1636

Eddie Cantrell, now married to the Danish princess, embarks on a vital mission to the Caribbean under Admiral Simpson's command, aiming to secure access to the crucial oil fields needed for up-time machines and industry. Equipped with new steam-powered frigates, Eddie faces the formidable challenge of the Spanish presence, requiring a complex diversion involving a mechanic and a mercenary colonel. As he navigates hostile natives, starved allies, and internal conflicts, he must also prepare for a fierce encounter with the Spanish galleons, revealing that danger lies not only from his enemies but within his own ranks as tensions rise.