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− | + | |name = 'Corsair' Mastercraft Xebec |
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+ | |image = algiers_xebec.jpg |
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+ | |role = Scout |
− | | image = algiers_MasterCraft_Xebec.jpg |
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+ | |description = |
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+ | |special tags = |
− | | profession = All |
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− | | acceleration = 4.75 |
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− | | deceleration = 1.83 |
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− | | bestpoint = 90 |
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− | | osspeed = 63 |
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− | | turning = 5.00 |
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− | | hsturning = 12.38 |
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− | | aturning = 16.00 |
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− | | dturning = 9.00 |
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− | | capacity = 90 |
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− | | visibility = 56.0 |
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− | | spotting = 0 |
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− | | totalcrew = 130 |
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− | | tracking = 25 |
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− | | defense = 46 |
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− | | hull = 952 |
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− | | port = 440 |
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− | | portdr = 2 |
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− | | starboard = 440 |
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− | | starboarddr = 2 |
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− | | bow = 220 |
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− | | bowdr = 1 |
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− | | stern = 110 |
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− | | sterndr = 1 |
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− | | sails = 1541 |
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− | | recipe = [['Corsair' Mastercraft Xebec (recipe)]] |
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− | | swivels = 6x [[1/2lb]] |
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− | | topdeck = 18x [[8lb]] |
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− | | aftguns = 2x [[9lb]] |
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− | | upwind=45% |
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− | | luffing=45% |
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− | | closehaul=95% |
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− | | beamreach=100% |
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− | | broadreach=84% |
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− | | running=70% |
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− | | windimage=Winddisc.FFSS.png |
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⚫ | The xebec owes much of its design to the earlier galleys and galleasses of the Mediterranean. The root of the name probably comes from an Arabic word for 'small ship', and is rendered into English in three forms: 'xebec', 'chebec', and 'zebec', though the word exists in many other languages as well, indicating its popularity (or at least knowledge of its existence) in the rest of Europe. |
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− | These ships had long narrow hulls, and were fitted with oars like their galley predecessors. They were intended to be fast and maneuverable, whether under oar-power or under sail. |
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+ | |sailing stats = 21.25; 3.56; 4.85; 13.68; 8.10; 10.25; 11.80; 90 |
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− | 17th and 18th century Christian shipping in the Mediterranean was threatened by the Barbary corsairs, who were Muslim pirates based in Northern Africa. The vessel of choice for these pirates in the early days was the galley, whose oars allowed them to overtake merchant vessels caught in light wind. But as time wore on, the trading nations responded to the threat by deploying warships to tackle the corsair problem. Galleys were swift and carried many men, but were not designed to stand up to the broadsides of modern warships. |
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+ | |ship stats = 110; 42.9; 0.0; 130; 25 |
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+ | |integrity = 630; 395; 395; 195; 90; 1340 |
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− | In response, the Barbary Corsairs evolved their galleys into a new design that would stay competitive with the warships sent against them. In order to mount broadside guns, they widened the hull for extra deck-room and stability, and they removed many or all of the rowers to make room for broadside guns. These changes shifted the motive power of the vessel away from oar-power and onto the three huge lateen sails. And thus, the graceful and distinctive form of the xebec was born. |
