The Ambush is a Historical Skirmish between the Royal Navy and the Pirates. The Ambush is a 4 player Skirmish, with 1 Imperial player and 3 Pirate players. The objective of the Imperial player is to escort the Tender, RLS Mercy to Shipyard Mason, the objective of the Pirates is to sink or capture the RLS Mercy.
The RLS Mercy was carrying much needed supplies to Shipyard Mason and, more importantly, the Royal Navy payroll - a fortune in gold doubloons. Unfortunately for the sailors waiting for their pay, the dreaded Pirate Goldtooth got wind of the shipment and waylaid the Tender and its escorts.
The Royal Navy start at the southernmost point of the map. The northernmost section of the map is Shipyard Mason, the destination RLS Mercy must reach for the Royal Navy to win. South of Shipyard Mason is the Summers Archipelago, which has the Pirates hiding within, waiting to ambush the Royal Navy on their way to Shipyard Mason, as the Royal Navy must go through these islands to reach Shipyard Mason.