Greetings mates. Captain-Kidd here. As a result of your participation in developing the Pirate Code, CIG joined us for a ground-breaking event in which over 30 renegade organizations came together for our official submission to Chris Roberts and team. The follow draft is still a work in process but moving towards completion. Feel free join our collaborative renegade forum if you are a pirate, outlaw or freelancer. Here's the Discord Link: https://discordapp.com/invite/pVWrqDm ... BROTHERHOOD PIRACY CODE STATEMENT OF INTENT: The “Piracy Code” is made up of three best practices that pertain not only to Pirates, but also to other Renegades. They are not laws or rules but rather guidelines for promoting profitable renegade gameplay as well as for ensuring a fun experience for all SC players. Those who sign on are not required to comply or replace their existing org manifestos with these guidelines. Everyone is free to make their own choices as long as they are willing to accept the consequences. I. OUR WORD IS OUR REPUTATION(Alternate: We Are Our Reputation): We recognize that it is in our best interest to keep our word with one another, with our suppliers, vendors, clients and even neutral renegade factions. Our bond is to maintain our reputation as “dark” yet trusted allies with all those we conduct business with or partner with. II. WE KILL ONLY WHEN NECESSARY: Random acts of griefing, killing or harassment are discouraged. We pledge to be good sports while executing our bad deeds. Disablement rather than destruction of lives and valuable assets is our preference, unless our surrender terms are not met, we are fired upon first, or we are at war. III. WE RESOLVE DIFFERENCES RESPECTFULLY: Disagreements are inevitable, but disrespect is not. We pledge to resolve our differences straight up and respectfully no matter the severity. Rather than gossiping or back-stabbing, we agree to go directly to those we have issues with and do our best to resolve them. ----------------------------------------------- RENEGADE LORE CATEGORIES ------------------------------------------------- Other than “Griefers,” the following Lore Categories contribute to a fun gaming experience for all: 1. Griefers - Those who derive pleasure from harassing players for no other reason than inflicting pain and suffering. (This goes beyond in-game actions, such as Discord verbal harassment and threats.) 2. Marauders - Those who KoS without warning or good reason and with no offer of surrender, possibly for purposes of reputation or notoriety. (A different Code of Conduct may apply for this lore category.) 3. Pirates - Those who value profit over bloodlust and offer targets a chance to surrender. KoS is acceptable only if fired upon first or during times of war, (e.g. UEE and Vanduul battles.) 4. Outlaws - Those whose criminal actions are not limited to thievery but may also include black marketing, racketeering, drug dealing, smuggling and other nefarious profit-making activities. 5. Freelancers - Those who operate with stealth and deal with both sides of the law; neutral parties, working for profit and teetering on the fence that divides lawful and unlawful activities. 6. Citizens - Those who choose to follow UEE law and support upstanding citizenry, as well as those who believe it is their place to force their laws on others. (Citizens are not renegades and not invited.)