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+ | |DR stats = -; 2; 2; 1; 0; 0 |
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+ | |OFF stats = 0.0; 0.0; 0.0; 0.0; 0.0; 0.0 |
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− | Their foremasts are typically raked forward, while the main and mizzen were either straight or raked slightly back. The massive lateen yards were so large that they were frequently composed of two spars lashed together -- more like masts than typical yards. Most xebecs did not have a bowsprit, but their beakheads frequently featured a long prow. |
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+ | |DEF stats = 27.0; 27.0; 28.0; 28.0; 28.0; 0.0 |
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+ | |RES stats = 0.0; 0.0; 0.0; 0.0; 0.0; - |
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+ | |swivels = 6; 1/2; 5.2; 8.0; 125; --; -- |
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− | A few of the western nations tried square sails on the xebec's mainmast and sometimes even the mizzenmast. The square-rigged mainmast would have topsails and even topgallants, and the mizzen would have a square topsail (while still maintaining the lateen lower-sail). A xebec rigged this way was known as a Polacre-Xebec. |
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+ | |topdeck = 14; 8; 19.5; 28.0; 750; 153; 227 |
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+ | |fore guns = |
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+ | |aft guns = 2; 8; 19.5; 28.0; 750; 153; 227 |
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+ | |polars = 0.7; 0.84; 1; 0.95; 0.45; 0.45; 30 |
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− | Commonly, though, the standard lateen rig for xebecs had a single triangular sail on each mast, and had none of a square rig's topsails or topgallants. The lateen rig offered many advantages over the square rig, the most significant of which was the ability to pinch far closer to the wind than square sails could. This meant they could both quickly catch up to and quickly flee from square-rigged vessels when sailing close to the wind. |
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− | The corsairs favored the xebec for its speed and maneuverability, and for its shallow draft which also aided in escaping larger vessels. These qualities were recognized by many of the European navies, and the vessel was quickly adopted into the Mediterranean squadrons as commerce-raiders and anti-piracy cruisers. As warships, xebecs mounted as many as 36 guns on their topdeck. Depending on the weight of the guns, this made them competitive with naval sloops of war, and even with some of the frigates of the day. |
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+ | {{Version history |
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+ | |versions = 02.10.57.00 50592 |
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+ | ==Combat Level== |
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+ | Combat Level: 25 |
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+ | ==WARNING== |
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− | The xebec under sail was a beautiful sight, and it is said that the design was one of the fastest and most agile in the Mediterranean. Some of the same qualities that made it so successful in light seas also made it unsuitable for rough weather. The low freeboard and the shallow draught made the vessel vulnerable to swamping, and it would roll heavily on anything more than moderate waves. Thus, the advantages that the xebec has inland make it a poor choice for open-ocean sailing. |
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+ | *The correct "Polars" and "Open Sea Speed" remain unavailable at this time. |
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+ | ==General== |
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− | Xebecs were also lightly-built vessels. Unlike the massive, bulky timbers of ships of the line, xebecs were delicate and graceful. They were gazelles, not war-horses. Their tactics in battle reflected this. Xebec captains were loath to engage a foe of equal armament in a gun-battle. Instead, they relied upon their speed, maneuverability, and sweeps to pick their battles, and deposit large numbers of boarders on the decks of their enemies. |
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+ | A custom-built Corsair Xebec made with superior craftsmanship and materials. It has more guns, heavier guns, and more armor than a standard Corsair. |
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− | The xebec's qualities of speed and shallow draught, and the ability to sail extremely close to the wind, are highly prized by traders as well -- particularly those engaged in the coastal trade and its close cousin, smuggling. While it requires a somewhat larger crew, and has a smaller cargo capacity than other vessels of similar size, its sailing characteristics and combat ability make it an excellent choice for those interested in a swift and powerful coastal vessel. |
