Honestly, SO MANY problems could be solved. Assuming this happened mid-late S1, They’d probably get the Urca Gold (alternatively imagine Anne and Flint taking the fucking warship omg, then LATER getting the gold before the Vane+Fort stuff), Miranda would be alive, billy would never turn to the dark side, Anne would probably be out scouting for spies and hear about the plantation… (oops I’ve entered crazy AU scheming mode)

ha – that’s ok, I’ve totally been wanting to do a thing where Gates survives Season 1 by other means but if you think I’ve got the time to write it… yeah no, not right now. Also, I’m so here for Team Murderous Gingers taking the warship together.