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English Seahawk
French Corsair
Dutch Privateer
English Explorer
French Adventurer
Dutch Trader
Spanish Renegade
English Adventurer
French Huguenot
French Privateer
Dutch Adventurer
English Buccaneer
French Buccaneer
Dutch Adventurer
English Pirate
Spanish Costa Garda
John Hawkins
Francis Drake
Piet Heyn
L'Ollonais
Henry Morgan
De Pointis

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Borburata
Campeche
Cartagena
Coro
Cumana
Eleuthera
Florida Keys
Gibraltar
Gran Granada
Grand Bahama
Havana
Isabella
Maracaibo
Margarita
Nassau
Nombre de Dios
Panama
Puerto Cabello
Puerto Principe
Rio de la Hacha
San Juan
Santo Domingo
Santiago Vega
Santa Marta
St. Augustine
Trinidad
Vera Cruz
Villa Hermosa
Yaguana
Florida Channel
Florida Channel

Campeche
Caracas
Cartagena
Coro
Cumana
Eleuthera
Gibraltar
Gran Granada
Grand Bahama
Grenada
Havana
La Vega
Maracaibo
Margarita
Panama
Puerto Bello
Puerto Cabello
Puerto Principe
Rio de la Hacha
San Juan
Santa Marta
Santiago
Santiago Vega
Santo Domingo
St. Augustine
St. Lucia
St. Thome
Trinidad
Vera Cruz
Villa Hermosa
Florida Channel
Florida Channel

Barbados
Campeche
Caracas
Cartagena
Coro
Cumana
Curacao
Eleuthera
Florida Keys
Gran Granada
Grand Bahama
Gibraltar
Havana
La Vega
Maracaibo
Margarita
Nevis
Panama
Petit-Goave
Providence
Puerto Bello
Puerto Cabello
Puerto Principe
Rio de la Hacha
San Juan
Santo Domingo
Santa Marta
Santiago
Santiago Vega
St. Augustine
St. Christophe
St. Thome
Tortuga
Trinidad
Vera Cruz
Villa Hermosa
Florida Channel
Florida Channel

Antigua         
Barbados
Bermuda
Campeche
Caracas
Cartagena
Curacao
Cumana
Eleuthera
Florida Keys
Gran Granada
Guadeloupe
Gibraltar
Havana
La Vega
Maracaibo
Margarita
Martinique
Montserrat
Nevis
Panama
Petit-Goave
Puerto Bello
Puerto Principe
Rio de la Hacha
San Juan
Santa Catalina
Santa Marta
Santiago
Santiago Vega
Santo Domingo
St. Augustine
St. Eustatius
St. Kitts
St. Martin
Tortuga
Trinidad
Vera Cruz
Villa Hermosa
Florida Channel
Florida Channel

Antigua
Barbados
Bermuda
Campeche
Caracas
Cartagena
Cumana
Curacao
Eleuthera
Gran Granada
Gibraltar
Guadeloupe
Havana
Leogane
Maracaibo
Margarita
Martinique
Montserrat
Nevis
Panama
Petit-Goave
Port-de-Paix
Port Royale
Puerto Bello
Puerto Principe
Rio de la Hacha
San Juan
Santa Catalina
Santa Marta
Santiago
Santo Domingo
St. Augustine
St. Eustatius
St. Kitts
St. Martin
Tortuga
Trinidad
Vera Cruz
Villa Hermosa
Florida Channel
Florida Channel

Antigua
Barbados
Belize
Bermuda
Campeche
Caracas
Cartagena
Cumana
Curacao
Eleuthera
Gran Granada
Guadeloupe
Leogane
Havana
Maracaibo
Margarita
Martinique
Montserrat
Nassau
Nevis
Panama
Petit-Goave
Port-de-Paix
Port Royale
Puerto Bello
Puerto Principe
Rio de la Hacha
San Juan
Santa Marta
Santiago
Santo Domingo
St. Augustine
St. Eustatius
St. Kitts
St. Martin
Tortuga
Trinidad
Vera Cruz
Villa Hermosa
Florida Channel
Florida Channel

selbst
Yourself

Mr.
Ensign
Captain
Major
Colonel
Admiral
Baron
Count
Marquis
Duke

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

cowardly promising well known famous notorious infamous

apprentice
journeyman
adventurer
swashbuckler
apprentice

fine
good
fair
poor

Spanish
English
French
Dutch
pirate
unknown

Pinnace
Sloop
Barque
Cargo fluyt
Merchantman
Frigate
War galleon
Galleon Fast
galleon
Fort
(damaged)

