Unathi Piracy - Revision history

Captain Gecko at 10:20, 10 March 2026

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	Of course, the risks of deep space are just as perilous. Those that stray too far outside of civilization can become lost, with other explorers coming across ships full of withered supplies and skeleton corpses. Some ships go missing entirely, and rumors circulate that monstrous space fauna bigger than space whales puncture and bite into ships, that Lii'dra slowly fold more stray vessels into their hive-minded army, and Bluespace horrors linger in the darkness between the stars. Equally unfounded rumors are those of famous pirates that have since perished having buried their treasure just outside of civilized space in a spot on star charts that require riddles and clues to locate. This remains an exciting aspect of the explorer's life: adventure, the romance of the new lifestyle, and charting the unknown.		Of course, the risks of deep space are just as perilous. Those that stray too far outside of civilization can become lost, with other explorers coming across ships full of withered supplies and skeleton corpses. Some ships go missing entirely, and rumors circulate that monstrous space fauna bigger than space whales puncture and bite into ships, that Lii'dra slowly fold more stray vessels into their hive-minded army, and Bluespace horrors linger in the darkness between the stars. Equally unfounded rumors are those of famous pirates that have since perished having buried their treasure just outside of civilized space in a spot on star charts that require riddles and clues to locate. This remains an exciting aspect of the explorer's life: adventure, the romance of the new lifestyle, and charting the unknown.

	Finally, a new career opportunity that has become more and more popular among Unathi pirate fleets is working as a '''Colonial Fleet'''. These are fleets (though it’s not rare for these to be made up of only a single ship) that lend their services to colonies, space stations and in some rare cases larger vessels, to protect them from hostile forces, even if these may be other Unathi pirates. Working as a Colonial Fleet differs from mere mercenary escort work, as the fleet in question finds itself often tied to the entity it’s defending, remaining with them on the long term rather than doing individual assignments and missions for various clients. While this might have some drawbacks, the benefits, aside from the expected pay, also include a base of operation (very often the place the fleet is defending) and even free lodgings there, maintenance and medical support if need be, easy and often discounted access to various supplies and goods, and finally good relationships with the entity they are defending.		Finally, a new career opportunity that has become more and more popular among Unathi pirate fleets is working as a '''Colonial Fleet'''. These are fleets (though it’s not rare for these to be made up of only a single ship) that lend their services to colonies, space stations and in some rare cases larger vessels, to protect them from hostile forces, even if these may be other Unathi pirates. Working as a [[Notable_Unathi_Colonies#Colonial_Fleets\|Colonial Fleet]] differs from mere mercenary escort work, as the fleet in question finds itself often tied to the entity it’s defending, remaining with them on the long term rather than doing individual assignments and missions for various clients. While this might have some drawbacks, the benefits, aside from the expected pay, also include a base of operation (very often the place the fleet is defending) and even free lodgings there, maintenance and medical support if need be, easy and often discounted access to various supplies and goods, and finally good relationships with the entity they are defending.

	But beyond all of these benefits, what has been making this mark so popular is the moral aspect of it. Of all of the main paths a Unathi pirate can take, working as a Colonial Fleet is often the least morally questionable, as it often comes down to protecting generally defenceless civilians, and to do so without directly swearing fealty to any notable power.		But beyond all of these benefits, what has been making this mark so popular is the moral aspect of it. Of all of the main paths a Unathi pirate can take, working as a Colonial Fleet is often the least morally questionable, as it often comes down to protecting generally defenceless civilians, and to do so without directly swearing fealty to any notable power.

Captain Gecko: /* History */

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History

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	It was during a meeting in Iz'iz that the new Fang Captain Iklex Izharshan suggested the Star Code in its earliest form, and with unanimous agreement from other parties on the scene in the wake of Variz's demise, it was pushed into practice. Ha'zana flourished as a haven for pirates and those wishing to sell to them, and the lucrative product of the Koko reed made for a fascinating product to sell to the outside world. It remains something of a gem that eludes megacorporations like Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals and NanoTrasen, a product that they could refine and perfect for selling to even a market wider than just Unathi.		It was during a meeting in Iz'iz that the new Fang Captain Iklex Izharshan suggested the Star Code in its earliest form, and with unanimous agreement from other parties on the scene in the wake of Variz's demise, it was pushed into practice. Ha'zana flourished as a haven for pirates and those wishing to sell to them, and the lucrative product of the Koko reed made for a fascinating product to sell to the outside world. It remains something of a gem that eludes megacorporations like Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals and NanoTrasen, a product that they could refine and perfect for selling to even a market wider than just Unathi.

