Admiral Yi

Lore

South China Seas

Given the title “General of the Sea” by the Crown, Admiral Blake is the supreme commander of the English fleets. With a selfless sense of duty, he has created the greatest naval force the world has seen, and yet he is still considered a gentleman, a sailor, and a scholar.

Trivia

Most likely a reference to Yi Sun-sin (1545 – 1598), who was a Korean naval leader noted for his victories against the Japanese navy during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598) during the Joseon Dynasty.

Yi is also known for his innovative use of the turtle ship, the world's first armoured warship.

He is reputed to be one of the few admirals to have been victorious in every naval battle (at least 23) that he commanded.