Memory 01: 01 Men War

You'll start by following your allied ships into some smoke. Keep your eyes peeled for the first optional objective: destroy 10 or more ships using your mortars. As enemy ships appear on the horizon, use your mortars to inflict as much damage as possible from a distance. Try to catch some of the smaller gunships in the blast radius of the larger ships. Once they close in, switch to your broadside cannons and heavy shot. If you can line up two or three ships side-by-side, a good broadside can do massive damage. Once the main Man o' War is sunk, the rest of the enemy ships should be much easier to handle.

After the initial fight, a cutscene will play, and then you'll face fireships. These are essentially suicide boats packed with explosives, and they'll cause significant damage if they hit you. Your top priority here is to sink them using your mortars and front-facing explosive shot before they get close. Also, keep the second optional objective in mind: take no damage from these fireships. Watch your back, too, as the smaller gunships can sneak up on you.

The fireships come in waves:

• Wave 1: Two fireships, one from the front, one from the right.

Once you've dealt with the first three waves of fireships, another enemy fleet will appear on the horizon. This one includes a Man o' War, two Frigates, and, you guessed it, more fireships! Four fireships will lead the charge, with the heavier ships attacking from a distance.

Your main goal is still to eliminate the fireships quickly using mortars and explosive shot before they become a threat. Once they're dealt with, turn your attention to the larger ships. Use your mortars to weaken them from afar, and then switch to your broadside and explosive shot when you get closer. Outmaneuver them and keep up the pressure.