Admiral Sea Battles
1st episode
Strategies described below:
- to suffer minimal losses;
- to earn the maximum quantity of money that will be useful for the
next missions;
- to start the next mission with repaired ships so not to waste time
on their repair in the beginning of the next mission.
1 MISSION
Concentrate your navy on the east and to the south from the southern
enemy fort but out of reach of its guns. During this maneuver, as a
rule, you manage to destroy enemy brigs by long-range guns without
any damage to your ships. Then having waited for favorable wind you
place your ships vertically on the left from the southern fort so
that they were out of the fire range of other forts and try to
destroy the southern fort. The most optimal formation of navy are
the following: first comes brigs, then frigates then 2-deckers and
further 3-decked battleships and galleons. (this is the general
tactic of attack throughout the whole game and we shall not mention
it further - it is implied.) Then you shall concentrate ships
between two other forts and destroy them for 2-3 turns. While
destroying the forts you are attacked by enemy 2-deckers. It is
desirable to board one of them and to destroy the rest (including
frigates). This will be useful for accomplishing the next mission.
Then you shall move to the north-east and destroy frigates at a safe
distance from the fort. With a fair wind you attack the fort and
destroy it. Next build a port, repair damaged battleships (do not
repair transports) and destroy the remaining fort. Then build the
2nd line fort by transports and finish the mission.
2 MISSION
Immediately move your navy through the northern strait to intercept
enemy transports. Simultaneously build 2-3 clippers and send them to
catch up your navy. Try to keep them safe and not engage them in
battles. Destroy with the basic squadron attacking enemy squadrons
one by one. Concentrate clippers a bit further nearer the shoal but
out of reach of enemy forts so that you can fire at enemy transports
which broke away from your basic squadron. An experienced player
manages to destroy all enemy battleships and transports in this
mission. Then you can destroy all forts and ports to get the maximum
bonus for the mission.
3 MISSION
Repair ships if necessary, build some galleons and move your navy to
the south. It is recommended to build one tender. Leave 3 galleons
to repel an attack from the side of the northern enemy squadron.
Destroy with the basic squadron 4 forts and 2 ports and all guard
battleships in the south-west part of the map. Try to make as many
boarding attacks as possible. Return to your port and repair damaged
ships. Then destroy the fort that is situated in the middle part of
the map. Move the island round from the north. Divide your navy into
two squadrons. Send 9-11 ships to turn the big island from the
southern fort of the 1st line. The other squadron should be moved to
destroy the northern fort of the 2nd line. Then you should destroy
the enemy squadron to the north. Concentrate all your ships near the
harbor and with a favorable wind burst into the harbor and destroy
two remaining forts, then guard the ships and the port.
4 MISSION
Move out of the bay and destroy the nearest enemy fort and all the
battleships near it. Simultaneously build 4-5 galleons to repel the
attack of the northern squadron. Build 1-2 light vessels (tenders).
Repair damaged ships. Divide navy into two squadrons: send 8-9 ships
between the island to destroy forts; the rest of your ships keep a
safe distance. After the forts are destroyed attack and destroy with
your ships the enemy squadron of heavy ships. Send light vessels
over shoal into the harbor with allied transports and build ports
and then repair allied ships. Move your basic squadron to the south
east to destroy the last enemy squadron. While allied transports are
moving to your port you can destroy the remaining enemy ships and
forts.
5 MISSION
In the beginning repel the attack of light enemy vessels. With fair
weather you can do that without any damage to your ships. To
accomplish the mission you will need 9 heavy ships and 1 tender.
There is no need in building new ships. If you follow the tactics
described above you will accomplish this mission without any
difficulties. Try to earn the maximum bonus.
6 MISSION
An experienced player (or natural born Admiral) comes to the last
mission with a sum that exceeds 100000 credits. The most optimal
navy effective for this mission is two 3-decked battleships, 13
galleons and 1 tender. From the very beginning enemy ports with
every turn build 2-3 heavy battleships and in case you choose the
frontal attack tactics you will loose this battle for sure. Enemy
resources are almost unlimited. Nevertheless we know at least 2
winning strategies in this mission. In the beginning you should move
to the south and destroy 2 forts and the maximum number of enemy
vessels. You should also board at least 2 light vessels there. It is
not necessary to destroy the southern port. After that you should
move your squadron to the east. Moving round the central group of
islands from the east destroy 2 forts. After that you may choose one
of the two strategies. The first of them requires to build (in the
central group of islands) a port and then to build as many light
fast-moving vessels (tenders and steam-corvettes) as possible. While
building light battleships your basic squadron should destroy ships
that are guarding forts and the ports. After that it draws away the
enemy battleship. With the built light vessel and a fair wind cross
over the shoal and burst into the western bay. Tenders should board
heavy ships of the enemy and steam-corvettes destroy the royal port.
