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Stewie0404

2020-05-07T15:39:47Z

BGraph: Do not personally attack players.

Stewie0404 is a attorney and chief legal advisor to the [[Lancastrian Empire]]. Stewie joined in August of 2019, he quickly became known among the community for his many infamous deeds.

He joined [[ROME]] on his third day on the server and quickly got into trouble for defending the crew during their banishment regarding titles within the crew. Soon after, they kicked him for harassing allies.

He then later joined the [[British Empire]], where he became both a sailor in the royal navy and a part-time writer. This is where he won his first legal case in ''MonarchChickens V. Stewie0404''. Though, he was yet kicked again from another crew (this time for calling [[SpikyCactus01]] a "**g" for constantly insulting him). He later found himself homeless, living in [[Spawn]]. Until later when [[Sharkygirl9]] gave him a place to call home. He is currently a renown lawyer (and drunken clown) in the [[Lancastrian Empire]].

After problems both In game and in real life he decided it was best to go to a rehab crew. He choose [[GUCS]] as this crew and for 2 weeks he farmed on its communal farms and didn't touch a single drop of alcohol. He left [[GUCS]] after his kick appeal referendum to the [[British Empire]] was quashed (10 in his favor 11 not in his favor, due to his insisting they call it off a day early, a fact which still haunts him) he rejoined the [[Lancastrian Empire]] and assumed the title "Sheriff of Lancashire".

After continued debating on what he was to do on the server he finally came up with a Idea. On the 16th of April he founded the Kingdom of Scotland. He married Viabbear (their marriage lasted 2 weeks before she left the server, a huge blow to him) and claimed a small plot of land up north for his crew members to freely build on.

'''Fun facts about Stewie0404:'''
* He was a Cadet for 2.5 months.
* He is sometimes known as "The Clown" for his horrible bad luck and common stupidity.
* His Favorite In-Game drink is Jeweled Champagne.
* His Full royal title is: Malcom I (the unwise), King of Scots, Protector of the national Kirk, and Earl of the Clan of Stewart

'''Facts about Stewie0404, that are not fun, just facts:'''
* He is a member of the Jewish Faith
* He plans to become a lawyer outside of the server

'''List of stupid things he has done:'''
* Thought that if you lost a siege the claim was handed over to the winner (Causing his screaming in ROME's Discord server when [[Pathere]] was sieged to annoy Cosmic to the point of kicking him)
* Thinking [[SpikyCactus01]] was a enemy to BE (why he didn't think twice about calling him that horrible word)
* Breaking into the Royal Navy's Munitions Factory
* Accidently scamming people into believing he had discovered the brew "Fizzy lifting"
* Gaining 80 levels for a rankup only to forget to do /rankup so it would register before doing some awesome high diving off of the cove jail.

North Chittenden

2018-12-13T17:47:06Z

BGraph: Brief update; added details concerning Vvardenfell/Port Gletscher

[[File:vendigroth main.png|600px|thumb|right|Borders of North Chittenden]]
[[File:NorthChittendenFlag.png|thumbnail|North Chittenden State Flag]]

===Overview===
North [[Chittenden State|Chittenden]] is a coastal province located in the [[North]] at the coordinates -5933, -3596 bordering a part of the [[Chittenden-Parrot Sea|South West Ocean]] and sharing a land border with [[Vvardenfell]]. Its capital, [[Vendigroth]] is a settlement under rule of the Royal [[British Empire]], so thus it only accepts players with a valid British Passport.

==Origins==
This region was originally created so that the crew [[S.P.Q.R.]] could finally have a home to call its own. The old fort that is located on top of Mt. Vendi is the only remaining structure that remains from before [[S.P.Q.R.]] took over this region of land. It is presumed that the earlier inhabitants of this area were killed by some form of the Plague. Not much else is remembered about the early days of North Chittenden, however, as the records have unfortunately been lost to history.

==Capital==
Originally Founded in 2015, [[Vendigroth]] has made slow progress towards its completion. Although its founder, [[BGraph]], has not been very active in the past few months, he still manages to come on the server and work on Vendigroth every chance he gets.

===Conflict===
[[Vendigroth]]'s founder and governor, [[BGraph]], has been very protective of his land in the past. Most player's attempts to move onto this region's land have been met with fierce opposition by him. In fact, [[BGraph]] has openly threatened crews that have, in the past, tried to buy/acquire this region's land. The most recent disagreement, which was with the [[Thirteen Colonies]], almost caused [[BGraph]] to leave the [[British Empire]] and openly declare a full out war with the [[Thirteen Colonies]]. After discussing the situation with the leaders of the [[British Empire]] and the [[Thirteen Colonies]], [[BGraph]] fortunately decided to peacefully request that the [[Thirteen Colonies]] stay off of his town's land.
Several other small-scale conflicts have taken place concerning North Chittenden, but none that were on the same scale as the one between [[Vendigroth]] and [[Port Gletscher]]

Port Gletscher

2018-12-13T17:41:57Z

BGraph:

Built by [[Silverstone47]], Port Gletscher is a proud settlement of [[13C]] and the capital of [[South Chittenden]]. The port is located in the [[Chittenden-Parrot Sea]], and has close trading ties with its neighbors [[Whiskey Peak]], [[Vendigroth]], and [[Parrot Town]]. [[File:Port Gletscher 12-9-18.png|thumb|219px|Port Gletscher on the live map]]

==History==
[[Silverstone47]] leaves [[Canada]] to build a new town to the [[West]] and it quickly grows, consisting of a church, a trade post, two shopping stalls, and a few houses in development. Later on it gets walls and a fort for defense, and is expanded tremendously with more buildings and a brick-furnished town square. The town is involved with many diplomatic relations, and when Silver's time on the server is coming to an end, he hands the town over to his trusted friend [[build1115]].

Settlements

2018-12-13T17:39:23Z

BGraph: Added Chittenden State.

Settlements are areas of habitation created by players. The can take many forms, among others ports, villages, towns, cities, ghettos, etc. A settlement is different from a base in that it is a center of commerce, culture and expansion. Typically, a settlement will encompass a number of buildings and a system of streets. The average settlement needn't necessarily house more than one player.

== Town Status==

The title of "town" is reserved for settlements with a certain level of prestige. To be upgraded to official town status, it is necessary to the meet the following requirements:

* The applicant settlement must be listed on the official [http://piratemc.com/groups/settlements/forum/topic/application-for-town-status/ settlements thread] on the PirateCraft forums.
* It must possess one Town Hall.
* There must be walkways/roads/paths connecting all builds.
* There must be one beacon present.
* A town must have shops selling at least 50 stocked wares OR it must have an arena.
* Building architecture should follow similar themes and each building should feature characteristics of that building, i.e a church wouldn’t just be a square box with a sign on the front saying “Church”.
* Buildings cannot be hollow shells. Houses need to have furnished rooms.
* Five more buildings of different types are required. Some ideas:
** Blacksmith
** Farm(s)
** Central square
** Arena
** Stables
** Tavern
** Prison
** Church/Temple
** Port (if coastal)
** Lighthouse (if coastal)
** Train station with railway leading to a landmark
** Storage
** Public mine
** Trade market(s)
** Rental properties (sub claimed real estate)
** Bank
** Defensive structures and infrastructure such as walls/moats/bridges/etc.
A town can also have a [[Map Marker]] placed, but this must be done by a [[Donation Ranks and Information|Contributor]].

== Alphabetical List of Active Settlements ==
* [[Candy Kingdom]]
* [[Canada]]
* [[Cat Town]]
* [[Doubloon Haven]]
* [[Evermoor]]
* [[Fort Xeno]]
* [[Fort Fang]]
* [[Gloomsbay]]
* [[Hamsfield Court]]
* [[Isle of Luteus]]
* [[Jamaica]]
* [[London]]
* [[New Faythe]]
* [[Nova Halifax]]
* [[Numenor]]
* [[Parrot Town]]
* [[Plant Peninsula]]
* [[Port Gletscher]]
* [[Port Hope]]
* [[Port Royal]]
* [[Port Vernesse]]
* [[Red Mountain]]
* [[Rome]]
* [[Skyfall Manor]]
* [[Soviet Union]]
* [[Templar Citadel]]
* [[The Cove]]
* [[The Olymp]]
* [[Vendigroth]]
* [[Winter's Peak]]
* [[Whiskey Peak]]
* [[Xenia]]

'''Countries'''

* [[Plant Peninsula]]

'''Not really Countries'''

* [[Chittenden State]]
* [[Verussia (Country)]]

== Alphabetical List of Inactive/Former Settlements ==
* [[Aeos Island]]
* [[Atlantis]]
* [[Avalor]]
* [[Boomdocks]]
* [[Boromir’s Kingdom]]
* [[Bridgetown]]
* [[Compass Point]]
* [[Corfadia]]
* [[Carmory]]
* [[Castle Wither]]
* [[Dalkon State]]
* [[Delta Tower]]
* [[Faythe]]
* [[Port Blue]]
* [[Fort Tobay]]
* [[Havanna]]
* [[Hurlton Keep]]
* [[Karjat]]
* [[Kingston]]
* [[Lylalune]]
* [[Meryerenah]]
* [[Metropolis]]
* [[Mirkwood]]
* [[New Clangton]]
* [[New Providence]]
* [[New Zealand]]
* [[Novopangaea]]
* [[North Verussi]]
* [[Oldenburgh]]
* [[Pendle Hill]]
* [[Port Bananna]]
* [[Port Alexandria]]
* [[Port Lacomus]]
* [[Port Oribi]]
* [[Port of Xenia]]
* [[Rivendell]]
* [[Rogues' Cove]]
* [[Shroomwind Island]]
* [[Singapore]]
* [[Solomon Archipelago]]
* [[South Verrusi]]
* [[Stonemeadow]]
* [[Tortuga]]
* [[Utopia]]
* [[Valencia]]
* [[Valhalla]]
* [[Venice]]
* [[Virgin Islands]]
* [[Vault 121]]
* [[Watermelon Dock]]
* [[Westeros]]
* [[Winterfell]]
* [[Wolfshire]]

Chittenden-Parrot Sea

2018-12-07T16:06:57Z

BGraph:

[[File:Chittenden-Parrot Sea 12-6-18.png|300px|thumbnail|right|The Chittenden-Parrot Sea 12/6/18]]
The Chittenden-Parrot Sea is a large body of water and a region of the far northern side of the [[South West Ocean]]. Is fairly cut off from the rest of the [[South West Ocean]], with only a small area connecting the two. The Chittenden-Parrot Sea is also connected to the [[North Sea]] with a series of canals.

The Chittenden-Parrot Sea is home to many large settlements like the [[Parrot Town|Parrot Lovers]] and [[Whiskey Peak]], as well as some small [[TNRR]] outposts and a man-made harbor connecting to the [[Province of Canada]] east along the Boyck Shore. Farther north juts out [[Red Mountain]] and the [[Chittenden State]], which is where the sea got its name. The sea's most northern border houses [[Old Tempest Town]] and the British port town of [[Vendigroth]].

BGraph

2018-11-06T15:35:08Z

BGraph:

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{{!}}-
{{!}} colspan="2" style="text-align:center"| [[File:BGraphOnHorse.png|200px]]
{{!}}-
{{!}} colspan="2" style="text-align:center"|''BGraph Riding into Battle on His Faithful Steed''
{{!}}-
{{!}} {{#if:{{{Age|}}}|'''Age''':
{{!}} 16
{{!}}-
{{!}} {{#if:{{{Rank|}}}|'''Rank''':
{{!}} Housewright (Buildteam Leader)
{{!}}-
{{!}} {{#if:{{{Real Name|}}}|'''Real Name''':
{{!}} Miq
{{!}}-
{{!}} {{#if:{{{Crew|}}}|'''Crew''':
{{!}} [[BE]]
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|}

'''BGraph''' first joined the server in March 2015, and has been an active member of the community ever since.

==BGraph as Emperor of SPQR==
Few may know this, but the first crew that BGraph was ever part of was called "SPQR". This is not the current crew, however, it was the first ever SPQR that the town name of '''Rome''' originally belonged to. Fortunately, BGraph left SPQR to join the [[British Empire]] and has never looked back.

==BGraph in the British Empire==
In Spring 2016, BGraph ran for the role of Prime Minister of the [[British Empire]] with [[CrazyPirate]] as his Vice Prime Minister. The results were close, but clear. BGraph's political opponents, [[Bislo1]] and [[Lawzoneon]] beat them to the role. Shortly afterwards, BGraph was granted the position of '''Minister of Justice''', with [[Ketoh]] acting as his '''Chief of Police'''. Additionally, as a member of the [[British Empire]], BGraph is the serving Governor of [[Vendigroth]].

== Roles On PirateCraft ==
* Housewright
* Manage buildteam
* Terrain management
* Minister of Justice in the [[British Empire]]
* Governor of [[Vendigroth]]

== Contact ==
The best means of contact is to send a private message through the [https://discord.piratemc.com PirateCraft Discord].

Builder Rules

2018-11-02T18:49:24Z

BGraph:

Rules can change at any time, these rules were simply the most up to date when posted. Don't argue against staff decisions; staff word is '''final'''.
== '''PirateMC Buildteam Book of Rules''' ==
(Article 1, rule 1 = 1.1; Article 3, rule 4 = 3.4 ect.)

''All server rules must be followed by PirateMC Buildteam members; however, there are several more builder specific rules that one must keep in mind. By being part of the build team, you agree to follow all server rules and the rules added below.''

==== '''§1 Rules, Bans, Kicks, Strikes and Demotions''' ====

'''1.1''' All rules must be followed by all members of the PirateMC Buildteam. Not doing so will result in a penalty.

'''1.2''' If a rule is broken, the team member who broke the rule will be penalized. The penalty will be according to the rule book which is accessible by all team members. If the crime committed by the member is of a severe kind, the Housewright will decide on a special penalty.

'''1.3''' Bans are of permanent kind and the most severe punishment. If a member is being banned for breaking a rule, they will not have a chance of returning to the team. If the crime is of special kind, a server ban may be given in addition.

'''1.4''' Kicks are not of a permanent kind. If the ex-team member is able to show he is able to work with other people again without breaking the rules, he/she will be brought back to the team. After a total of 4 kicks, they will be banned. Kicks are removed from one’s record one month from the day it was received

'''1.5''' Strikes will be given to more harmless crimes. However, one should keep in mind that some crimes will lead to several strikes at once. If a team member reaches 3 strikes, they shall be demoted to the next level, and a team member will be kicked from the team if he/she accumulates 5 strikes. A strike will be removed from the members register after one month from the day it was received.

'''1.6''' Permanent strikes will be given to more severe crimes and will not be removed from the members register at any given point. Asking the owner or the manager to remove a permanent strike will result in 1 strike. If a strike or permanent strike will be given out, it is to be decided by the GodsDead and/or Housewright.

'''1.7''' Bans can only be given out by GodsDead. Kicks can be handed out by GodsDead and the Housewright. Strikes can be handed out by GodsDead, Housewright, and higher staff. Misusing one’s position will result in a strike and a demotion to the next lowest level in chain of command.

'''1.8''' If a Team member has been observed to be unqualified for his/her rank, a demotion can be issued to a lower standing rank within the Chain of Command by the Housewright.

==== '''§2 Community Rules and Social Guidelines''' ====

'''2.1''' Racist slurs, threatening, disrespecting (ideas/wishes included), or swearing at other team members or threatening other members is and will never be tolerated; be it in Skype, TS/Discord, or on the server. Breaking this rule will result in 1 strike. (the strike can, and will only, be handed out if the member has been told to stop several times, has been warned beforehand, and is intending on hurting an individual, because it’s fucking 2018 and everyone is offended by everything these days and we don’t want to discourage communication)

'''2.2''' Stealing another team member’s creative/intellectual property is never tolerable. Breaking this rule will result in a ban from the team and server.

'''2.3''' DDosing another team member is unacceptable at any point in time no matter what the reason might be. Breaking this rule will result in an immediate ban from the team and server.

'''2.4''' Revealing another member’s private information without his or her permission is not tolerable, and you should keep in mind it is an actual crime. Breaking this rule will result in a kick from the team.

'''2.5''' Sexual harassment or just harassment in general of another team member will not be tolerated and is unacceptable. You should be mature enough to know what is okay to show others. Breaking this rule will result in 2 strikes. (strikes will only be handed out if the member has been told to stop several times, has been warned beforehand, or is intending on hurting an individual)

'''2.6''' PirateMC Buildteam members represent the team/staff as a whole, and must act accordingly and maturely, especially towards clients or partners. Breaking this rule will result in 1 strike.

'''2.7''' If you are inactive for a long amount of time without notifying someone of rank (Housewright), you will be kicked. You can rejoin the team once you are back, but you will receive 1 strike that will go away after 1 month of activity.

'''2.8''' Any conflicts between players will be kept in a private chat. You can bring the argument to the attention of a ranking member, but any and all conflicts that don't affect all members will be kept out of public chats and shall remain between players in private chat. If needed, you may bring in a ranking member to moderate said conflict. If it becomes a serious issue, then all members of the conflict will be required to submit to arbitration by a higher ranking member of the team.

