Naval contract
A Spanish Plague
Repair and restock first, then confirm the active brief says three Spanish gunboats. Keep an open-water escape heading before approaching the group.
- Type
- Naval Contract
- Area
- Eleuthera waters
- Location
- Fort Eleuthera contract marker
- Reward
- 1,200 R in classic contract listings; verify the live payout
Player workbench
Close A Spanish Plague by sinking its three qualifying gunboats without spending the sortie on unrelated ships near Eleuthera.
Nearby patrols can look like the contract group, but only the target type and counter in the active brief prove that a sinking advances the job.
Why this entry is useful
A target-class → one-ship exchange → counter loop with an exit lane and a recovery rule for non-counting sinks; no optional reward hunt is invented for this contract.
The Fort Eleuthera start, three-gunboat requirement, and 1,200 R are classic contract leads; confirm the current target class, counter behavior, and payout in the active brief and save.
Repair and restock first, then confirm the active brief says three Spanish gunboats. Keep an open-water escape heading before approaching the group.
Three Spanish gunboats count in the active brief, the naval contract closes, and the actual payout appears in the save.
What are you trying to do with this entry?
Choose one decision and follow 3 checks in order.
- ActivateSelect A Spanish Plague and check that the active objective names three Spanish gunboats.
- EngageTake one qualifying boat at a time and keep a clear turn-away heading between sinks.
- CountVerify the three-boat counter and actual reward before leaving the waters.
Start with the first check above and keep the confirmed area, marker, or objective beside the next move.
Nearby patrols can look like the contract group, but only the target type and counter in the active brief prove that a sinking advances the job.
Three Spanish gunboats count in the active brief, the naval contract closes, and the actual payout appears in the save.
Count only the target class named by the brief
A nearby ship is not automatically one of the three contract targets. Use the live target type, the counter after each sinking, and the contract closeout as distinct checks.
When the count or sea state changes
If a ship does not count, stop and check its class. If a stronger patrol joins or the Jackdaw is low, disengage and repair before reacquiring the active marker; do not force an overlapping exchange.
Fort marker → three qualifying sinks → payout check
- At Fort Eleuthera, read the named contract and target count. Do not leave port to farm ships until the active counter is the one that needs three Spanish gunboats.
- Find a group marked as the required gunboat type, take one ship at a time, and turn wide between exchanges so overlapping fire does not pin the Jackdaw. Recheck the counter after each sinking.
- After the third qualifying gunboat, verify the counter and contract closeout before sailing elsewhere. Treat any displayed reward as the save's result rather than a guaranteed classic value.
Route Plan
How to use A Spanish Plague
Select A Spanish Plague from the active Fort Eleuthera marker, verify that the brief requires three Spanish gunboats, and check the counter after every sinking. The classic 726, 784 route lead is not a substitute for the current marker or payout screen.
- At Fort Eleuthera, activate A Spanish Plague and read the target class and three-ship counter before sailing into the patrol.
- Engage one qualifying gunboat at a time; turn wide between exchanges and confirm that each completed sinking advances the live count.
- Once three count, verify contract closure and the reward shown in the current save; do not search for an unlisted optional bonus.
Save Checklist
Save Checklist
Use these checks before marking A Spanish Plague complete.
- Entry type: Naval Contract.
- Recommended check: Check memory.
- Main risk: Failed optional objective, mission reset, or unnecessary replay time.
- Confirm the marker, reward, or requirement in the current Resynced build.
- Open next: walkthrough.
Start from the active sea brief
Start from the active sea brief
Read the contract's target or resource requirement before choosing a sortie; nearby ships and cargo do not automatically belong to this job.
- Open the current naval-contract marker at Fort Eleuthera and choose A Spanish Plague. Use 726, 784 only as a classic map lead; confirm the marker and the three-gunboat objective in the active save before sailing.
- Sink three Spanish gunboats and return with the contract counter complete.
- Repair and restock first, then confirm the active brief says three Spanish gunboats. Keep an open-water escape heading before approaching the group.
Control the first exchange
Control the first exchange
Keep open water for a turn and verify the required target class as the active counter advances; a nearby sinking does not automatically satisfy a contract.
- At Fort Eleuthera, read the named contract and target count. Do not leave port to farm ships until the active counter is the one that needs three Spanish gunboats.
- Find a group marked as the required gunboat type, take one ship at a time, and turn wide between exchanges so overlapping fire does not pin the Jackdaw. Recheck the counter after each sinking.
Verify the target counter
Verify the target counter
The active contract counter reaches three Spanish gunboats, the brief closes, and the reward is shown in the current save.
- After the third qualifying gunboat, verify the counter and contract closeout before sailing elsewhere. Treat any displayed reward as the save's result rather than a guaranteed classic value.
- Check the displayed reward (1,200 R in classic contract listings; verify the live payout) only after the contract closes.
When the contract stalls
When the contract stalls
If the counter does not advance after a sinking, check the target class and active contract before attacking another ship. If a larger patrol joins or hull pressure rises, widen the turn, disengage, repair, and reacquire only the marked gunboat group.
- If a ship does not count, check its class and the active target marker before attacking another vessel.
- Repair and reacquire only the missing route leg instead of repeating a completed fight or delivery.
Common Questions
What is the route objective in A Spanish Plague?
Sink three Spanish gunboats and return with the contract counter complete. Work around Fort Eleuthera waters; the safe first move is Repair and restock first, then confirm the active brief says three Spanish gunboats. Keep an open-water escape heading before approaching the group.
How should I run A Spanish Plague from start to finish?
At Fort Eleuthera, read the named contract and target count. Do not leave port to farm ships until the active counter is the one that needs three Spanish gunboats. Find a group marked as the required gunboat type, take one ship at a time, and turn wide between exchanges so overlapping fire does not pin the Jackdaw. Recheck the counter after each sinking. After the third qualifying gunboat, verify the counter and contract closeout before sailing elsewhere. Treat any displayed reward as the save's result rather than a guaranteed classic value. The active contract counter reaches three Spanish gunboats, the brief closes, and the reward is shown in the current save.
How do I recover a failed A Spanish Plague attempt?
If the counter does not advance after a sinking, check the target class and active contract before attacking another ship. If a larger patrol joins or hull pressure rises, widen the turn, disengage, repair, and reacquire only the marked gunboat group. Preserve the last confirmed checkpoint and retry the smallest broken step instead of replaying unrelated cleanup.