After discussing it, they decided that most of the fleet would return to The Hinterlands first to unload all the battle pets. They would also step up recruitment and training for gunners, galleon operators, and other personnel the fleet needed, along with training in fleet formation combat.
The three galleons in the best condition and one aircraft carrier would remain in Booty Bay to continue trading with the trolls of Stranglethorn Vale. They would receive full complements of crew and gunners, plus the six hundred trolls under Zuga. That was a formidable force in Stranglethorn Vale, strong enough that they would not have to worry much about other criminals robbing them.
Fourteen would command the fleet at Booty Bay and handle trade with the trolls. He would also have to find a way to contact the Gurubashi Trolls and try to establish barter trade with them as well.
As for the Blackwater Raiders, they would naturally maintain their cooperative relationship. After all, the pirates were the local power, and goblins had a presence all across Azeroth. This made them a very useful point of contact and source of intelligence.
Still, the Blackwater Raiders were no saints. They were a bunch of scheming bastards too. Dealing with them required caution, and only someone like Fourteen, who had spent plenty of time getting by here, could handle them with ease.
After loading gorillas, raptors, leopards, tigers, and other beasts aboard the remaining ships, they still had to leave some room for the dried meat and assorted bombs purchased in Booty Bay.
In short, every hold needed to be packed to the brim. The elves all took off their armor and left it with Fourteen to barter with the trolls. Only the officers were allowed to keep their rare- and uncommon-grade equipment.
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