==== '''§3 Server Usage''' ====

'''3.1''' The build server is publically available; however, giving an outsider access to any of the builds without asking the Housewright for permission is breaking our trust in you. Breaking this rule will result in 4 Strikes.

'''3.2''' Crashing the server using V/S or W/E on purpose is putting huge downtimes to our work. Breaking this rule will result in a kick. (crashing the server with huge builds is excluded from this...)

==== '''§4 Chain of Command''' ====

'''4.1''' The PirateMC Buildteam is a place to encourage freedom and personal creativity, however in times of crises or hard decisions, a chain of command is there to keep law and order among us. Not following this chain when instructed to do so is breaking the foundations of this team. Breaking this rule will result in 1 strike and may result in a demotion.

'''4.2''' The order of the Chain of Command within the PirateMC Buildteam is as followed:

* '''GodsDead''' has power over everybody within the team. He can direct workers and give orders to everyone within the team. The owner is the only one who can promote or demote Housewrights.
*
* The '''Housewright''' is the second highest member and can order everyone below him/her to do work and/or re-assign them to different tasks. Additionally, they are the only people allowed to promote/demote Craftsmen. The only person who can give them orders is GodsDead. They also act as a direct link between GodsDead and the Craftsmen. He/she will be given tasks to work on and divide them among Craftsmen.
*
* '''Craftsmen''' are among the lowest members on the team. They can be given orders by everyone above them and may be penalized for not following a request by those outranking them.
*
* '''Apprentices/Trainees''' are below everyone else on the team. They can be given orders from Craftsmen, and may be promoted to builders after a predetermined trial period.

'''4.3''' All Ranks in order of command:

* GodsDead
*
* Housewright
*
* Builders
*
* Apprentices/Trainees

Rules

2018-11-02T18:47:32Z

BGraph:

Rules can change at any time, up-to date rules can be found at any time in-game using /rules.

'''You are responsible for all activity on your account and from your IP.''' -We don't care if your cat was on your account and called someone a sausage.

#Be polite & respectful to players (no trolling, harassing, bullying, etc).
##Respect other players. If you’re angry against a player, use a pirate insult, nothing else.
##Do not try to troll players and do not attack a player repeatedly without a valid reason.
##Do not abuse permissions, donator or otherwise, in order to gain an advantage in combat, specifically the back command.
#Anything any member of staff says, goes.
##Do not contest staff decisions.
##Do not ask a second staff member when you get an answer you don't like.
##If you have a problem, contact the concerned staff member by private message on the website. If you have not received an answer after a few days, then create a polite and respectful support ticket on the forums.
#No hacking, cheating or exploiting glitches. No client mod(s).
##Do not hack, cheat or use glitches.
##Do not use any minecraft client modification (Apart from Optifine).
##Do not log in or use multiple accounts. Alt's are not allowed on this server.
##This includes any and every mod you can name, regardless of how insignificant it may seem.
##If you find an exploitable glitch, contact a staff member.
##Examples:
###Do not open a chest through glass, bars, or iron doors.
###Do not use a cart/boat to glitch through a door.
##Xray is a bannable offence. Do not use it.
#No begging. Ever.
##Do not beg in chat. Do not beg to staff members.
##Lost goods won’t be replenished. Do not ask.
#Only claim land intended for use. Do not build close to spawn.
##Claimed land must have a purpose (building something).*And NOT temporary*
##Claiming land can’t be used as a tool or weapon against someone else. Do not claim land to siege a player.
##No buildings or shops can be set up near spawn in any world. Try to move away from eyesight of spawn before claiming/building.
##No Building adjacent to server owned/claimed builds (warps, aqueduct, cove, etc). With staff approval you may build pirate themed builds in these locations.
##No building adjacent to any other claim unless all parties agree, try to keep some distance.
###This rule can vary by staff discretion, but generally if you can see their claimed area from yours, you may be too close.
##Do not set a home for intentions of raiding or killing another player. Only set home's you intend to use for a home.
#No advertising at all.
##No advertising for websites, no advertising for servers, no advertising for mods/games/whatever : no advertising at all.
###People find this bit hard to understand. Don't advertise, just don't mention any server on PirateCraft, don't even type it. Thanks.
##Do not ask someone to join you in another server
##Do not say another servers name in global chat.
#Do not game stats, bounties or abuse game mechanics.
##Do not let yourself be killed by allies.
##Do not repeatedly break blocks to increase your stats.
###This includes placing seeds, torches or any block constantly and rebreaking it over and over.
##Do not use any method to circumvent automatic afk-kicking. e.g. afk pools, anti-afk clients etc.
##Do not ask people if you can kill them for their bounties, or plan with them to share the money.
#Keep chat readable, English only and PG-rated (there are kids). (No spam or caps abuse)
##Write full sentences.
##Do not write in any language other than English.
##Do not spam the chat in any way or abuse caps.
##Do not use inappropriate sexual language.
##Use pirate insults and keep the non-pirate cursing limited.
##Do not write anything sexual.
##Do not overly bad mouth anyone.
##Do not name a weapon something insulting or sexual. Staff will take them from you if we find it necessary.
#Use common sense.
##If you do not understand this rule, please go bury your head in a hole.
##These rules aren’t exhaustive.
##If something doesn’t appear in these rules but seems like it should be forbidden, then it probably is!
##Ask staff members if in doubt.

=== Raiding & PvP Rules ===

#Do not use a Nether Portal to raid someone.
#Do not use the /back command following a PvP death, /tpa or /tpahere is ok.
#Do not use ships/turrets to power redstone or modify a claim.
##Only time this is acceptable is if you are stealing a ship which isn't properly secured i.e. no double chest or piston lock.
#Be respectful about loosing a siege
##If you lose a siege do not repeatedly hit a player while you are naked when they are in your claim.
##Do not constantly keep a player TP tagged if you loose a siege so they cant tp out. You must allow them to leave. You are supposedly dead after all, you lost a siege. Act dead.
##If you win a siege do not keep attempt to kill/harm the person you won against. If they are naked and doing nothing leave them alone. If they keep punching you, protect yourself and tell staff immediately.

=== Rules for Building ===

#No offensive structures.
##Do not build phallic, swastikas (use common sense here) or any other symbols that could be cause of unsult to anyone.
##Do not build near a player just to annoy them
#No building within eyesight of spawn.
##Players should not be able to walk out of spawn and see your building.
#No building outside of worlds (Not on top of nether)
##You are strictly prohibited from building on top or underneath worlds.
##Do not try to build outside the world borders.

=== Punishments ===

Punishments can be singular or a mix of the following: Kick, Jail, Warning, Temp Mute, Permanent Mute, Temp Ban, Permanent Ban, Stats & Rank reset or even being sent to [[Davy Jones' Locker]].
3 Warnings of any kind will get you a ban.
-Don't argue against staff decisions.
No sanction appeal in-game. Do not try to pass over a sanction.<br>

[https://piratemc.com/punishments/ Punishment Checker] - check any players history of warnings, bans, mutes and kicks from punishment checker.

=== Builder Rules ===

Please see [[Builder Rules]] for an up to date version of rules that builders must follow.

== rules.txt ==
This is the raw file for the rules in-game, can be edited for easy updating by GodsDead.
<pre>
&6&lYou are responsible for all activity on your account and from your IP.
&c1)&r Be polite & respectful to players (no trolling, harassing, bullying, etc)
&c2)&r Anything &9/staff&r says, goes.
&c3)&r No hacking, No XRAY, cheating or exploiting glitches. No client mod(s).
&c4)&r No begging. Goods will not be replenished.
&c5)&r Only claim land intended for use. Do not build close to spawn.
&c6)&r No advertising at all.
&c7)&r Do not game stats, bounties or abuse game mechanics.
&c8)&r Keep chat readable, English only and PG-rated. (No spam or caps abuse)
&c9)&r Use common sense.
&e-- &6Rules for Building &e-- &r
&c10)&r No offensive structures.
&c11)&r No building within eyesight of spawn.
&c12)&r No building outside of worlds (Not on top of nether)
&e-- &6Punishments &e-- &r
Punishments can be singular or a mix of the following: Kick, Jail, Warning, Temp Mute, Perminant Mute, Temp Ban, Perminant Ban, Stats & Rank reset.
&63&r Warnings of any kind will get you a ban.
No sanction appeal ingame. Do not try to pass over a sanction.

Detailed Rules can be found at &dhttp://piratemc.com/information/rules &r
History of sanctions can be found at &dhttp://piratemc.com/punishments/ &r

</pre>

Builder Rules

2018-11-02T18:43:41Z

BGraph: Added builder specific rules. Has been discussed with GodsDead

Rules can change at any time, these rules were simply the most up to date when posted. Don't argue against staff decisions; staff word is '''final'''.
== '''PirateMC Buildteam Book of Rules''' ==
(Article 1, rule 1 = 1.1; Article 3, rule 4 = 3.4 ect.)

''All server rules must be followed by PirateMC Buildteam members; however, there are several more builder specific rules that one must keep in mind. By being part of the build team, you agree to follow all server rules and the rules added below.''

==== '''§1 Rules, Bans, Kicks, Strikes and Demotions''' ====

'''1.1''' All rules must be followed by all members of the PirateMC Buildteam. Not doing so will result in a penalty.

'''1.2''' If a rule is broken, the team member who broke the rule will be penalized. The penalty will be according to the rule book which is accessible by all team members. If the crime committed by the member is of a severe kind, the Housewright will decide on a special penalty.

'''1.3''' Bans are of permanent kind and the most severe punishment. If a member is being banned for breaking a rule, they will not have a chance of returning to the team. If the crime is of special kind, a server ban may be given in addition.

'''1.4''' Kicks are not of a permanent kind. If the ex-team member is able to show he is able to work with other people again without breaking the rules, he/she will be brought back to the team. After a total of 4 kicks, they will be banned. Kicks are removed from one’s record one month from the day it was received

'''1.5''' Strikes will be given to more harmless crimes. However, one should keep in mind that some crimes will lead to several strikes at once. If a Team member reaches 3 Strikes, they shall be demoted to the next level, and a team member will be kicked from the team if he/she accumulates 5 strikes. A strike will be removed from the members register after one month from the day it was received.

'''1.6''' Permanent strikes will be given to more severe crimes and will not be removed from the members register at any given point. Asking the owner or the manager to remove a permanent strike will result in 1 strike. If a strike or permanent strike will be given out, it is to be decided by the GodsDead and/or Housewright.

'''1.7''' Bans can only be given out by GodsDead. Kicks can be handed out by GodsDead and the Housewright. Strikes can be handed out by GodsDead, Housewright, and higher staff. Misusing one’s position will result in a strike and a demotion to the next lowest level in chain of command.

'''1.8''' If a Team member has been observed to be unqualified for his/her rank, a demotion can be issued to a lower standing rank within the Chain of Command by the Housewright.

==== '''§2 Community Rules and Social Guidelines''' ====

'''2.1''' Racist slurs, threatening, disrespecting (ideas/wishes included), or swearing at other team members or threatening other members is and will never be tolerated; be it in Skype, TS/Discord, or on the server. Breaking this rule will result in 1 strike. (the strike can, and will only, be handed out if the member has been told to stop several times, has been warned beforehand, and is intending on hurting an individual, because it’s fucking 2018 and everyone is offended by everything these days and we don’t want to discourage communication)

'''2.2''' Stealing another team member’s creative/intellectual property is never tolerable. Breaking this rule will result in a ban from the team and server.

'''2.3''' DDosing another team member is unacceptable at any point in time no matter what the reason might be. Breaking this rule will result in an immediate ban from the team and server.

'''2.4''' Revealing another member’s private information without his or her permission is not tolerable, and you should keep in mind it is an actual crime. Breaking this rule will result in a kick from the team.

'''2.5''' Sexual harassment or just harassment in general of another team member will not be tolerated and is unacceptable. You should be mature enough to know what is okay to show others. Breaking this rule will result in 2 strikes. (strikes will only be handed out if the member has been told to stop several times, has been warned beforehand, or is intending on hurting an individual)

'''2.6''' PirateMC Buildteam members represent the team/staff as a whole, and must act accordingly and maturely, especially towards clients or partners. Breaking this rule will result in 1 strike.

'''2.7''' If you are inactive for a long amount of time without notifying someone of rank (Housewright), you will be kicked. You can rejoin the team once you are back, but you will receive 1 strike that will go away after 1 month of activity.

'''2.8''' Any conflicts between players will be kept in a private chat. You can bring the argument to the attention of a ranking member, but any and all conflicts that don't affect all members will be kept out of public chats and shall remain between players in private chat. If needed, you may bring in a ranking member to moderate said conflict. If it becomes a serious issue, then all members of the conflict will be required to submit to arbitration by a higher ranking member of the team.

==== '''§3 Server Usage''' ====

'''3.1''' The build server is publically available; however, giving an outsider access to any of the builds without asking the Housewright for permission is breaking our trust in you. Breaking this rule will result in 4 Strikes.

'''3.2''' Crashing the server using V/S or W/E on purpose is putting huge downtimes to our work. Breaking this rule will result in a kick. (crashing the server with huge builds is excluded from this...)

==== '''§4 Chain of Command''' ====

'''4.1''' The PirateMC Buildteam is a place to encourage freedom and personal creativity, however in times of crises or hard decisions, a chain of command is there to keep law and order among us. Not following this chain when instructed to do so is breaking the foundations of this team. Breaking this rule will result in 1 strike and may result in a demotion.

'''4.2''' The order of the Chain of Command within the PirateMC Buildteam is as followed:

* '''GodsDead''' has power over everybody within the team. He can direct workers and give orders to everyone within the team. The owner is the only one who can promote or demote Housewrights.
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* The '''Housewright''' is the second highest member and can order everyone below him/her to do work and/or re-assign them to different tasks. Additionally, they are the only people allowed to promote/demote Craftsmen. The only person who can give them orders is GodsDead. They also act as a direct link between GodsDead and the Craftsmen. He/she will be given tasks to work on and divide them among Craftsmen.
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* '''Apprentices/Trainees''' are below everyone else on the team. They can be given orders from Craftsmen, and may be promoted to builders after a predetermined trial period.

'''4.3''' All Ranks in order of command:

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Chittenden State

2018-10-06T15:14:23Z

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===Overview===
Chittenden State is the successor of [[Dalkon State:|Dalkon State]]. Divided into two provinces, [[North Chittenden]] and [[South Chittenden]], each is governed, ruled, and act differently from one another. North Chittenden is a royal province of the [[British Empire]], while [[South Chittenden]] is a loyal province of the [[Thirteen Colonies]]. The State was created so both sides could prosper and work together. North Chittenden is governed by [[BGraph]], and South Chittenden is governed by [[build1115]].
[[File:ChittendenState (3-4-17).png|center|frame|800 x 482|North Chittenden shown in blue, and South Chittenden shown in red]]

North Chittenden

2018-10-06T15:11:13Z

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[[File:vendigroth main.png|600px|thumb|right|Borders of North Chittenden]]
[[File:NorthChittendenFlag.png|thumbnail|North Chittenden State Flag]]

===Overview===
North [[Chittenden State|Chittenden]] is a coastal province located -5933, -3596 bordering a part of the North-Western Sea. Its capital, [[Vendigroth]] is a settlement under rule of the Royal British Empire, so thus it only accepts players with a valid British Passport.

==Origins==
This region was originally created so that the crew [[S.P.Q.R.]] could finally have a home to call its own. The old fort that is located on top of Mt. Vendi is the only remaining structure that remains from before [[S.P.Q.R.]] took over this region of land. It is presumed that the earlier inhabitants of this area were killed by some form of the Plague. Not much else is remembered about the early days of North Chittenden, however, as the records have unfortunately been lost to history.

==Capital==
Originally Founded in 2015, Vendigroth has made slow progress towards its completion. Although its founder,[[BGraph]], has not been very active in the past few months, he still manages to come on the server and work on Vendigroth every chance he gets.

===Conflict===
Vendigroth's founder and governor, [[BGraph]], has been very protective of his land in the past. Most player's attempts to move onto this region's land have been met with fierce opposition by him. In fact, [[BGraph]] has openly threatened crews that have, in the past, tried to buy/acquire this region's land. The most recent disagreement, which was with the [[Thirteen Colonies]], almost caused [[BGraph]] to leave the [[British Empire]] and openly declare a full out war with the [[Thirteen Colonies]]. After discussing the situation with the leaders of the [[British Empire]] and the [[Thirteen Colonies]], [[BGraph]] fortunately decided to peacefully request that the [[Thirteen Colonies]] stay off of his town's land. Ever since the [[Thirteen Colonies]] departure from this area ( Which in no way was caused by their disagreement ), [[BGraph]] has had no trouble with any other crews/players.

Videos Page

2018-09-27T18:35:23Z

BGraph:

== Overview ==
Any videos found on Piratecraft, created by the community can be submitted and shared here.

