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He is most known for being the server's head-of-staff for the most part of 3 years (including being [[Godsdead]]'s secretary), his ship building, hosting the server ship battles and events, plugin work, and role in server development. He is the founder of the [[Xenon Empire]], [[The Xanthian Order]], and later [[Xenia]], and played a key role in creating [[RoP]].
He is most known for being the server's head-of-staff for the most part of 3 years (including being [[Godsdead]]'s secretary), his ship building, hosting the server ship battles and events, plugin work, and role in server development. He is the founder of the [[Xenon Empire]], [[The Xanthian Order]], and later [[Xenia]], and played a key role in creating [[RoP]].


He received the rank of housewright, moderator, and admin in 2017 in quick succession. In 2018 he was symbolically 'promoted' to be Godsy's secretary, requiring him to wear a short skirt during his duty. After Godsdead, Xeron was the second in command for much of 2019 and 2020. He quit the server in March 2021 following a period of inactivity and a series of escalations with Godsdead.
He received the rank of housewright, moderator, and admin in 2017 in quick succession. In 2018 he was symbolically 'promoted' to be Godsy's secretary, requiring him to wear a short skirt during his duty. After Godsdead, Xeron was the second in command for much of 2019 and 2020.


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
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Xeron has been very active in server developing, contributing to both plugin and config work as well as community and staff team management over 3 years. He became staff to improve the server and push for changes and development. As a result, the server is quite different and in a better position [citation needed] than when he started as staff in 2017.  
Xeron has been very active in server developing, contributing to both plugin and config work as well as community and staff team management over 3 years. He became staff to improve the server and push for changes and development. As a result, the server is quite different and in a better position [citation needed] than when he started as staff in 2017.  


He has always retained a close relationship with the community and promoted staff-player interaction, being a key voice of reason and criticism on behalf of the community, usually to the dislike of Godsdead. He was considered lenient in his moderation in stark contrast to the 'no-bullshit' moderation style used pre-2017, but emphasized communication and transparency, and was generally regarded as a decent staff member [citation needed ;-;]
He has always retained a close relationship with the community and promoted staff-player interaction, being a key voice of reason and criticism on behalf of the community. He was considered lenient in his moderation in stark contrast to the 'no-bullshit' moderation style used pre-2017, but emphasized communication and transparency, and was generally regarded as a decent staff member [citation needed ;-;]


He was a member of the original 'secret' build team in 2016, being enlisted by [[Chailey]] in June 2016 for his ships. He was formally promoted to housewright (build leader) in Jan 2017, commodore (mod) in May 2017, and admin in August 2017. During his time as admin he largely organized and ran the staff team and dictated its moderation style and members from 2018 onwards.  
He was a member of the original 'secret' build team in 2016, being enlisted by [[Chailey]] in June 2016 for his ships. He was formally promoted to housewright (build leader) in Jan 2017, commodore (mod) in May 2017, and admin in August 2017. During his time as admin he largely organized and ran the staff team and dictated its moderation style and members from 2018 onwards.  
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* Expansion of death messages and other minor features
* Expansion of death messages and other minor features


== Resignation / drama ==
== Resignation ==


After a period of inactivity and dis-interest in late 2020, Xeron took a 3-month break in December with little to no communication to the staff team or community. This appeared to deeply upset Godsdead as it forced him to find a replacement staff-team leader and be more actively involved in managing the team. He briefly returned during this period to finish outstanding plugin projects in anticipation of a permanent departure.  
After a period of inactivity and dis-interest in late 2020, Xeron took a 3-month break. He briefly returned to finish outstanding plugin projects, including git templates (which are a huge help to all future pmc devs!) in an uneasy anticipation of a permanent departure.


In March 2021 he returned to PMC after a period of self-reflection of 4 years of server work, realizing he missed the community but PMC still had many glaring issues. These issues were discussed with Godsdead privately and included: a less hostile attitude from Gods towards the community, reduction or removal of pay2win features such as /back and instant tp, additional cosmetic items for the store. Additionally, he wanted payment for future plugin and config work given the large amount of work previously done for free.  
In March 2021 he returned to PMC after a period of self-reflection of 4 years of server work, realizing he missed the community and PirateCraft could still use his help. His ideas and issues were discussed but unfortunately no common ground was found. Xeron saw no other alternative than to resign.
As of May 2021 Xeron retains his in-game rank however, he no longer plays a role in any moderation or development.  


Godsdead acknowledged his improper behavior towards the community but rejected the remaining suggestions. Payment was rejected on the basis that staff are volunteers, someone could easily be found to take on Xeron's work for free, and that much of his work was not deserving of payment despite the income it had generated for the server. Gods believed Xeron would stay only if he was payed, so by rejecting this demand he believed Xeron now had no reason to stay on the server, or as staff.
Xeron will always be a part of PirateCraft history, his contributions are a reminder of his work and dedication.  
 
In an escalation of events, Xeron's access to all plugin and config work was revoked, along with website admin permissions. When confronted with this by Xeron, Godsdead denied any wrongdoing and continued to gaslight. This culminated in Xeron formally retiring as staff as a result of "having the door slammed in my face after being taken for granted for 4 years with little to no appreciation".
 
As of May 2021 Xeron retains his in-game rank although many of the permissions have been removed. He no longer plays a role in any moderation or development.
 
'''Hi lego'''
 
Actually before this is yoinked and I'm banished to the shadow realm - take care my guy :)


== Crew History ==
== Crew History ==