			As the effects of the phoron scarcity continue to spread, the many Unathi pirate fleets are some of few entities in the Spur revelling in the chaos. The majority of Unathi pirate vessels running on Warp Drives allows them to continue operating while relying as little as possible on Phoron, while the fleets of major powers find themselves bogged down in fuel shortages. This gives the fleets an occasion to spread throughout the Badlands, and even beyond, with little to no resistance, and many in Ha’zana believe this may be the prelude to the next step in the what Unathi Piracy could become, whispers of a true nation of pirates spreading across the Harrow of Fangs.

	This unwritten history of the pirates, of course, remains unknown to the greater galaxy. It remains a rumor amongst Unathi especially, though it is a grandiose legacy left behind by someone that inspires others to take up the scimitar and follow in Variz's claw prints. '''Unathi that don't know when to shut their snout on the matter are not heard from again. Dead men tell no tales.'''		This unwritten history of the pirates, of course, remains unknown to the greater galaxy. It remains a rumor amongst Unathi especially, though it is a grandiose legacy left behind by someone that inspires others to take up the scimitar and follow in Variz's claw prints. '''Unathi that don't know when to shut their snout on the matter are not heard from again. Dead men tell no tales.'''

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Captain Gecko: /* Pirate Marks */

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	Of course, the risks of deep space are just as perilous. Those that stray too far outside of civilization can become lost, with other explorers coming across ships full of withered supplies and skeleton corpses. Some ships go missing entirely, and rumors circulate that monstrous space fauna bigger than space whales puncture and bite into ships, that Lii'dra slowly fold more stray vessels into their hive-minded army, and Bluespace horrors linger in the darkness between the stars. Equally unfounded rumors are those of famous pirates that have since perished having buried their treasure just outside of civilized space in a spot on star charts that require riddles and clues to locate. This remains an exciting aspect of the explorer's life: adventure, the romance of the new lifestyle, and charting the unknown.		Of course, the risks of deep space are just as perilous. Those that stray too far outside of civilization can become lost, with other explorers coming across ships full of withered supplies and skeleton corpses. Some ships go missing entirely, and rumors circulate that monstrous space fauna bigger than space whales puncture and bite into ships, that Lii'dra slowly fold more stray vessels into their hive-minded army, and Bluespace horrors linger in the darkness between the stars. Equally unfounded rumors are those of famous pirates that have since perished having buried their treasure just outside of civilized space in a spot on star charts that require riddles and clues to locate. This remains an exciting aspect of the explorer's life: adventure, the romance of the new lifestyle, and charting the unknown.

			Finally, a new career opportunity that has become more and more popular among Unathi pirate fleets is working as a '''Colonial Fleet'''. These are fleets (though it’s not rare for these to be made up of only a single ship) that lend their services to colonies, space stations and in some rare cases larger vessels, to protect them from hostile forces, even if these may be other Unathi pirates. Working as a Colonial Fleet differs from mere mercenary escort work, as the fleet in question finds itself often tied to the entity it’s defending, remaining with them on the long term rather than doing individual assignments and missions for various clients. While this might have some drawbacks, the benefits, aside from the expected pay, also include a base of operation (very often the place the fleet is defending) and even free lodgings there, maintenance and medical support if need be, easy and often discounted access to various supplies and goods, and finally good relationships with the entity they are defending.

			But beyond all of these benefits, what has been making this mark so popular is the moral aspect of it. Of all of the main paths a Unathi pirate can take, working as a Colonial Fleet is often the least morally questionable, as it often comes down to protecting generally defenceless civilians, and to do so without directly swearing fealty to any notable power.

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Captain Gecko: /* Pirate Marks */

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	The 'Pirate Marks' refer to not only a person's place on a ship, whether as a shiny new recruit or the captain of a vessel, but also to one's occupation. There exists a wide selection of those that call themselves pirates and no two crews will really look the same.		The 'Pirate Marks' refer to not only a person's place on a ship, whether as a shiny new recruit or the captain of a vessel, but also to one's occupation. There exists a wide selection of those that call themselves pirates and no two crews will really look the same.

	Recruits into the pirate life are not restricted. In fact, most pirates are the rejects of society; those that didn't find [[Aut'akh]] enticing, felt restricted in the current climate of the [[Izweski Nation\|Izweski Hegemony]] and Unathi culture, or were criminals or Guwan were found among pirate crews without much discrimination or thought to their presence. Holdover ideals and beliefs of prior society may be found, especially if someone finds out a Unathi was a Guwan, but they are otherwise met in good company and accepted. A person's gender, sexuality, religion, and previous status— rarely have any bearing on someone's new life as a pirate. Traditionalists make up the largest group of space piracy, followed next by Hegemony peasants and undesirables, then warriors, and finally, nobles. Interestingly enough, Aut'akh are impossibly rare due to their dispassion for violence, despite the breed of pirate that focuses more on exploring the unknown.		'''Recruits''' into the pirate life are not restricted. In fact, most pirates are the rejects of society; those that didn't find [[Aut'akh]] enticing, felt restricted in the current climate of the [[Izweski Nation\|Izweski Hegemony]] and Unathi culture, or were criminals or Guwan were found among pirate crews without much discrimination or thought to their presence. Holdover ideals and beliefs of prior society may be found, especially if someone finds out a Unathi was a Guwan, but they are otherwise met in good company and accepted. A person's gender, sexuality, religion, and previous status— rarely have any bearing on someone's new life as a pirate. Traditionalists make up the largest group of space piracy, followed next by Hegemony peasants and undesirables, then warriors, and finally, nobles. Interestingly enough, Aut'akh are impossibly rare due to their dispassion for violence, despite the breed of pirate that focuses more on exploring the unknown.