== Tutorials ==
coming soon

== Piratecraft Lets-plays ==
'''Shockerboy686'''
*Shockerboy686 is a cringy piratecraft youtuber who has made 24 different piratecraft episodes (so far). He is in the Parrot Lovers crew and provides a unique perspective of the life of a piratecraft player. Each episode is full of suprises!
*Shockerboy's Piratecraft Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp6UgItoQeRTSfc6i0UAxvVwbU9sAT3de

== Ship Battles ==
'''Ship Battle Event December 2016'''

* JamminMas' perspective:
* Taulov's perspective: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TCsOsAcMvE

'''Ship Battle May 26th 2018'''

* Creepermorderen's Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzVe4udSe10

== Raids and Sieges ==
*Mafia Vs CLTN pvp fight:
On november 24th, several members of CLTN assaulted a group of Mafia members trying to settle up a new town.
Even though Mafia had way less numbers, they still managed to make CLTN struggle during the fight.
CLTN:
JUSAPlayer1
CaptainCracken
Riverwood202
Turkeyman11a
ArcherSquid
Teyu
Xeuric

Mafia:
Nationalistic
xMadMonkeyx
SimbadTiger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfBBwC79kfI

== News ==
coming soon

== Other ==
*Piratecraft short made by Shockerboy686: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfiMD_zrwQ8
*Animation made by Shockerboy686, based off of "Shocking Sailing": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQdwlylaVCE
*Piratecraft Q&A by Shockerboy686: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzXx8x9k9sI
*Brief Update Video by BGraph: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUa1vyuxVrU&t=1s

RainbowInferno

2018-09-20T17:21:32Z

BGraph:

RainbowInferno lives in a mountain he constructed. He's a selfdescribed: ''messer arounder''. RainbowInferno enjoys to help those in need on the server.

== Statistics ==
Crew: [[Lancastrian Empire]]

Crew Rank: Governor of [[L'etat Blanc et Vert]]

Server Rank: Sailor

North Chittenden

2018-09-07T14:25:33Z

BGraph: Updated Flag Photo

[[File:vendigroth main.png|600px|thumb|right|Borders of North Chittenden]]
[[File:NorthChittendenFlag.png|thumbnail|North Chittenden State Flag]]

===Overview===
North Chittenden is a coastal province located -5933, -3596 bordering a part of the North-Western Sea. Its capital, [[Vendigroth]] is a settlement under rule of the Royal British Empire, so thus it only accepts players with a valid British Passport.

==Origins==
This region was originally created so that the crew [[S.P.Q.R.]] could finally have a home to call its own. The old fort that is located on top of Mt. Vendi is the only remaining structure that remains from before [[S.P.Q.R.]] took over this region of land. It is presumed that the earlier inhabitants of this area were killed by some form of the Plague. Not much else is remembered about the early days of North Chittenden, however, as the records have unfortunately been lost to history.

==Capital==
Originally Founded in 2015, Vendigroth has made slow progress towards its completion. Although its founder,[[BGraph]], has not been very active in the past few months, he still manages to come on the server and work on Vendigroth every chance he gets.

===Conflict===
Vendigroth's founder and governor, [[BGraph]], has been very protective of his land in the past. Most player's attempts to move onto this region's land have been met with fierce opposition by him. In fact, [[BGraph]] has openly threatened crews that have, in the past, tried to buy/acquire this region's land. The most recent disagreement, which was with the [[Thirteen Colonies]], almost caused [[BGraph]] to leave the [[British Empire]] and openly declare a full out war with the [[Thirteen Colonies]]. After discussing the situation with the leaders of the [[British Empire]] and the [[Thirteen Colonies]], [[BGraph]] fortunately decided to peacefully request that the [[Thirteen Colonies]] stay off of his town's land. Ever since the [[Thirteen Colonies]] departure from this area ( Which in no way was caused by their disagreement ), [[BGraph]] has had no trouble with any other crews/players.

File:NorthChittendenFlag.png

2018-09-07T14:23:46Z

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S.P.Q.R. (1st)

2018-09-06T18:33:37Z

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[[File:spqr.png|500px|thumb|right|]]
==History==
The group S.P.Q.R. was a Roman themed group that was founded by [[BGraph]] in March, 2015. It was disbanded when [[BGraph]] joined the British Empire. Work on the city of [[Vendigroth]] (formerly called Rome) has been making some progress recently and the colony now takes in new residents.

British Empire

2018-09-06T17:10:26Z

BGraph: Added a photo/updated old information

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{{!}} [[Benthebruce]]
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{{!}} January 2015
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{{!}} Democratic Federation
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===Important Notice===
Please note that this page is majorly outdated. Thank you

===Startings===
The British Empire (BE) is the largest player made empire in PirateCraft. Headed by Prime Minister [[Benthebruce]], the empire dedicates itself to international stability.

<p style="border:1px solid black; padding:10px; width:950px; background-color:#F5F5F5">To apply for membership, any interested parties should contact the British Empire's Minister for Recruitment, [[Lazydog11]].</p>

== Ideals ==

The primary interest of the BE has always been the security of its citizens and colonies. Originally founded as a tight-knit defensive alliance of civil players, it swiftly grew into a [[global]] community within a matter of weeks.

A secondary goal of the BE is expansion. New territories are accepted into the empire with open arms so long as the residents are deemed trustworthy. Existing colonies are encouraged to develop infrastructure and recruit fresh citizens. Construction projects and promotion of commerce have kept the British population wealthy and productive.

Over the years the BE has proved itself an effective state and emerged unscathed from server-wide wars which ended up destroying many communities for good.

== Politics==

Despite the use of the term "empire", the British state is more accurately described as a direct democratic federation with an imperial theme. Democracy and freedom of speech have been entrenched in British values from the very beginning. Territory and riches are not gained through conquest, but through labour, cooperation and trade. Players who disobey the [[rules]] of PirateCraft and lack in common decency are not welcome in the empire.

Foreign crews of players are treated in the same manner as they treat the British Empire. Individuals who call themselves [[pirates]] may enjoy a neutral relationship with the British Empire - so long as they leave British [[settlements]] in peace. Those who evoke the wrath of the empire incur it in full force.

The British Empire was formerly a member of the [[alliance]] known as the [[League of Nations]]. It consisted of six nations dedicated to world peace and stability up until its collapse in the aftermath of the "BExit" vote of late September 2016. Currently the BE is nurturing a new, reformed alliance known as the [[Commonwealth of Nations]].

== Current Government ==

[[File:BE Government Late Spring 2017.png|1000px|thumbnail|left|The BE government, late spring 2016]]
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== Charter ==

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=== Charter of the British Empire ===
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'''Introduction'''

The British Empire serves as a democratic fellowship of sovereign territories ruled over by sovereign rulers. To be part of the British Empire is to be a shining beacon of order amidst the chaotic world of PirateCraft.

'''Article I - Organisation'''

* ''Citizens'' of the British Empire are entitled to the benefits of being part of a globe-spanning Empire. They may request assistance from their fellows towards founding their own colony or join one of the existing settlements which are open to new residents. The Empire extends its arm of protection to all those who are in the Empire. Every citizen may cast one vote in parliament regardless of strength and creed. Only one government position can be held by one individual player at a time.

* The ''Prime Minister'' is the citizen who heads the Empire and whose duty is to speak for the alliance, ratify treaties and sign declarations of war. The Prime Minister's vote shall be the deciding vote should a vote end up tied. He or she has the right to implement emergency decisions during the time a vote is taking place. These decisions may be overwritten by the result of the vote. The Prime Minister is elected newly every six months by the citizens through a majority vote.

* The ''Vice Prime Minister'' is the citizen who was paired with the Prime Minister during the elections. He or she shall speak for the Empire in absence of the Prime Minister and help mediate conflicts in his spare time. If the Prime Minister is absent for longer than a week, the Vice Prime Minister may automatically take over full Prime Ministerial duties until the Prime Minister returns. The Vice Prime Minister is superior to the Ministers.

* The ''Foreign Secretary'' is the citizen who heads the Commonwealth of Nations. He or she is responsible for preserving diplomatic ties with the Commonwealth nations and keeping the organisation in working order. The post is appointed by the Prime Minister.

* The ''Home Secretary'' is responsible for leading the projects of the British Empire. He or she must actively work pursue their completion and mobilise players and resources. The post is appointed by the Prime Minister.

* The ''Minister for Defence & Justice'' is responsible for the security of the colonies, organising war efforts and dealing out sentences in accordance to the law of the realm. He or she also organises efforts to bring criminals to justice. The post is appointed by the Prime Minister.

* The ''Admiral'' is responsible for running the British navy. He works alongside the Minister for Defence & Justice, who is his or her superior, and the General, who is his or her peer. The post is appointed by the Prime Minister.

* The ''Minister for Recruitment'' is responsible for hiring and training new recruits and ensuring their loyalty. He or she manages the recruitment camps, heads development projects and assists in assigning residents to towns. The post is appointed by the Prime Minister.

* The ''Election Commissioner'' is responsible for ensuring the lawful conduct of free and fair elections as well as referendums. Additionally, the Election Commissioner must keep track of the progress reports and deadlines of the other government functions. He or she is selected either by majority vote or by general consensus and is sworn to confidentiality.

Citizens form the backbone of the Empire. They have the authority, by majority vote, to pass laws or motions, approve wars, to appoint members of government, to approve or expel citizens and, by a two-thirds majority vote, to amend the Charter.

New government positions may be added to the Charter by choice of the Prime Minister without the need of an amendment. They may only be removed or altered by a two-thirds majority vote as laid down in Article VI or by general consensus.

'''Article II - Membership'''

Applicants may join the British Empire at any time so long as they do note pose a severe security risk. In order to become an official citizen their membership must either be approved by a majority vote, by general consensus or by the Prime Minister. To become a Governor, a citizen must found their own settlement and be appointed by the Prime Minister.

A player who desires to leave the Empire may do so freely and without fear of reprisal provided that he or she posts a resignation on the forum or contacts the Prime Minister in-game, discharges his or her debts and cedes any government position he or she might hold.

A citizen may run for a government post if they fulfill the following requirements:

'''RESIDENCE''' – Uninterrupted residence in the empire, which amounts to not leaving the crew or joining a different one. Government sponsored activities outside of the British Empire offer an exception to this rule. The counter is reset every time a member leaves without qualifying for one of the exceptions described above.

'''CLEARANCE''' – No association with crews that have been hostile toward the British Empire in recent history for given time period.

* Prime Minister – 6 months of RESIDENCE & 6 months of CLEARANCE

* Vice Prime Minister – 4 months of RESIDENCE & 6 months of CLEARANCE

* Minister, Secretary of State or Chancellor – 1 month of RESIDENCE & 2 months of CLEARANCE

* Any other government position – 1 month CLEARANCE

Any citizens may propose a vote to expel a member or remove an incumbent government official. This must be posted in the appropriate PirateCraft forum group section by the Election Commissioner. Discussions shall last for at least 2 days before the vote is initiated. The vote shall last for 3 days and shall pass by a majority vote. Temporary banishment of the subject player may be immediately initiated by choice of the Prime Minister. If the vote fails, all actions against the subject player shall be reversed and seized property shall be returned forthwith. Alternatively, a player may be expelled from the Empire by general consensus.

'''Article III - Uniforms and Banners'''

Citizens of the Empire are encouraged to wear a redcoat uniform and fly the Union Jack. Individual tastes may be accommodated for.

'''Article IV - Raiding and War'''

Citizens of the Empire may engage any player whose crew has not signed a Non-Aggression Pact (NAP) or other non-aggression treaty with the British Empire. Crews which have signed such treaties with the BE are considered allies and may not be targeted for player versus player combat (PvP) without their consent unless in defence. Likewise, no citizen may engage another member of the Empire without their consent unless in defence. Individual players and groups of players who act physically aggressively, regardless of nationality, may be immediately targeted for retribution.

The penalty for breaking this article may be, among other things: Carrying out penance; paying reparations; being declared a rogue member; suffering uncompensated retribution; seizure of assets; expulsion from the Empire, by choice of the Prime Minister or Minister for Defence and Justice, a majority vote or general consensus. The decision of the majority vote overwrites the decision of the Prime Minister or Minister of Justice.

A declaration of war against requires the approval of a majority vote as well as the approval of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister may promptly declare war in states of emergencies, but a war vote must be initiated forthwith. If the vote does not pass, the war ends with immediate effect.

'''Article V - Justice'''

Disputes among citizens will be aired on the PirateCraft forum under the appropriate group section. The Prime Minister or Minister of Justice shall mediate the dispute in accordance with the laws and traditions of the Empire.

Foreign players claiming citizenship of the British Empire without authorisation will be treated as hostile and may, after 24 hours of fair warning, be subject to the articles of war or other action as decided by the Prime Minister, a majority vote or general consensus. The decision of the majority vote overwrites the decision of the Prime Minister.

'''Article VI - Laws & Amendments'''

The Election Commissioner is responsible for running all referendums in a fair, lawful and timely fashion.

Any citizen may propose an amendment to the charter which must be posted in the appropriate PirateCraft forum group section by the Election Commissioner. Discussions shall last for at least 2 days before the referendum is initiated. The referendum shall last for 3 days and will pass with a two-thirds majority vote.

Any citizen may propose a change to the laws of the realm which must be posted in the appropriate PirateCraft forum group section by the Election Commissioner. Discussions shall last for at least 2 days before the referendum is initiated. The referendum shall last for 3 days and will pass with a majority vote.

The result of a referendum on an amendment, law or motion is based on the total number of citizens who cast their vote, not the total number of citizens in the Empire.

A new law may neither conflict with any other law nor the with the charter.

A new amendment may not conflict with any other amendment and shall render any conflicting laws defunct.

'''Article VII - Elections'''

The Election Commissioner is responsible for running all elections in a fair, lawful and timely fashion.

The positions of Prime Minister and Vice Prime Minister shall be voted upon newly at least every six months after the last election under the appropriate PirateCraft forum group section. The candidates must always run in pairs. The election runs for 7 days, whereupon the pair with the most votes gains the seats.

All government duties and permissions shall be transferred onto the players with the most votes 14 days after the voting session ends at the very latest. The precise date may be individually agreed upon between the respective incumbent government official and the successor. A government position may my ceded at any time. If the Prime Minister cedes his or her position, they immediately spark an election. No player may be elected against their will.

The result of an election is based on the total number of citizens who cast their vote, not the total number of citizens in the Empire.

In the case of a draw, the election must be rerun if the candidates are not willing to make an arrangement with each other. If the election process if suspected of being corrupt, disproportional or infiltrated by outsiders, the electorate may, by majority vote or general consensus, decide to rerun the election. An election may be boycotted if over 2/3 of the participants hand in an empty ballot, which also results in the election being rerun.

No government position may be held by the same player for more than three terms in a row nor may multiple positions be held by a single player unless there are too few citizens in the Empire to fill all the government positions or unless no one but the player who previously held the position wishes to run for it.

''Signatures:''

Prime Minister - CrazyPirate

Vice Prime Minister - michty

Minster of Defence - Chailey

Minister of Recruitment - greengreen90

Minister of Justice - Bislo

Election Commissioner - PaulOnFire

Admiral - DirectorAnivian

''Date:''

01.05.2015

''Amended:''

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=== The First Amendment - Lords ===
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'''Article I - Introduction'''

''Lords'' of the British Empire shall be citizens who are life members and advisers of the British government unless stripped of their title. They are permanent members of the British government group and may view participate in the discussions as if they were a appointed member of government. They have no control over any government functions, however.

Lords who take on a government roll do not relinquish their title of Lord and may remain in the government chat even after resigning from their post unless their title is revoked as laid out in article III.

'''Article II - Electing Lords'''

There are two ways of being elected as a Lord:

1. The first method is by a simple majority vote performed by the current government, including the current serving Lords, if any.

2. The second method is by a simple majority vote performed by the populace. If the majority vote is successful, the proposal is brought before the current PM and if he or she approves, the individual becomes a Lord.

The Election Commissioner may be contacted to perform these votes. If there is general consensus that an individual should become a Lord - that is to say, every party is satisfied that no vote needs to be held - the motion automatically counts as passed.

'''Article III - Dismissing Lords'''

If any two or more Ministers agree to dismiss a Lord in accordance with the PM, the Lord shall be stripped of his or her title. Government positions below Ministers cannot vote to dismiss a Lord.

Lords need to state their continued wish to retain their title of Lord after every held election. If a Lord does not, the PM can freely dismiss him or her one week after the election. After that period, Lords are no longer entitled to claiming their title.

Lords with an inactivity of over three months can be freely dismissed by the PM.

'''Article IV - Privileges of Lords'''

Lords may participate in government votes. Their votes count as equal to all other votes.

''Date:''

21.11.2015
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=== The Second Amendment - The Hierarchy Tree ===
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This amendment is proposed, due to the growing need for structure within the Empire, both in the army and in the civilian classes. Furthermore a more structured base for expansion and administration of territory becomes ever so needed.

<strong>Section 1 – Revision of Government ranks</strong>

'''The following ranks shall be removed:'''

* Chief of Police
* Chancellor of the Exchequer
* Minister of Justice
* Minister of Defence

The Minister of Defence and Justice will be introduced and will take over the previous tasks of both Ministers of Justice and Defence.

