Republic of Free Men

The Republic of Free Men, referred to by the rest of the world as either the Corsair Republic, Pirate Republic, or Pirate State, is a state comprising the islands of the Ohoric Inlet. Loosely organised and prone to political instability, the uniting factor for the republic is the fact that they are outlaws to the rest of the world. Each and every citizen, man or woman, is an exile from somewhere else, for crimes as far ranging as petty theft to murder, regicide and treason.
No other nation acknowledges the Republic's right to exist, and it is in a state of perpetual war with neighbouring nations. The only thing keeping the republic alive, and the people from dangling from a gibbet, is strength. The Republic maintains a navy - of sorts - consisting of vast pirate fleets, which prey on shipping all down the Insoroh Passage. The economy of the entire republic relies on this piracy. The islands are barren, with the only resources available being wood - for shipbuilding - and fresh water. 
Politically, the republic is prone to frequent coups and power grabs, as each of the most powerful members - almost always captains of pirate vessels - seek to scheme and overthrow each other. The government, superficially at least, consists of a council of every captain within the republic, though little is done. Anarchy reigns in the Republic, with no written legal code or system of government. Each man or woman does what he or she feels is best for them and their family or friends. Brutal street fights are common, and a bar brawl can often rapidly escalate into a riot, until a more powerful force manages to restore order.
Category:Republic
Category:Ohoroh Country
Category:Oligarchy