Illager Armada (Small Ships Addon)

The seas are no longer safe.

Illager Armada brings hostile pirate ships, intelligent naval combat, and coordinated enemy fleets to Minecraft using the vessels and mechanics of Small Ships.

While exploring the oceans, you may encounter Illager-controlled vessels patrolling the waters. Some are small raiders looking for easy prey. Others are heavily armed warships, supported by escorts and experienced crews.

Fight them, outmanoeuvre them, or attempt to escape. But beware. These pirates know how to fight.

Seven Pirate Ship Types

Encounter seven different Small Ships vessels, each offering a different naval combat experience:

• Galley: A smaller raiding vessel, dangerous in close encounters.
• Drakkar: A fast support vessel capable of transporting reinforcements.
• Dhow: A lighter vessel suited to manoeuvring and skirmishing.
• Caravel: A versatile ship with a balanced combat role.
• Cog: A sturdy vessel carrying valuable cargo.
• Brigg: A powerful warship with formidable firepower.
• Galleon: A massive flagship accompanied by an entire pirate fleet.

Intelligent Naval Combat

Pirate ships are controlled by their own captains, who make tactical decisions during combat.

Enemy ships can:

• Manoeuvre to bring their broadside cannons to bear.
• Predict moving targets and adjust cannon aim.
• Choose between Cannonballs, Chained Shot, and Grape Shot.
• Turn to counter opponents attempting to circle them.
• Coordinate attacks and avoid colliding with allied ships.
• Attempt ramming attacks when appropriate.
• Retreat, regroup, and seek safer waters when overwhelmed.

Cannons use the actual Small Ships firing system, complete with ammunition consumption, reloads, and projectile physics.

Living Pirate Crews

Every ship has a physical crew with different responsibilities.

Captains command their vessels, while gunners operate individual cannons. Engineers perform limited repairs, and reserve sailors can replace fallen crew members.

A first mate may even take command if the captain is killed.

Crew members are finite. Eliminating a ship's officers, gunners, or repair crew can make a real difference to the battle.

Dangerous Pirate Fleets

Occasionally, pirates arrive as a coordinated fleet rather than a single ship.

These encounters feature a heavily armed Galleon flagship, supported by defensive and attacking escorts and a Drakkar transporting spare crew.

Fleet vessels work together, protect their flagship, regroup when separated, and reinforce damaged ships when possible.

A full fleet is a serious challenge, even for well-equipped players.

Treasure and Shipwreck Salvage

Defeating pirates can reward you with valuable cargo, supplies, equipment, and remaining ammunition.

Each ship type has its own configurable loot pools. Larger and more dangerous vessels offer greater potential rewards.

Sinking ships use the native Small Ships wreck system, allowing players to salvage the spoils of battle.

Loot tables can also be customized through datapacks, making Illager Armada suitable for modpacks with their own progression systems.

Natural Ocean Encounters

Pirates can appear naturally while players explore the Overworld's oceans aboard ships.

By default, eligible vessels receive a 20% encounter chance every two minutes, averaging one successful roll every ten minutes when all spawning conditions remain suitable.

Successful encounters can trigger a directional warning and an audible signal.

Encounter frequency, pirate ship limits, fleet frequency, and other settings are configurable.

Additional Features

• Distinctive pirate sails and ship appearances.
• Configurable battle horns and intimidation signals.
• Optional pirate boss health bars.
• Adjustable enemy health, cannon accuracy, and combat settings.
• Performance-conscious AI and distant cannon rendering optimizations.
• Multiplayer support, including player-crewed naval battles.
• No additional world-generation structures or custom items.

Requirements and Installation

Minecraft: 1.20.1
Mod Loader: Fabric
Required Mods: Small Ships 2.0.2 and Fabric API
Java: 17 or newer
Environment: Client and server

Install Illager Armada and its required dependencies on both the client and server.

Illager Armada is an independent add-on for Small Ships. It does not replace the original mod or modify the health of player-owned vessels.

Take to the seas, prepare your cannons, and survive the Armada.