Well, I figure that there's one way, and only one way to pull off a Cinco de Mayo fleet, and that's to do a Spanish fleet.
First off, we have El Neptuno.
Now, I may only have a 33% chance of getting a hit, but if I do get a hit off and I'm lucky, the opponent will be a sitting duck because of Chain Shot. I also have a 33% chance of getting an extra action, which is NEVER a bad thing. 10 shots at L+L range? Sign me up. In more close quarters action, it has all rank 3, L range cannons.
Next, we have the LE San Cristobal.
Since we were required to put an equipment on each ship, I had to bite the bullet and pay for Inquisitor Sebastian Blanco. Now, this is the flagship of the fleet. I have a canceler, two chances for extra actions, and the devastating Exploding Shot. Luckily, because of Victor's link, I could fit everything on the ship.
Finally, we have El Cristal del Obispo.
She may not have the best crew, but she has got it where it counts: Survivability. She protects El Neptuno with her life, but can also go for offensive duty. With a 33% chance of an extra action, El Cristal del Obispo can do some damage. And with a stinkpot, I can eliminate any crew threats (like cancelers) without actually having a canceler.
This may not be the BEST fleet, and I'll probably be outnumbered, but this is still a pretty nice fleet, imo.
Section: Ship #1 (6 miniatures)
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Almirante Devente Del Nero (PofBC)
Collector's Number: 209
Faction Affiliation: Spain
Rarity: PR
Type: Crew
Point Value: 4
Miniature text: This ship gets +1 to her cannon rolls against any non-Spanish ship or fort.
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Capitan Alarico Castro (PofSMU)
Collector's Number: 085
Faction Affiliation: Spain
Rarity: R
Type: Crew
Point Value: 3
Miniature text: Once per turn before you give this ship an action, roll a d6. On a 5 or 6, this ship may be given the same action twice. Link: Castro's Loyalists.
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Chain Shot (F&S)
Collector's Number: 106
Faction Affiliation: Equipment
Rarity: U
Type: Equipment
Point Value: 1
Miniature text: Once per turn when this ship is given a shoot action, one of her cannons can shoot a chain shot. Declare which cannon will shoot the chain shot before rolling the d6. If the shot hits, do not eliminate a mast; instead the target can't move on her next turn. If the cannon roll is a 1, remove Chain Shot from the game.
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El Neptuno (PofCC)
Collector's Number: 048
Faction Affiliation: Spain
Rarity: R
Type: Ship
Point Value: 12
Cargo Space: 5
Base Move: S+S
Cannons: 4L-4L-4L-4L-4L
Miniature text: You may double the range of this ship's cannons each turn, but you must roll a 6 to hit. Link: Almirante Carlos Pavón y Miranda, Commandante Antonio de Silva.
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Helmsman (PofSM)
Collector's Number: SC-HM
Faction Affiliation: Spain
Rarity: U
Type: Crew
Point Value: 2
Miniature text: This ship gets +S to her basic move.
"Luis Zuan spent his youth living down the reputation of his uncles, both anti-Spanish pirates. He knows that the only way to repair his family’s reputation is to take the fight to any ship flying the Jolly Roger."
Section: Ship #2 (7 miniatures)
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Contessa Anita Amore (PofCC)
Collector's Number: 060
Faction Affiliation: Spain
Rarity: C
Type: Crew
Point Value: 0
Miniature text: Limit, Ransom. Place this crew face up during setup. You may build your fleet using 5 more points than the build total. This crew cannot leave this ship unless it is captured or eliminated.
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Exploding Shot (F&S)
Collector's Number: 109
Faction Affiliation: Equipment
Rarity: U
Type: Equipment
Point Value: 1
Miniature text: Once per turn when this ship is given a shoot action, one of her cannons can shoot an exploding shot. Declare which cannon will shoot the exploding shot before rolling the d6. If it hits, the target's controller replaces one mast with a fire mast and eliminates a crew. If the cannon roll is a 1, remove Exploding Shot from the game and eliminate a mast from this ship.
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Helmsman (PofSM)
Collector's Number: SC-HM
Faction Affiliation: Spain
Rarity: U
Type: Crew
Point Value: 2
Miniature text: This ship gets +S to her basic move.
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Inquisitor Sebastian Blanco (PofCC)
Collector's Number: 061
Faction Affiliation: Spain
Rarity: C
Type: Crew
Point Value: 2
Miniature text: Place this crew face up during setup. Reduce the cost of all other crew placed on this ship by 1.
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Nemesio Diaz (PofSMU)
Collector's Number: 094
Faction Affiliation: Spain
Rarity: C
Type: Crew
Point Value: 5
Miniature text: Once per turn, cancel the ability of one crew or ship within S of this ship. Link: Fernando Sanchez.
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San Cristobal (RotF)
Collector's Number: 202
Faction Affiliation: Spain
Rarity: LE
Type: Ship
Point Value: 15
Cargo Space: 5
Base Move: S+S
Cannons: 3S-3L-3L-3L-3S
Miniature text: "Once per turn before you give this ship an action, roll a d6. On a 5 or 6, this ship can be given the same action twice."