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− | Historically, the xebec was not well-represented in the Caribbean. It wouldn't have easily made the crossing from Europe, for one thing. A xebec captain risked outright sinking in rough seas and bad weather, far from the somewhat calmer waters of the Mediterranean that the ship was designed for. But the Caribbean shipbuilding industry was quite active and versatile, and the xebec is a ship design so striking and so interesting that we couldn't resist making it available as a locally built version. |
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− | This ship was the premier solo PvP vessel until newer ships were added to the game, particularly the [['Arcadia' Xebec]]. |
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− | ===Distinguishing Characteristics=== |
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− | This ship has 5% faster reload times than the [['Corsair' Xebec]] plus more and heavier guns. |
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==Variants== |
==Variants== |
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− | Other |
+ | Other variants of the Corsair: |
*[['Corsair' Sleek Xebec]] |
*[['Corsair' Sleek Xebec]] |
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*[['Corsair' Xebec]] |
*[['Corsair' Xebec]] |
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*[['Corsair' Xebec (Civilian)]] |
*[['Corsair' Xebec (Civilian)]] |
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*[['Corsair' Xebec (Fallback)]] |
*[['Corsair' Xebec (Fallback)]] |
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− | ===Comparable Ships=== |
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− | [['Mystique' Polacre]], [['Algiers' Refit Polacre]] |
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⚫ | The '''xebec''' owes much of its design to the earlier galleys and galleasses of the Mediterranean. The root of the name probably comes from an Arabic word for 'small ship', and is rendered into English in three forms: 'xebec', 'chebec', and 'zebec', though the word exists in many other languages as well, indicating its popularity (or at least knowledge of its existence) in the rest of Europe. [[History of the Xebec|read more...]] |
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+ | In Pirates of the Burning Sea, we expect a variety of players to sail the xebec. It will turn up as an available ship for naval officers of low rank, roughly on par with the sloop-of-war, though it is not of course one of the rated ships. Merchants and free traders can buy the xebec from civilian shipyards, probably for making numerous short-haul runs within a particular island chain. And pirates, of course, should get great use from this swift, sharp hawk of the seas. |
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+ | Freetraders will find that while the cargo capacity is small, the 'Corsair' Xebec is a superior vessel of fighting, boarding, and fleeing enemy vessels. The close-haul sailing speed, freetrader bonuses, and square-rig design of a majority of other ships means that what the 'Corsair' can't out-run, it can out-fight. With various hull armor, sail, and gun outfittings, the stock 'Corsair' Xebec can be brought to mastercraft levels for little cost. |
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+ | ==Version History== |
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+ | (2.14.21.0) 2014-03-04 |
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+ | *Changed cannon battery stats |
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+ | *Cannon accuracy figures to be included in an upcoming hotfix patch |
Latest revision as of 22:32, 16 March 2014
SAILING Sailing These parameters determine how your ship sails. Max Speed: Maximum Speed SHIPHow fast your ship can move in battles. Improving battle speed does not improve Open Sea speed. Acceleration: Acceleration Determines how fast the ship gains speed. Deceleration: Deceleration Determines how fast the ship loses speed. Lower values are better if you want to maintain speed, higher values are better if you want to stop quickly. Turning (Fast): Fast Turn Rate The Ship's turn rate in degrees per second. This is how fast the ship turns if it is moving at maximum speed. Turning (Slow): Slow Turn Rate The Ship's turn rate in degrees per second. This is how fast the ship turns if it is moving at a speed of at least 4 knots. Turning Accel: Max Turning Acceleration This shows how fast a ship accelerates into a turn. The higher the value, the faster the ship reaches its maximum turn rate. Turning Decel: Min Turning Deceleration Ships gradually suffer less deceleration as they turn. This shows a minimum amount of deceleration a ship has when turning. Lower numbers (relative to other acceleration stats) are better. Best Point: Best Point The wind angle at which the ship can attain its maximum speed. The wind comes from angle 0o, and angle 180o is running with the wind at your back. Capacity: Capacity How many units of cargo the ship can hold. O.S. Visibility: Open Sea Visibility How far away other ships will spot you on the open sea. O.S. Spotting: Open Sea Spotting Increases your spotting range, allowing you to detect ships beyond their O.S. Visibility. Crew: Crew The maximum number of crew on your ship. Shows the fighting strength of your crew. Target Tracking: Target Tracking Reduces the accuracy penalties you suffer due to your movement and your target's movement. Improves your chance to hit fast moving ships. |
