Gunboat, Ship Class

Gunboats are agile ships that are particularly maneuverable and easy to pilot.  They are able to turn on the spot instead of needing to move while turning as most other ships do.   Turning does not take up any extra movement speed.  They are sail powered and use the wind to move.  They also may suffer additional penalities or bonuses depending on the conditions.  On its turn a sail powered ship that has at least half of its sail stations successfully used that round may furl its sails instead of using its movement speed.  A ship that has furled its sails is not considered Sail Powered and has a speed unit of 0 until its sails are unfurled again. These ships require a Helmsman to steer since they have a rudder system that works independently of its locomotion method.  
Initiative +8

Power Generation

Sails

Propulsion

Wind, weather conditions

Weapons & Armament

Ballista or small cannons.  Weapon slots (3)

Armor and defense

AC 15 / HP 150

Rarity

Common

Length

60’

Height

20’

Weight

30 ton capacity

Speed

20 ft. / 120ft. Max

Complement / Crew

6

Cargo & Passenger Capacity

15