Spain
England
France
Holland

sister
father
mother
uncle

a Spanish
an English
a French
a Dutch
a pirate

an apprentice
a journeyman
an adventurer
a swashbuckler
an apprentice

Price
Gold
Food
Goods
Cannon
Space in hold: 
gold pieces plundered!
pieces
tons
days
men

a pinnace
a sloop
a barque
a cargo fluyt
a merchantman
a frigate
a war galleon
a galleon
a fast galleon

light
medium
strong

Sail damage
Lost a mast
Hull leaking

Guard
Suitor
Mutineer
Enemy captain
Captain

north
south
east
west

Merchant
Overboard
Leave behind
Town
main party

Tavern news:
Ship's log:
Ship's news:
(no entries)

Rapier
Longsword
Cutlass

Visit the governor
Divide up the plunder

Visited %s.
Titled as %s %s.
Plundered %s.
Captured %s %s.
Sank %s %s.
Engaged %s %s.
Found the lost Inca treasure!
Found buried treasure!
%s in %s.
%s offers pirate amnesty!
Indians attack %s.
New gold mine at %s.
Malaria strikes %s.
New governor in %s.
Pirates plunder %s.
%s at war with %s.
%s and %s make peace.
%s allies with %s.
%s captures %s.
Treasure fleet in %s.
Silver train in %s.
Captured %s for %s.
Failed to capture %s.
Captured the treasure fleet!
Captured the silver train!
Rescued my %s.
Accepted letter for %s.
Accepted papers for %s.
Pirate %n off %s.
Accepted rescue mission to %s.
Delivered letter to %s.
Delivered papers to %s.
Captured the pirate %n.
Rescued prisoner from %s.
Governor displeased by failure

My dear %s %s
, we are allied with the 
, %swe are at war with the 
%s
%s and the %s
%s, the %s, and the %s
. I charge you to seek out and destroy our enemy's ships and towns!
and

Would you care to sell any ships?
Would you like any ships repaired?
No, thanks
  %s%s: %g0 gold pieces
  %s (no damage)
  Ship sold  
  Ship repaired

One fort guards the harbor entrance.
%s forts guard the harbor entrance.
The treasure fleet is in the harbor!
The silver train is in town!
Sail into the harbor
March into town
inland village
seaside town
One fort guards the approach to the town.
%s forts guard the approach to the town.

Reloading
Guns loaded
Battle sails
Full sails
Raising sail
Lowering sail
No damage
the enemy captain
%s winds
from the %s
ÊÊ guns, ÊÊÊ men

Force:
Morale:
ÊÊÊÊ men
the ship
Weapon:

clear
cover
swamp
water
ÊÊÊ men, ÊÊÊ muskets
party
defenders
Terrain:
Morale:

your promising plans
your recent visit to %s
your pride at being made %s %s
your gleeful men as they plundered %s
your bold capture of %s %s
your masterful sinking of %s %s
your heroic engagement of %s %s
your discovery of the lost Inca treasure
your discovery of buried treasure
your capture of %s for the %s crown
your failed attack on %s
your daring capture of the treasure fleet
your daring capture of the silver train
the thrilling rescue of your %s

You failed to achieve a rank
You achieved the title of 
%s %s
and %s %s
an undistinguished
a little-known
an average
a creditable
a well respected
a greatly admired
a very important
an extremely important

You accumulated the sum of %g0 gold pieces %hduring your career, making you %s.

and %u acres of land 
a penniless pauper
a very poor man
a man of average wealth
a somewhat prosperous man
a rather wealthy man
a very wealthy man
an extremely wealthy man

Your exploits on the high seas leave you with a reputation as %s captain.

