Ah- my golden age.
It was- good. People knew my name, they knew my ship. Most often people would surrender rather than face us.
Though- sometimes it was difficult. Hunting parties would try and pursue us when we were outside the borders of the free state...
And of course- there were always pirates who tried to strike out for themselves and try to be my rival- I accepted this, as it was only natural. Unless they actively tried to kill me. Especially if they did it in the waters of the free state.
Though not many did that- I have a reputation. I am ruthless, some would say merciless.
I only give them one chance. Any more, and I risk my, and the lives of my crew- and without me, the whole thing would fall apart in seconds from infighting.
Which is why I tried to form laws. Some sort of legacy of statehood.
But- outside forces didn't allow that to pass it's infancy.
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