'''Section 2 – Chain of Command/Hierarchy Structure'''

The '''Master Hierarchy''' is to become the new standard form from which every position springs from. Any disputes between the chain of command can be cleared with The <em>Master Hierarchy</em>.

The Master Hierarchy is split into three smaller trees: the <em>higher class tree</em>, the <em>lower navy tree </em> and the <em>lower civil tree</em>.

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Citizens can only be promoted an army rank in the higher class tree if they have the highest rank in the <em>lower navy tree</em>. Citizens can only be promoted to one of the adjacent civil ranks in the <em>higher class tree</em> if they hold a civil rank.

All Government members including Lords may either grant titles or promote from both the <em>lower navy tree</em> and the <em>lower civil tree</em>.

Only the Minister of Defense and Justice and Admiral can promote people from the <em>lower navy tree</em> into the <em>higher class tree</em>.

The Minister of Recruitment, Home Secretary and Foreign Secretary can promote from the <em>lower civil tree</em>, into the <em>higher class tree</em>.

'''Section 3 – New titles'''

'''3.1 Governors'''

''Ranks and requirements of settlements:''

'''Village Governor (Governor I)'''
* Requirements: 1x farm, 3x houses, 1x notice board, 1x inn/shop/brewery/church/port/library/stable
Additionally 3x citizens, including the Governor, must actively live in the Settlement, rank Deckhand or above is acceptable.

'''Town Governor (Governor II)'''
* Requirements: 3x farms, 5 houses, 1x notice board, 1x square, 1x town hall, 1x fort, 2x inn/shop/brewery/church/port/library/stable
Additionally 4x citizens, including the Governor, must actively live in the Town, 1x Sailor or above, 2x Cadet or above, 1x Deckhand or above.

'''City Governor (Governor III)'''
* Requirements: 4x farms, 6x houses, 1x notice board, 2x squares, 1x city hall, 1x fort (must be seige-proof approved by a government member), 3x inn/shop/brewery/church/port/library/stable
Additionally 5x citizens, including the Governor, must actively live in the city, 2x Sailor or above, 2x Cadet or above, 1x Deckhand or above.

''Revocation of ranks:''

The title of Governor and the status of any settlement may be revoked if:

* Structures required for the settlement are left demolished or non-functional, without intention to better them.
* The citizen count falls two persons below the requirements. This means once a settlement status is granted, it will not lose the status if one citizen leaves, although the Governor must try to recruit a new citizen to reach desired requirements.

'''3.2 Mayor of London'''

The Mayor of London is voted upon within the government and the candidate is decided through a normal majority vote.

The tasks of the Mayor of London is to ensure the management of the capital runs smoothly. Some tasks include:

* Renting out shops in the city or hiring managers to do so.
* Building and repairing buildings or hiring managers to do so.
* Managing the storage room of London and making sure the government vault is safe.
* Coordinating with the army for the protection of London.
* Bringing news to notice boards around town. Alternatively reporting events in the BE forum group.

'''3.3 Ambassador'''

The ambassadors have close relations with foreign crews. They are involved in building and managing one or several embassies, updating relations with specific crews they have been assigned to and reporting to the Foreign Secretary.

Typical tasks are:

* Managing embassies within foreign crew(s).
* Interacting with foreign crew leaders and forwarding opinions of BE leaders in their absence.
* Easing tensions and aggression towards the BE within the foreign crew.
* Building better relations over time with crews they are assigned to manage.

'''3.4 Royal Architect'''

This position is for the builders of the server that the BE recognises for their great contributions to the server and the BE. This is a position that is awarded to give credit to the citizen and shows that the individual is appreciated within the BE. It grants more influence over the lower civil ranks.

Requirements: 1x greatly respected build on the server

'''3.5 Royal Merchant'''

This position is for the great merchants of the server, the ones who know how to earn a lot of wealth through trading. It shows the fellow citizens that this individual is someone to take note of and to follow when conducting business.

Requirements: Balance over 7500£, 1x shop in London, 1x frigate or higher docked in London

'''3.6 Lower Civil hierarchy'''

These titles are available for anyone within the empire to apply for. They do not have any requirements.

'''3.7 Lower Navy hierarchy'''

These titles are granted in line, meaning the lowest rank is required to progress. The Admiral or government members decide the requirements based on the individual's performance.

'''3.8 Commodore and Navy Captain'''

These titles are the elite soldiers of the empire and are only granted by either the Admiral or the Minister of Defense and Justice. Requirements are decided by individual performance.

'''Section 4 – Management of Territories'''

A territory is the land surrounding any given settlement, meaning a village, town, city or capitol. It is the task of the army along with the government to ensure borders are clear to foreigners and citizens of the BE. Borders are drawn based on terrain and other settlements in the area, meaning these have to be taken into account when creating a new territory.

A territory must be created upon creation of a new settlement. If the settlements status changes, the size of the territory must be discussed by the government.

* It is the task of the Navy to protect and patrol all settlements of the empire.
* If two territories are in close proximity, it is to be discussed whether to join the territories.
* If two territories are joined, they will become a state and the army must build one fort within the borders, even if the status of both settlements are villages.
* Patrols must be focused in states rather than territories, cities and towns rather than villages.
* If a settlement ceases to exist, the territory will be abandoned.

'''Section 5 – Permissions to the Government Group/Chat & Government Voting Rights'''

''Ranks with government voting rights and access to the government group/chat:''

*Prime Minister
*Vice Prime Minister
*Minister of Defense and Justice
*Minister of Recruitment
*Home Secretary
*Foreign Secretary
*Lords

''Ranks only with government group access:''

*Admiral
*Governor III
*Mayor of London

''Date:''

16.03.2017
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=== The Third Amendment - PvP Revision ===
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This amendment serves to amend the following article of the original charter:

'''Article IV – Raiding and War'''

Citizens of the Empire may engage any player whose crew has not signed a Non-Aggression Pact (NAP) or other non-aggression treaty with the British Empire. Crews which have signed such treaties with the BE are considered allies and may not be targeted for player versus player combat (PvP) without their consent unless in defence. Likewise, no citizen may engage another member of the Empire without their consent unless in defence. Individual players and groups of players who act physically aggressively, regardless of nationality, may be immediately targeted for retribution.

The penalty for breaking this article may be, among other things: Carrying out penance; paying reparations; being declared a rogue member; suffering uncompensated retribution; seizure of assets; expulsion from the Empire, by choice of the Prime Minister or Minister for Defence and Justice, a majority vote or general consensus. The decision of the majority vote overwrites the decision of the Prime Minister or Minister of Justice.

A declaration of war against requires the approval of a majority vote as well as the approval of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister may promptly declare war in states of emergencies, but a war vote must be initiated forthwith. If the vote does not pass, the war ends with immediate effect.

''Date:''

04.06.2017
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The Charter of the British Empire serves as a basic set of principles that every citizen must adhere to. It was signed by the incumbent government officials at the beginning of May 2015.

== Laws ==

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=== Laws of the British Empire ===
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''' Laws concerning MEMBERSHIP '''

§1 Must only be associated with BE and no other empires. Special cases allow certain players to hold a dual passport.

§2 New recruits must be assigned to a Governor if they so wish. Government officials will help bring newcomers to colonies with room for new citizens.

: §2.1 Governors must openly welcome citizens assigned to them by any government official. If the Governor is not in a position to take in new citizens, Government officials should provide aid in order to help the Governor become able to accept the citizens assigned to them.

''' Laws concerning PvP '''

§3 Must not engage in PvP with allied players, or those holding a valid non agression pact (NAP). An engagement counts as entering combat mode or damaging a fellow player through any means.

: §3.1 Must not engage in PvP with a fellow British citizen at any point in time unless there is consent of all parties involved or the engagement is inside an inclosed PvP- or arena-designated area.
: §3.2 Must not engage in PvP with an ally of the Empire at any point in time unless there is consent of all parties involved or the engagement is inside an inclosed PvP- or arena-designated area.
: §3.3 Must not engage in PvP with foreign players who are not in conflict with the Empire unless the Minister of War, Vice Prime Minister or Prime Minister has granted this.

§4 If an individual is a listed criminal in the “crew message of the day”, displayed when logging in, or displayed at local KOS boards, it is allowed to both steal from and raid the individual.

§5 If a player is attacked within a trade town with anti-PvP , the aggressor will be put on the BE’s KOS board if his intentions are proved to be malicious.

§6 If being attacked, self-defense is acceptable, but there must be no doubt about the aggressors intention to kill, harass or cause harm.

§7 Law enforcers of the British Empire must also follow citizen laws, though they have the right to employ force against citizens if necessary.

: §7.1 Items taken from killed citizens must be stored in the confiscation chest, found in the police office. Officers must store ALL items taken from criminals and store it in an empty chest and put a sign on it, with a name of the criminal.

§8 Every citizen is obligated to place at least one secured chest in a safe, claimed area and fill it with war gear. War gear includes high-level diamond armour, high-level enchanted weapons, potions (strength II, invisibility, poison, etc.), gapples, buckets of milk, ender pearls, arrows and any other items the player regularly uses in PVP situations. Not permitted are non-diamond and low-level enchanted pieces of gear. War gear is only to be used in emergencies.

§9 If a citizen is assaulted and requests assistance, the online members of the British Empire must convene together at a safe location and analyse the situation as a group. The highest ranking online citizen chooses whether or not military intervention is a proportional and appropriate measure, if needed through a simple majority vote. If so, the online members are committed to don their war gear and defend their fellow citizen in need. Absence is permitted through public consensus or through permission of the war group leader.

''' Laws concerning GOVERNMENT POSITIONS '''

§10 Every week or two, all government positions must report what they have been up to and what progress has been made in an appropriately named government chat forum topic. They must also state clear aims and take on responsibility to assure their targets are fulfilled.

§11 No citizen may take on responsibilities that transcend their crew function.

''' PUNISHMENT system '''

Players accumulate points for committing offenses. These points stay with them forever and are not reset if they leave the British Empire. Gaining points results in consequences.

* (:1:) First Offence: Fine: 5 diamonds
* (:2:) Second Offence: Fine: 10 diamonds + Minister of Justice may propose demotion
* (:3:) Third Offence: Fine: 15 diamonds + Minister of Justice may propose demotion and/or expulsion
* (:4:) Fourth (+) Offence: Fine: 20 diamonds + crew discussion regarding the individual

All fines collected will be transferred into the possession of the Chancellor of the Exchequer and placed in the British Empire vault.

A player who is banished from the crew may only reapply for membership after three months. An appeal will be discussed by the government and may be turned down if they so are so inclined. The player then has to wait another three months before they can reapply again. Any banished player who is permitted back into the British Empire starts off with one punishment point.

''Signed:''

:Bislo
: Governor of Port Hope,
: British Minister of Justice

''Date:''

: 01.07.2015

''Revised:''

:06.02.2016
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The laws of the British Empire are rules which must be complied with by all British citizens. Breaking a law may result in a punishment. The point of laws is not to catch players out - with a little bit of common sense a citizen should never be involved in criminal activities. Players who unintentionally break the law may be dealt with leniently under circumstances. Peacekeepers are expected to act sensibly and fairly when dealing with felonies.

== Foreign Relations ==

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%"
|-
!Treaty
!Terms
!Participants
!Date
!Status
|-
| Restoration of former alliance [http://piratemc.com/groups/the-last-alliance/] || Declaration of Alliance || BE & [[Elven Empire]]|| 28th April 2016 || <span style="color:green">'''Active'''</span>
|-
| The Holy Ender Treaty [http://piratemc.com/groups/british-empire-public-releases/forum/topic/be-ender-treaty-the-holy-ender-treaty/] || Declaration of Alliance || BE & [[Ender]] || 6th May 2016 || <span style="color:green">'''Active'''</span>
|-
| [[Commonwealth of Nations]] [http://piratemc.com/groups/british-commonwealth/] || Membership Agreement ||BE & other Commonwealth Nations || 1st February 2017 || <span style="color:green">'''Active'''</span>
|-
| [[League of Nations]] [http://piratemc.com/groups/the-allied/] || Membership Agreement || BE & other Allied nations || 24th June 2015 - 1st October 2016 || <span style="color:red">'''Defunct'''</span>
|-
| Raven Accords [http://piratemc.com/groups/british-empire-public-releases/forum/topic/declaration-of-alliance/] || Declaration of Alliance || BE & [[Raven Pirates]] || 30th June 2015 || <span style="color:red">'''Defunct'''</span>
|-
| The Sun Never Sets - Again [http://piratemc.com/groups/british-empire-public-releases/forum/topic/be-solis-treaty-the-sun-never-sets-again-2/] || Declaration of Alliance||BE & [[Solis]] || 6th May 2016 || <span style="color:red">'''Defunct'''</span>
|-
| A Treaty for the Elite [http://http://piratemc.com/groups/british-empire-public-releases/forum/topic/be-elite-treaty-a-treaty-for-the-elite/] || Declaration of Alliance||BE & [[Elite]] || 12th May 2016 || <span style="color:red">'''Defunct'''</span>
|-
| Standard Non-aggression pact || NAP ||
BE & <br />
<small>- [PU] [[Purple Union]] <br />
- [LE] [[Lancastrian Empire]] <br />
- [KOF] [[Kingdom of fire]]<br />
- [[Avari]] <br />
- [OTC] [[Orange Trading Co]]<br />
- [[arti|Arti]] </small>
|-
|}
Current crews and nations ''affiliated'' the British Empire:
* [[CSN]]
* [[Elven Empire]]
* [[Thirteen Colonies]]

Current crews and nations ''in conflict'' with the British Empire:

* n/a

== History ==
=== Founding ===

[[File:Royal_Dragoons_Riding_into_Battle_11.08.2015.png|500px|thumbnail|Royal Dragoons riding into battle]]
[[File:Example of British Uniform 11.08.2015.png|thumbnail|500px|British redcoats wearing the iconic British uniform]]
[[File:2015-09-27 14.51.55.png|thumbnail|500px|A British convention on 27.09.2015]]
[[File:Law's Pet Punk 04.05.2016.png|thumbnail|500px|The British Empire's pet [[punk]]]]
[[File:Mariejois 04.05.2016.jpg|thumbnail|500px|[[Lawzoneon]]'s [[Build of the Month]] castle, [[Mariejois]]]]
[[File:Silverstone Cows.png|thumbnail|500px|[[Silverstone47]] in his element]]
[[File:BE & EE Shield Squad 04.05.2016.png|thumbnail|500px|British and [[Elven]] shield bearers]]
[[File:Two Jeffreys 04.05.2016.png|thumbnail|500px|[[CaptainCrackerz]] "taming" two guardians, both of which he named [[Jeffrey]]]]
[[File:Gildor Flying Elytra at Delta Tower 17.04.2016.png|thumbnail|500px|[[Gildor_stinky]] testing out his new elytra at [[Delta Tower]]]]
[[File:OldBEGovernment_Render.jpeg|thumbnail|500px|Government Officials Promotional Picture]]

The dissolution of the [[Queendom of Evermoor]] at the end of 2014 resulted in both a power vaccuum as well as many homeless players. The time was ripe for new great [[crews]] to emerge. Of all the upstarts, the British Empire was the most successful. Founded in January 2015 by [[CrazyPirate]], its growth skyrocketed and within a couple of weeks the British Empire already counted 20 citizens.

Most of the newly acquired territories were focused around the [[North Sea]], which quickly became the safest area for British citizens to reside. Expansion into other quadrants provided mixed results. Heavy [[pirate]] activity in the [[east]] led to many new British colonies being raided, which in turn resulted in frequent skirmishes between buccaneers and British redcoats. In particular a British retaliation raid on pirate-controlled [[Havanna]] led to much bloodshed, the battle was however ultimately lost and the British forces opted to abandon their struggling eastern colonies and instead claim new territories on the far [[western]] side of the [[PirateCraft_1|world]].

=== First Era of Turmoil ===

After a brief period of respite, petty conflicts expanded to previously peaceful colonies. For and foremost pirates [[Bensterpc]] and [[Pipsterpc]] utilised the opportunity to plague weak members of the Empire. At the same time, elections were taking place in order to determine the first government of the British Empire. The first round of voting was mired by rogue voters who weren't part of the British Empire as well as multiple ballots being cast per elector, so the position of Election Commissioner was bestowed upon [[PaulOnFire]] to manage the elections in a fair and transparent manner. The results were close but clear: [[CrazyPirate]] and [[Michty]] beat [[Chailey]] and [[Bislo1]] to the posts of Prime Minister and Vice Prime Minister.

The first action of the new Prime Minister was to try and appease the boiling tensions between the raiding pirates, the returned former Queen of [[Evermoor]], [[Reptaria]], and the head of the [[TUPE]] alliance, [[Unic0rnjunk101]]. Peace deals were consistently breached, which led to bold British action against Bensterpc and Pipsterpc: Their southern fortress near to British controlled [[Port Royal]] was assaulted and damaged, their fleet set ablaze. Attacks were expanded to Havanna, which was damaged in multiple raids. The newly revived elves of Evermoor who had formerly announced their friendship to the British Empire now declared war, which resulted in the streets of Evermoor being blown up with [[cannons]].

