The Treasure Fleet (Pirates)

This article is about Alonzo Batilla's genetic memory. You may be looking for Edward Kenway's memory of the same name.

The Treasure Fleet was a virtual representation of one of Alonzo Batilla's genetic memories, relived by a research analyst at Abstergo Entertainment through the Animus Omega.

Description

Alonzo sailed his schooner Wanderer to Los Mártires, where he met La Buse on the brig Le Postillon and Samuel Bellamy on his frigate Sultana. Together, they embarked on their next skirmish.

Dialogue

The three ships sailed forth. Eventually, Alonzo called across from the helm, inquiring about their task.

• Alonzo: What prize are we going after, Sam?
• Bellamy: Have you gentlemen heard of... the Treasure Fleet?
• La Buse: Galleons are tough prizes. They move like cows... but fight like tigers!
• Bellamy: The galleons I have in mind are as likely to best us as to soar from the sea and land on the moon! Sail with me and you'll earn mountains of gold!

Alonzo and La Buse both scowled.

• Alonzo: Last time I followed you... The only thing I earned was trouble.

Aaminah interjected.

• Aaminah: And a conscience, captain!

As Bellamy and La Buse sailed forth, Alonzo followed suit. Eventually, they saw a Spanish Navy convoy.

Alonzo chasing the fleet

• Bellamy: We've been spotted... The galleons are fleeing!
• Alonzo: ...They move like cows, eh?
• Bellamy: We have to take them, Alonzo!
• Alonzo: Aye!... And we will!

Alonzo sped ahead to engage the fleet.

• Jumao: Watch out, captain! They're dropping mines!

Alonzo avoided the mines ahead and initiated combat with his target.

• Jumao: Alonzo! Do not sink this galleon if you want your prize intact!
• Alonzo: Once I destroy their escort... those Spanish cowards will surrender!

Upon defeating the escorting ships, Alonzo cornered the frigate with La Buse and Bellamy, who also delivered bad news.

The pirates discovering the decoy

• Bellamy: This ship was a decoy! The real prize is aboard the other galleon!... We need to attack now!
• La Buse: Why so reckless, Sam?... You're not just after gold and gemstones, are you?!
• Bellamy: Who cares what I'm after if we all get rich?!
• Alonzo: Tell us the truth, man!
• Bellamy: There's no time for this!... If we want our gold, we have to attack before they vanish out of sight!
• Alonzo: I will not let that happen!

Alonzo chased after and caught up with the second convoy before destroying its escort as well. Upon doing so, Captain Francis Hume voiced his discontent.

• Hume: You despicable rodent!... Lurking around the biggest mounds of cheese!
• Alonzo: The bloody Navy!... Always in my way! I'm not going to run, British dog!
• Hume: Indeed... I'm afraid dying is your only remaining option!

Alonzo battling Francis Hume

They engaged in battle.

• Jumao: Avoid her broadside and inflict as much damage as you can!

However, firing the cannons proved ineffective.

• Jumao: We can't sink that beast, captain!... We have to survive... and pray someone helps us!

After an intense bout of avoiding the frigate's attacks, La Buse sailed in from aft and came to assist Alonzo.

• La Buse: Hurry boy! I'll keep this juggernaut occupied!
• Alonzo: Thank you mate! I won't forget it!
• La Buse: Meet me at skull's end when the sun sets!

Captain Hume cut in to chide Alonzo.

• Hume: He won't be there, rodent! And I won't forget you!... The sea's too small for the both of us!

While La Buse distracted Captain Hume, Alonzo sailed a heavily-damaged Wanderer to a safe point, avoiding ships and naval mines alike.

• Jumao: We've made it alive, captain.
• Alonzo: Now let us hope our friend made it too...

Alonzo waited until sundown, at which point La Buse sailed up alongside him.

• La Buse: Glad you made it too, Alonzo!... This damn Englishman almost had me meet my maker!
• Alonzo: This captain is no ordinary man... A killer if I ever saw one! Where is Sam?
• La Buse: Gone! Probably after that galleon! He's been lying to us, Alonzo! He's looking for something...
• Alonzo: He'll give us answers... But for now, we should send the Royal Navy a message!

The Royal Navy fleet near their fort

• La Buse: There is a Navy fort in these parts. One with a large lighthouse in its midst...
• Alonzo: I'll find it! It's high time someone struck fear into these English hearts!
• Jumao: If we sail into this base, we have to avoid detection at all costs... they'll tear us apart!
• Alonzo: Once I reach the lighthouse... the entire British fleet will get a taste of my wrath!

Alonzo managed to evade detection and reach the lighthouse.

• Alonzo: There is no time! I'll destroy as many as I can before reinforcements arrive!

Using mortar strikes, Alonzo successfully sank fifteen British ships.

• Alonzo: They have their fill of shot!... Now, I'd better leave this place before they recover!

Alonzo sailed off to rejoin La Buse.

• Alonzo: Now that the Navy is crippled... we'll fatten our purses!
• La Buse: Mine is heavy enough, Alonzo... soon... I fear I won't be able to lift it!
• Alonzo: What then?... Sail away?... Leave your brothers behind?
• La Buse: ...Settle in some remote place and call it my kingdom!... Free of rules and free from harm!
• Alonzo: You'll have to collect your hidden gold first!... Won't you need a friend's help?
• La Buse: I have no friends, Alonzo!... Never have, never will!... Who needs friends when one has gold?!
• Alonzo: You'll change, friend!

Outcome

Although aiming to raid Spanish treasure ships, Bellamy, La Buse, and Alonzo attacked a Royal Navy convoy, only to learn that their catch was a decoy. Alonzo chased their quarry and found it was protected by Captain Hume, who opened fire. Alonzo barely survived until La Buse came to his aid. Fleeing, Alonzo later regrouped with La Buse to retaliate against the British by covertly sailing to a lighthouse fort and sinking warships with mortar fire before leaving unnoticed.

Behind the scenes

Despite Samuel repeatedly saying that the convoy has galleons, none of the ships present are larger than frigates.

References

Assassin's Creed: Pirates memories
Main memories
Prologue - A Legend is Born - The Prince of Pirates - The Treasure Fleet - On the Hunt - The Whydah's Secret - The Pirate Republic - La Boca del Diablo - Among Pirates - The Merchant King - The Way Out
Appendix memories
A Rich Bounty - The Fort - The White Whale - Blockade
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