Your goal is to ensure the Survival of your Island and Islanders. There is no history to the Scenario. The Scenario allows 2 Human Players and has 6 Computer Players whom are not Hostile. The Player names are: Player 1, Player 2.
The amount of trees avaliable on your Island are low. There are some other Islands with trees. You can aquire Wood and other Resources through establishing the "Trade Routes".
You can construct fleets to destroy the Trade Boats of your enemy, to prevent their "Trade Route(s)" from reaching their shore.