Shortly thereafter peace was agreed upon by all sides. The elves of Evermoor rebranded themselves as the [[Elven Empire]] of [[Lothlorien]]. The British forts surrounding Havanna remained claimed as a monument to the war and attacks on [[Port Hope]] by Unic0rnjunk101 ceased.

=== The Planning of London ===

The newfound peace led to an explosion of construction projects across the Empire, the biggest of which was the planning of the capital city of [[London]]. The city was to function as a semi-historical replica of 17th century London and would serve as the main centre of commerce, culture and recruitment in the British Empire. Each building would be custom designed by the Empire's architects.

An area was selected to house the capital city. Deforestation went quickly and a storehouse was erected to contain the building materials for London. The first wall of Buckingham Palace was built and The course of the river Thames was plotted and partly excavated with TNT.

This prosperous time was not to last. Two British government officials defected to the elves, sparking an internal crisis. The government took its time properly assessing the individual applicants for the empty government positions.

Conflicts during this time were mostly with the [[0utlaws]] and their subject territory of [[Verussia]]. After a series of skirmishes, the British Empire managed to convince the Verussians to split themselves off from the 0utlaws' influence and go their own way. [http://piratemc.com/topic/verussia-no-longer-the-outlaws/]

=== The Elven Ball ===

A brief distraction came in the form of the [[Elven Ball]], a majestic celebration event organised by the elves. The British Empire received an special invitation - five of its members were welcome to attend. The Prime Minister and a few high-profile members were chosen to represent the British Empire.

The Elven Ball started out well, there was much dancing and many [[drink]]s to go around. Elven security guards were the only players allowed to carry weaponry at the event and were responsible for maintaining order.

Accounts vary as to what happened next. What is certain is that [[TUPE]] troops appeared out of nowhere and forced their way into the ballroom. The Elven guards were no match for them - chaos ensued. Some say the bartender took cover behind the counter, dodging arrows as they flew. Others say that Queen [[Reptaria]] managed to climb onto the chandelier to escape TUPE's blades. Many players met their death that day.

=== Second Era of Force ===

Once the new British government had been appointed, things began to ease a bit. An influx of new recruits brought the British Empire's all-time member count over 100.

The British Empire now found itself able to exercise influence on a global scale. The armed forces felt increasingly confident and boisterous in the aftermath of their previous victories and started intervening in foreign affairs more often. Several botched military operations tarnished the British Empire's image, however. One such operation was led on Verussian soil. Due to misinformation and bad assessment of the situation, British troops marched into [[North Verussia]] and sieged the storage compound in order to retrieve "stolen goods". The badly armed Verussians became increasingly unruly and every wrong move on their part was punished with an execution.

The operation became a big topic of discussion on the forums and led to an agreement between the elves and the British to supply the Verussians with reconstruction materials. It also led to an overhaul of the British military system. This did not stop unknown parties from mass-griefing the North Verussian island with TNT in an attempt to frame the British Empire, however.

Such acts of slander, which had been common during the previous large-scale wars against the British Empire began flaring up again and took much effort to lay bare. [http://piratemc.com/topic/a-note-to-the-british-empire/]

=== The War against the 0utlaws ===

In May 2015, the [[0utlaws]], [[TUPE]] and various other crews and individuals declared war on the British Empire. A combination of badly equipped, rowdy new recruits of the British Empire and difficulties collaborating efficiently led to many disastrous skirmishes. The difficulty of running such a big empire was painfully evident.

Many hours of brainstorming and careful planning helped improve British performance on the battlefield. Morale was low, yet the British refused to bow and bit by bit the tide began to turn. The elves joined the British forces in their defence against the 0utlaws and together they managed to ransack one of [[HardTimez]]' bases.

The war dragged on and neither side was willing to capitulate. The 0utlaws' pride would not let them make peace and the elves scornfully turned down an offer to let them retire from the conflict in return for a donation of significant amounts of [[cash]] and materials to the 0utlaws. [http://piratemc.com/topic/war-2/]

In July 2015 an alliance was forged between the main empires of PirateCraft. The combined Elven, [[Verussian]], [[Iborian]], [[Ottoman]] and British forces - the "[[Allied]]" - began to score victory after victory against the 0utlaws, allowing daily life to return to normal.

On 30th July 2015, video evidence was obtained by [[Zindarak]] showing the 0utlaws and their allies harassing, spawn killing and allegedly hacking. HardTimez was [http://piratemc.com/punishments/ permanently banned] from the server and his crew members were issued a two-day temporary ban as a warning. Upon returning to the server, they chose to join the crew known as [[Red Lotus]] whose captain was the infamous long-time player [[KingKarim]]. The fighting continued for another week until KingKarim was, in turn, [http://piratemc.com/punishments/ banned for harassment]. The remnants of the crew split up. Some formed a smaller crew known as [[Black Flag]], others allowed themselves to be assimilated into the [[Starks]] and the [[Elven Empire]]. The main perpetrators were not granted peace until they'd paid war reparations.

[[CrazyPirate]] resigned as Prime Minister in August 2015, leaving [[Michty]] as head of state during the election period. The elections were conducted in the same manner as in March. Two candidate duos emerged: Michty with [[DirectorAnivian]] as Vice Prime Minister versus [[Bislo1]] with [[CaptainCrackerz]] as Vice Prime Minister. The victors were ultimately Michty and DirectorAnivian with their promise of bolstering the military and economy of the Empire in addition to reforming the British recruitment strategy. The new cabinet was appointed in the following weeks.

=== Third Era of Reform ===

The Allied nations dominated international politics as the primary world organisation during the months following the 0utlaws' collapse. A period of mutual prosperity and world peace set in, allowing the empires of PirateCraft to recuperate.

In October 2015, it was discovered that the Allied nation of Verussia had been plotting against its supposed allies. The rogue nation was ousted from the organisation in accordance with a unilateral vote, allowing the [[elves]] to declare war. Other allied members and foreign entities gave their support in the [[Allied invasion of Verussia]] which left the cities of the [[Verussian continent]] plundered and in ruins. While the war was dominated by the elven forces, the Verussians never truly surrendered nor accepted demands regarding the abdication of [[KingRS]].

Other crews had been growing in influence in the meantime, especially raider organisations with a strong focus on military might. It soon became apparent that upstarts such as [[Delta]] and [[CoV]] were capable adversaries and had established themselves as notable world powers.

Hand in hand with this change came the stagnation of British military strength. By this time British towns were largely siegeproof, yet most citizens lacked the sheer volume of gear that hardcore PVPers had managed to amass through daily raids. Groups of powerfully equipped raiders were able to beleaguer British ports and disrupt trade. Unsurprisingly, harassment reports coming from British members increased significantly.

Large-scale British projects were making progress in the meantime, including the development of a British HQ (later known as [[Venice]]), the rejuvenation of British business ventures as well as security development and political undertakings. The First Amendment to the British charter was passed, allowing the appointment of Lords as honorary advisers to the government. This was soon followed by a complete overhaul of the British charter and the establishment of new government positions and duties. The laws of the realm were revised to reflect this reform.

To cull the number of new, inexperienced players joining the British Empire, the [[British Empire Training Crew]] was founded as a means of improving the quality of new recruits. The construction of a training vault was commenced and Lazydog11, the empire's Minister for Recruitment, became the leader of this new sub-crew.

In early January 2016, tensions with Verussia grew again in light of the ever-present ruler, [[KingRS]], making comments the British government found derogatory. The redcoats joined forces with their allies in the [[Xenon Empire]] and [[Thirteen Colonies]] and besieged many Verussian towns in a series of attacks. The Verussian resistant was fleeting and the damage dealt on Verussian lands great.

The newly reformed Elven Empire unexpectedly made an offer to the Verussian citizens to merge into their empire, which caused much friction in the League of Nations, the renamed "Allied". The Verussians agreed to the proposal. This action ultimately put an end to the war, but caused a deep rift between the former close allies.

At the end of January 2016, tensions grew between the British Empire and the radical revolutionary [[Ashikagan]] crew lead by [[Ultracreeper]]. Ultracreeper had been campaigning for a revolt against donators for some weeks. He took up contact with [[_Lego_]], the British Empire's new Chief of Police and revealed to him a plan to topple the British government by rigging the elections. _Lego_ reported this and the story soon made headlines in the Ashikagan embassy [http://piratemc.com/groups/ashikagan-embassy/forum/topic/tensions-with-the-british-empire/]. Ultracreeper renamed himself "the Kaiser" and defended his actions by announcing he wanted to establish a [[Colrainist]] government with revolutionary ideals. His explanation was widely condemned, especially as the BE was well-known as the only big democracy on the server.

The Kaiser interrupted a British war vote by declaring war on the British Empire on 31st January 2016 [http://piratemc.com/groups/ashikagan-embassy/forum/topic/declaration-of-war-against-the-british-empire/] The conflict was short-lived, as CrazyPirate1 managed to plunder Ulracreeper's valuables, including a beacon, during a scouting raid.

Elections were held from 17th until 24th March 2016. For the first time three candidate duos emerged - CaptainCrackerz (PM) and iKeto (VPM) vs. BGraph (PM) and Crazy Pirate (VPM) vs. Bislo (PM) and Lawzoneon (VPM). Despite the usage of media such as posters and YouTube videos by the competition, Bislo and Lawzoneon won the election race with their promise of kickstarting the construction of the capital city of London.

Soon after the election the decision was made to merge the [[British Empire Training Crew]] (BETC) back into the main crew. The reason was that that too many recruits found friends in the BETC and didn't want to "graduate" into the British Empire for fear of losing contact with their comrades through /crew chat. The British Empire had been suffering a period of stagnation due to this effect and was in desperate need of fresh blood. The leadership recognised that in the long term, the BETC would end up smothering the group it had been designed to protect - thus the BETC had to be disbanded. Its legacy lived on, however, as Lazydog11's town [[Gloomsbay]] had been massively expanded due to the influx of new recruits and boasted, among other things, housing for dozens of active players and a large PvP arena.

On 16th April 2015 PirateCraft moved over to 1.9. The British Empire was actively involved in the opening event and managed to procure rare items such as elytras and dragon heads. The upgrade also enabled the construction of paths on grass blocks using the right-click function of shovels. With the aim of ultimately creating a [[global road network]], the empire got to work connecting its northernmost and southernmost territories with [[road]]s. Within but a few days, it was already possible to travel several thousand blocks along a smooth roadway from Venice all the way up north past the [[Thirteen Colonies]] and into [[Port Gletscher]]/[[Vendigroth]].

Other projects also sprang to life, such as the construction of a fully automated infinite free wheat farm near spawn for deckhands as well as the construction of the first buildings and houses in London besides [[Buckingham Palace]] and the [[Globe Theatre]].

=== Fourth Era of Eminence ===

May 2016: In a stunning turn of events the balance of power in PirateCraft was changed forever.

The build up began during the previous months. This was the time when [[CoV]] was at the height of its power and attracting an ever larger member base. Many of the new recruits, decked out in God, felt bold enough to raid and pillage as they pleased. In contrast to the older, more experienced crusaders the fresh blood acted more reckless and less adept on the battlefield. This change did not go unnoticed. Unrest was growing as the previously sedate crews of PirateCraft began to stir from their palsy. A breeze was picking up which would soon become a storm.

The first strike was dealt by the [[Elves]]. CoV raids lead by players such as [[JoeBlub]] and [[Bentas]] were halted in their tracks as the Elves amassed a large enough force to drive them back and even slay them. This was a big surprise to many on the server, as usually CoV members encountered little to no resistance owing to their reputation. [[Reptaria]] announced that he would from then on be actively hunting down crusaders himself.

Behind the scenes treaties were being signed. Now that CoV could be hurt, it was time to drive the blade in deeper. Solis and EE were the first to bring the battle to the crusaders. The sheer number of God geared players, often over a dozen, in comparison to the two to three CoV members at a time, proved simply overwhelming. In battle after battle, CoV for the first time met with defeat.

These were not the only crews to get involved though. The British Empire, recognising the potential of this grand alliance against CoV, [http://piratemc.com/groups/british-empire-public-releases/forum/topic/a-hunt-for-the-cov/ joined in the fray] on 19th May 2016 and sought to bring in more of the smaller crews to the frontlines. Within days, the gears of war were turning as no less than seven crews were actively taking up arms and pursuing their previous belligerents. In addition, it became apparent that CoV's reputation was disintegrating at a rapid pace. No longer seen as untouchable, players recalled the frequent raids, the driving of long-term players such as [[Konstruktor]] away from server as well as their arrogant demeanour of the past and used this this opportunity to shatter the crusader's hegemony for once and for all.

Within a week, a large number players of CoV had departed, leaving only the core crusaders behind. Many small groups such as [[Khaos]] emerged from the Exodus, but were much weaker than the old CoV. CoV itself didn't disband and remained a competent crew, but the wind had gone from its sails. Victory belonged to the entente who rose up against them.

The result of this unexpected upheaval was a change in the balance of power. Solis, EE and BE were suddenly seen as the new powerhouses of the server and many wondered if they would stick to their peaceful ideals or attempt to fill CoV's shoes as warlords. While the latter scenario did not immediately come into effect, it did not put an end to war either.

The first challenge faced by the BE was the reemergence of [[USE]], who were in conflict with [[Thirteen Colonies]] over a name dispute. Verbal assaults were launched but no blood was shed.

Then out of the ruins emerged the resurrection of an old nemesis lead by [[Mandarin_Panda]]: [[Outlaws]]. While the fledgling crew was in itself no threat, the entente was aware that it would try to use its reputation to its advantage and attract capable PvPers. Sure enough, Outlaws declared its intention to become a powerful PvP crew in its own right. This announcement was met with declarations of war by the [[LoN]].

[[The Heart Pirates]] ambushed and killed one British citizen which lead to a huge counter offensive at their base. Almost twenty British troops heeded the call to action, set up cannons and pounded their base with cannon fire.

British redcoats were once again active, prowling the seas and dispensing "justice". This was met with mixed feelings within the government: Some wanted the BE to remain neutral and retaliatory as hitherto. Others demanded the crew take action, especially against scum of the server such as hackers. In particular the [[Juice Pirates]] were proven to contain a number of Italian hackers which British forces used as a casus belli to launch an assault - without a war vote. British PM [[Bislo]] demanded that the British should cease their offensive immediately in accordance with the charter or face consequences. In the midst of the turmoil screenshots from the [[Juice Pirates]] crew chat were revealed, some of which's contents seemed to infer that acceptance of hackers was commonplace in the crew and that a number of crew members - including the leader - were aware of perpetrators but not reporting them to the mods. This lead to a [http://piratemc.com/topic/the-apple-crew/ forum report] by British members with tempers soaring and appropriate political fallout. After some weeks the situation deescalated. Apple crew members were no longer involved in reports and the two crews even started to work together.

=== BExit ===

On the 16th August 2016, the [[Templars]], a close ally of the BE, unexpectedly declared war on their fellows. [http://piratemc.com/groups/templar-embassy/forum/topic/declaration-of-war-3/] The Templars' official casus belli was to avenge perceived transgressions by BE members and to promote a "fun war" on the server, as the summer had so far provided no new conflicts to partake in. This post ignited a furious wave of British indignation. Government officials and citizens alike proceeded to debunk many of the accusations as fabrications serving to justify the act of backstabbing.

BE turned to its allies in LoN for assistance in its defensive war against the Templars. However, like the BE, many members of LoN had close connections and friends within the Templar ranks. Only the EE and 13C answered the BE's call to war. This perceived act of treachery by LoN drove a wedge into the relationship between the BE and neutral LoN crews. This even led to players from within the empire demanding a British departure from LoN so as to seek true allies elsewhere.

The war against Templars proved short-lived as combined EE, 13C and BE forces held their ground. Internal conflicts within Templar ultimately led to the crew's dissolution and a continuation of world peace. Political changes were abound. 13C was permitted to depart from the BE and continue its existence as an independent but affiliated crew. Tensions continued to intensify within the grand alliance of LoN. A mere couple of weeks had passed since the war with Templar when anti-LoN sentiment met its climax: The "BExit" referendum. After a lengthy debate, the leave campaign prevailed with over three quarters of voters in favour of secession. Thus in late September 2016 the BE officially left the fourteen month old alliance for good. This caused a snowball effect within LoN: EE and 13C also announced their immediate departure whilst the small crews of LR, XE and IE ended up disbanding. The latter three crews would thereupon merge to form a greater, stronger entity know as the Xanthian Order (TXO). LoN ceased to exist.

=== Revival of Relations ===

At the end of 2016, the British made attempts to rejuvenate the broken relations with former allies. The [[Commonwealth of Nations]] (CoN), and old British experimental group, was repurposed as an international alliance group with clearer guidelines on voting and defence. The old LoN crews rejoined, including the newly reformed, peaceful Templars. After a first round of elections, [[PaulOnFire]] won the majority vote for Secretary-General against [[Maximus_Terragon]], [[Chailey]] and [[NickyB_123]]. He appointed NickyB_123 as his vice and set out to achieve his election pledges of expanding CoN and founding a new central base of operations for CoN, the [[Freeport]].

