Guide
How to unlock Tier 2 ships
Tier 2 wants focused Principle Points, matching Deeds, and a pier economy that can afford the hull bill.
Point math
Three points in the right pair of paths opens Tier 2 options tied to those Principles.
Deed rewards stay in their own path. An Empire Deed will not fund a Seafaring only plan.
Pick the hull for your events
Gun heavy Crown work leans Empire destroyers. Chase work leans Seafaring hunters. Boarding loot leans Wealth reavers. Mixed mobility leans Notoriety prowlers.
Build Salvage Dock support if you expect to replace hulls often.
Crew quality gate
Higher hulls ask for more bodies and better goods. Unlocking a ship you cannot staff is a trophy, not a win.
Check stew, rum, and specialist gear before the first Tier 2 launch.