The second strategy requires more patience and attention. After
destroying the northern forts your navy clears the area before forts
from enemy ships and then destroys forts. Three light vessels go to
the north-east over the shoal and stop at a safe distance. After
that two 3-decked battleships and six galleons go to the south. Two
galleons and two 3-deckers (all of them should be 100% repaired!)
occupy two cells below the island on which the enemy port that is
building 2-deckers is situated. Your ships are destroying every turn
and every newly built enemy 2-decker there. Four galleons go a bit
to the east and occupy the position between the reefs and destroys
one ships standing to the north with every new turn. (Do not forget
to keep an eye on the weather forecast!) The rest of the galleons
approach the strait and destroy the nearest enemy ships. Keep in
mind that newly built ships are inexperienced and timid. If you are
attentive and careful you will manage to destroy two ships more and
damage the rest for the next turn. Hence the total quantity of enemy
ships decreases despite the fact that enemy ports build new ones. A
considerable part of enemy navy goes to the north frightened by
appearance of the three light vessels. The rest of the enemy armada
is squeezed by your galleons to the north and to the east. All the
above allows you to destroy the fort to the north of the strait and
then to approach the port that is building 2-deckers. Now the time
has come to change the tactic. Near the enemy port you build your
own port to build galleons and to repair damaged battleships,
including boarded ones. The most experienced ships board newly built
2-deckers one by one with every turn. The rest of your ships
continue attacking enemies. Two galleons which were standing to the
south of the port join the eastern group of galleons and wait for
the moment when the quantity of your ships are equal or a bit
smaller to the quantity of enemy navy. After this the enemy is
doomed for failure.
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WALK THROUGH THE 2ND EPISODE OF ADMIRAL SEA BATTLES
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1 MISSION
You can repel the attack of enemy light vessels with your light
battleships. If the weather is favorable you can also use your
clippers. The most interesting variant is when you send your light
speedy ships to pursue four enemy ship-builders. It is enough to
destroy two of them. Even if you loose some of your light ships you
deprive the enemy of possibly to building 1-2 forts. Meanwhile your
heavy ships are moving through the southern passing to the west.
With a fair wind they can even forestall the northern enemy squadron
and enter the Storming Gates strait.
2 MISSION
It is easy to repel the attack of the first pirates' squadron in the
beginning of the 2nd mission if you have repaired your ships in the
end of the previous one. After repelling the second pirates' attack
you should repair your ships and start moving to the west destroying
enemy forts and ports on your way. In case you have managed to keep
your ships efficient enough after destroying all pirates objects you
may attack and destroy Gordon's squadron. You can also do that after
building a port in the western bay and repairing your ships. You may
leave Gordon's squadron but then in the following missions it will
be hard for you to destroy it.
3 MISSION
Again you are attacked by pirates in the beginning of the mission
which is why you are recommended to repair your ships in the end of
the previous mission. After the attack you are recommended to repair
your ships and move farther to the west. It is useful to send 1-3
the least efficient ships to destroy the south-east port. If you use
the tactic described above you can destroy enemy forts on Turtle
island practically without serious damages to your ships. To do this
you should reasonably use weather conditions and the peculiarities
of the coastline. In case your squadron remained efficient you can
damage (or even destroy) Eric Gordon's squadron. We recommend you
build a port and repair your ships for the next mission.
4 MISSION
You are attacked by powerful pirates' squadron at once.
Simultaneously 4 speedy vessels are moving to build forts. With
favorable weather you manage to destroy them and to repel the attack
of the basic pirates' forces. Repair your ships after the attack.
Then you destroy the port to the east from Roger bay. You can also
enlarge your navy by means of boarding newly built inexperienced
frigates. After that you should destroy the south-west enemy
squadron and move to fort Rodger.
5 MISSION
Your squadron should be moving strictly to the east towards the
attacking pirates. You can destroy their ships from a safe distance
without serious damages to your ships. Your transports should remain
near the island. You may move transports to the south-east bay only
when you have cleared 2/3 of the map from the enemy. Your basic
forces keep on destroying ships and forts. In the end build a port
and repair 20 ships.
6 MISSION
Build a port in the north-west bay to build galleons at once.
Simultaneously the north-east port builds galleons too. After
repelling enemy attacks on both ports repair damaged objects. Then
build galleons and tenders with all remaining sum of money. After
that use the traditional winning tactic.