	New recruits have an interim period of a fourth of a galactic year or three months. During this, they earn half a share that a normal crew member would earn, their drinking is always rationed, and they are always delegated to the most menial labor aboard the vessel. However, if they survive this interim period (quite literally for some), they are given the remaining shares they would have earned were they a full member of the crew, and there is a celebration in their honor.		New recruits have an interim period of a fourth of a galactic year or three months. During this, they earn half a share that a normal crew member would earn, their drinking is always rationed, and they are always delegated to the most menial labor aboard the vessel. However, if they survive this interim period (quite literally for some), they are given the remaining shares they would have earned were they a full member of the crew, and there is a celebration in their honor.

	Taking slaves is a concept that is perhaps the most scorned by folks universally; Unathi that have won a conflict sometimes take slaves, where food and supplies are high, in order to have labor attended to. This is in the form of untrained labor, but also any specialists that may come in handy, such as those that know ship engineering, hydroponics, research and development, or other valuable skills on a vessel. From this, most non-Unathi pirates join their crews; most slaves often find themselves willingly offering their service if it would mean no longer being a slave. This is typically allowed if a slave can be proven useful. Rarely, a crew may take slaves permanently. Once a slave has been in service, around a month or some odd weeks, they are let go at the next dock with a laser pistol, a meager share of spoils (a fifth of a crew member's share on average), fresh clothes, and information on a route back to a country of their choosing, if a captain or quartermaster is knowledgeable about space travel.		'''Taking slaves''' is a concept that is perhaps the most scorned by folks universally; Unathi that have won a conflict sometimes take slaves, where food and supplies are high, in order to have labor attended to. This is in the form of untrained labor, but also any specialists that may come in handy, such as those that know ship engineering, hydroponics, research and development, or other valuable skills on a vessel. From this, most non-Unathi pirates join their crews; most slaves often find themselves willingly offering their service if it would mean no longer being a slave. This is typically allowed if a slave can be proven useful. Rarely, a crew may take slaves permanently. Once a slave has been in service, around a month or some odd weeks, they are let go at the next dock with a laser pistol, a meager share of spoils (a fifth of a crew member's share on average), fresh clothes, and information on a route back to a country of their choosing, if a captain or quartermaster is knowledgeable about space travel.

	Raiding is the most popular form of piracy among Unathi. Whether pillaging ships, landing on small colonies, or fighting 'tyranny'— in whatever forms it may take, as opinionated as those may be— it remains the most lucrative and rewarding trade. The acquisition of goods through immoral means is then distributed across space to whoever delivers the most profit and requires the least costs of travel to get to. Warlords of the [[Sol Alliance\|Solarian Alliance]], desperate colonies in the Deep Frontier, and the pits of [[Ouerea]] remain the most prominent locations among the wider Spur. Due to their proficiency in combat compared to other kinds of pirates, these also offer their services as rogue mercenaries that aren't afraid to get their claws dirty. It is for this reason that they come in handy as additional vessels to pad out an assault for warlords in their conflicts with each other or to perform tasks on their behest. The non-affiliated nature of these ships makes them a unique asset, in that they can avoid the heat official fleets of Sol receive when passing through enemy territory, though their status as pirates will always leave some threat of capture or being shot down. Whether due to a discriminatory view on Unathi and their use as disposable fodder or a tactical move to bring an undervalued asset into the fold, raiders, as well as other pirates, have become increasingly common in Solarian [[Human Wildlands\|Wildlands]] space.		'''Raiding''' is the most popular form of piracy among Unathi. Whether pillaging ships, landing on small colonies, or fighting 'tyranny'— in whatever forms it may take, as opinionated as those may be— it remains the most lucrative and rewarding trade. The acquisition of goods through immoral means is then distributed across space to whoever delivers the most profit and requires the least costs of travel to get to. Warlords of the [[Sol Alliance\|Solarian Alliance]], desperate colonies in the Deep Frontier, and the pits of [[Ouerea]] remain the most prominent locations among the wider Spur. Due to their proficiency in combat compared to other kinds of pirates, these also offer their services as '''rogue mercenaries''' that aren't afraid to get their claws dirty. It is for this reason that they come in handy as additional vessels to pad out an assault for warlords in their conflicts with each other or to perform tasks on their behest. The non-affiliated nature of these ships makes them a unique asset, in that they can avoid the heat official fleets of Sol receive when passing through enemy territory, though their status as pirates will always leave some threat of capture or being shot down. Whether due to a discriminatory view on Unathi and their use as disposable fodder or a tactical move to bring an undervalued asset into the fold, raiders, as well as other pirates, have become increasingly common in Solarian [[Human Wildlands\|Wildlands]] space.
	[[File:Varizflag.png\|thumb\|right\|A common pirate flag for Unathi. Depictions of Unathi skulls or heads and axes are particularly common.]]		[[File:Varizflag.png\|thumb\|right\|A common pirate flag for Unathi. Depictions of Unathi skulls or heads and axes are particularly common.]]

