Admiral's Flagship, 5th Rate

Admiral's Flagship, 5th Rate
Belongs to	All factions
Crew	133
Guns	48 (23 on each side, two bow chasers)
Firepower	592
Range	500
Accuracy	60
Reloading skill	40
Hull strength	2928
Speed	20
Maneuverability	Medium
Produced from	Dockyard or higher
Special abilities	Top Gallants
Cost	1560 SP/1330 MP
Upkeep	390

Admiral's Flagship, 5th Rate is a ship type in Empire: Total War.

Description

Flagship frigates are single-deck warships, combining good handling, firepower and endurance at sea.

These handy frigates are used for pursuit, convoy protection, commerce raiding and reconnaissance work and, when operating as a detached squadron, as a flagship for the admiral in charge. Excellent sailing characteristics, especially in inshore waters, make it a useful addition to any blockading fleet, and perfect for aggressive admirals. Accommodations for the flag officer and his small staff may be a little on the snug side, as these are fighting vessels with little spare room for many creature comforts. This is a footling inconvenience when considered against the chance to carry the fight to the foe! An admiral’s flagship, normally a somewhat staid appointment, is an excellent appointment for men who are hungry for glory – when that flagship is a frigate.

Historically, the term “fifth rate” is a Royal Navy one, and applies to the largest single-deck frigates, mounting some 44 12-pounder guns. However, every navy that used European designs found a use for this class of vessel.

General Information

The Admiral's Flagship, 5th Rate is virtually identical to its regular counterpart, the Fifth Rate, although it has superior hull strength. Like the fifth rate, the Admiral's Flagship, 5th Rate is the heaviest ship to still possess 500 range, while also possessing good firepower as well as excellent handling and speed. This makes it one of the best ships to use while kiting larger ships. Smaller ships may conversely find it hard to use their speed to their advantage against this ship due to their equal range.

Some factions' ship statistics are different from others; differences are listed below (traits that to not differ are not listed).

Type	Accuracy	Reload Skill	Hull Strength	Speed	Morale	Cost	Upkeep
Standard	60	40	2938	17	10	1560	390
France	70	40	3000	18	10	1580	390
Great Britain	60	55	3080	17	11	1570	390
Spain	60	40	2928	17	10	1540	380
United States	60	50	3080	17	11	1560	390