21.25 3.56 4.85 13.68 8.10 10.25 11.80 90 110 42.9 0.0 130 25 |
22 ( Medium) LEVEL (SIZE): Level and Size4 6526 The level required to use this ship, and the size of the hull. DURABILITY: Durability The number of ships you have left. Decreases by 1 whenever the ship is defeated in combat (with the exception of skirmish). INSURANCE VALUE: Insurance Value Amount of doubloons you will receive for this ship if she is sunk or scuttled. |
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HEALTH Health The ship's Health stats show how much damage it can sustain. Hull: Hull (Structure) The internal structure of your ship. When your structure runs out, your ship sinks. Port: Port (Left) The ship's port armor. Armor facings protect the ship's hull. Stbd: Starboard (Right) The ship's starboard armor. Armor facings protect the ship's hull. Bow: Bow (Front) The ship's bow armor. Armor facings protect the ship's hull. Stern: Stern (Rear) The ship's stern armor. Armor facings protect the ship's hull. Sails: Sails & Masts Shows how much damage the ship's sails and masts can sustain. Ships lose speed as they take sail damage. |
Integ. Integrity The ship's Integrity stats show how much damage it can sustain. 630 395 395 195 90 1340 |
DR Damage Reduction Shows how much the ship's armor reduces the damage it receives. - 2 2 1 0 0 |
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MODIFIERS Modifiers These change your chance to hit, chance to get hit and the damage you take. Sails: Sails Offense, defense and resistance values for your ship's sails and masts. Crew: Crew Offense, defense and resistance values for your ship's crew. Bow: Bow (Front) Offense, defense and resistance values for your ship's bow armor. Stern: Stern (Rear) Offense, defense and resistance values for your ship's stern armor. Sides: Broadsides (Left & Right) Offense, defense and resistance values for your ship's broadsides. Grapple: Grappling Grappling offense makes it easier to board ships. Grappling defense protects you against hostile boarding attempts. |
OFF Offense Offensive modifiers are a percentage increase to your chance to hit. The numbers here include any benefits from 'Accuracy, All' items. 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 |
DEF Defense Defensive modifiers are a percentage decrease to the chance enemies will hit you. The numbers here include any benefits from 'Defense, All' items. 27.0 27.0 28.0 28.0 28.0 0.0 |
RES Resistance Resistance is a percentage reduction in the damage you take. 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 - |
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Polars
Upwind & Luffing
Close
Haul Close
Haul Beam
Reach Beam
Reach Broad
Reach Broad
Reach Running
45% - 45% 9.56 - 9.56 knots 30° 20.19 knots 95% 20.19 knots 95% 21.25 knots100% 100%21.25 knots 17.85 knots 84% 17.85 knots 84% 14.88 knots 70% Open Sea Speed: 63
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02.10.57.00
Combat Level
Combat Level: 25
WARNING
- The correct "Polars" and "Open Sea Speed" remain unavailable at this time.
General
A custom-built Corsair Xebec made with superior craftsmanship and materials. It has more guns, heavier guns, and more armor than a standard Corsair.
Variants
Other variants of the Corsair:
History
The xebec owes much of its design to the earlier galleys and galleasses of the Mediterranean. The root of the name probably comes from an Arabic word for 'small ship', and is rendered into English in three forms: 'xebec', 'chebec', and 'zebec', though the word exists in many other languages as well, indicating its popularity (or at least knowledge of its existence) in the rest of Europe. read more...
Strategy and Use
In Pirates of the Burning Sea, we expect a variety of players to sail the xebec. It will turn up as an available ship for naval officers of low rank, roughly on par with the sloop-of-war, though it is not of course one of the rated ships. Merchants and free traders can buy the xebec from civilian shipyards, probably for making numerous short-haul runs within a particular island chain. And pirates, of course, should get great use from this swift, sharp hawk of the seas.
Tactics
Freetraders will find that while the cargo capacity is small, the 'Corsair' Xebec is a superior vessel of fighting, boarding, and fleeing enemy vessels. The close-haul sailing speed, freetrader bonuses, and square-rig design of a majority of other ships means that what the 'Corsair' can't out-run, it can out-fight. With various hull armor, sail, and gun outfittings, the stock 'Corsair' Xebec can be brought to mastercraft levels for little cost.
Version History
(2.14.21.0) 2014-03-04
- Changed cannon battery stats
- Cannon accuracy figures to be included in an upcoming hotfix patch