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The British Empire (BE) is the largest player made empire in PirateCraft. Headed by Prime Minister [[Gildor_stinky]], 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>
===Startings===
The British Empire (BE) is the largest player made empire in PirateCraft. Headed by Prime Minister [https://wiki.piratemc.com/User:Taulov Taulov], 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 Vice-Prime Minister, [[Lazydog11]].</p>


== Ideals ==
== Ideals ==
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== Current Government ==
== Current Government ==
[[File:Summer-Fall 2019 Government.png|frame|center|Current Government]]


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


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'''Article IV - Raiding and War'''
'''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.
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 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.
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 requires the approval of a majority vote as well as the approval of the Prime Minister.
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.




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''Amended:''
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=== The First Amendment - Amendment of the Lords===
=== The First Amendment - Lords ===
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=== The Second Amendment - Amendment of the Hierarchy Tree===
=== The Second Amendment - The Hierarchy Tree ===
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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.
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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.
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.
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''' Laws concerning PvP '''
''' Laws concerning PvP '''


§3 Must not engage in PvP with peaceful players. An engagement counts as entering combat mode or damaging a fellow player through any means.
§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.
: §3.1 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.
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!Status
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| [[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>
| 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>
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| 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>
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| 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>
| [[Commonwealth of Nations]] [http://piratemc.com/groups/british-commonwealth/] || Membership Agreement ||BE & other Commonwealth Nations || 1st February 2017 || <span style="color:green">'''Active'''</span>
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| [[Commonwealth of Nations]] [http://piratemc.com/groups/british-commonwealth/] || Membership Agreement ||BE & other Commonwealth Nations || 1st February 2016 || <span style="color:green">'''Active'''</span>
| Treaty of Nova Halifax [https://piratemc.com/groups/british-empire-public-releases/forum/topic/alliance-request-2/] || Declaration of Alliance || BE & [[Lancastrian Empire]] || 28th September 2018 || <span style="color:green">'''Active'''</span>
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| 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>
| [[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>
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| 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>
| 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>
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| 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>
| 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>
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| 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>
| 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>
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| Declaration of Dependence [http://piratemc.com/groups/british-empire-public-releases/forum/topic/declaration-of-dependence-treaty/]|| Colonial State Agreement || BE<sup>(Suzerain)</sup> & [[Thirteen Colonies]]<sup>(Subject)</sup> || 19th May 2016 - 22nd September 2016 || <span style="color:red">'''Defunct'''</span>
| Standard Non-aggression pact || NAP ||  
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- [KOF] [[Kingdom of fire]]<br />
- [[Avari]] <br />
- [OTC] [[Orange Trading Co]]<br />
- [[arti|Arti]] </small>  
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Current crews and nations ''affiliated'' the British Empire:
Current crews and nations ''affiliated'' the British Empire:
 
* [[CSN]]
* [[Elven Empire]]
* [[Elven Empire]]
* [[Thirteen Colonies]]
* [[Thirteen Colonies]]
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[[File:Two Jeffreys 04.05.2016.png|thumbnail|500px|[[CaptainCrackerz]] "taming" two guardians, both of which he named [[Jeffrey]]]]
[[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: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.
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.
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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.
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]].
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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]].
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]].
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]].
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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]].
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 gunfire.
[[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.
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.
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=== Revival of Relations ===
=== 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]].
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.
Progress was made relatively swiftly, yet maintaining stability in CoN was a constant challenge. Templars disbanded in early 2017 following a recruitment crisis. [[The Xanathian Order]] 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.
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.
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== Settlements and Forts of the British Empire ==
== 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]]
[[File:Atlas of the British Empire 7th April 2019.png|850px|thumbnail|right|Atlas of the British Empire - 07.4.2019]]




Province of Canada:
Province of Canada:


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


[[Dalkon State:]]
[[Chittenden State]]:


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


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


Territories on the old continent:
Territories on the old continent:


*[[London]]
*[[London]]
*[[Hamsfield Court]]
*[[Smok-A-Tropolis]]
*[[Mariejois]]


South Seas:
South Seas:


*[[Port Royal]]
*[[Port Royal (Reformed)]]
*[[Isle of Zeal]]
*[[Dockerly Hold]]
*[[Ionith]]
*[[Port Alexandria]]
*[[Port Hope]]


Southern Territories:
Southern Territories:


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


== Previous British Governments ==
== Previous British Governments ==
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*[[Bridgetown]] (seceded)
*[[Bridgetown]] (seceded)
*[[Canada]] (inactive)
*[[Chorley]] (inactive)
*[[Corfadia]] (disbanded)
*[[Corfadia]] (disbanded)
*[[Delta Tower]] (inactive)
*[[Fort Crater]] (inactive)
*[[Fort Crater]] (inactive)
*[[Fort Havanna]] (inactive)
*[[Fort Havanna]] (inactive)
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*[[Fort Wolf]] (inactive)
*[[Fort Wolf]] (inactive)
*[[Goldton]] (inactive)
*[[Goldton]] (inactive)
*[[Hamsfield Court]] (inactive)
*[[Ionith]] (inactive)
*[[Isle of Zeal]] (inactive)
*[[Jamaica]] (seceded)
*[[Karjat]] (inactive)
*[[Karjat]] (inactive)
*[[Mariejois]] (inactive)
*[[New Clankton]] (inactive)
*[[New Clankton]] (inactive)
*[[Newfoundland]] (inactive)
*[[Newfoundland]] (inactive)
*[[New Zealand]] (inactive)
*[[New Zealand]] (inactive)
*[[Port Alexandria]] (inactive)
*[[Port Blue]] (inactive)
*[[Port Blue]] (inactive)
*[[Port Gletscher]] (seceded)
*[[Port Hope]] (inactive)
*[[Port Laconia]] (Governor banned)
*[[Port Laconia]] (Governor banned)
*[[Port Oribi]] (Governor banned)
*[[Port Oribi]] (Governor banned)
*[[Port Panem]] (inactive)
*[[Port Royal]] (inactive)
*[[Port Vernesse]] (inactive)
*[[Seastone]] (inactive)
*[[Seastone]] (inactive)
*[[Singapore]] (seceded)
*[[Singapore]] (seceded)
*[[Terra Celestia]] (inactive)
*[[Venice]] (inactive)
*[[Virgin Islands]] (seceded)
*[[Virgin Islands]] (seceded)
*[[Westeros]] (inactive)
*[[Westeros]] (inactive)
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== Old Documents and Images ==
== Old Documents and Images ==
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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>
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