The player loads the cannon with a grey round for shot and a black round for ball. They may then fire the cannon at the target. If the shot hits the target and bounces beyond it, it does one point of damage. If the shot hits the target and bounces back toward the attacker, it does two points of damage. If the shot hits the target and stays on the ship, then it does three points of damage.
All damage is applied according to the basic rules.
Please note that the normal ranges for cannons still apply even though the cannon may be able to physically shoot farther. Fortresses Fortresses represent stone and brick structures capable of withstanding cannon hits. Fortresses are typically controlled by the Imperial Marines pirates would rather be free to move about. Fortresses cannot be sunk, nor can they be destroyed within the scope of the game. The figures manning the fortress can be killed, allowing the fortress to be overrun.