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-== 🔥 Gunnery & Ammunition ==
+== 💣 Gunnery & Ammunition Mechanics ==
-Effective gunnery requires close coordination with the Captain (to position the ship) and a thorough understanding of ammunition types and ballistics.
+Effective gunnery requires close coordination with the Captain (to position the ship) and a thorough understanding of ammunition types and ballistics. Ammunition is reloaded from the '''Ammo Boxes''' located on the ship's deck.
 === Ammunition Types ===
 {| class="wikitable"
-|Ammunition
+|'''Ammunition'''
-|Primary Effect
+|'''Primary Effect'''
-|Target
+|'''Target'''
-|Notes
+|'''Notes'''
 |-
 |'''Round Shot'''
 |High Hull Damage
-|'''Ship Hull'''
+|Ship Hull
-|Standard cannonball. Best for sinking ships and destroying '''enemy artillery''' (cannons explode if hit while loaded).
+|Standard cannonball. Best for sinking ships and destroying enemy artillery (cannons explode if hit while loaded).
 |-
 |'''Chain Shot'''
 |High Rigging Damage
-|'''Masts & Sails'''
+|Masts & Sails
-|Two cannonballs connected by a chain. Deals minimal hull damage but is highly effective at '''demasting''' and crippling a ship's speed and steering.
+|Two balls connected by a chain. Deals minimal hull damage but is highly effective at '''demasting''' and crippling a ship's speed.
 |-
 |'''Grape Shot'''
 |Anti-Personnel
-|'''Crew on Deck'''
+|Crew on Deck
-|A bag filled with small pellets (like a giant shotgun). Devastating at close range against '''boarding parties''' or enemy crew exposed on deck. '''Does not damage the ship hull.'''
+|A bag of small pellets (like a giant shotgun). Devastating at close range against boarding parties. '''Does not damage the hull.'''
 |}
 === Aiming Tactics ===

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	+	= 🚢 Naval Combat Guide: Holdfast: Nations at War =
	+	Naval combat in Holdfast: Nations At War focuses on realistic sailing mechanics, crew roles, and cannon ballistics from the Napoleonic era. Victory is achieved through coordinated teamwork, strategic sailing, and accurate broadsides to sink the enemy ship before they sink yours.
	+	----

	+	== ⚓ The Vessels of War ==
	+	Ships are categorized by their size, firepower, maneuverability, and the number of tickets they cost (Naval Battlefield game mode). The larger the ship, the greater the point value to the enemy team upon sinking.
	+	{\| class="wikitable"
	+	\|Ship Type
	+	\|Primary Role
	+	\|Key Features & Armament
	+	\|Sink Value (Points)
	+	\|-
	+	\|'''50-Gun Frigate'''
	+	\|Line Ship / Flagship
	+	\|Heavily armed with '''18-pounder (lower deck)''' and '''9-pounder (upper deck)''' cannons. Features chase guns (forward/rear firing). Slowest turning, but the most resilient.
	+	\|300
	+	\|-
	+	\|'''13-Gun Brig-Sloop'''
	+	\|Medium Cruiser
	+	\|Balanced speed and armament. Features '''6-pounder cannons''' along the sides and a powerful '''Carronade''' at the bow (front).
	+	\|100
	+	\|-
	+	\|'''8-Gun Schooner'''
	+	\|Light Cruiser / Escort
	+	\|Fastest and most agile warship. Equipped with '''4-pounder cannons''' and '''swivel guns''' (anti-personnel) for close-range defense. Low profile makes it a smaller target.
	+	\|50
	+	\|-
	+	\|'''2-Gun Schooner'''
	+	\|Artillery Ship
	+	\|Armed with only two but very powerful '''24-pounder long guns''' situated on rotating platforms (fore and aft). High range and damage, but low crew capacity.
	+	\|30
	+	\|-
	+	\|'''Rocketboat'''
	+	\|Support / Harassment
	+	\|Features a single '''Rocket Launcher''' and swivel guns. Uses Long-Range rockets. Extremely vulnerable.
	+	\|10
	+	\|}
	+	----
	+
	+	== 💨 Sailing Mechanics (The Captain's Role) ==
	+	Sailing is governed by the direction of the wind and the type of sails deployed.
	+
	+	=== Wind Direction ===
	+
	+	* The '''compass''' in the bottom-left corner displays the current wind direction with a dotted line and an arrow.
	+	* '''Always sail with the wind (at your stern or broadside) for maximum speed.'''
	+	* Sailing '''into the wind''' (directly at the arrow) will slow the ship significantly, especially larger vessels.
	+
	+	=== Sail Management ===
	+	Ships have different types of sails that must be managed to maintain speed and maneuverability. You can raise and lower specific sails using the number keys (1-9) while at the wheel.
