Astraeus

Summary
undefined "The Astraeus's massive guns will make any enemy think twice before attacking". -Shipwright Summary

The Astraeus is a level ten ship with a capacity of ten cargo, incredible armament, the fourth-highest hull strength in the game, and low speed.

A great use for the Astraeus is as a flagship. Her unholy armament and high health pool mean that with minimal support from allies it can devastate anyone foolish enough to get in its way, though this ship can be countered by ships of greater speed such as the Marauder or Stiletto. The Astraeus does have one trick up its sleeves, stern cannons.

The Astraeus performs well with its massive armament which will scare almost anyone away. Due to its size and mobility, it is not a great chaser ship and is better used to defend and attack land targets. It does best as part of an escort with smaller, more nimble ships such as the Phoenix, Tyrant and Stiletto, similar to how modern aircraft carriers function in fleets of escorting ships. A good crew will quickly nullify any attacking force and provide great value when attacking land based targets. Despite its weaknesses, it is a formidable foe that is not to be underestimated.

Countering the Astraeus is not difficult for experienced pirates though, most likely using the Stiletto, Marauder, or Phoenix. The Astraeus's mediocre turning speed and rear cannons makes it likely to be stern locked, unless viable support is nearby or if the rear guns remain intact. Even if the rear guns remain intact they don't cause much damage, however, the higher elevation makes it easier to disarm an opponent's cannons.

Trivia

 * Often called the astra