	Different captains and crews have different standards for what is allowed and what isn't for engaging ships, stations, and cities. Taking a portion of supplies and leaving those that surrender unharmed is common, and it is more common to leave a vessel operable and temporarily or permanently disable its defenses. This is to reap supplies that may be destroyed or devalued by being exposed to space, such as sensitive materials, food, supplies, and machinery. A rare few will destroy and plunder as they see fit whenever they are high on necessities, and a scrapped ship is easier to gather supplies from than an operable one with a full crew. Some still will kill an entire crew and sell their ship in deep space to colonies outside of the greater galactic community as verifying a license would be harder out there; alternatively, these ships are retrofitted and added to their own fleet. Raiders have the most specialists among them on average, as making value out of junk, creating or modifying weaponry and defenses, and ultimately understanding technology make for extremely valuable assets in fights against other vessels.		Different captains and crews have different standards for what is allowed and what isn't for engaging ships, stations, and cities. Taking a portion of supplies and leaving those that surrender unharmed is common, and it is more common to leave a vessel operable and temporarily or permanently disable its defenses. This is to reap supplies that may be destroyed or devalued by being exposed to space, such as sensitive materials, food, supplies, and machinery. A rare few will destroy and plunder as they see fit whenever they are high on necessities, and a scrapped ship is easier to gather supplies from than an operable one with a full crew. Some still will kill an entire crew and sell their ship in deep space to colonies outside of the greater galactic community as verifying a license would be harder out there; alternatively, these ships are retrofitted and added to their own fleet. Raiders have the most specialists among them on average, as making value out of junk, creating or modifying weaponry and defenses, and ultimately understanding technology make for extremely valuable assets in fights against other vessels.

	Smuggling is a lucrative activity and, even for those that do not premiere in this trade, it remains common among Unathi pirates as a way to make credits on the side. The premise is simple: illegal or regulated goods, such as firearms, drugs, illegal modifications or prosthetics, organs, combat synthetics, and, very rarely, sentient slaves all make for a valuable line of profit. Smuggling relies less on combat and conflict, but on knowledge and charisma. It takes knowledge to know the markets and what can be valuable somewhere, in some corner of the galaxy, and charisma to make connections with those that know what a Unathi may not. Though it makes less than raiding on average, a very successful smuggler can often retire early with their crew and live a luxurious life, something that all smugglers aspire for. It is a trade that rewards, when someone is successful though, punishes when a crew fails.		'''Smuggling''' is a lucrative activity and, even for those that do not premiere in this trade, it remains common among Unathi pirates as a way to make credits on the side. The premise is simple: illegal or regulated goods, such as firearms, drugs, illegal modifications or prosthetics, organs, combat synthetics, and, very rarely, sentient slaves all make for a valuable line of profit. Smuggling relies less on combat and conflict, but on knowledge and charisma. It takes knowledge to know the markets and what can be valuable somewhere, in some corner of the galaxy, and charisma to make connections with those that know what a Unathi may not. Though it makes less than raiding on average, a very successful smuggler can often retire early with their crew and live a luxurious life, something that all smugglers aspire for. It is a trade that rewards, when someone is successful though, punishes when a crew fails.

	Ironically, these crews are the most immoral; even though they rarely kill or attack other crews, due to the contents of what they smuggle, they are frowned upon by nearly everyone looking at this subculture. Unathi smugglers remain as a mirror to the megacorporations, though while Unathi merely defy the law, megacorps took to manipulating it in their favor through their own dishonor— or so most smuggler captains proudly claim.		Ironically, these crews are the most immoral; even though they rarely kill or attack other crews, due to the contents of what they smuggle, they are frowned upon by nearly everyone looking at this subculture. Unathi smugglers remain as a mirror to the megacorporations, though while Unathi merely defy the law, megacorps took to manipulating it in their favor through their own dishonor— or so most smuggler captains proudly claim.

