Realistic Pirate CYOA

I keep following Gildas onto the boat, and show him the plans for the underwater suit at the first opportunity.

Name: Daniel Coulson
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Rank: First Mate of Druides Escape
Fame: 3 (Pirate, Murderer, Peglegger)
Alignment: 10 (Last alignment action: Murder!)
Inventory: Spanish dubloon, taffy
Maps: Cartographer (Everywhere)
Flags: All flags
Ships: Druides Escape

Weapons:
Sword peg leg
Taffy (1/10)

Clothing: Dutch Captain's Regalia

Skills:
Jack of All Trades: 1 (Can do anything with moderate skill)

Weapon Skills:
Sword peg leg: 10
Taffy: 10
Fists: 5
Knife: 5
Sword: 5

Money: 1 Sovereigns, 0 Shillings, 0 Pence

Ship Information: (According to Docking Pass)
Name: Druides Escape
Type: Custom
Status: Fully manned
40/40 Crew (You, Doc, Gildas, his Druids)
0/50 General Goods (Empty - Speed bonus!)
10/14 Barrels of Food/Water
10/14 Powder Kegs
100/140 Cannonballs
14/14 Cannon
6/6 Alcohol
5/5 Sails (1 sail pack includes all sails needed to travel)
6/6 Rope (1 rope pack includes all ropes needed to travel)
8/8 Oars

"We can take those Man-Of-Wars no problem, but it's the third ship I'm worried about. I don't know my friend, I could go either way."

Gildas calls over a druid. This one seems different than the others - weaker, more scholarly.

"This is my cartographer. He has a map of the nearby reefs. If we head towards key west, we can ground the ships and let the wreckers have them."

You nod and the ship turns harshly.

The first man-of-war closes in. Not waiting, it unleashes a full salvo of cannons. With 40 guns a ship, it's an impressive display. Your ship's maneuvering keep it out of harm's way, so it's little more than fireworks.

"The reef is between us and that Man-Of-War now," the cartographer informs. "It should hit the reef any moment."

Your ship zig zags with expert navigation through shore.

Behind you, the first man-of-war hits the reef hard, tearing a hole in its hull. It sinks quickly, being overloaded with cannon.

The other ship notices the reef, and maneuvers around it. It gathers speed with a favorable wind and closes in on your position. It seems to be positioning for another full broadside. Your ship will be in tatters if it does.

"The cannons are ready," a gunner's mate responds. "What are your orders, Gildas?"

"Daniel is in command. I'll be in the cabin."

Gildas walks to the cabin and closes the door. You can hear it lock.

"Err.. okay. First Mate Daniel? Your orders?" the man looks to you.

Gildas' men quickly get to work. You can only wonder where the absentee captain is.

Nearby, the mast of the first man-of-war disappears beneath the waves. There must be some kind of underwater trench by the reef.

"Bring us around out of their line of fire! We can't take a broadside from them! Ready the cannons for a burst! Fire when they're lined up!"

The ship uses its oars to move backward; leading to the second man-of-war incorrectly positioning a ways in front of you. It is too late for them, however. A full broadside lands, just feet before you.

Your cannons lock on and fire - being of a higher caliber than a normal cannon they rip through the Man-Of-War. You get a feeling this isn't the first time the ship has been at war since you left.

The Man-Of-War has lost the wind and a few masts from the attack, meaning only you can maneuver now. Its front is positioned in front of the reef, preventing a boarding from that direct, however, if you went around the back.

You look around for the third ship. You can see it, east about a 1/2 mile and closing. It is much slower and won't be in firing range any time soon.

You issue orders and the Druides' Escape makes a large semi-circle, passing over the deep parts of the reef and momentarily putting you in their line of fire. They fire a half salvo, peppering your ship with cannon balls. The cabin's cabin particularly has taken a direct hit. A fire starts up on the ship, but too many people are getting ready to board.

You complete the semi circle and are almost at boarding range. A man passes you a grappling hook - it seems they are all going to board at once. The door of the cabin's cabin is struggling to open - but the lock is secure. What do you do? In a few seconds the ship will ram the Man-Of-War.

You head for the Captain's Cabin, worrying over Gildas.

The door must be barred from the inside. Smoke rises from the hole the cannonball made. Wait, hole?

You use your grappling hook on the opening, swinging of the side of the ship and aiming for a heavy kick.

The added wait of your peg leg causes you to burst through. Boards fly everywhere. You notice fire and smoke has enveloped the Captain.

"Gildas!"

"I am here," he coughs.

You grab him around the waist and head for your makeshift exit. Taking hold of the rope, you rappel back to the ship.

The men have already boarded the Man-Of-War. You can hear them fighting the marines.

A fire envelops the rest of the cabin, starting a raging fire. Gildas' impressive armory causes it to be well fed.

"If it gets to the gunpowder room, we're doomed. To the Man-Of-War, Daniel!"

You look down. Gildas' shoulder seems to have been hit by a cannonball. It seems broken and useless.

"Leave me here. There's no way I'll be able to climb that rope."

He pushes you away.

"Quickly, before the ship explodes!"

You look forward, the ropes leading to the Man-Of-War are straining. You look backward, Gildas leans pained against the Druides Escape.

"GO! AND AVENGE ME!"