6.4.2.2.2 Overrunning Enemy Ships

The overrun rule for ships prevents single ships or small fleets stopping large fleets. A large fleet will continue its movement if the ratio of its tonnage to the smaller fleet's is more than 6:1 and the smaller fleet is less 4000t.

The tonnage is calculated as follows : wood required to build ship x cond%

Merchant ships only count 25% of their tonnage.

If an overrun occurs then the following will happen:

-all warships of the smaller fleet will be sunk

-the merchant ships will be captured 33% of the time, destroyed 33% of the time, or will stay with their owner 33% of the time

-the larger fleet will continue movement and no sea battle will occur

-The overrun will be indicated on your turn report with all losses and wins of both sides.

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