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{{ | The '''''Emperor''''' was a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[merchant]] [[ship]] that was turned into a [[privateer]] vessel during the [[War of the Spanish Succession]]. She was [[captain]]ed by [[Alexander Dolzell]] up until January 1713. | ||
The '''''Emperor''''' was a | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
During the War of the Spanish Succession, the ''Emperor'' was refitted to become a warship to carry privateers of the British crown. In late 1712, a young [[Edward Kenway]], who had been recruited by [[Dylan Wallace]], was {{Wiki|Impressment|press ganged}} into the ''Emperor''{{'}}s crew. After the ship departed [[Bristol]] a day later than planned, he and the other newcomers were given training and practice.<ref name="ACBF">''[[Assassin's Creed: Black Flag]]'' – {{Cite|10 Apr 2025}}</ref> | |||
Foreseeing the end of the war, the crew soon turned to [[piracy]]. Dolzell asked the privateers who did not want to become pirates to step out of the ship. Edward initially intended to do so, but was stopped by the ship's deckhand, [[Friday]]. The five other sailors who refused to become pirates were thrown overboard by the ship's first mate, [[Trafford]].<ref name="ACBF"/> | |||
In January 1713, while flying the British flag, the ''Emperor'' sailed near the ''[[Amazon Galley]]'', a merchant ship of the [[East India Company]] that was reportedly carrying treasure. The ''Amazon'' was fooled by the ruse, with her crew only realizing the threat when they found [[sword]]s, [[pistol]]s, and [[cannon]]s aimed at them. Trafford called the ''Amazon''{{'}}s captain [[Benjamin Pritchard]] to board the ''Emperor''; Dolzell and Trafford subsequently [[Interrogation|interrogated]] and tortured him in the captain's cabin.<ref name="ACBF"/> | |||
In January 1713, while flying the British | |||
After the interrogation, Dolzell and his crew boarded the ''Amazon'' and began to loot its cargo, while Edward and [[Blaney]] stayed behind to watch Pritchard. A conflict ensued between the two pirates when Edward realized Pritchard was wearing a [[Templar ring]], which Blaney took despite being unaware of its significance. Before the fight could escalate further, Dolzell stormed in, informing them that they were being attacked by the ''[[Sea Dog's Bite]]'', captained by [[Edward Thatch]], who was still loyal to the crown.<ref name="ACBF"/> | |||
Beset on both sides, the majority of the ''Emperor''{{'}}s crew was quickly killed in battle. Dolzell escaped the conflict, but would be captured and [[Hanging|hanged]] for piracy two years later, while Edward managed to find himself a place in Thatch's crew.<ref name="ACBF"/> | |||
==Crew== | ==Crew== | ||
*Alexander Dolzell | *[[Alexander Dolzell]] – Captain (until January 1713) | ||
*[[Trafford]] | *[[Trafford]] – First mate (until January 1713) | ||
*Edward Kenway | *[[Edward Kenway]] – Lookout (1712 – January 1713) | ||
*[[Blaney]] | *[[Blaney]] – Sailor (until January 1713) | ||
* | *Melling – Sailor (until January 1713) | ||
*[[Friday]] | *[[Friday]] – Deckhand (until January 1713) | ||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Black Flag]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag: Blackbeard – The Lost Journal]]'' | |||
== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | |||
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[[Category:Merchant ships]] | [[Category:Merchant ships]] | ||
[[Category:Privateer ships]] | [[Category:Privateer ships]] | ||
[[Category:Pirate ships]] | [[Category:Pirate ships]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:50, 4 May 2026
The Emperor was a British merchant ship that was turned into a privateer vessel during the War of the Spanish Succession. She was captained by Alexander Dolzell up until January 1713.
History[edit | edit source]
During the War of the Spanish Succession, the Emperor was refitted to become a warship to carry privateers of the British crown. In late 1712, a young Edward Kenway, who had been recruited by Dylan Wallace, was press ganged into the Emperor's crew. After the ship departed Bristol a day later than planned, he and the other newcomers were given training and practice.[1]
Foreseeing the end of the war, the crew soon turned to piracy. Dolzell asked the privateers who did not want to become pirates to step out of the ship. Edward initially intended to do so, but was stopped by the ship's deckhand, Friday. The five other sailors who refused to become pirates were thrown overboard by the ship's first mate, Trafford.[1]
In January 1713, while flying the British flag, the Emperor sailed near the Amazon Galley, a merchant ship of the East India Company that was reportedly carrying treasure. The Amazon was fooled by the ruse, with her crew only realizing the threat when they found swords, pistols, and cannons aimed at them. Trafford called the Amazon's captain Benjamin Pritchard to board the Emperor; Dolzell and Trafford subsequently interrogated and tortured him in the captain's cabin.[1]
After the interrogation, Dolzell and his crew boarded the Amazon and began to loot its cargo, while Edward and Blaney stayed behind to watch Pritchard. A conflict ensued between the two pirates when Edward realized Pritchard was wearing a Templar ring, which Blaney took despite being unaware of its significance. Before the fight could escalate further, Dolzell stormed in, informing them that they were being attacked by the Sea Dog's Bite, captained by Edward Thatch, who was still loyal to the crown.[1]
Beset on both sides, the majority of the Emperor's crew was quickly killed in battle. Dolzell escaped the conflict, but would be captured and hanged for piracy two years later, while Edward managed to find himself a place in Thatch's crew.[1]
Crew[edit | edit source]
- Alexander Dolzell – Captain (until January 1713)
- Trafford – First mate (until January 1713)
- Edward Kenway – Lookout (1712 – January 1713)
- Blaney – Sailor (until January 1713)
- Melling – Sailor (until January 1713)
- Friday – Deckhand (until January 1713)
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Black Flag (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag: Blackbeard – The Lost Journal