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| The '''Serpent''' is a level 8 ship capable of a variety of roles. Her [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junk_rig junk-rigged] sails allow her to sail close to the wind. | | The '''Serpent''' is a level 8 ship capable of a variety of roles. Her [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junk_rig junk-rigged] sails allow her to sail close to the wind. |
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− | It's ability to sail rather quickly crosswind allows for easy access to highly profitable sailing routes that do not directly follow wind routes, with its sizable Cargo Capacity of ten provides a decent profit from every trade run. The Serpent is also fairly well-armed, carrying four Size 7 guns on each side, making it well-equipped for combat if necessary. | + | It's ability to sail rather quickly crosswind allows for easy access to highly profitable sailing routes that do not directly follow wind routes, with its sizable Cargo Capacity of ten provides a decent profit from every trade run. The Serpent is also fairly well-armed, carrying four Heavy Cannons on each side, making it well-equipped for combat if necessary. |
| Boarding a Serpent may prove difficult for some players to get on, as it high and flat sides that can be accessed from the water by use of a ladder on the side of the hull. | | Boarding a Serpent may prove difficult for some players to get on, as it high and flat sides that can be accessed from the water by use of a ladder on the side of the hull. |
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− | Serpents struggle with poor maneuverability and a slow turn speed thus they may have trouble fighting smaller, more maneuverable foes. It's distinctive and large sails also makes her an easy target. | + | Serpents struggle with poor maneuverability and a slow turn speed, thus they may have trouble fighting smaller, more maneuverable foes. It's distinctive and large sails also makes her an easy target. |
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| * During the [http://tradelands.wiki/index.php/Inyola Inyolan] Invasion of Whitecrest, five Inyolan Serpents blockaded Whitecrest. | | * During the [http://tradelands.wiki/index.php/Inyola Inyolan] Invasion of Whitecrest, five Inyolan Serpents blockaded Whitecrest. |
− | * The Serpent is the only level 8 ship who isn't named after a mammal, rather its the a reptilian. | + | * The Serpent is the only level 8 ship which isn't named after a mammal, rather its named after a reptilian. |
| * The Serpent is one of only three obtainable Junk-Rigged ships in the game, [[Kraken]], and the [[Taipan]]. | | * The Serpent is one of only three obtainable Junk-Rigged ships in the game, [[Kraken]], and the [[Taipan]]. |
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| == See also == | | == See also == |
| {{Ships}} | | {{Ships}} |