	Exploring the unknowns and farthest reaches of space is the most mystical and romantic aspect of piracy for Unathi, whether for their own curiosity of the unknown, wishing to redeem themselves to their clan, to take payment from groups like NanoTrasen who don't wish to risk their own resources, or merely looking for treasure on the fringes of civilization. This is the focus of those that see piracy as a novelty or adventure, and to this end, pirate groups that focus on exploration and adventuring reliably recruit burgeoning warriors, merchants seeking new riches and trades to make for profit, and even peasants who wish for more. This remains the least common form of piracy and crutches on raiding other pirates and smuggling less immoral goods in order to get by. Rarely do these crews make it big, though some fortunate enough to find treasures like tiny phoron deposits or exoplanets with other notable resources can make good credits off of them.		'''Exploring''' the unknowns and farthest reaches of space is the most mystical and romantic aspect of piracy for Unathi, whether for their own curiosity of the unknown, wishing to redeem themselves to their clan, to take payment from groups like NanoTrasen who don't wish to risk their own resources, or merely looking for treasure on the fringes of civilization. This is the focus of those that see piracy as a novelty or adventure, and to this end, pirate groups that focus on exploration and adventuring reliably recruit burgeoning warriors, merchants seeking new riches and trades to make for profit, and even peasants who wish for more. This remains the least common form of piracy and crutches on raiding other pirates and smuggling less immoral goods in order to get by. Rarely do these crews make it big, though some fortunate enough to find treasures like tiny phoron deposits or exoplanets with other notable resources can make good credits off of them.

	Of course, the risks of deep space are just as perilous. Those that stray too far outside of civilization can become lost, with other explorers coming across ships full of withered supplies and skeleton corpses. Some ships go missing entirely, and rumors circulate that monstrous space fauna bigger than space whales puncture and bite into ships, that Lii'dra slowly fold more stray vessels into their hive-minded army, and Bluespace horrors linger in the darkness between the stars. Equally unfounded rumors are those of famous pirates that have since perished having buried their treasure just outside of civilized space in a spot on star charts that require riddles and clues to locate. This remains an exciting aspect of the explorer's life: adventure, the romance of the new lifestyle, and charting the unknown.		Of course, the risks of deep space are just as perilous. Those that stray too far outside of civilization can become lost, with other explorers coming across ships full of withered supplies and skeleton corpses. Some ships go missing entirely, and rumors circulate that monstrous space fauna bigger than space whales puncture and bite into ships, that Lii'dra slowly fold more stray vessels into their hive-minded army, and Bluespace horrors linger in the darkness between the stars. Equally unfounded rumors are those of famous pirates that have since perished having buried their treasure just outside of civilized space in a spot on star charts that require riddles and clues to locate. This remains an exciting aspect of the explorer's life: adventure, the romance of the new lifestyle, and charting the unknown.

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	=== Hiskyn's Revanchists ===		=== Hiskyn's Revanchists ===
	Before reaching Moroz and joining the [[Empire of Dominia]], the [[Empire_of_Dominia_Great_Houses#House_Kazhkz\|Kazhkz and Han'san clans]] made fierce pirates and ~~raiders~~. By the time the occasion to join the Empire came, a small part of the raider fleet refused the offer, wanting to stick to the pirate life instead. The story says that a short battle ensued in the heart of the Unathi fleet and that the "true pirates," as they called themselves, were defeated and forced to flee. Years later, the survivors still exist and roam Dominian space and its surroundings, attacking both human and Unathi Imperial crafts. [[File:Hiskyn.png\|180px\|thumb\|right\|Flag of the Revanchists.]]		Before reaching Moroz and joining the [[Empire of Dominia]], the [[Empire_of_Dominia_Great_Houses#House_Kazhkz\|Kazhkz and Han'san clans]] made fierce pirates and raider sdespite being guided by desperation and survival more than a desire for riches. By the time the occasion to join the Empire came, a small part of the raider fleet refused the offer, wanting to stick to the pirate life instead. The story says that a short battle ensued in the heart of the Unathi fleet and that the "true pirates," as they called themselves, were defeated and forced to flee. Years later, the survivors still exist and roam Dominian space and its surroundings, attacking both human and Unathi Imperial crafts. [[File:Hiskyn.png\|180px\|thumb\|right\|Flag of the Revanchists.]]

