new captains at a local tavern. You catch sight of Jean Lafayette arguing in the corner with a stern-looking British vole. A few moments later, she strides briskly out of the tavern and Jean slinks over to your table. “The British plan to attack New L’Oreans soon,” he whispers, without his usual bravado. “I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t worried.”

Read both options, then choose one:

Cheer Jean up by introducing him to your crew and celebrating how much contraband you’ve been moving through Ratuga Bay

Show Jean around your new ship and discuss plans in private for improving defenses at your stronghold in Ratuga Bay.

Celebrate Success

The tavern erupts with laughter and song as Jean concludes a dazzling story. He turns to you and says, “Thank you for a proper pirate’s welcome. I can see you are enjoying your success.” He glances around, and you notice for the first time more than a few suspicious characters watching you. “Newfound success can bring new enemies,” he says with a steely smile. “And you appear to have made more than enough already.” Jean nods politely to the assorted ruffians as he makes his way to the door.

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Chapter 4 Unlocks

  • New Sticker Sheet

    You have a new sticker sheet. From the sleeve, take out and unlock the sticker sheet labeled S2.

    Fleet
  • New Crisis Effect

    You have a new crisis effect as your enemies grow wary of you. Place sticker E1 on the E slot of the PIRATE'S LOG card.

    Fleet
  • New Rule

    You have a new rule for crisis effects. Unlock rule R3 in the rulebook.

    Note: If you plan to use a Refresh Pack to return the game back to its original state, you may choose to not fill in this specific lock icon fully, or not mark it in at all and remember that this is unlocked instead.

  • New Characters

    You have two new playable characters, and may now choose to play with any combination of characters during setup. Unlock SCARLET and DOMINIQUE on the back side of your character cards.

    Character 4 Character 3
  • New Abilities

    SCARLET and DOMINIQUE get one new ability each. Choose one B1 OR B2 ability sticker per character and place the sticker for that ability on any of that character’s B slots.

    Abilities

When ready, continue your adventure…

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Plan Defenses

“Hmm. It’s a fine ship, reasonably fast with a full crew, but how do you think you’ll fare against the might of the British navy? If you plan to sail behind Pierre and I when the war comes, you’ll need to keep up. You’ve stationed too many sailors at your stronghold, as well. Certainly it doesn’t do any good to hold the ground if you can’t control the seas. I expected more from you, considering how strongly everyone sings your praises!” Jean’s words of advice and caution ring in your ears long after he leaves.

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Chapter 4 Unlocks

  • New Sticker Sheet

    You have a new sticker sheet. From the sleeve, take out and unlock the sticker sheet labeled S2.

    Fleet
  • New Crisis Effect

    You have a new crisis effect as your enemies grow wary of you. Place sticker E2 on the E slot of the PIRATE'S LOG card.

    Fleet
  • New Rule

    You have a new rule for crisis effects. Unlock rule R4 in the rulebook.

    Note: If you plan to use a Refresh Pack to return the game back to its original state, you may choose to not fill in this specific lock icon fully, or not mark it in at all and remember that this is unlocked instead.

  • New Characters

    You have two new playable characters, and may now choose to play with any combination of characters during setup. Unlock SCARLET and DOMINIQUE on the back side of your character cards.

    Character 4 Character 3
  • New Abilities

    SCARLET and DOMINIQUE get one new ability each. Choose one B1 OR B2 ability sticker per character and place the sticker for that ability on any of that character’s B slots.

    Abilities

When ready, continue your adventure…

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Home Campaign Rules Errata (Updated: Dec. 20th, 2022)
Campaign
Prologue: 1813 Chapter 1: Ratuga Bay Hideout Chapter 2: Smuggling Routes Chapter 3: Golden Opportunity Chapter 4: Through the Blockade Chapter 5: Gnaw's Forces Chapter 6: British Espionage Chapter 7: Pierre's Wrath Chapter 8: Britain Attacks Chapter 9: Lords of Ratuga Bay
Ability Reference

Note: This ability reference list contains spoilers. Use sparingly as needed.

Character Abilities
Character Ability

Spend 1 "Any Resource" to take any amount of stored Resource cards from your Empire.

Restriction: Only the player who uses this ability may take the cards.
Character Ability

Spend 1 Coin to give the active player +2 to a skill check. You may use this after either player performs a skill check.

Restriction: Max 1 per turn.
Character Ability

Spend 1 Sword to give the active player +2 to a skill check. You may use this after either player performs a skill check.

Restriction: Max 1 per turn.
Character Ability

For each "Any Resource" spent the active player gains +1 to a single Skill Check. You may use this after either player performs a skill check.

Restriction: Max 2 per turn.
Character Ability

Each Coin you have may be spent as a Gem.

Restriction: May only be used during Rounds 1-2. Only the character with this ability may use the ability’s effect.

Character Ability

You have 1 permanent Barrel.

Restriction: May only be used during Rounds 1-2. Only the character with this ability may use the ability's effect.

Character Ability

Any Sword you have counts as 2 Swords.

Restriction: May only be used during Rounds 1-3. Only the character with this ability may use the ability's effect.
Character Ability

If the active character autofails a skill check, you may spend 1 Barrel to ignore this and continue to the next step of the skill check instead.
Character Ability

At any point during either player’s turn, you may spend 2 "Any Resource" to switch who the active player is. The new active player completes the current turn where the previous player left off, and then the next player starts their turn as normal. (If playing solo, switch which character is currently active that turn.)
Character Ability

Spend 1 "Any Resource" to flip the Empire Card over from the STRONGHOLD to the FLEET side.
Character Ability

Take any amount of stored Resource cards from your Empire for no cost.

Restriction: May only be used if the Empire card is on the FLEET side. Only the character with this ability may take the cards.
Empire Abilities
Character Ability

For each Cannon spent the active player gains +2 to a single Skill Check. You may use this after either player performs a skill check
Character Ability

Spend 1 Gem to flip the Empire Card over from the STRONGHOLD to the FLEET side.
Character Ability

Spend 1 Cannon to ignore the current Crisis Effect. This may be used before any triggered Crisis is applied. Note that the effect will trigger again next turn if the active scene doesn’t change.