	+	{\| class="wikitable"
	+	\|Sail Type
	+	\|Role
	+	\|Best Usage
	+	\|-
	+	\|'''Square Sails'''
	+	\|Power / Speed
	+	\|'''Lower''' them when sailing '''with the wind''' for maximum thrust. '''Raise''' them when sailing '''against the wind''' to reduce drag and maintain limited speed.
	+	\|-
	+	\|'''Lateen Sails'''
	+	\|Maneuverability
	+	\|Triangular sails that provide better agility and are less affected when sailing close to the wind.
	+	\|}
	+
	+	=== Steering ===
	+
	+	* Larger ships have a significant '''steering delay'''. Anticipate turns well in advance.
	+	* You can switch between the third-person and first-person view while at the wheel by pressing '''<code>CTRL</code>'''.
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	== 🔥 Gunnery & Ammunition ==
	+	Effective gunnery requires close coordination with the Captain (to position the ship) and a thorough understanding of ammunition types and ballistics.
	+
	+	=== Ammunition Types ===
	+	Naval cannons generally have three types of ammunition. Ammunition is reloaded from the '''ammo boxes''' on deck.
	+	{\| class="wikitable"
	+	\|Ammunition
	+	\|Primary Effect
	+	\|Target
	+	\|Notes
	+	\|-
	+	\|'''Round Shot'''
	+	\|High Hull Damage
	+	\|'''Ship Hull'''
	+	\|Standard cannonball. Best for sinking ships and destroying '''enemy artillery''' (cannons explode if hit while loaded).
	+	\|-
	+	\|'''Chain Shot'''
	+	\|High Rigging Damage
	+	\|'''Masts & Sails'''
	+	\|Two cannonballs connected by a chain. Deals minimal hull damage but is highly effective at '''demasting''' and crippling a ship's speed and steering.
	+	\|-
	+	\|'''Grape Shot'''
	+	\|Anti-Personnel
	+	\|'''Crew on Deck'''
	+	\|A bag filled with small pellets (like a giant shotgun). Devastating at close range against '''boarding parties''' or enemy crew exposed on deck. '''Does not damage the ship hull.'''
	+	\|}
	+
	+	=== Aiming Tactics ===
	+
	+	# '''Angle:''' Use the WASD keys (or equivalent) while manning the cannon to adjust the elevation and angle.
	+	# '''Distance:''' Naval combat relies on judging distance. At longer ranges, aim the cannon well '''above''' the target ship to compensate for severe cannonball drop.
	+	# '''Sighting:''' Generally, line up the '''top sight''' (the small notch on the cannon barrel) with your target. For longer shots (250m+), you will need to elevate the cannon so the top sight is below the target and the target is visible above the barrel.
	+	# '''Feedback:''' After firing, quickly press '''<code>E</code>''' (to exit the cannon) and then '''<code>F</code>''' (to use the spyglass, if equipped as Captain or Cannoneer) to track the cannonball's trajectory and adjust your next shot.
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	== 🛠 Damage, Repair, and Boarding ==
	+
	+	=== Damage & Sinking ===
	+	Damage is localized and affects ship performance:
	+
	+	* '''Hull Damage:''' Creates '''leaks''' below the waterline. If leaks are not addressed, the ship will slowly fill with water and sink.
	+	* '''Masts & Sails Damage:''' Reduces or removes the ability to sail efficiently. A demasted ship is a sitting target.
	+	* '''Rudder Damage:''' Impairs the ability to steer the vessel.
	+
	+	=== Crew Roles and Survival ===
	+	{\| class="wikitable"
	+	\|Class
	+	\|Naval Role
	+	\|Essential Duty
	+	\|-
	+	\|'''Captain'''
	+	\|Navigation
	+	\|Steers the ship, manages sails, and coordinates broadsides.
	+	\|-
	+	\|'''Cannoneer'''
	+	\|Gunnery
	+	\|Musters ammo, rams, and fires the cannons with increased speed. Often carries a '''Spyglass''' for sighting.
	+	\|-
	+	\|'''Carpenter'''
	+	\|Repair
	+	\|Essential for fixing '''hull leaks''' using their specialized hammer.
	+	\|-
	+	\|'''Sailor / Marine'''
	+	\|Manpower
	+	\|Rigs, fights, and assists the Captain. '''Sailors''' are stronger swimmers; '''Marines''' are better fighters.
	+	\|}
	+
	+	=== Boarding and Retreat ===
	+
	+	* '''Rowboats:''' Available on larger ships (Frigate, Brig-Sloop). Can be deployed while the ship is stopped and afloat. Used as lifeboats for crew to escape a sinking ship, or as a stealthy means to approach and board an enemy vessel. They can carry up to 7 crew members.
	+	* '''Melee:''' When boarding, the '''Sailor''' (Cutlass) and '''Marine''' (Musket/Bayonet) classes excel in close-quarters ship fighting.