	Although they tend to target vulnerable, civilian ships in search of resources to survive and treasures to plunder like any pirates, the Revanchists, as they are called, rarely shy away from fighting military crafts especially if they are manned by House Kazhkz. Their leader, an old female known as Fer'is Hiskyn, once Fer'is Kazhkz, had sworn to avenge her fallen husband, killed when the rest of their once-united pirate fleet chose to join the Empire.		Although they tend to target vulnerable, civilian ships in search of resources to survive and treasures to plunder like any pirates, the Revanchists, as they are called, rarely shy away from fighting military crafts especially if they are manned by House Kazhkz. Their leader, an old female known as Fer'is Hiskyn, once Fer'is Kazhkz, had sworn to avenge her fallen husband, killed when the rest of their once-united pirate fleet chose to join the Empire.

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	Raiding is the most popular form of piracy among Unathi. Whether pillaging ships, landing on small colonies, or fighting 'tyranny'— in whatever forms it may take, as opinionated as those may be— it remains the most lucrative and rewarding trade. The acquisition of goods through immoral means is then distributed across space to whoever delivers the most profit and requires the least costs of travel to get to. Warlords of the [[Sol Alliance\|Solarian Alliance]], desperate colonies in the Deep Frontier, and the pits of [[Ouerea]] remain the most prominent locations among the wider Spur. Due to their proficiency in combat compared to other kinds of pirates, these also offer their services as rogue mercenaries that aren't afraid to get their claws dirty. It is for this reason that they come in handy as additional vessels to pad out an assault for warlords in their conflicts with each other or to perform tasks on their behest. The non-affiliated nature of these ships makes them a unique asset, in that they can avoid the heat official fleets of Sol receive when passing through enemy territory, though their status as pirates will always leave some threat of capture or being shot down. Whether due to a discriminatory view on Unathi and their use as disposable fodder or a tactical move to bring an undervalued asset into the fold, raiders, as well as other pirates, have become increasingly common in Solarian [[Human Wildlands\|Wildlands]] space.		Raiding is the most popular form of piracy among Unathi. Whether pillaging ships, landing on small colonies, or fighting 'tyranny'— in whatever forms it may take, as opinionated as those may be— it remains the most lucrative and rewarding trade. The acquisition of goods through immoral means is then distributed across space to whoever delivers the most profit and requires the least costs of travel to get to. Warlords of the [[Sol Alliance\|Solarian Alliance]], desperate colonies in the Deep Frontier, and the pits of [[Ouerea]] remain the most prominent locations among the wider Spur. Due to their proficiency in combat compared to other kinds of pirates, these also offer their services as rogue mercenaries that aren't afraid to get their claws dirty. It is for this reason that they come in handy as additional vessels to pad out an assault for warlords in their conflicts with each other or to perform tasks on their behest. The non-affiliated nature of these ships makes them a unique asset, in that they can avoid the heat official fleets of Sol receive when passing through enemy territory, though their status as pirates will always leave some threat of capture or being shot down. Whether due to a discriminatory view on Unathi and their use as disposable fodder or a tactical move to bring an undervalued asset into the fold, raiders, as well as other pirates, have become increasingly common in Solarian [[Human Wildlands\|Wildlands]] space.
	[[File:Varizflag.png\|thumb\|right\|A common pirate flag for Unathi. Depictions of Unathi skulls or heads and axes are particularly common~~. Done by CNEGecko#9618 on Discord~~.]]		[[File:Varizflag.png\|thumb\|right\|A common pirate flag for Unathi. Depictions of Unathi skulls or heads and axes are particularly common.]]

