Pirate Faction

The **Pirate Faction** (refered to as Pirates) was an infamous empire during the War. They're most known for their surprisingly effective stratigies and organization, despite most of their army being barely more than hired mercinaries. The Pirate's territory was nothing to laugh at either, controlling multiple sectors in their prime.

The main founder of the Pirate Faction, Cutthroat, was one of the most feared indeviduals througout the War. He single handedly brought disjointed bands of outlaws together and created possibly one of the most influencial forces of Soup's timeline.

## Social Structure

The Pirates were a fairly free culture. What few laws are in place are taken very seriously, breaking the laws most often ended in extreme punishments from death to permanent banishment from the Faction. The reason for such few rules is fairly simple, any more rules and restrictions would lead to rebellion and riots in the streets by the gangs who took refuge in the more lax environment. Ex-pirate gangs were still allowed to pillage and plunder everyone outside the Faction as they saw fit, trading a small amount of liberty and a promise to fight with the Faction for safety and an army to back them up in emergencies.

### Laws (will need update)

* Do not kill anyone who is innocent or unable to defend themselves. Fights between two or more Faction members within the Faction territory must be agreed upon before hand if in a public area, and all local beings must be notified ahead of time. Firearms and other AOE weapons are prohibited due to the risk to civilians.
* Do not abduct, physically/sexually assult, or torture any civilian, ally or enemy. Violation of a civilian's basic rights will not be tolerated in any circumstances without valid reason or express permission from the correct figures of authority.
* Theft of another Faction civilian's property will not be tolerated. Punishment can be decided by the victim unless they would prefer a court case, which they will need to show proof of the violation. Theft of anything under official or Council ownership can be punished by death, or however the Councilor of said stolen property sees fit.
* Civilians without permission have no authority to declare wars with major outside forces, nor can civilians break alliances they did not establish. Outside powers are given first say over the degree of punishment, followed by the Faction's punishment if seen fit.
* Civilians are required to serve in the military upon request. Failure to do so without reason may have their citizenship revoked. If a civilian is unable to provide their service due to injury, mental disability, or by other unspecified reasons, they must inform their superiors. If a superior ignores such disabilities or uses a civilian's difficulties against them without reason, they may have their rank revoked and the civilian is freed of service.

### Ranking System

The Pirates have an ordered ranking system, each with their own benifits and expectations.

### The Council

The Council is a collective of the best Pirates in the Faction, picked by Cutthroat himself. They aid in managing the Faction.

* Commander Vindictive
* Commander Ominpotent
* Commander Blazar
* Chief Ripper
* Chief Brutal
* Count Umberim
* Count Hypernovae
* Officer Stadistic
* General Strike
* General Glisk
* General Plickgig
* General Ravage
* General Callous