The destruction of the pirates allows their captured position to become a base for the army. A garrison secures it while the navy moves forward. The intended pressure on France is explicit: a declaration of war would expose Martinique to a rapid attack. Spanish possessions are also future targets. In this campaign, taking the pirate base creates options against other colonial powers as well as ending the immediate pirate threat.
Notable Point ยท 40:10-40:52
Turning a captured pirate position into a forward base
A captured pirate position supports an army base and a forward fleet intended to threaten Martinique if France declares war.