	Different captains and crews have different standards for what is allowed and what isn't for engaging ships, stations, and cities. Taking a portion of supplies and leaving those that surrender unharmed is common, and it is more common to leave a vessel operable and temporarily or permanently disable its defenses. This is to reap supplies that may be destroyed or devalued by being exposed to space, such as sensitive materials, food, supplies, and machinery. A rare few will destroy and plunder as they see fit whenever they are high on necessities, and a scrapped ship is easier to gather supplies from than an operable one with a full crew. Some still will kill an entire crew and sell their ship in deep space to colonies outside of the greater galactic community as verifying a license would be harder out there; alternatively, these ships are retrofitted and added to their own fleet. Raiders have the most specialists among them on average, as making value out of junk, creating or modifying weaponry and defenses, and ultimately understanding technology make for extremely valuable assets in fights against other vessels.		Different captains and crews have different standards for what is allowed and what isn't for engaging ships, stations, and cities. Taking a portion of supplies and leaving those that surrender unharmed is common, and it is more common to leave a vessel operable and temporarily or permanently disable its defenses. This is to reap supplies that may be destroyed or devalued by being exposed to space, such as sensitive materials, food, supplies, and machinery. A rare few will destroy and plunder as they see fit whenever they are high on necessities, and a scrapped ship is easier to gather supplies from than an operable one with a full crew. Some still will kill an entire crew and sell their ship in deep space to colonies outside of the greater galactic community as verifying a license would be harder out there; alternatively, these ships are retrofitted and added to their own fleet. Raiders have the most specialists among them on average, as making value out of junk, creating or modifying weaponry and defenses, and ultimately understanding technology make for extremely valuable assets in fights against other vessels.
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	=== Portside ===		=== Portside ===
	Moving to port provides relief from being trapped indoors and is a chance to mingle with those outside of the crew. Porting occurs rarely outside of larger cities and planets, though with forged documents, they can find shelter in these larger populations. Pirate faces are rarely recognized unless rather infamous, so if a ship can remain hidden, a crew is free to go planetside and recoup from weeks in space. This is the only notable way any of the crew can acquire their own possessions with their shares of spoils and engage in vices like heavier drinking, real gambling, drugs, and other mature endeavors.		Moving to port provides relief from being trapped indoors and is a chance to mingle with those outside of the crew. Porting occurs rarely outside of larger cities and planets, though with forged documents, they can find shelter in these larger populations. Pirate faces are rarely recognized unless rather infamous, so if a ship can remain hidden, a crew is free to go planetside and recoup from weeks in space. This is the only notable way any of the crew can acquire their own possessions with their shares of spoils and engage in vices like heavier drinking, real gambling, drugs, and other mature endeavors.
	[[File:Izharshan.png\|thumb\|right\|A refitted ship going through space~~. Done by CNEGecko#9618 on Discord~~.]]		[[File:Izharshan.png\|thumb\|right\|A refitted ship going through space.]]

	The captain and quartermaster are usually at the hip when off-ship. They have the dual purpose of managing the shares for the ship's supplies as well as finding new recruits or leads on new work. It becomes paramount to always have an intake of new pirates as a majority of potential candidates leave before their interim period is over, and the crew constantly are under threat of death due to various reasons.		The captain and quartermaster are usually at the hip when off-ship. They have the dual purpose of managing the shares for the ship's supplies as well as finding new recruits or leads on new work. It becomes paramount to always have an intake of new pirates as a majority of potential candidates leave before their interim period is over, and the crew constantly are under threat of death due to various reasons.

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	=== Religion and Beliefs ===		=== Religion and Beliefs ===
	Religion is an interesting place among these outlaws. The traditional forms of worship are common, but a majority of pirates convert to a form of [[~~Unathi Religion#Th'akh\|~~Th'akh]] called Sik'amakh Th'akh. It is found not only among pirates but anyone that sees raiding and pillaging as a means of living and surviving and those that do not respect or have allegiance to any material power, like a nation or corporation. While it can be found elsewhere, it is a rare oddity to see it in more civilized areas, like the Hegemony. To these Th'akhists, the Scythes of Sik'amakh are the natural order of things in the Spirit World. Committing to no ideals, this event— not a spirit-god, notably, even if it has the power of one— is something that follows in the wake of both artificial and natural disasters like war, earthquakes, hurricanes, nuclear fallout, and other disasters. The Scythes of Sik'amakh take these souls that suffer a premature death to the Realm of Spirits for their collective of hunters. Those that die naturally continue in the reincarnation process, and those that serve the hunters long enough may choose to either stay with these hunters or reincarnate themselves. Sik'amakh is seen as a spirit-god of sorts, but only because their combined power in their hunts acts more like a force of nature than as an actual spirit-god. It is recognized uniquely among other religions as being the culling of life, to prevent it from choking out other forms of life and killing itself off in the process. Natural disasters especially are revered due to this, and artificial calamities like war and destruction at the hands of mortals are considered the influence of reincarnated hunters on the Material.		Religion is an interesting place among these outlaws. The traditional forms of worship are common, but a majority of pirates convert to a form of [[Th'akh]] called Sik'amakh Th'akh. It is found not only among pirates but anyone that sees raiding and pillaging as a means of living and surviving and those that do not respect or have allegiance to any material power, like a nation or corporation. While it can be found elsewhere, it is a rare oddity to see it in more civilized areas, like the Hegemony. To these Th'akhists, the Scythes of Sik'amakh are the natural order of things in the Spirit World. Committing to no ideals, this event— not a spirit-god, notably, even if it has the power of one— is something that follows in the wake of both artificial and natural disasters like war, earthquakes, hurricanes, nuclear fallout, and other disasters. The Scythes of Sik'amakh take these souls that suffer a premature death to the Realm of Spirits for their collective of hunters. Those that die naturally continue in the reincarnation process, and those that serve the hunters long enough may choose to either stay with these hunters or reincarnate themselves. Sik'amakh is seen as a spirit-god of sorts, but only because their combined power in their hunts acts more like a force of nature than as an actual spirit-god. It is recognized uniquely among other religions as being the culling of life, to prevent it from choking out other forms of life and killing itself off in the process. Natural disasters especially are revered due to this, and artificial calamities like war and destruction at the hands of mortals are considered the influence of reincarnated hunters on the Material.

