Miniature Trading

General description:
The Tripoli is a speedy little galley that is a decent gold runner but makes a surprisingly good attack ship.

Uses:
Tripoli can move S+S+S but it only has 2 cargo spaces so while it looks like a gold runner with great speed but substandard cargo that's not what it's best for. See strategies and combos below.

Strategies and game play:
The Tripoli's ability is one of the best ways to strand one of your opponent's gunships. With Tripoli's S+S+S move there isn't a ship out there you won't be able to catch. Pin the gunship and it's safe since Tripoli's ability prevents ships within S from firing on it. You can either try your luck and take a shot per turn with Tripoli or hold it in place for your gunship.

Combos with other miniatures:
A Helmsman makes Tripoli move S+S+S+S which means nothing can outrun it. A Captain is a bit of a waste since she only has one cannon. Although it's expensive, Uluj Ali (a Marine) gives the ship another 2S cannon which would make taking down gunships she pins easier.

Ways to counteract it:
Attacking Tripoli with L-range cannons from L-Range is the best way to take it out.

Strengths/Pros:
- Can singlehandedly stop a gunship.
- Fastest base-move in the game.

Weaknesses/Cons:
- Low cargo space
- Cannon is 4S

Artwork and aesthetics:
It's cool.

Overall rating:
I give Tripoli a 7 out of 10. The low cargo space limits the crew you can put aboard.