Your share of the expedition's plunder is %g0 gold pieces. Your performance in this voyage leaves you with a reputation as %s captain.

a cautious and cowardly
a quiet and cautious
a competent and active
an active and daring
a daring and bold
a bold and fearless
a brave, bold, and fearless

You were unable to find a bride.
Your bride is %s.
a shrewish and pestersome creature
a friendly and attractive wench
a lovely and cheerful girl
an exciting and beautiful woman

In the course of your travels, you become %s.

sad and bitter
lonely and quiet
quiet and contented
contented and cheerful
cheerful and happy
happy and fun-loving

King's advisor
Governor
Lt. governor
Fleet admiral
Rich banker
Plantation owner
Wealthy merchant
General
Sugar planter
Merchant captain
Council member
Colonel
Shop owner
major
Tavernkeeper
Sailing master
Sergeant
Bartender
Sailor
Farm hand
Rogue
Scoundrel
Pauper
Beggar

Baron
Count
Marquis
Duke
Prince

Panic
Shaken
Angry
Firm
Strong
Wild

angry
unhappy
pleased
happy

`January'
`February'
`March'
`April'
`May'
`June'
`July'
`August'
`September'
`October'
`November'
`December'

One
Two
Three
Four
Five

once twice %s times

Montalban
Delgado
Vasquez
La mancha
Fielding
Moodyford
Holcroft
Thatcher
Raynale
de Coligny
le Crozat
Galoise
vaan Ryhn
Ruyters
Tromper
de Vranck

de Silva
Almagro
Delgado
Orgonez
Culliford
Roberts
Alexander
Gilford
Carriere
Ribault
le Grand
Olonais
de Graff
Brugmans
van Hudde
Haakles

de Loyola
de Nieva
Alvarado
Sanchez
Rackham
Howards
Randolph
Glatsby
Desmaret
de Lavale
du Clarion
la Salle
der Wee
van Neck
Houtman
de Vries

de Toledo
Valdez
Mendoza
Enriquez
Clinton
Wilsons
O'Gilby
Thornbill
Fenelon
du Tertre
de Ville
Roberval
Huyghen
de Witt
Bruegel
van Rapp

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

struggling
surviving
prospering
wealthy

Some
much
most

citizens
patrons
travellers
crewmen

Letter of Marque 
(no title) 
wary 
hostile

Prisoners:
%n (hunter)
%n (pirate)
Ships:

%d soldiers
%d citizens
(no info)
%s fort
%u,000 gold

Recent events in %s have made your information obsolete.

After dinner, you visit your %s.
I've made note of the latest news and gossip at the governor's house,
she says.
Look...

informant
wife

The %h is in %s.
Spain
Peru
Pirate treasure map
Map to lost %s
Map to lost Inca treasure
(missing) 
Somewhere near %s

Original Design and Programming
Sid Meier
Additional Original Design
Arnold Hendrick
Programmer
Tim Cannell
Additional Programming
Nick Thompson & Paul Dunning
Intro Sequence Programming
Andrew  Parton
Intro Sequence Artwork
Drew Northcott
Amanda Roberts   Nick Cook   John Reitze   Eddie Garnier
Music and Sound
John Broomhall
Andrew Parton
Recorded and Mixed
at  MICRONOISE
Computer graphics and Animation
Michael Bazzell and Patrick Downey
Quality Assurance
Pete Woods    Phil McDonnell
Jason Sampson   Andrew Luckett
Manual Design and Layout
Sarah Kerr
Package Design
Julie Burness
Documentation
Alkis Alkiviades
Thanks to
Arnold Hendrick    Tim Train   Dave McKibbin
Perry Huber   Rob Northern Heidie Heinburg
Producer
Stuart Whyte
Publisher
Paul Hibbard 

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San Juan
Silver Train
Treasure Fleet
Sack of Maracaibo
King's Pirate
Last Voyage

The Silver Empire
Merchants and Smugglers
The New Colonists
War for Profit
The Buccaneer Heroes
Pirates' Sunset

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Skill at Fencing
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Wit and Charm
Skill at Medicine

CD32 PiratesGOLD

You are a poor sailor aboard a merchantman. One day, your ship is boarded by pirates! You draw your sword to fight the pirate captain!

Impressed by your courage, the swashbucklers make you captain! Your ship soon arrives in a friendly city.

