We must ready our defense," you say. "But tell me, Belairon—what manner of vessel are the Minodians sailing? I recall their citizens using ones much like our ramships."
"Your memory serves you well," Belairon replies.
At least you know what you are dealing with now: ramships are capable of devastating frontal attacks, but their speed is moderate at best.
Now you must choose a make of ship to launch against them. Any type of vessel could overcome the pirates if deployed properly, but for this battle you would prefer to commandeer a fleet of…