WI: Bruneians capture Magellan's survivor ship

Aganduru Moriz recounts that in 1521, Ache was in command of the Bruneian fleet when they chanced upon what remained of the Magellan expedition, under the command of Sebastian Elcano,[7] somewhere off the southeastern tip of Borneo.[1] Rizal notes that Ache had just won a naval victory at the time, and Rizal and Dery[1]both say Ache was on his way to marry a cousin – a ritual which Scott describes as the usual way that nobles at that time gained influence and power.[2] (Luciano PR Santiago notes that this practice helps explain the close interrelationships among the ruling houses in Manila, Brunei and Sulu.)[1]

Dery notes that Ache's decision to attack must have been influenced by a desire to bring Elcano's ship back to Manila bay,[1] for use as leverage against his cousin, the ruler of Tondo.[1]

Elcano, however, was able to defeat Ache.[7] As a result, Ache was captured and brought onboard Elcano's ship.[7] According to Scott,[2] Ache was eventually released after a ransom was paid.[2]

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What if Elcano loses and Brunei hostages Magellan's expedition.

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