[Roxy Redcrow]

PIRATA CODEX
OF THE
BRETHREN COURT

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Article I, Section I, Paragraph I
All guilds participating in the Brethren Court agree to be respectful to ALL guilds and guild mates represented by the alliance. Harassment and accusations against other guilds will not be tolerated. We are all here to work together for the benefit of all pirates looking to make a difference.

Article I, Section I, Paragraph II
Guild members that participate in any event are expected to Respect the Code. Not Doing so not only brings shame upon yourself, but to your Guild, Your Guild Master, and the Entire Court as well.

Article I, Section I, Paragraph III
GLITCHES OF ANY KIND WILL NOT BE TOLLERATED AT ANY BRETHREN COURT HELD EVENT. No cheating, lets make it fair, and keep it fair, Work hard with the sweat of your brow!

Article I, Section I, Paragraph IV
This concept is by voluntary participation, Respect the Code.

[We are not doing this to babysit or nurture feelings of hostility towards one another!]

Article I, Section II, Paragraph I
Mates not respecting the Code will be subject to reprimand by their Guild Master, including Demotion, Suspension from the Guild or a BAN from the Guild depending on the severity of Disruption(s).

Article I, Section II, Paragraph II
Guild Masters who do not Discipline their Guild Mates that are causing Disruptions will be subject to a VOTE BAN from the Brethren Court and will no longer be welcome at events or meetings until such action is taken to prove themselves Willing to follow and respect the Code of the Court. At which point a Vote among Guild Masters will determine if the Guild in question is Allowed back in.

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Article II, Section I, Paragraph I
No weapons shall be drawn whilst a meeting be going on. Violators will be given a warning, then be asked to leave if further disruptions continue. Guild Consequences Apply. See Article I, Section II, Paragraph I & II

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Article III, Section I, Paragraph I
Steering Committee of the Brethren Court: No such title as Pirate Lord shall be given nor voted upon being given. In it’s place, a Committee of Volunteers shall be deemed with the responsibility of planning, coordinating & organizing as well as running and officiating in referee capacity in Court Proceedings and Events.
Positions for Steering Committee are open to application (see thread for Application for Steering Committee) See the list below for a description of Job Titles & Duties.

Keeper of the Code – To be called upon when matters of the Pirata Codex come into question, and speak on the behalf of all mates that honor the Code.

Court Scribe – Keep Log of meeting notes for review, make note of new motions presented before the Court, Speak on behalf of the Court when matters pertaining to the official record keeping are called upon.

Referees & Look-Outs - Called upon during time of competition based events to coordinate and officiate the Event in a manner Fair to ALL.

Man of Arms – Enforce the Code during time of gathering. Record the names of mates violating the law for disciplinary action.

Speaker of the Court - Assists during meetings. Helps maintain order by making a list of mates that wish to speak on the floor, and also assists the Host of the meeting as well.

[Please PM me with suggestions re-guarding ideas on Job Titles and Duties for the Steering Committee]

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Article IV, Section I, Paragraph I
Re-guarding New Guild Memberships, the Court welcomes all mates with a willingness to abide by the Code, and a desire to enlist in our endeavors. We ask that New Guilds seeking membership have your Guild Master fill out a Guild Application form (see thread for Guild Application Form) and it shall be reviewed by members of the Steering Committee (Article III) to set up an interview for consideration.

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[PLEASE NOTE, THE FOLLOWING SECTION WAS RESEARCH DONE ON THE ORIGINAL PIRATA CODEX FROM THE POTC MOVIE, WE MAY TRY TO IMPLEMENT SECTIONS FROM THIS CODE SHOULD YOU MATES WANT TO MAKE A MOTION ON IT AND PASS IT THROUGH A VOTE AND INTO LAW]

Known rules from the original code of the Brethren Court, as set forth by Morgan and Bartholomew:

Rule One - Befriend others wisely!

The Right of Parlay

Article II, Section I, Paragraph VIII (sharing of the spoils)

Article II, Section II, Paragraph I (whoever first spotted a treasure-laden ship could choose the best pistol for themselves)

Every crew member is to have an equal share in any treasure found

Any man who falls behind is left behind!

An act of war and parley with adversaries may only be declared by the Pirate King, who could only be elected by popular vote by all nine Pirate Lords.

The code also contained strict regulations on eye patch color and peg leg size as well as implying that a pirate never gives another away.

KEEP A KEEN EYE ON THIS POST FOR UPDATES TO THE CODE