5-4

Man-o-War

This piece has 5 movement directions (one space at a time), and 4 capture directions.
It is referred to as the "five four" piece.

Point value: 8.5

4-3

Frigate

This piece has 4 movement directions (two spaces at a time), and 3 capture directions.
It is referred to as the "four three" piece.

Point value: 9.5

4-2

Corvette

This piece has 4 movement directions (two spaces at a time), and 2 capture directions.
It is referred to as the "four two" piece.

Point value: 9

4-2s

Brigantine

This piece has 4 movement directions (two spaces at a time), and 2 capture directions.
It is referred to as the "four two s" or "four two split" piece.

Point value: 8

3-2

Cutter

This piece has 3 movement directions (three spaces at a time), and 2 capture directions.
It is referred to as the "three two" piece.

Point value: 10

3-0

Merchant

This piece has 3 movement directions (three spaces at a time), and can't capture other pieces. Because it cannot capture, it cannot be captured.
It is referred to as the "three zero" piece.

Point value: N/A

The point values that are shown do not have any bearing on the outcome of the game, they are simply a guide to relative value in a piece exchange.

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