During a voyage to the Spanish Main, your ship is boarded by a Spanish galleon! "Foreign scum aren't wanted here!"their leader growls, drawing his sword.

You are victorious! You put your ship into a friendly port.

In search of adventure, you have taken up with pirates! "Find us fat ships and we'll make ye Captain!" Soon you lead the men aboard the first ship. The enemy captain bars your way.

Indentured on a plantation, you fell in with a group of buccaneers. "Help us escape and we'll make ye Captain!" You sneak aboard a ship in harbor.

You are victorious! Several days later, you put into a friendly port.

You defeat the enemy! You take your ship to a friendly port to recruit and resupply.

You are a young pirate. Recent voyages have been unlucky, so you decide to duel the old captain for command of the ship!

Victorious, you are the new leader of the buccaneers!

A young captain, your ship is boarded by pirates! You draw your sword to face the buccaneer captain.

You're captured by pirates. "Join us or it's the plank for ye!" You challenge the captain to a duel!

You have defeated the old captain! You are the new leader!A governor provides you with a "Letter of Marque". Now it's time for adventure!

You defeat the enemy! A governor provides you with a "Letter of Marque"; Now it's time for adventure!

Young and poor, you hid aboard a ship heading to the Spanish Main. The ship is attacked by pirates, and you engage the pirate captain in battle!

You are victorious! The buccaneers elect you captain on the spot! You go to port to recruit new men.

The governor speaks. "Welcome, Captain, to the Costa Garda. You must protect our shipping from pirates. Good hunting!" You soon board your first enemy ship!

You are victorious! The pirates are defeated; you bring your ship into port to resupply. 

You decide to escape this life of debt slavery. You sign on with some local seamen.

The seamen are buccaneers! You scour the Caribbean for fame and loot! But the voyage is unprofitable. The men nominate you for command of the ship! You must battle the old captain.

To feed your starving mother, you steal bread from the back door of an aristocrat's mansion Ñ and are caught!

The Judge hears the case. "You scum don't take the law seriously! Ten years hard labor on a plantation will teach you respect!"

You and your sturdy band sail to a friendly port.

The governor of San Juan pockets your gold. "It gives me great pleasure to award you this commission as ensign in the Costa Garda. Now you can repay those foreign pirate devils!"

"Of course, you are obliged to protect our shipping too. Be sure you remember the difference...

On your first voyage you spot a pirate ship! "Take that ship," your Captain yells, "and she's yours!"

Victorious, you take the ship to port.

(single)

As a Protestant sea captain in Catholic France, you and your family are imprisoned by order of Cardinal Richelieu. Finally, an old friend of high station visits. You plead with him, "Let me leave for the New World!"

Although you were defeated, the pirates were impressed with your courage. They appoint you captain (since no one else wants the job anyway).

Years ago your family settled in the New World. A rich nobleman used a corrupt judge to seize the family lands and imprison you. You escape and search for your lost family.

Finally, you encounter buccaneers in a tavern, down to their last doubloons. "Mate," they call, "join us."

You are a skilled merchant captain. An officer of the West Indies Company approaches you with a proposition to command a voyage to the Indies.

A few months later you are in the West Indies. One day, you are boarded by a Spanish Ship! "Foreign scum aren't permitted here," says their leader, drawing his sword.

You wish to seek your fortune at sea. The tales of privateers stir your blood.

You decide to seek a life of adventure.

You live among the buccaneers of the coast, learning to shoot and handle a ship. Most importantly, you learn leadership.

You have inherited a ship. Alas, the new restrictive trade laws of England and France make voyages unprofitable... but you hear that enforcement of the regulations is lax in the Indies.

On the eve of a great expedition, the leader falls ill! You volunteer to take command of the voyage. 

"Land ho!" cries the lookout. You have made landfall in the West Indies!

Soon you are commanding a trim ship, westward bound. 

A few days later you encounter a Spanish ship. You hail them, only to find yourself boarded! "Foreign heretic scum aren't permitted here," says their leader, drawing his sword.

Silver Train
Treasure Fleet
Cannell!!
a few
many

$1elcome to Pirates Gold CD32!

Return with us to the golden age of
buccaneering on the Spanish main.

Do you wish to...

Ye not be needin' my services today!