Progress was made relatively swiftly, yet maintaining stability in CoN was a constant challenge. Templars disbanded in early 2017 following a recruitment crisis. TXO later announced its intention of leaving CoN in light of facing many domestic challenges. The Elven leader, Reptaria, left the server for a brief period of time following a huge raid on the majestic new fortress of [[Gondolin]]. Candidate applications from the Ebonheart Empire, the Dark Empire and Rome were turned down due to size and activity concerns. [[The Witherbeard Clan]] was granted membership on 27th February 2017. By April 2017, CoN had however slipped into inactivity.

On 17th May 2017, Gildor_stinky and Taulov were elected as Prime Minister and Vice Prime Minister of the British Empire, gaining more votes than opponents Turkeyman11a and Deathtoll_. Construction projects around the Empire had been making great progress, especially in London, yet over time the British Empire had lost many talented PvPers due to a lack of military conflicts. A vote was launched on 1st June 2017 to determine the future of BE's PvP laws. The results will be in on 4th June 2017.

== Settlements and Forts of the British Empire ==

[[File:PirateCraft_BE_Map_With_Names_29.04.2016.png|850px|thumbnail|right|Atlas of the British Empire - 29.04.2016]]

Province of Canada:

*[[Venice]]
*[[Canada]]
*[[Whiskey Peak]]
*[[Fort Fang]]

[[Chittenden State]]:

*[[Port Gletscher]]
*[[Vendigroth]]

Northern Territories:

*[[Gloomsbay]]
*[[Port Panem]]
*[[Port Vernesse]]
*[[Terra Celestia]]

Territories on the old continent:

*[[London]]
*[[Hamsfield Court]]
*[[Mariejois]]

South Seas:

*[[Port Royal]]
*[[Isle of Zeal]]
*[[Ionith]]
*[[Port Alexandria]]
*[[Port Hope]]

Southern Territories:

*[[Jamaica]]
*[[Delta Tower]]
*[[Chorley]]

== Previous British Governments ==

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=== Charts of Previous Governments ===
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[[File:PC BE Government Spring 2015 - Full Size.png|750px|none|thumbnail|The BE government, spring 2015]]
[[File:PC BE Government Summer 2015 - Full Size.png|750px|none|thumbnail|The BE government, summer 2015]]
[[File:PC BE Government Autumn 2015 - Full Size.png|750px|none|thumbnail|The BE government, autumn 2015]]
[[File:PC BE Government Winter 2015 - Full Size.png|750px|thumbnail|left|The BE government, winter 2015]]
[[File:PC BE Government Spring 2016.png|750px|none|thumbnail|left|The BE government, spring 2016]]
[[File:BE Government Early Summer 2016.png|750px|thumbnail|left|The BE government, early summer 2016]]
[[File:BE Government Late Summer 2016.png|750px|thumbnail|left|The BE government, late summer 2016]]
[[File:BE Government Early Autumn 2016.png|750px|thumbnail|left|The BE government, early autumn 2016]]
[[File:BEgovFall2016.png|750px|thumbnail|left|The BE government, late autumn 2016]]
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== Former Settlements and Forts of the British Empire ==

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=== List of Former Settlements ===
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*[[Bridgetown]] (seceded)
*[[Corfadia]] (disbanded)
*[[Fort Crater]] (inactive)
*[[Fort Havanna]] (inactive)
*[[Fort Hetzer]] (destroyed)
*[[Fort Noble]] (Governor banned)
*[[Fort Wolf]] (inactive)
*[[Goldton]] (inactive)
*[[Karjat]] (inactive)
*[[New Clankton]] (inactive)
*[[Newfoundland]] (inactive)
*[[New Zealand]] (inactive)
*[[Port Blue]] (inactive)
*[[Port Laconia]] (Governor banned)
*[[Port Oribi]] (Governor banned)
*[[Seastone]] (inactive)
*[[Singapore]] (seceded)
*[[Virgin Islands]] (seceded)
*[[Westeros]] (inactive)
*[[Winterfell]] (inactive)
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== Old Documents and Images ==

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=== Charter of the British Empire (Prior to 16th March 2017) ===
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'''Introduction'''

The British Empire serves as a democratic fellowship of sovereign territories ruled over by sovereign rulers. To be part of the British Empire is to be a shining beacon of order amidst the chaotic world of PirateCraft.

'''Article I - Organisation'''

* ''Citizens'' of the British Empire are entitled to the benefits of being part of a globe-spanning Empire. They may request assistance from their fellows towards founding their own colony or join one of the existing settlements which are open to new residents. The Empire extends its arm of protection to all those who are in the Empire. Every citizen may cast one vote in parliament regardless of strength and creed. Only one government position can be held by one individual player at a time.

* The ''Prime Minister'' is the citizen who heads the Empire and whose duty is to speak for the alliance, ratify treaties and sign declarations of war. The Prime Minister's vote shall be the deciding vote should a vote end up tied. He or she has the right to implement emergency decisions during the time a vote is taking place. These decisions may be overwritten by the result of the vote. The Prime Minister is elected newly every six months by the citizens through a majority vote.

* The ''Vice Prime Minister'' is the citizen who was paired with the Prime Minister during the elections. He or she shall speak for the Empire in absence of the Prime Minister and help mediate conflicts in his spare time. If the Prime Minister is absent for longer than a week, the Vice Prime Minister may automatically take over full Prime Ministerial duties until the Prime Minister returns. The Vice Prime Minister is superior to the Ministers.

* The ''Foreign Secretary'' is the citizen who heads the Commonwealth of Nations. He or she is responsible for preserving diplomatic ties with the Commonwealth nations and keeping the organisation in working order. The post is appointed by the Prime Minister.

* The ''Home Secretary'' is responsible for leading the projects of the British Empire. He or she must actively work pursue their completion and mobilise players and resources. The post is appointed by the Prime Minister.

* The ''Chancellor of the Exchequer'' is responsible for leading the British Empire’s commercial affairs. He or she must maintain a secure vault and manage the crew’s balance while encouraging and securing the commercial development and interests of the empire. The post is appointed by the Prime Minister.

* The ''Minister for Defence'' is responsible for the security of the colonies and for organising war efforts. The post is appointed by the Prime Minister.

* The ''Admiral'' is responsible for running the British navy. He works alongside the Minister for Defence, who is his or her superior, and the General, who is his or her peer. The post is appointed by the Prime Minister.

* The ''General'' is responsible for running the British armed forces. He works alongside the Minister of Defence, who is his or her superior, and the Admiral, who is his or her peer. The post is appointed by the Prime Minister.

* The ''Minister for Recruitment'' is responsible for hiring and training new recruits and ensuring their loyalty. He or she manages the recruitment camps, heads development projects and assists in assigning residents to towns. The post is appointed by the Prime Minister.

* The ''Minister for Justice'' is responsible for dealing out sentences in accordance to the law of the realm. He or she also organises efforts to bring criminals to justice. The post is appointed by the Prime Minister.

* The ''Chief of Police'' is responsible for organising the British Empire's police force. He is the chosen by the Minister of Justice and is also his subordinate.

* ''Police Officers'' are responsible for keeping order in the Empire. They may use force against proven criminals and confiscate their items if necessary. As enforcers of the law, they must strictly adhere to police guidelines.

* The ''Election Commissioner'' is responsible for ensuring the lawful conduct of free and fair elections as well as referendums. Additionally, the Election Commissioner must keep track of the progress reports and deadlines of the other government functions. He or she is selected either by majority vote or by general consensus and is sworn to confidentiality.

* The ''Media Commissioner'' is responsible for producing and promoting British media. The post is appointed by the Prime Minister.

* ''Applicants'' are members of the British Empire who do not yet enjoy the same bandwidth of rights as full citizens do. They may not vote on political matters but are entitled to protection and may request assistance.

Citizens form the backbone of the Empire. They have the authority, by majority vote, to pass laws or motions, approve wars, to appoint members of government, to approve or expel citizens and, by a two-thirds majority vote, to amend the Charter.

New government positions may be added to the Charter by choice of the Prime Minister without the need of an amendment. They may only be removed or altered by a two-thirds majority vote as laid down in Article VI or by general consensus.

'''Article II - Membership'''

Candidate members start out as applicants. To become a citizen their membership must either be approved by a majority vote, general consensus or by the Prime Minister. To become a Governor, a citizen must found their own settlement and be appointed by the Prime Minister.

A player who desires to leave the Empire may do so freely and without fear of reprisal provided that he or she posts a resignation on the forum or contacts the Prime Minister in-game, discharges his or her debts and cedes any government position he or she might hold.

A citizen may run for a government post if they fulfill the following requirements:

'''RESIDENCE''' – Uninterrupted residence in the empire, which amounts to not leaving the crew or joining a different one. Government sponsored activities outside of the British Empire offer an exception to this rule. The counter is reset every time a member leaves without qualifying for one of the exceptions described above.

'''CLEARANCE''' – No association with crews that have been hostile toward the British Empire in recent history for given time period.

* Prime Minister – 6 months of RESIDENCE & 6 months of CLEARANCE

* Vice Prime Minister – 4 months of RESIDENCE & 6 months of CLEARANCE

* Minister, Secretary of State or Chancellor – 1 month of RESIDENCE & 2 months of CLEARANCE

* Any other government position – 1 month CLEARANCE

Any citizens may propose a vote to expel a member or remove an incumbent government official. This must be posted in the appropriate PirateCraft forum group section by the Election Commissioner. Discussions shall last for at least 2 days before the vote is initiated. The vote shall last for 3 days and shall pass by a majority vote. Temporary banishment of the subject player may be immediately initiated by choice of the Prime Minister. If the vote fails, all actions against the subject player shall be reversed and seized property shall be returned forthwith. Alternatively, a player may be expelled from the Empire by general consensus.

'''Article III - Uniforms and Banners'''

Citizens of the Empire are encouraged to wear a redcoat uniform and fly the Union Jack. Individual tastes may be accommodated for.

'''Article IV - Raiding and War'''

Members of the Empire may not engage another player, group of players or nation without the consent of a majority vote unless in defence of themselves or another citizen. Individual players and groups of players who act physically aggressively, regardless of nationality, may be immediately targeted for retribution. No citizen may engage another member of the Empire without their consent unless in self-defence.

The penalty for breaking this article may be, among other things: Carrying out penance; paying reparations; being declared a rogue member; suffering uncompensated retribution; seizure of assets; expulsion from the Empire, by choice of the Prime Minister or Minister of Justice, a majority vote or general consensus. The decision of the majority vote overwrites the decision of the Prime Minister or Minister of Justice.

A declaration of war requires the approval of a majority vote as well as the approval of the Prime Minister.

'''Article V - Justice'''

Disputes among citizens will be aired on the PirateCraft forum under the appropriate group section. The Prime Minister or Minister of Justice shall mediate the dispute in accordance with the laws and traditions of the Empire.

Foreign players claiming citizenship of the British Empire without authorisation will be treated as hostile and may, after 24 hours of fair warning, be subject to the articles of war or other action as decided by the Prime Minister, a majority vote or general consensus. The decision of the majority vote overwrites the decision of the Prime Minister.

'''Article VI - Laws & Amendments'''

The Election Commissioner is responsible for running all referendums in a fair, lawful and timely fashion.

Any citizen may propose an amendment to the charter which must be posted in the appropriate PirateCraft forum group section by the Election Commissioner. Discussions shall last for at least 2 days before the referendum is initiated. The referendum shall last for 3 days and will pass with a two-thirds majority vote.

Any citizen may propose a change to the laws of the realm which must be posted in the appropriate PirateCraft forum group section by the Election Commissioner. Discussions shall last for at least 2 days before the referendum is initiated. The referendum shall last for 3 days and will pass with a majority vote.

The result of a referendum on an amendment, law or motion is based on the total number of citizens who cast their vote, not the total number of citizens in the Empire.

A new law may neither conflict with any other law nor the with the charter.

A new amendment may not conflict with any other amendment and shall render any conflicting laws defunct.

'''Article VII - Elections'''

The Election Commissioner is responsible for running all elections in a fair, lawful and timely fashion.

The positions of Prime Minister and Vice Prime Minister shall be voted upon newly at least every six months after the last election under the appropriate PirateCraft forum group section. The candidates must always run in pairs. The election runs for 7 days, whereupon the pair with the most votes gains the seats.

All government duties and permissions shall be transferred onto the players with the most votes 14 days after the voting session ends at the very latest. The precise date may be individually agreed upon between the respective incumbent government official and the successor. A government position may my ceded at any time. If the Prime Minister cedes his or her position, they immediately spark an election. No player may be elected against their will.

The result of an election is based on the total number of citizens who cast their vote, not the total number of citizens in the Empire.

In the case of a draw, the election must be rerun if the candidates are not willing to make an arrangement with each other. If the election process if suspected of being corrupt, disproportional or infiltrated by outsiders, the electorate may, by majority vote or general consensus, decide to rerun the election. An election may be boycotted if over 2/3 of the participants hand in an empty ballot, which also results in the election being rerun.

No government position may be held by the same player for more than three terms in a row nor may multiple positions be held by a single player unless there are too few citizens in the Empire to fill all the government positions or unless no one but the player who previously held the position wishes to run for it.

''Signatures:''

Prime Minister - CrazyPirate

Vice Prime Minister - michty

Minster of Defence - Chailey

Minister of Recruitment - greengreen90

Minister of Justice - Bislo

Election Commissioner - PaulOnFire

Admiral - DirectorAnivian

''Date:''

01.05.2015

''Amended:''

25.01.2016</div>
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=== Charter of the British Empire (Prior to 4th June 2017) ===
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'''Introduction'''

The British Empire serves as a democratic fellowship of sovereign territories ruled over by sovereign rulers. To be part of the British Empire is to be a shining beacon of order amidst the chaotic world of PirateCraft.

'''Article I - Organisation'''

* ''Citizens'' of the British Empire are entitled to the benefits of being part of a globe-spanning Empire. They may request assistance from their fellows towards founding their own colony or join one of the existing settlements which are open to new residents. The Empire extends its arm of protection to all those who are in the Empire. Every citizen may cast one vote in parliament regardless of strength and creed. Only one government position can be held by one individual player at a time.

* The ''Prime Minister'' is the citizen who heads the Empire and whose duty is to speak for the alliance, ratify treaties and sign declarations of war. The Prime Minister's vote shall be the deciding vote should a vote end up tied. He or she has the right to implement emergency decisions during the time a vote is taking place. These decisions may be overwritten by the result of the vote. The Prime Minister is elected newly every six months by the citizens through a majority vote.

* The ''Vice Prime Minister'' is the citizen who was paired with the Prime Minister during the elections. He or she shall speak for the Empire in absence of the Prime Minister and help mediate conflicts in his spare time. If the Prime Minister is absent for longer than a week, the Vice Prime Minister may automatically take over full Prime Ministerial duties until the Prime Minister returns. The Vice Prime Minister is superior to the Ministers.

* The ''Foreign Secretary'' is the citizen who heads the Commonwealth of Nations. He or she is responsible for preserving diplomatic ties with the Commonwealth nations and keeping the organisation in working order. The post is appointed by the Prime Minister.

* The ''Home Secretary'' is responsible for leading the projects of the British Empire. He or she must actively work pursue their completion and mobilise players and resources. The post is appointed by the Prime Minister.

* The ''Minister for Defence & Justice'' is responsible for the security of the colonies, organising war efforts and dealing out sentences in accordance to the law of the realm. He or she also organises efforts to bring criminals to justice. The post is appointed by the Prime Minister.

* The ''Admiral'' is responsible for running the British navy. He works alongside the Minister for Defence & Justice, who is his or her superior, and the General, who is his or her peer. The post is appointed by the Prime Minister.

* The ''Minister for Recruitment'' is responsible for hiring and training new recruits and ensuring their loyalty. He or she manages the recruitment camps, heads development projects and assists in assigning residents to towns. The post is appointed by the Prime Minister.

* The ''Election Commissioner'' is responsible for ensuring the lawful conduct of free and fair elections as well as referendums. Additionally, the Election Commissioner must keep track of the progress reports and deadlines of the other government functions. He or she is selected either by majority vote or by general consensus and is sworn to confidentiality.

Citizens form the backbone of the Empire. They have the authority, by majority vote, to pass laws or motions, approve wars, to appoint members of government, to approve or expel citizens and, by a two-thirds majority vote, to amend the Charter.

New government positions may be added to the Charter by choice of the Prime Minister without the need of an amendment. They may only be removed or altered by a two-thirds majority vote as laid down in Article VI or by general consensus.

'''Article II - Membership'''

Applicants may join the British Empire at any time so long as they do note pose a severe security risk. In order to become an official citizen their membership must either be approved by a majority vote, by general consensus or by the Prime Minister. To become a Governor, a citizen must found their own settlement and be appointed by the Prime Minister.

A player who desires to leave the Empire may do so freely and without fear of reprisal provided that he or she posts a resignation on the forum or contacts the Prime Minister in-game, discharges his or her debts and cedes any government position he or she might hold.

