Build your empire through swashbuckling sea combat and trade! Travel to Far Eastern ports to trade in Silk, Arms, General Goods or the highly illegal Dream Dust but en route you must protect your cargo from pirates out to steal your booty!

Use your skills to plan your strategy and amass wealth through trading or piracy in the 19th century far east. Play as one of four characters with different complements of ships, debt and cash on hand. Collect enough gold to achieve the ultimate rank of Tai Pan or become the renowned Pirate King, Gossamer and retire with your wealth!