The sailing master takes you aside. Here in %s, you'll probably be wantin' to see the %s governor and visit a tavern or two. The men'll be anxious for plunder and adventure, so we needn't be sightseein' for too long.

The closest %s city is %s, which lies %h days to the %s%s.

Press RED button to continue... 

The lure of the sea is strong, and you may still have a few good years left in you.

$1Will you...
Remain in retirement?
Return to the pirate life?
The Further Adventures
of the Pirate %s...
%s%h, making you %s member of your community.
You retired from privateering at the age of %d.
You succeeded in rescuing %s member%s of your family.
You were wounded %h.
Pirate points: %d/100

Do you wish to play another game of Pirates Gold?
Yes
No

Thank you and goodbye.
Your pirating days are over. Your seafaring adventures have made you a %s in %s, where %s

Because of your intelligence and success, the king of %s invites you to take up residence in the palace and consult with him on all matters. Your exploits become the stuff of legend.

Because of your dazzling success and dedicated service to The Crown, the king of %s has issued to you the title of %s and all the rights, honors, lands, and privileges appertaining thereto. You return to %s a hero!

Select CD track to play
The Captain's Cabin
The Governor
A middling maiden
Match Made In Heaven
Wedding Ceremony.
Set Off For Adventure!
In The Doldrums
Pirates Gold!
Brawling Buccaneers
Skirmish At Sea

More tracks
Return to menu

Select CD track to play
Sails Opportunity
Grog And Gluttony
Victory Is Ours!
The Pay-off
Head Honcho
Investigate Further...
All At Sea
All That Glitters...
Re-united!
We're Rich!
Ale And Alms
Drunken Credits

Return to menu

Are you sure you want to %h?$0
Yes
No

Hides
Tobacco
Sugar
%s %s
(married)
Ships:
%s %d
Not enough gold!
divide the plunder
end the game 
Advance to %s level?
#%s in %s (%u)
%s; %g0 gold pieces.
%n and
-hunter
%s's party

Crew:  %u men
Cannon:  %u
Gold:  %g0 pieces
Food:  %u days
Crew is %s
Goods:  %u tons
%h:  %u tons

Personal status:  %h
%h  Age:  %u, %s health
Wealth:  %g0 gold pieces
Land:  %u acres
Reputation:

%n left for %s a few months ago.
%n is now in %s.

Roll call reveals that %d crew members have deserted.
%n jumps overboard and escapes!
We do not trade with pirates!

Your crew is too small to man all your ships! Which one will you abandon?

You have more cargo than will fit in your hold! You must throw some overboard!

You have arrived at the lovely
%s of %s.

%hThe %s flag flies over the town.

What will you do?
Attack the town
Sneak into town
Leave town

As you approach the town, the fort opens fire!
One of your ships is sunk!

Sail ho!
The lookout reports a sail on the horizon. %h

Shall we...
Investigate?
Continue our voyage?

We're in %s waters,
the master reminds you.

She looks like %s, captain.

Shall we...
Investigate?
Sail away?

Arrgh! It's the %s pirate%h, %n! He's chasing us, captain!

he's flying %s colours, Captain.

Shall we...
Close for battle?
Hail for news?
Sail away?

We have %d men and %d cannon ready for battle. Winds are %s. Which ship will you command?
%h

Which weapon will you use?
Rapier
Longsword
Cutlass

Captain, we have only %d days food left!

The tavernkeeper listens with interest as you describe %s.

He's overtaking us, captain!  We'll have to fight!

You do not have enough crewmen to man your last ship, so regretfully you abandon it.

Select the ships you want to leave behind:
Continue

We don't have enough room in our main holds now,
says the sailing master.

You'll have to leave more cargo behind.

You do not have enough lieutenants to command all of your ships! Which one will you abandon?

You spot the evil Pirate %n sneaking out a back entrance. He draws his sword as you rush after him!

You are a skilled and able swordsman. I will tell you what I know. Your %s is held captive on a remote plantation. This map may help you on your quest.

So you have brought me that despicable pirate, %n,
the governor observes.

The king will be very pleased at this news.

The governor presents you with an elaborately written proclamation.

In recognition of your brave and loyal service to the %s crown, I do gladly confer upon you the title of %s!

