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Thomas "Hawk" Blythe is the captain of the swift pirate frigate "Hawkwind".
Both he and his girlfriend, the voodoo priestess Sangua, captain ships under the
high command of the notorious pirate leader "Blackbeard". Together, Hawk and Sangua
embark on a search for the legendary treasure of Henry Morgan, an infamous
pirate and Governor of Jamaica approximately fifty years earlier. The game tells of
Hawk's struggle against a world growing blacker by the day. Betrayal and death are
but a small element of Hawk's adventures. Forged treasure maps, voodoo magic, a
deadly curse and the seemingly ever-present threat of Blackbeard's wrath all appear
focused on stifling Hawk as he plunges into a battle for power, romance, treasure
and truth. Hawk may decide at any time which strategy would be the most advantageous
in any given situation. Tactical planning, carefully considered actions and a realistic assessment of ones strengths are indispensable for successful battles at sea. Close
combat may consist of an action packed fight against numerous sailors - on the other
hand, it could involve sneaking past guards and officers in order to reach the captain
for the final showdown. In order to sneak up on someone successfully, Hawk must avoid
the opponents' line of sight and then he has to attack swiftly and silently from
behind. If the guards detect him, they will alert everyone and attack. Hawk will be
able to wield many different weapons such as throwing knives, sabers, axes, pistols
or even exploding grenades. Hawk will increase his skills throughout the game. |
