So, ye've heard whispers of ports that offer more than a safe harbor and a cheap barrel of rum, eh? Mark this well, matey. Beyond the simple gold-investing any landlubber can do, there be a grander prize: Special Colonies and National Territories. These are ports ye can shape into true bastions of power, but it takes more than coin. It takes the sweat of your brow and the cunning of a fox.
Forget simple "development." To forge an Academic, Commerce, Military, or Central Capital, ye must raise three special measures: Culture, Commerce, and Armament Levels. This be a task for a crew, not a lone wolf, especially for your nation's own territories. But the plunder... ah, the plunder makes it worth the effort.
Why Bother? The Captain's Share
Developing these colonies grants perks that make a pirate king green with envy:
- A Personal Dock: For 5 million ducats and 50 Patriot Awards, claim a private berth for five ships. They'll repair over time, and ye can ship 'em anywhere! Keep it even if the port loses its status.
- Scholar's Access: Unlock new maps and secrets of the world.
- Central City Bounty: When a port becomes a Central Capital, it overflows with exclusive recipes, trade goods, ships, and treasures ye can't find elsewhere.
The Ports of Fortune
Six territories belong to the great nations, and only their citizens can build 'em up:
- Spain: Trujillo
- Portugal: Pernambuco
- Venice: Caracas
- France: Cayenne
- The Netherlands: Willemstad
- England: Grand Cayman
Then there be three "Adventurer's Territories," neutral grounds where any soul from any flag can contribute: Ternate, Ambon, and Lima. They hold secrets particularly sweet for explorers.
How It's Done (The Short Version)
Ye raise the three levels by donating what the port hungers for: Discovery Cards, specific ships, or coveted Trade Goods. The list changes with the tide, so talk to the City Officials. But heed these rules:
- Ye cannot do the same action twice in a row. Sail out and reset yer luck.
- Points be tallied hourly, so patience is a virtue.
- There's a cap on what one crew can give per hour. Bring yer mates!
- A territory's special levels can never rise above its basic Development Level.
The status of these ports is judged every Monday at 11:00 server time. If a port becomes a Central Capital, it bleeds 100 points from each special level every week thereafter, so the work is never truly done!
So, that be the lay of the land. A grand venture for grand rewards. If ye hunger for the full chart—which goods to plunder for each port, the community's chosen shortcuts, and every last secret to avoid wasting time—then set your course for the complete guide below. I'll show ye how to seize this glory proper.
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