A citizen may run for a government post if they fulfill the following requirements:

'''RESIDENCE''' – Uninterrupted residence in the empire, which amounts to not leaving the crew or joining a different one. Government sponsored activities outside of the British Empire offer an exception to this rule. The counter is reset every time a member leaves without qualifying for one of the exceptions described above.

'''CLEARANCE''' – No association with crews that have been hostile toward the British Empire in recent history for given time period.

* Prime Minister – 6 months of RESIDENCE & 6 months of CLEARANCE

* Vice Prime Minister – 4 months of RESIDENCE & 6 months of CLEARANCE

* Minister, Secretary of State or Chancellor – 1 month of RESIDENCE & 2 months of CLEARANCE

* Any other government position – 1 month CLEARANCE

Any citizens may propose a vote to expel a member or remove an incumbent government official. This must be posted in the appropriate PirateCraft forum group section by the Election Commissioner. Discussions shall last for at least 2 days before the vote is initiated. The vote shall last for 3 days and shall pass by a majority vote. Temporary banishment of the subject player may be immediately initiated by choice of the Prime Minister. If the vote fails, all actions against the subject player shall be reversed and seized property shall be returned forthwith. Alternatively, a player may be expelled from the Empire by general consensus.

'''Article III - Uniforms and Banners'''

Citizens of the Empire are encouraged to wear a redcoat uniform and fly the Union Jack. Individual tastes may be accommodated for.

'''Article IV - Raiding and War'''

Members of the Empire may not engage another player, group of players or nation without the consent of a majority vote unless in defence of themselves or another citizen. Individual players and groups of players who act physically aggressively, regardless of nationality, may be immediately targeted for retribution. No citizen may engage another member of the Empire without their consent unless in self-defence.

The penalty for breaking this article may be, among other things: Carrying out penance; paying reparations; being declared a rogue member; suffering uncompensated retribution; seizure of assets; expulsion from the Empire, by choice of the Prime Minister or Minister of Justice, a majority vote or general consensus. The decision of the majority vote overwrites the decision of the Prime Minister or Minister of Justice.

A declaration of war requires the approval of a majority vote as well as the approval of the Prime Minister.

'''Article V - Justice'''

Disputes among citizens will be aired on the PirateCraft forum under the appropriate group section. The Prime Minister or Minister of Justice shall mediate the dispute in accordance with the laws and traditions of the Empire.

Foreign players claiming citizenship of the British Empire without authorisation will be treated as hostile and may, after 24 hours of fair warning, be subject to the articles of war or other action as decided by the Prime Minister, a majority vote or general consensus. The decision of the majority vote overwrites the decision of the Prime Minister.

'''Article VI - Laws & Amendments'''

The Election Commissioner is responsible for running all referendums in a fair, lawful and timely fashion.

Any citizen may propose an amendment to the charter which must be posted in the appropriate PirateCraft forum group section by the Election Commissioner. Discussions shall last for at least 2 days before the referendum is initiated. The referendum shall last for 3 days and will pass with a two-thirds majority vote.

Any citizen may propose a change to the laws of the realm which must be posted in the appropriate PirateCraft forum group section by the Election Commissioner. Discussions shall last for at least 2 days before the referendum is initiated. The referendum shall last for 3 days and will pass with a majority vote.

The result of a referendum on an amendment, law or motion is based on the total number of citizens who cast their vote, not the total number of citizens in the Empire.

A new law may neither conflict with any other law nor the with the charter.

A new amendment may not conflict with any other amendment and shall render any conflicting laws defunct.

'''Article VII - Elections'''

The Election Commissioner is responsible for running all elections in a fair, lawful and timely fashion.

The positions of Prime Minister and Vice Prime Minister shall be voted upon newly at least every six months after the last election under the appropriate PirateCraft forum group section. The candidates must always run in pairs. The election runs for 7 days, whereupon the pair with the most votes gains the seats.

All government duties and permissions shall be transferred onto the players with the most votes 14 days after the voting session ends at the very latest. The precise date may be individually agreed upon between the respective incumbent government official and the successor. A government position may my ceded at any time. If the Prime Minister cedes his or her position, they immediately spark an election. No player may be elected against their will.

The result of an election is based on the total number of citizens who cast their vote, not the total number of citizens in the Empire.

In the case of a draw, the election must be rerun if the candidates are not willing to make an arrangement with each other. If the election process if suspected of being corrupt, disproportional or infiltrated by outsiders, the electorate may, by majority vote or general consensus, decide to rerun the election. An election may be boycotted if over 2/3 of the participants hand in an empty ballot, which also results in the election being rerun.

No government position may be held by the same player for more than three terms in a row nor may multiple positions be held by a single player unless there are too few citizens in the Empire to fill all the government positions or unless no one but the player who previously held the position wishes to run for it.

''Signatures:''

Prime Minister - CrazyPirate

Vice Prime Minister - michty

Minster of Defence - Chailey

Minister of Recruitment - greengreen90

Minister of Justice - Bislo

Election Commissioner - PaulOnFire

Admiral - DirectorAnivian

''Date:''

01.05.2015

''Amended:''

16.03.2017</div>
</div>

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=== Outdated Images ===
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
[[File:British Empire Beginnings 25.04.2015.jpg|thumbnail|left|Map of the first colonies of the British Empire]]
[[File:British Empire 26.04.2015.jpg|thumbnail|none|Map of the provinces of the British Empire at the end of April 2015 (click to view in higher resolution)]]
[[File:PC World Atlas with Descriptions 11.08.2015.png|500px|thumbnail|right|Atlas of the British Empire - 11.08.2015]]
[[File:BE Commonwealth of Nations Flag Four Stars 07.02.2016.png|thumbnail|left|Outdated Flag of the Commonwealth of Nations]]
</div>
</div>

File:OldBEGovernment Render.jpeg

2018-09-06T17:07:32Z

BGraph:

The Great Western Mountain Range

2018-09-06T15:44:17Z

BGraph:

[[File:The Great Western Mountains.png|300px|thumb|right|The Great Western Mountain Range]]
The Great [[West|Western]] Mountain Range is a series of vast, impassable, mountains that are in the Western hemisphere of PirateCraft.

They are home to [[Vendigroth]]. Parts of both [[Chittenden State|Chittenden States]] also reside within these mountains.

Additionally, the [[13 Colonies]] call the foothills of these magnificent mountains their home.

The Great Western Mountain Range

2018-09-06T15:41:02Z

BGraph:

[[File:The Great Western Mountains.png|300px|thumb|right|The Great Western Mountain Range]]
The Great [[West|Western]] Mountain Range is a series of vast, impassable, mountains that are in the Western hemisphere of PirateCraft.

They are home to [[Vendigroth]] and Elo106's port city.

[[Port Gletscher]] and the [[13 Colonies]] also call the foothills of these magnificent mountains their home.

The Great Western Mountain Range

2018-09-06T15:40:23Z

BGraph:

[[File:The Great Western Mountains.png|300px|thumb|right|The Great Western Mountain Range]]
The Great [[West|Western]] Mountain Range is a series of vast, impassable, mountains that are in the Western hemisphere of PirateCraft.
They are home to [[Vendigroth]] and Elo106's port city.
[[Port Gletscher]] and the [[13 Colonies]] also call the foothills of these magnificent mountains their home.

The Great Western Mountain Range

2018-09-06T15:39:10Z

BGraph:

[[File:The Great Western Mountains.png|300px|thumb|right|The Great Western Mountain Range]]
The Great [[West|Western]] Mountain Range is a series of vast, impassable, mountains that are in the Western hemisphere of PirateCraft. They are home to [[Vendigroth]] and Elo106's port city. [[Port Gletscher]] and the [[13 Colonies]] also call the foothills of these magnificent mountains their home.

The Great Western Mountain Range

2018-09-06T15:38:48Z

BGraph:

[[File:File:The Great Western Mountains.png|300px|thumb|right|The Great Western Mountain Range]]
The Great [[West|Western]] Mountain Range is a series of vast, impassable, mountains that are in the Western hemisphere of PirateCraft. They are home to [[Vendigroth]] and Elo106's port city. [[Port Gletscher]] and the [[13 Colonies]] also call the foothills of these magnificent mountains their home.

File:The Great Western Mountains.png

2018-09-06T15:37:35Z

BGraph:

The Great Western Mountain Range

2018-09-06T15:33:24Z

BGraph: Created page with "The Great Western Mountain Range is a series of vast, impassable, mountains that are in the Western hemisphere of PirateCraft. They are home to Vendigroth and Elo..."

The Great [[West|Western]] Mountain Range is a series of vast, impassable, mountains that are in the Western hemisphere of PirateCraft. They are home to [[Vendigroth]] and Elo106's port city. [[Port Gletscher]] and [[The Thirteen Colonies]] also call the foothills of these magnificent mountains their home.

West

2018-09-06T15:27:39Z

BGraph:

[[File:PirateCraftWest.png|600px|thumbnail|right|The West - 12/6/2017]]
The West of PirateCraft is a mostly underpopulated region with less historial and old buildings then other regions of PirateCraft. The [[British Empire]] has some settlements within this region such as the province of [[Canada]],[[Venice]], and [[Vendigroth]]. The [[13 Colonies]] have their main capital settlements with this region. The [[Lancastrian Empire]] have their capital homeland region with their capital city of [[Nova Halifax]] within the West. Additionally, the crew of the [[Parrot Lovers]] also exists within this region of PirateCraft. It is safe to say that this region is more populated by Empires and crews that act more like nations than pirate crews.

The West's geography is more continental than ocean, with many of the seas taking the form of basins, connected lakes, and short landmass crossings. There are also 2 major landlocked large lakes, with one more to the north, and one to the far west, both of which at their shortest point to the next major sea, being a swamp biome, which can be navigated by smaller ship, and can involve a lot less effort to turned into a canal, and link the bodies of water together.
Due to the more continental nature of this region, there is an abundance of a different biomes. Most notably, people are instantly drawn to the large ice plains and the patch works of deserts, dotted with small oasis's of savannah and plains biomes. On the more eastern banks of this region, there are dense forests, including that of mega taiga, large mountainous coasts (as well as mountainous areas not far from the coast), and small stretches of plains.
There is a great variation of biomes here, however due to the rather undeveloped parts of it, its beauty, and on the whole, the large scale builds here, it is hard for smaller crews to set up here as it can seem rather intimidating and remote due to the hard terrain which is abundant here.

== Geography ==
*[[The Great Western Mountain Range]]
*[[Western Deserts]]
*[[West Sea]]
*[[The Wild West]]

== Redirect to other regions ==
*[[North]]
*[[South]]
*[[East]]
*[[West]]

West

2018-09-06T15:22:33Z

BGraph:

[[File:PirateCraftWest.png|600px|thumbnail|right|The West - 12/6/2017]]
The West of PirateCraft is a mostly underpopulated region with less historial and old buildings then other regions of PirateCraft. The [[British Empire]] has some settlements within this region such as the province of [[Canada]],[[Venice]], and [[Vendigroth]]. The [[13 Colonies]] have their main capital settlements with this region. The [[Lancastrian Empire]] have their capital homeland region with their capital city of [[Nova Halifax]] within the West. Additionally, the crew of the [[Parrot Lovers]] also exists within this region of PirateCraft. It is safe to say that this region is more populated by Empires and crews that act more like nations than pirate crews.

The West's geography is more continental than ocean, with many of the seas taking the form of basins, connected lakes, and short landmass crossings. There are also 2 major landlocked large lakes, with one more to the north, and one to the far west, both of which at their shortest point to the next major sea, being a swamp biome, which can be navigated by smaller ship, and can involve a lot less effort to turned into a canal, and link the bodies of water together.
Due to the more continental nature of this region, there is an abundance of a different biomes. Most notably, people are instantly drawn to the large ice plains and the patch works of deserts, dotted with small oasis's of savannah and plains biomes. On the more eastern banks of this region, there are dense forests, including that of mega taiga, large mountainous coasts (as well as mountainous areas not far from the coast), and small stretches of plains.
There is a great variation of biomes here, however due to the rather undeveloped parts of it, its beauty, and on the whole, the large scale builds here, it is hard for smaller crews to set up here as it can seem rather intimidating and remote due to the hard terrain which is abundant here.

== Redirect to other regions ==
*[[North]]
*[[South]]
*[[East]]
*[[West]]

Players

2018-08-29T13:53:14Z

BGraph:

There are many pirates sailing the waves and many stories to tell. If you'd like to spread word of your achievements and adventures, simply add an article about yourself to this list.

== Alphabetical List of Players ==
* [[User:AdmiralTrench|AdmiralTrench]]
* [[Bazurka]]
* [[BGraph]]
* [[Bislo1]]
* [[Browe_]]
* [[Buckmaster1993]]
* [[build1115]]
* [[Cappur]]
* [[CookieSoul]]
* [[CrazyPirate]]
* [[Chailey]]
* [[Cthulhu_Fhtagn_]]
* [[Dpex81]]
* [[Gildor_stinky]]
* [[Gottalovepunks]]
* [[Harry_Potter1212]]
* [[Hewwy]]
* [[Icanra]]
* [[InventorJohn]]
* [[iOdiwanKenobi]]
* [[KingRS]]
* [[Koi0001]]
* [[Lareana]]
* [[_Lego_]]
* [[LiaDePizza]]
* [[Lithvather]]
* [[Lord0Viper]]
* [[Maximus_Terragon]]
* [[MrBluBeardedYeti]]
* [[NickyB_123]]
* [[Palmerageddon]]
* [[plantpotgirl]]
* [[PolluxCaesar]]
* [[RainbowInferno]]
* [[Ravenfalls]]
* [[Reptaria]]
* [[Rivvur]] (Riverwood202)
* [[shiphoo]]
* [[Smokeyriver]]
* [[Stingbarry]]
* [[Sttary]]
* [[TheAgentGamer]]
* [[Thymen]]
* [[Torkey]]
* [[WilsonManzer]]
* [[WolfHeart]]
* [[zackbacon]]
==[[Staff]]==
Active staff included as of August 1st 2018

'''Owner'''
* [[Godsdead]]

'''Superadmin'''
* [[Iamthereaper89]]

'''Admins'''
* [[Markusi13]]
* [[Smokeyriver]]
* [[vapecloudbear]]
* [[MrBluBeardedYeti]]
* [[mountainrasta]]
* [[Maximus_Terragon]]
* [[Lawzoneon]]
* [[The_Network]]

'''Moderators'''
* [[Lucky_da_Freak]]
* [[Lazydog11]]
* [[PythonAce]] in trial

'''Chat Moderators'''
* [[Bazurka]]
* [[Astrobolt]]
* [[Nahadoth]]

'''Media Team'''
* [[Chailey]] (may have retired)

'''Build Team Leaders'''
* [[PaulonFire]]
* [[Maximus_Terragon]]
* [[Browe_]]

'''Forum mods'''
* [[Palmerageddon]] :)

'''Retired/inactive staff'''
* [[Ma_c_hi]] admin
* [[Calliemav]] admin
* [[Chailey]] moderator/media
* [[KellyYore]] moderator
* [[JavaInvader]] moderator
* [[Galaxy219]] media
* [[Saltpigeon]] media
* [[Silence__]] developer
* [[CrazyPirate1]] forum moderator

BGraph

2018-08-27T17:17:34Z

BGraph:

[[File:BGraphOnHorse.png|thumbnail|right|BGraph]]

'''BGraph''' first joined the server in March 2015, and has been (mostly) an active member of the community ever since.

==BGraph as Emperor of SPQR==
Few may know this, but the first crew that BGraph was ever part of was called "SPQR". This is not the current crew, however, it was the first ever SPQR that the town name of '''Rome''' originally belonged to. BGraph left SPQR to join the [[British Empire]] and has never been in another crew since then.

==BGraph in the British Empire==
In Spring 2016, he ran for the role of Prime Minister of the [[British Empire]] with [[CrazyPirate]] as his vice Prime Minister. The results were close, but clear. BGraph's political opponents, [[Bislo1]] and [[Lawzoneon]] beat them to the role. Shortly afterwards, BGraph was granted the position of '''Minister of Justice''', with [[iKeto]] acting as his '''Chief of Police'''. As a member of the British Empire, BGraph is also the Governor of [[Vendigroth]].

Astrobolt

2017-04-14T23:56:10Z

BGraph:

S.P.Q.R. (1st)

2017-04-13T17:02:00Z

BGraph:

[[File:spqr.png|600px|thumb|right|]]
==History==
The group S.P.Q.R. was a Roman themed group that was founded by [[BGraph]] in March 2015. It was disbanded when BGraph joined the British Empire. Work on the city of [[Vendigroth]] (formerly called Rome, but not to be confused with the current Rome) has been making some progress recently and the colony now takes in new residents.

S.P.Q.R. (1st)

2017-04-13T17:01:03Z

BGraph:

[[File:spqr.png|600px|thumb|left|alt text]]
The group S.P.Q.R. was a Roman themed group that was founded by [[BGraph]] in March 2015. It was disbanded when BGraph joined the British Empire. Work on the city of [[Vendigroth]] (formerly called Rome, but not to be confused with the current Rome) has been making some progress recently and the colony now takes in new residents.