I shall also grant you %u acres of land in recognition of your noble deeds,
the governor adds.

%n's family will pay a ransom of %g0 gold pieces for his safe return,
the governor informs you.

Will you...
Take the gold
Wait for a better offer

I have recently had news of your long-lost %s,
the governor says.

The evil Pirate %n knows your %s's whereabouts!

He was last seen in the city of %s,
the governor adds.

Your lieutenant confronts you on the quarterdeck.

Captain, ye're a skulker and a coward. I am taking this ship to search for plunder and Spanish gold!

You draw your sword and attack the mutinous lieutenant.

The sailing master warns you,
The men be growin' restless, Cap'n. If ye don't find us plunder soon, methinks they'll mutiny!

The governor introduces you to his young daughter. She is presently being courted by %n, but she seems interested in you!

Do you...
Make pleasant conversation?
Propose marriage?

Well! What cheek! Hrmmmph! Just what kind of a lady do you take me for? You are but a poor, unknown, %s ship's captain, and I am a lady of beauty and refinement,

she exclaims.
Oh! That's so very nice,

she replies,
but my suitor is a wealthy and very distinguished man. Perhaps when you also have distinguished yourself, we can speak of this again.

You have captured my heart, %s %s. Would that I could be your bride. my suitor, however, is a very jealous man. He will likely challenge you to a duel!

Will you...
Fight the duel
Retract your proposal

Amid merriment and celebration you and your lovely bride are married.

The governor's daughter is overwhelmed by your charm and wit. She agrees to gather information for you at the governor's house.

Over a delicious dinner, the governor offers you %s Letter of marque for %g0 pieces of gold.

Will you pay?
Yes
No

Though you have offended the %s crown, we may forgive your piratical offenses for %g0 pieces of gold.

Will you pay?
Yes
No

You converse with the governor about various issues.
Nothing happens at the tavern.

Look! It's that %s sea-dog: %s %s!
A rowdy group of %d men asks to join your crew.

Do you...
Sign them up?
Turn them away?

A traveller from %s offers to sell you information for %g0 gold pieces.

Do you agree?
Yes
No

In a dark corner of the tavern, a scruffy pirate offers to sell you part of an old treasure map for 500 gold pieces.

What do you do?
Buy the map
No, thanks

The %s are quite familiar with recent comings and goings of prominent persons of %s.

Do you wish to inquire about...
%h  No one?

Amid great anticipation, the plunder is counted and divided. Each crew member's share comes to %g0 gold pieces. Most of the crew feels quite %s with their portion.

As captain (%s) of the the party, you receive %d officer's portions, totaling %g0 gold pieces.

The crew swaggers off to squander their hard-won gold. The local taverns resound to the din of drunken sea-chanteys!

Do you...
Plan another expedition?
Retire from privateering?

Your ship is careened and refitted; provisions are collected and stowed. News of your expedition spreads among the islands. Small groups of hardy men return to join your band.

The crew rushes off to squander their hard-won gold. The local taverns resound with the clamor of drunken sailors! Your adventure on the Spanish main is complete.

Your crew scatters to the winds. Advancing age and old battle wounds combine to sap your strength. Your ship's officers sign on with a younger, more active captain. You reluctantly decide it is time to retire.

With your last ship gone, you are washed ashore on an uncharted island. The local Indians feed you and help you to regain your strength. many months pass...

One day, a small ship arrives at the island to resupply. You recognize some of your former crew members! They agree to take you back as %s captain.

As you sneak into town, you are recognized by one of the governor's guards.

Halt, you cowardly pirate scum!
he cries.

Captain, we've captured %ha %d gun %s of %d tons. We have space for %d tons in the hold. $1Shall we keep her?
Yes, send a prize crew
No, plunder and sink her

I have information which may be of value to you,
%n says.

Do you...
Ask about the treasure fleet?
Ask about the silver train?
Hold him for ransom?

Captain, %d sailors wish to join our crew.
Take them
Leave them

Your ship is holed in a dozen places, and gradually sinks beneath the waves.

The enemy ship catches fire, and is destroyed as the flames reach the gunpowder magazine.

After a long chase, the sun sets, ending the battle.

!!!!!As you approach the enemy ship, a white banner shoots to the top of the mast.

