- There is no DLC Trader ship yet.
- There is not a large enough trader ship so everyone uses a fleet of smaller ships.
- Fleet ships do not benefit from perks, repairs, upgrades or books; thus making it unfair against attackers which are always players using those benefits.
- Using a single ship will give players a better chance of defending against attackers.
- Making it DLC will make it accesible to everyone regardless of her seemingly high wood cost.
- Madre de Deus was a 7-deck trader ship from Portugal, a formidable opponent but also a great prize.
- Perfect ship for the role.