File:Spqr.png

2017-04-13T17:00:54Z

BGraph:

Vendigroth

2017-04-13T16:53:21Z

BGraph:

[[File:vendigroth main.png|badge|Center|Map of Vendigroth]]
==== <sup>This page is about the port town called "Vendigroth".</sup> ====
''''Vendigroth is a coastal town located -5933, -3596 bordering a part of the [[Northern-Western Sea]]. Vendigroth is a town under the control of the [[British Empire]], so thus it only accepts players with a valid British Passport.''''

'''See: [[North Chittenden]]'''

Vendigroth

2017-04-13T16:52:42Z

BGraph:

North Chittenden

2017-04-13T16:51:17Z

BGraph:

[[File:vendigroth main.png|600px|thumb|right|Borders of North Chittenden]]
[[File:DALKONSTATEFLAG.png|thumbnail|North Chittenden State Flag]]

===Overview===
North Chittenden is a coastal province located -5933, -3596 bordering a part of the North-Western Sea. Its capital, [[Vendigroth]] is a settlement under rule of the Royal British Empire, so thus it only accepts players with a valid British Passport.

==Origins==
This region was originally created so that the crew [[S.P.Q.R.]] could finally have a home to call its own. The old fort that is located on top of Mt. Vendi is the only remaining structure that remains from before [[S.P.Q.R.]] took over this region of land. It is presumed that the earlier inhabitants of this area were killed by some form of the Plague. Not much else is remembered about the early days of North Chittenden, however, as the records have unfortunately been lost to history.

==Capital==
Originally Founded in 2015, Vendigroth has made slow progress towards its completion. Although its founder,[[BGraph]], has not been very active in the past few months, he still manages to come on the server and work on Vendigroth every chance he gets. Hopefully, in the coming months, [[BGraph]] will town is that he tries to make every building up to a certain set of standards.

===Conflict===
Vendigroth's founder and governor, [[BGraph]], has been very protective of his land in the past. Most player's attempts to move onto this region's land have been met with fierce opposition by him. In fact, [[BGraph]] has openly threatened crews that have, in the past, tried to buy/acquire this region's land. The most recent disagreement, which was with the [[Thirteen Colonies]], almost caused [[BGraph]] to leave the [[British Empire]] and openly declare a full out war with the [[Thirteen Colonies]]. After discussing the situation with the leaders of the [[British Empire]] and the [[Thirteen Colonies]], [[BGraph]] fortunately decided to peacefully request that the [[Thirteen Colonies]] stay off of his town's land. Ever since the [[Thirteen Colonies]] departure from this area ( Which in no way was caused by their disagreement ), [[BGraph]] has had no trouble with any other crews/players.

North Chittenden

2017-04-13T16:50:16Z

BGraph: Created page with "Borders of North Chittenden North Chittenden State Flag ===Overview=== North Chittenden..."

[[File:vendigroth main.png|600px|thumb|right|Borders of North Chittenden]]
[[File:DALKONSTATEFLAG.png|thumbnail|North Chittenden State Flag]]

===Overview===
North Chittenden is a coastal province located -5933, -3596 bordering a part of the North-Western Sea. Its capital, [[Vendigroth]] is a settlement under rule of the Royal British Empire, so thus it only accepts players with a valid British Passport.

==Origins==
This region was originally created so that the crew [[S.P.Q.R.]] could finally have a home to call its own. The old fort that is located on top of Mt. Vendi is the only remaining structure that remains from before [[S.P.Q.R.]] took over this region of land. It is presumed that the earlier inhabitants of this area were killed by some form of the Plague. Not much else is remembered about the early days of North Chittenden, however, as the records have unfortunately been lost to history.

==Capital==
Originally Founded in 2015, Vendigroth has made slow progress towards its completion. Although its founder,[[BGraph], has not been very active in the past few months, he still manages to come on the server and work on Vendigroth every chance he gets. Hopefully, in the coming months, [[BGraph]] will ftown is that he tries to make every building up to a certain set of standards. One of the other main contributing factors is also that [inally be able to finish the coastal town of Vendigroth.

===Conflict===
Vendigroth's founder and governor, [[BGraph]], has been very protective of his land in the past. Most player's attempts to move onto this region's land have been met with fierce opposition by him. In fact, [[BGraph]] has openly threatened crews that have, in the past, tried to buy/acquire this region's land. The most recent disagreement, which was with the [[Thirteen Colonies]], almost caused [[BGraph]] to leave the [[British Empire]] and openly declare a full out war with the [[Thirteen Colonies]]. After discussing the situation with the leaders of the [[British Empire]] and the [[Thirteen Colonies]], [[BGraph]] fortunately decided to peacefully request that the [[Thirteen Colonies]] stay off of his town's land. Ever since the [[Thirteen Colonies]] departure from this area ( Which in no way was caused by their disagreement ), [[BGraph]] has had no trouble with any other crews/players.

File:Vendigroth main.png

2017-04-13T16:18:24Z

BGraph: Map of "Vendigroth"

Map of "Vendigroth"

User:BGraph

2016-11-09T21:02:39Z

BGraph: Created page with "''See BGraph''"

''See [[BGraph]]''

Vendigroth

2016-11-09T21:01:28Z

BGraph: More brief corrections

[[File:MapOfVendigroth.png|badge|Center|Map of Vendigroth]]
==== <sup>This page is about the port town called "Vendigroth".</sup> ====
''''Vendigroth is a coastal town located -5933, -3596 bordering a part of the [[Northern-Western Sea]]. Vendigroth is a town under the control of the [[British Empire], so thus it only accepts players with a valid British Passport.''''

==Town Origins==
This town was originally created so that the crew [[S.P.Q.R.]] could finally have a home to call its own. The old fort that is located on top of Mt. Vendi is the only remaining structure that remains from before [[S.P.Q.R.]] took over this region of land. It is currently presumed that the earlier inhabitants of this area were killed by some form of the Plague. Not much else is remembered about the early days of Vendigroth, however, as the records have unfortunately been lost to history.

==Land==
In the map at the top of this page, you can see all of the land that Vendigroth owns/and/or hopes to acquire in the future. All of the land that is currently encircled by red is the land that is claimed by Vendigroth. All the land that is currently surrounded in blue, however, is currently being discussed about with the owners of those regions.

Vendigroth's founder and governor, [[BGraph]], has been very protective of his land in the past. Most player's attempts to move onto this region's land have been met with fierce opposition by him. In fact, [[BGraph]] has openly threatened crews that have, in the past, tried to buy/acquire this region's land. The most recent disagreement, which was with the [[Thirteen Colonies]], almost caused [[BGraph]] to leave the [[British Empire]] and openly declare a full out war with the [[Thirteen Colonies]]. After discussing the situation with the leaders of the [[British Empire]] and the [[Thirteen Colonies]], [[BGraph]] fortunately decided to peacefully request that the [[Thirteen Colonies]] stay off of his town's land. Ever since the [[Thirteen Colonies]] departure from this area ( Which in no way was caused by their disagreement ), [[BGraph]] has had no trouble with any other crews/players.

==Future of Vendigroth==
Although [[BGraph]] has not been very active in the past few months, he still manages to come on the server and work on Vendigroth every chance he gets. Hopefully, in the coming months, [[BGraph]] will finally be able to finish the coastal town of Vendigroth. One of the reasons that it takes so long for [[BGraph]] to create his town is that he tries to make every building up to a certain set of standards. One of the other main contributing factors is also that [[BGraph]] has joined a build team and has been busy trying to keep up with all of the builds that need to be finished.

Vendigroth

2016-11-09T20:59:50Z

BGraph: Corrections of grammar and spelling

[[File:MapOfVendigroth.png|badge|Center|Map of Vendigroth]]
==== <sup>This page is about the port town called "Vendigroth".</sup> ====
''''Vendigroth is a coastal town located -5933, -3596 bordering a part of the [[Northern-Western Sea]]. Vendigroth is a town under the control of the [[British Empire], so thus it only accepts players with a valid British Passport.''''

==Town Origins==
This town was originally created so that the crew [[S.P.Q.R.]] could finally have a home to call its own. The old fort that is located on top of Mt. Vendi is the only remaining structure from before [[S.P.Q.R.]] took over this region of land. It is currently presumed that the earlier inhabitants of this area were killed by some form of the Plague. Not much else is remembered about the early days of Vendigroth, however, as the records have unfortunately been lost to history.

==Land==
In the map at the top of this page, you can see all of the land that Vendigroth owns/and/or hopes to acquire in the future. All of the land that is currently encircled by red is the land that is claimed by Vendigroth. All the land that is currently colored in blue, however, is currently being discussed about with the owners of those regions.

Vendigroth's founder and governor, [[BGraph]], has been very protective of his land in the past. Most player's attempts to move onto this region's land have been met with fierce opposition by him. In fact, [[BGraph]] has openly threatened crews that have, in the past, tried to buy/acquire this region's land. The most recent disagreement, which was with the [[Thirteen Colonies]], almost caused [[BGraph]] to leave the [[British Empire]] and openly declare a full out war with the [[Thirteen Colonies]]. After discussing the situation with the leaders of the [[British Empire]] and the [[Thirteen Colonies]], [[BGraph]] fortunately decided to peacefully request that the [[Thirteen Colonies]] stay off of his town's land. Ever since the [[Thirteen Colonies]] departure from this area ( Which in no way was caused by their disagreement ), [[BGraph]] has had no trouble with any other crews/players.

==Future of Vendigroth==
Although [[BGraph]] has not been very active in the past few months, he still manages to come on the server and work on Vendigroth every chance he gets. Hopefully, in the coming months, [[BGraph]] will finally be able to finish the coastal town of Vendigroth. One of the reasons that it takes so long for [[BGraph]] to create his town is that he tries to make every building up to a certain set of standards. One of the other main contributing factors is also that [[BGraph]] has joined a build team and has been busy trying to keep up with all of the builds that need to be finished.

Vendigroth

2016-11-09T20:58:07Z

BGraph:

[[File:MapOfVendigroth.png|badge|Center|Map of Vendigroth]]
==== <sup>This page is about the port town called "Vendigroth".</sup> ====
''''Vendigroth is a coastal town located -5933, -3596 bordering a part of the [[Northern-Western Sea]]. Vendigroth is a town under the control of the [[British Empire], so thus it only accepts players with a valid British Passport.''''

==Town Origins==
This town was originally created so that the crew [[S.P.Q.R.]] could finally have a home to call its own. The old fort that is located on top of Mt. Vendi is the only remaining structure from before [[S.P.Q.R.]] took over this region of land. It is currently presumed that the earlier inhabitants of this area were killed by some form of the Plague. Not much else is remembered about the early days of Vendigroth, however, as the records have unfortunately been lost to history.

==Land==
In the map at the top of this page, you can see all of the land that Vendigroth owns/and/or hopes to acquire in the future. All of the land that is currently encircled by red is the land that is claimed by Vendigroth. All the land that is currently colored in blue, however, is currently being discussed about with the owners of those regions.

Vendigroth's founder and governor, [[BGraph]], has been very protective of his land in the past. Most player's attempts to move onto this region's land have been met with fierce opposition by him. In fact, currently, [[BGraph]] has openly threatened crews that have, in the past, tried to buy/acquire this region's land. The most recent disagreement, which was against the [[Thirteen Colonies]], almost caused [[BGraph]] to leave the [[British Empire]] and openly declare a full out war with the [[Thirteen Colonies]]. After discussing the situation with the leaders of the [[British Empire]] and the [[Thirteen Colonies]], [[BGraph]] fortunately decided to peacefully request that the [[Thirteen Colonies]] stay off of his town's land. Ever since the [[Thirteen Colonies]] departure from this area ( Which in no way was caused by their disagreement ), [[BGraph]] has had no trouble with any other crews/players.

==Future of Vendigroth==
Although [[BGraph]] has not been very active in the past few months, he still manages to come on the server and work on Vendigroth every chance he gets. Hopefully, in the coming months, [[BGraph]] will finally be able to finish the coastal town of Vendigroth. One of the reasons that it takes so long for [[BGraph]] to create his town is that he trys to make every building up to a certain set of standards. One of the other main contributing factors is also that [[BGraph]] has joined a build team and has been busy trying to keep up with all of the builds that need to be finished.

File:MapOfVendigroth.png

2016-11-09T20:31:49Z

BGraph: BGraph uploaded a new version of File:MapOfVendigroth.png

This is an overhead view of BGraph's town of Vendigroth

File:MapOfVendigroth.png

2016-11-09T19:57:40Z

BGraph: This is an overhead view of BGraph's town of Vendigroth

This is an overhead view of BGraph's town of Vendigroth

BGraph

2016-06-15T16:49:13Z

BGraph:

[[File:BGraphOnHorse|thumbnail|right|BGraph]]

'''BGraph''' first joined the server in March 2015, and has been (mostly) an active member of the community ever since.

==BGraph as Emperor of SPQR==
Few may know this, but the first crew that BGraph was ever part of was called "SPQR". This is not the current crew, however, it was the first ever SPQR that the town name of '''Rome''' originally belonged to. BGraph left SPQR to join the [[British Empire]] and has never been in another crew since then.

==BGraph in the British Empire==
In Spring 2016, he ran for the role of Prime Minister of the [[British Empire]] with [[CrazyPirate]] as his vice Prime Minister. The results were close, but clear. BGraph's political opponents, [[Bislo1]] and [[Lawzoneon]] beat them to the role. Shortly afterwards, BGraph was granted the position of '''Minister of Justice''', with [[iKeto]] acting as his '''Chief of Police'''. As a member of the British Empire, BGraph is also the Governor of [[Vendigroth]].

File:BGraphOnHorse.png

2016-06-15T16:45:16Z

BGraph:

BGraph

2016-06-15T16:42:56Z

BGraph: Created page with "left '''BGraph''' first joined the server in March 2015, and has been (mostly) an active member of the community ever since. ==BGraph as Empero..."

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'''BGraph''' first joined the server in March 2015, and has been (mostly) an active member of the community ever since.

==BGraph as Emperor of SPQR==
Few may know this, but the first crew that BGraph was ever part of was called "SPQR". This is not the current crew, however, it was the first ever SPQR that the town name of '''Rome''' originally belonged to. BGraph left SPQR to join the [[British Empire]] and has never been in another crew since then.

==BGraph in the British Empire==
In Spring 2016, he ran for the role of Prime Minister of the [[British Empire]] with [[CrazyPirate]] as his vice Prime Minister. The results were close, but clear. BGraph's political opponents, [[Bislo1]] and [[Lawzoneon]] beat them to the role. Shortly afterwards, BGraph was granted the position of '''Minister of Justice''', with [[iKeto]] acting as his '''Chief of Police'''. As a member of the British Empire, BGraph is also the Governor of [[Vendigroth]].

Players

2016-06-15T16:12:00Z

BGraph:

There are many pirates sailing the waves and many stories to tell. If you'd like to spread word of your achievements and adventures, simply add an article about yourself to this list.

== Alphabetical List of Players ==
* [[Bislo1]]
* [[CrazyPirate]]
* [[Chailey]]
* [[Gildor_stinky]]
* [[Hardtimez]]
* [[KingRS]]
* [[_Lego_]]
* [[MrBluBeardedYeti]]
* [[NickyB_123]]
* [[Palmerageddon]]
* [[Ravenfalls]]
* [[Reptaria]]
* [[Stingbarry]]
* [[WolfHeart]]
* [[BGraph]]

FAQ

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BGraph:

'''Q. What [[ranks|rank]] do I have to be to build [[ships]]?'''<br />
A. You can build [[ships|rafts]] and [[ships|dhows]] from [[ranks|cadet]] rank.<br />
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'''Q. What [[ranks|rank]] do I have to be to build [[cannons]]?'''<br />
A. You can build and fire [[cannons|rusty cannons]] from [[ranks|cadet]] rank, and [[cannons|carronade cannons]] and [[cannons|mortars]] from [[ranks|gunner]] rank.<br />
'''Q. How can I [[Claims And Siege|claim]] my house?''' <br />
A. A Golden Spade is used to create and resize claims to protect your home.<br />
'''Q. How do I sail a [[Ships|ship]]?'''<br />
A. To pilot your [[ships|ship]], or steal another, right click the [[ships]] control sign with your Golden Hoe, you will be greeted with a message saying you have successfully piloted the [[ships|ship]]. To move, right click in the direction you want to move with your Golden Hoe, Your ship will start to move in that direction unless you are being obstructed by land or docks. To rotate your [[ships|ship]], you will need a sign on your [[ships|ship]] with the line [helm] on board, This will turn into a wheel once activated by right clicking with a golden hoe, To rotate right click the sign with a empty hand to rotate clockwise and left click with an empty hand to rotate anti-clockwise, this will cause your whole [[ships|ship]] to rotate. To release your [[ships|ship]] you have to use the command /release in chat, or create a [release] sign on the [[ships|ship]], Or you could just leave your [[ships|ship]] and wait for the 30 second timer to end.

Settlements

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BGraph: /* Alphabetical List of Active Settlements */