	The Unathi worshipers of Sik'amakh Th'akh and even those that are not religious (and remain superstitious) give offerings to the Scythes in an attempt to stave off ruin that besets its worshipers; warriors, pilots, and other Unathi in high-risk positions do this to ensure they do not suffer a premature death. Common offerings include traditional sacrifices, such as offerings of worth to someone, but also can be ritualistic killings of livestock and animals before making use of every single part of the animal. This shows the Scythes that there is respect for life wherever it is found and that no waste is left in the wake of a creature's demise.		The Unathi worshipers of Sik'amakh Th'akh and even those that are not religious (and remain superstitious) give offerings to the Scythes in an attempt to stave off ruin that besets its worshipers; warriors, pilots, and other Unathi in high-risk positions do this to ensure they do not suffer a premature death. Common offerings include traditional sacrifices, such as offerings of worth to someone, but also can be ritualistic killings of livestock and animals before making use of every single part of the animal. This shows the Scythes that there is respect for life wherever it is found and that no waste is left in the wake of a creature's demise.
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	Although they tend to target vulnerable, civilian ships in search of resources to survive and treasures to plunder like any pirates, the Revanchists, as they are called, rarely shy away from fighting military crafts especially if they are manned by House Kazhkz. Their leader, an old female known as Fer'is Hiskyn, once Fer'is Kazhkz, had sworn to avenge her fallen husband, killed when the rest of their once-united pirate fleet chose to join the Empire.		Although they tend to target vulnerable, civilian ships in search of resources to survive and treasures to plunder like any pirates, the Revanchists, as they are called, rarely shy away from fighting military crafts especially if they are manned by House Kazhkz. Their leader, an old female known as Fer'is Hiskyn, once Fer'is Kazhkz, had sworn to avenge her fallen husband, killed when the rest of their once-united pirate fleet chose to join the Empire.

	It is said that, to exact their vengeance, Fang Captain Fer'is Hiskyn and her crew are ready to do absolutely anything from supporting the fight for Fisanduhan independence or helping the synthetic cause— reluctantly, as the Revanchists are still mainly of [[~~Unathi Religion#Sk~~'akh\|Sk'akh faith]]— to hunting down Dominian Sinta who strayed away from Imperial space. Their Admiral ship, commandeered by Fer'is herself, is the Mighty Siro, an old oversized human-made transport ship converted into a raiding craft, allowing it to carry hundreds of Unathi raiders and borders in modified cargo containers turned into living space; all the while, this ship maintains good enough firepower to allow it to fend off most corvette-sized spacecraft by itself, and some extra armor was added after some dubious upgrades.		It is said that, to exact their vengeance, Fang Captain Fer'is Hiskyn and her crew are ready to do absolutely anything from supporting the fight for Fisanduhan independence or helping the synthetic cause— reluctantly, as the Revanchists are still mainly of [[Th'akh\|Th'akh faith]]— to hunting down Dominian Sinta who strayed away from Imperial space. Their Admiral ship, commandeered by Fer'is herself, is the Mighty Siro, an old oversized human-made transport ship converted into a raiding craft, allowing it to carry hundreds of Unathi raiders and borders in modified cargo containers turned into living space; all the while, this ship maintains good enough firepower to allow it to fend off most corvette-sized spacecraft by itself, and some extra armor was added after some dubious upgrades.

	The Revanchists are not opposed to raiding those that get in their way or making enemies out of crews that prove to be of no use to them. The [[Marauders#Tana'raq'iq\|Tana'raq'iq]] Marauders' cold shoulder treatment towards the Revanchists have signaled that they make for good targets, should they ever meet in open space. The occasional shaky alliance is struck whenever both parties have something to gain, but the Revanchists have come to view these Skrell as being too 'picky' and not willing to do what it takes to achieve their objectives. The Tana'raq'iq thus keep their distance because of these pirates' tendency for supporting anything that would help undermine Dominia, even to the extent of supporting extreme synthetic objectives.		The Revanchists are not opposed to raiding those that get in their way or making enemies out of crews that prove to be of no use to them. The [[Marauders#Tana'raq'iq\|Tana'raq'iq]] Marauders' cold shoulder treatment towards the Revanchists have signaled that they make for good targets, should they ever meet in open space. The occasional shaky alliance is struck whenever both parties have something to gain, but the Revanchists have come to view these Skrell as being too 'picky' and not willing to do what it takes to achieve their objectives. The Tana'raq'iq thus keep their distance because of these pirates' tendency for supporting anything that would help undermine Dominia, even to the extent of supporting extreme synthetic objectives.