"The flagship for the Spanish fleet, the San Cristobal has maintained the dignity of her captain, De Alva; the power of the Spanish Crown; and the righteousness of her patron, St. Christopher."
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Victor de Alva (F&S)
Collector's Number: 025
Faction Affiliation: Spain
Rarity: R
Type: Crew
Point Value: 8
Miniature text: Loyal: Spain, Captain. Once per turn, roll a d6. On a 5 or 6, this ship can be given an extra action.
Section: Ship #3 (5 miniatures)
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Captain (PofSM)
Collector's Number: SC-CA
Faction Affiliation: Spain
Rarity: U
Type: Crew
Point Value: 3
Miniature text: This ship may move and shoot using the same move action.
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El Cristal del Obispo (PofDJC)
Collector's Number: 063
Faction Affiliation: Spain
Rarity: R
Type: Ship
Point Value: 16
Cargo Space: 5
Base Move: S+S
Cannons: 3S-3L-3L-3L-3S
Miniature text: This ship ignores the first hit she takes each turn as long as she has all of her masts. Link: The Inquisitor.
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El Duque Rafael de Moreno y Rivera (PofCC)
Collector's Number: 059
Faction Affiliation: Spain
Rarity: R
Type: Crew
Point Value: 6
Miniature text: Once per turn, roll a d6. On a 5 or 6, this ship may be given an extra action.
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Helmsman (PofSM)
Collector's Number: SC-HM
Faction Affiliation: Spain
Rarity: U
Type: Crew
Point Value: 2
Miniature text: This ship gets +S to her basic move.
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Stinkpot Shot (F&S)
Collector's Number: 108
Faction Affiliation: Equipment
Rarity: U
Type: Equipment
Point Value: 1
Miniature text: Once per turn when this ship is given a shoot action, one of her cannons can shoot a stinkpot shot. Declare which cannon will shoot the stinkpot shot before rolling the d6. If it hits, do not eliminate a mast; instead, the target's crew can't use their abilities this turn.
Nice ships, nice crew, pretty good balance. Though I like the Neptuno's cost, I just can't like her cannons. An alternative would be USS Atlanta: Same ability plus slightly better cannons. Oh, I mean, EL USS Atlanta--the Spanish version! Seriously, they could have changed Neptuno's name to El Bombastico! (OK, that wasn't seriously).
LE San Cristobal is nice except one problem: you don't have it!!! Nobody does! Well, one person does. But not you! I do think it is an amazing ship, and you would be crazy not to use her. Though, her non-LE version is also dang good!
And, I've always liked Cristal. One of the best. I'm surprised you broke away from El G and Acorazado, so that's good that you're trying out new combos and stuff. Very cool.
1. Can't keep up with my speedy ships
2. Costs more
3. American crew, for a lack of a better word, and the fact that there are kids on this site, is total crud. I mean, I'm not paying 7 points for a flippin' SAT!
I don't really like the Neptuno's cannons, but she's got it where it counts: Support. If she's in the thick of battle, I did something wrong.
As for the LE San Cristobal, way to rub it in! Just kidding. Yeah, it's really stinking good, and the way I have it in my fleet is the way that I normally use it, except no Inquisitor, and no Equipment.
Also, I've also really like El Cristal del Obispo, but I've never really had many opportunities to use her. She's tied for my 2nd favorite 5 mast ship. (The Morning Star and the Neptuno are the competition.) Nice defensive ability, and FAST. Things I look for.
P.S. I don't really like El Garante, except in huge battles, and the same goes for El Acorazado. Hopefully other Spanish fans won't shun me after what I just said.
P.S. I don't really like El Garante, except in huge battles, and the same goes for El Acorazado. Hopefully other Spanish fans won't shun me after what I just said.
For some reason, I thought you liked those two Spanish staples. Huh. I love EL G, but only with El Raton and La Repulsa as back up, you know to improve those cannons.
I see the problem with USS Atlanta. The crew from OE to F&S are pretty skimpy for the Americans. Melting Pot, phsh.
P.S. I don't really like El Garante, except in huge battles, and the same goes for El Acorazado. Hopefully other Spanish fans won't shun me after what I just said.
For some reason, I thought you liked those two Spanish staples. Huh. I love EL G, but only with El Raton and La Repulsa as back up, you know to improve those cannons.
I see the problem with USS Atlanta. The crew from OE to F&S are pretty skimpy for the Americans. Melting Pot, phsh.
I assume you mean, El Algericas.
It's not just from OE to FS, it's from CC to FS.
I dare you to find an extra action crew with the point cost of 5 or less. Unless the MI Montana Mays is 5 points...then less than 5.
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I do think it is an amazing ship, and you would be crazy not to use her. Though, her non-LE version is also dang good!
Just kidding. Yeah, it's really stinking good, and the way I have it in my fleet is the way that I normally use it, except no Inquisitor, and no Equipment.
