Battle skills

      Level required
 		  
Skill   Skill
required		 Description
             
Steering   0 0 1 Increases ship Turning Speed. Also lessens damage from sea mines, etc.
             
Lookout   0 0 1 You are able to know the name of the captain of a far off ship.
             
Fire Fighting   0 0 2 Extinguish fire at sea.
             
Aboardage 2 0 0 2 Easier to engage in Melee Battle.
             
Rowing 1 0 0 3 Increases speed of vessels fitted with oars.
             
Swordplay   0 0 3 The attack power in melee battles and the attack power of close-range weapons in land battles is raised.
             
Gunfire   0 0 3 Decreases the Attack Power/Defence Power of the enemy during Melee Battle. Attack speed of guns increases in Land Battle.
             
Repair   0 0 3 Timber can be used to repair ships.
             
First Aid   0 0 3 Lowers the loss of crew due to injury during battle or exploration.
             
Request reinforce 1 0 0 3 Call for reinforcements from another fleet.
             
Guard 2 0 0 5 Temporary increase in Defence Power during Melee Battle.
             
Leadership   0 0 5 Alleviation of issues with the crew such as disorder, fighting, and mutiny.
             
Pathology 2 0 0 5 Medical treatment for outbreaks of scurvy or infectious disease at sea.
             
Shipbuilding 3 0 0 7 Ships can be built at the Shipyard.
             
Plunder 5 0 0 10 After victory in hand to hand combat or a land battle, plunder your enemy's possessions.
             
Gunnery   0 0 10 Cannon loads become quicker and the cannon less prone to failure.
             
Surgery 3 0 0 10 Medical treatment for crew injured in battle. Water is required.
             
Assault 3 0 0 12 Temporary increase in Attack Power during Melee Battle.
             
Ballistics 3 0 0 12 Extends cannon firing range.
             
Tactics 3 0 0 12 Can increase Attack and Defence Power during Melee Battle.
             
Evasion 3 0 0 15 Makes it difficult for enemy bombs to strike during battle.
             
Accuracy 3 0 0 15 Shots hit the enemy easier and can also be fired at point blank range.
             
Sniping 3 0 10 15 Increases the attack speed of guns and bows in land battle.
             
Mine laying 2 0 0 15 Ability to lay sea mines during battle.
             
Reloading 2 0 0 17 Temporary increase in speed of cannon loads.
             
Sword Mastery 5 0 0 20 The attack power and attack speed of close-range weapons in land battles are raised.
             
Penetration 2 0 0 20 Increases destructive capability of cannon.
             
Arms 3  1 0 0 20 Thanks to good knowledge of weapons, you are able to operate powerful equipment on special ships.
             
Request Convoy 1 22 0 56 Support from your country's navy is called. Cannot be used for personal disputes.