Age Of Pirates 2 Mod
Ashlie Hagenson
The pirates offer a toast to Frederic who is celebrating his 21st birthday and the end of his apprenticeship. Ruth, a maid who also works with the pirates, explains that when Frederic was younger she was instructed by his father to have the small boy apprenticed to a pilot, but she misheard and instead took Frederic to a pirate.
Now that his obligation to the pirates has ended, duty compels Frederic to devote himself to destroying them. When the men admit their inability to make piracy pay, Frederic explains that they are themselves slaves to their tender hearts, particularly regarding their refusal to take advantage of anyone they believe to be an orphan. Frederic wishes he could bring the pirates back to a respectable life, but the Pirate King rejects that possibility.
In the first half of the 1600s, many an English Sea Dog was here, including Prince Rupert of the Rhine, documented as being in Hassel Island's Careening Cove. By the mid-600s, Dutch, French, and English pirates, and the Spanish battle for possession of the Virgin Islands; often annihilating each other. When the Danes arrived in 1672, their settlement was a base of operations for pirates and privateers. Even their forts were built to protect them from other pirates! Pirates were allowed to settle in the Danish colony and were encouraged to trade here. A few of the early governors lost their heads for their involvement in pirate affairs . At one point, St. Thomas harbor was blockaded and plundered by the notorious pirates of Tortuga. Our neighbors across the (Sir Francis) Drake Channel, the British Virgin Islands, were originally taken from Dutch pirates. Only debtors and pirates dared approach the dangerous pirate settlements on these islands until 1773, when a government was finally established.
I am going to explain this to you very simply. All human creatures are divided into two groups. There are pirates, and there are farmers. Farmers build fences and control territory. Pirates tear down fences and cross borders. There are good pirates and bad pirates, good farmers and bad farmers, but there are only pirates and farmers.
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Welcome to the world of piracy, a world as fascinating as it is fearsome. It's a world that has been at the heart of countless tales of high-seas adventure, swashbuckling courage, courageous pirates, and treasure beyond imagination.
In simple terms, piracy involves robbery, criminal violence, or other acts of mischief carried out at sea. It's been around almost as long as people have sailed the oceans, with documented incidents going back more than two millennia. It's a part of our shared history that continues to captivate us, from stories of legendary figures like the pirates Edward Teach (better known as Blackbeard) and William Kidd to the vivid portrayals of pirates in literature and film.
But the reality of piracy is far more complex and often, far less romantic. It has shaped empires, influenced global trade routes, and even challenged social norms of its time. As we delve into this world, we'll encounter infamous characters, explore the societies they created, and discover the impact pirates had on the world.
Piracy is as old as seafaring itself. It harks back to the days when mankind first dared to venture beyond the horizon, guided by the stars and a relentless spirit of exploration. As trade routes developed and precious goods began to flow across the seas, the stage was set for the first pirates to make their mark.
The earliest recorded acts of piracy are found in the annals of ancient history. The Mediterranean, often seen as the cradle of civilization, also served as a cradle for piracy. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans all had their encounters with sea raiders. These early pirates were opportunistic, preying on merchant ships carrying treasures from far-off lands.
In the East, the maritime history of Asia tells a similar tale. Pirates in the China Seas were a thorn in the side of ancient dynasties, disrupting trade routes and causing havoc. They hailed from various backgrounds - some were poor fishermen seeking a better life, others were rebels resisting the state's authority. The story wasn't much different in the rest of the world - wherever there was sea trade, pirates were not far behind.
These early days of piracy laid the groundwork for what was to come. They set the stage for the Golden Age of Piracy, a time when pirates became an undeniable force in shaping the course of history. But that's a tale for another time. For now, let us turn the ship's wheel and steer towards understanding the locations these audacious individuals often called home, in our next section: "Pirate Strongholds: Notable Piracy Centers". Join us, and let's continue our thrilling journey through the annals of piracy.
Let's also cast our gaze towards the East, where the China Seas bore witness to a different breed of pirates. The coastal provinces of Guangdong and Fujian were particularly infamous, with pirate fleets operating with such power that they often rivaled the imperial navy. One of the most formidable pirate confederacies in history was established here by Zheng Yi and his wife, Zheng Yi Sao, commanding over a thousand ships and tens of thousands of pirates.
Stereotypes often paint pirates as unruly rogues living in a world devoid of order, but the reality couldn't be further from this image. Pirate society was, in fact, surprisingly structured, and it's within this structure that we find some of the most fascinating aspects of pirate life.
The pirates' code, or articles, was another cornerstone of pirate society. Contrary to popular belief, these were not guidelines but binding contracts agreed upon by every crew member. They outlined everything from division of loot and compensation for injuries, to rules for combat and punishments for breaking the code. And woe betide the pirate who dared to cross the line - penalties ranged from marooning to death.
Even in the East, pirates built intricate networks of power, with pirate chieftains acting as de facto rulers of coastal communities. They levied taxes, provided protection, and even enacted their own laws. The formidable pirate queen Zheng Yi Sao, who commanded a fleet larger than many nations' navies, was a classic example of such pirate governance.
Every golden age must come to an end, and the Golden Age of Piracy was no different. The tides that once carried pirates towards riches and infamy began to turn against them, culminating in the decline and eventual downfall of piracy.
The downfall of piracy was not a sudden event but a gradual process, spurred by a combination of factors. One of the primary reasons was the increasing naval presence of colonial powers. Nations like Britain and Spain had grown tired of the havoc wreaked by pirates on their trading routes and began to invest heavily in their navies. The seas that were once a pirate's playground started to become perilous hunting grounds.
But perhaps the biggest blow to pirates was societal change. The romantic view of pirates as rebellious heroes began to fade, replaced by the stark reality of their brutality and lawlessness. Pirates were no longer seen as roguish adventurers but as criminals who needed to be brought to justice.
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When on the high seas, any one who wasn't a captain would sleep out in the open, either in a hammock or on the floor. There were however, 'pirate havens'. Regions of the Indian Ocean and Madagascar were often safe places for pirates to stay, outside of the law and state governance.
Pirates have existed since ancient times. They threatened the trading routes of ancient Greece, and seized cargoes of grain and olive oil from Roman ships. Later, the most famous and far-reaching pirates in early Middle Ages Europe were the Vikings.
During this time news of piracy reached the ears of both rich and poor. Ballads about topical events were sung on the streets. Newspapers could be freely read in coffee houses for the price of a dish of coffee. There was a spectrum of opinion about the exploits of the more notorious pirates. Published images often showed them as powerful and well dressed.
Emeralds and pearls were the commonest gems from America, providing rich plunder. However, pirates did not only seize precious cargoes like these. They also wanted things they could use, such as food, barrels of wine and brandy, sails, anchors and other spare equipment for their ships. Things as simple as flour and medicine were treasured steals. Often pirates were just trying to find the necessities of life.
In the early 17th century, pirates settled near the southern portion of the Chesapeake Bay, increasing the possibility of pirate attacks in the region. As the young Virginia colony flourished and commerce with Europe expanded, pirates and privateers found plenty of opportunities to prey upon vessels.
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