They've struck their colours, captain!

the crew cheers.

The two ships crash together. Through the smoke, you spot %s approaching.

As you flee the battle, the undamaged enemy ship overtakes a slow sailing %s from your fleet and captures it!

You beach your ship far from the fort; your men refuse to march, and return to their ships.

You have disgraced yourself in personal combat! Your reputation is ruined! It will take many brave deeds to cleanse this blot on your honor.

Your men flee in panic as the tide of battle turns against them. You bravely fight on and are wounded. You are imprisoned in %s. Months pass as you await your fate...

The months pass quickly as you search for a way out of your predicament. Fortunately, you are still young and healthy.

The passing months take their toll on your spirits and vitality. There is much yet to be done, and little time to waste.

The months pass slowly, with frequent periods of discouragement and illness. Perhaps it is time to quit this life and settle down.

Each month seems an eternity; advancing age and old battle wounds combine to sap your strength. Perhaps you can complete one more voyage...

The crew is starving! A surly group steals a boat and deserts, taking a portion of the plunder.

The crew is starving! A surly group deserts, taking a portion of the plunder.

With a jarring crash, one of your ships grinds onto a shallow reef and rapidly fills with water!

Your digging uncovers a chest of solid oak! Opening the box, you find %g0 gleaming pieces of gold and silver.

Your %s is rescued! After years of searching, you are reunited at last.

I have a mysterious and exciting tale to tell,

your %s exclaims.

You have found the lost Inca treasure! Riches beyond your wildest dreams are laid before you! A hundred thousand gold pieces are collected and carried aboard your ship.

You have captured the royal Spanish treasure fleet! A flood of gold and jewels pours into the hold of your ship.

You have captured the silver train, bearing a fortune in silver from the mines of Peru! The crew sings lustily as they haul it aboard.

Many years ago, the Spanish plundered the ancient Inca capital. While transporting the great riches to Spain, a treasure galleon foundered and sank. By luck and craft, I acquired part of a map to this incredible treasure.

After three days of fruitless digging, the search is called off. There is no treasure here.

Your former comrades take pity on you, and trade you for a nobleman they have captured. They agree to take you back as %s captain.

Your men are scattered and exhausted. The attack on %s has failed.

Your men scale the walls of the fort. As the battle rages, the fort's commander attacks you with his sword.

The once-proud town of %s is at your mercy as the remainder of the garrison flees. Your crew begins to round up gold and valuables.

The local governor flees at the sight of your victorious mob. You may install a new governor.

Shall he be...
Spanish?
English?
French?
Dutch?

The town has had warning of your party's approach. %s of their gold has been hidden away.

An accurate salvo of cannon fire from the fort drives you back to the open sea.

Your ship sails out of range of the enemy; the battle is over.

Using full sails and skillful seamanship, the enemy vessel pulls out of range.    

I am disappointed that you have failed to complete the mission I gave to you,

the governor says.

I have an urgent mission for you,

the governor says.

Do you...
Accept the mission?
Decline the mission?

You must deliver this letter to my cousin who lives in the city of %s.  Please hurry.

You must deliver these secret documents to my half-brother, who is acting as a spy for our king in the city of %s. His future depends upon your haste.

The pirate %n is again roaming the seas off the coast of %s. You must capture him and his band of cutthroats.

My son is held captive by our king's enemies in the city of %s. I charge you to capture the town and free my son!

The cousin of the governor of %s accepts the letter you have brought him.

The governor will surely reward you for this service,

he adds with a smile.

The half-brother of the governor of %s quietly accepts the secret documents you have brought him.

The king will be greatly pleased by your efforts,

he whispers.

The governor of %s will be greatly pleased by your capture of the evil pirate %n and his crew.

The son of the governor of %s is freed from his dark prison cell.

my father will reward you handsomely for this noble deed,

he cries.

I am greatly pleased that you have fulfilled the mission I gave you,

the governor says.

Your service will be remembered.

The sailing master warns you,

We've been sailin' for many a month, cap'n. The men are anxious to be dividin' up the plunder.

As you and your men enter the town, you encounter an armed band of citizens. The leader steps forward, brandishing his sword.

You can't save your game outside of a city

