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3-star quest from the Maritime Mediator in Lisbon. Requires total rank7 Tactics and the languages Spanish and English. If this quest doesn't appear the first time you look, you can use Quest Meditation Permits (QMP) until it does appear. I needed to use 7 QMP's before it appeared. >> 120 days at sea time limit <<

Quest Description:

''"This is a job from this country's naval adviser. He needs someone to go find out the fighting tactics used by the navies and sailors of other countries for a tactics manual. The Naval officer at the guild at the guild in each country can tell you all you need to know. Can you help?" ''

(The order in which you do this doesn't matter, but this order is highly recommended, since you have limited time.)

1. Sail to Venice, talk to the Naval officer (this still requires Tactics rank7).

The Venetian Naval Officer's Story:

"The strength of a galley lies in its armouring and prowess in melee battle.  However, prolonged battles are difficult due to costs in maintaining the crew and fatigue from rowing.  In a large scale battle, it is imperative to have ample supplies and reserves."

2. Sail to Marseille, talk to the Naval officer (this still requires Tactics rank7).

3. Sail to Seville, talk to the Naval officer (this still requires Tactics rank7).

The Spanish Naval Officer's Story:

"If the galley is the main attack ship, it is best to fit it with a ram bow, which will sink the enemy ship with ease. Should only major damage be inflicted, draw along broadside and engage them hand to hand. Stalwart Spanish troops would soon give the enemy a kicking."

4. Sail to London, talk to the Naval officer (this still requires Tactics rank7).

The English Naval Officer's Story:

"No matter how large a ship is, unless the gun decks are suitably equipped, it is like casting pearl before swine. A large ship is sluggish. A ship should match the size of its cannon for it to be effectively deployed in naval warfare.

5. Sail to Amsterdam,, talk to the Naval officer (this still requires Tactics rank7).

The Dutch Naval Officer's Story:

"When targeting one vessel out of the enemy fleet, such as the flagship, it is best to use two or more ships in combination. Co-ordinate a constant barrage of shelling from bow to stern. Several direct hits is sure to sink the enemy, no matter how well armed the ship may be."

Quest Completed

Go back to Lisbon and talk the maritime mediator or talk to the bar woman, share a drink.

Reported quest results and received 122500 D. Earned 61 Battle Experience. Gained 49 Battle Fame. Obtained Strategy and tactics certificate.

I didn't do this as maritime but as trader so you will be able to obtain more battle experience and more battle fame.