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*Glyptodont
 
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"What is a mercenary company, but an improvisational theatre troop who challenge other players on the stage of life, eh?"
 
"What is a mercenary company, but an improvisational theatre troop who challenge other players on the stage of life, eh?"
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=Ship's Charter=
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<center> '''FIRST DRAFT'''</center>
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<center>-----------------------</center>
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<center> '''Charter of the Caveat Emptor'''</center>
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<center> '''Articles''' </center>
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<small>
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All may be crew, be they man or woman; human, Misbegotten or Automaton.
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All Crewmen share a vote in the Election of Captain.
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The Crew agree to obey the orders of the Captain until such a time that a Vote of No Confidence passes.
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Every Crewman has the right to a share of booty or treasure retrieved, or a share of payment received by the Stipendium Peccati.
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Stealing from the Common Funds will be punished by Marooning.
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Stealing from another Crewman shall be punished at the Captain’s leisure.
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Every Crewman will maintain their weapons ready for sudden use.
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Desertion in battle will be punished by Death or Marooning, at the Captain’s leisure.
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All crewmen must be sober while on duty.
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No crewmen may engage in gambling with another crewman while aloft.
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No crewman shall attack another crewman while aloft; grievances will be noted and addressed at port by way of blade or pistol.
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The crew shall not engage in physical liaisons and dalliances while aloft.
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Every pirate has the right to food and strong liquor, unless scarcity forces a vote to forbid it.</small>
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<center>'''Provisions for the payment of crew and distribution of wealth'''</center>
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<small>
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For the privilege of Rank and duty of Command, the Captain shall receive two full shares.
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One and one-half shares shall be set aside for the Caveat Emptor.
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For services rendered to the crew, the Bursar shall receive one and one-half shares.
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Titled Officers shall receive one and one-quarter shares.
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Each remaining crewman shall receive one full share.
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</small>
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<center>'''Compensations'''</center>
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<small>
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Any crewman receiving a temporary or non-hindering injury shall receive one-quarter share as compensation.
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Any crewman receiving a lasting and hindering injury shall receive compensation decided by the Crew and ratified by the Captain, and be assigned a position fulfilling to their new state.
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</small>
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=Gameplay=
 
=Gameplay=

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