Corsair Art
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Tom Kalbfus
Mongoose
I think the Jolly Roger insignia was too abstract looking.
I think the Corsair would look better witgh an emblem like this:
Or this
I think the Corsair would look better witgh an emblem like this:
Or this
middenface
Cosmic Mongoose
Tom Kalbfus said:
Nah far too obvious and cheesy a real Skull and Crossbones is.
My origin for the logo was: http://www.chrisfossart.com/2011/04/pirate-spaceship/
Tom Kalbfus
Mongoose
Since when are pirates concerned with political correctness or inclusiveness? Some pirates are human and others are not The Jolly Roger is of human origin, and would probably be flown by Solomani Pirates, and the ships they would be preying upon would be Merchant Ships of the Third Imperium. Some may see them as pirates, but they themselves may think of themselves as rebels against the Imperial Occupation of the Solomani Rim, now they like to get rich, and they are greedy, don't get me wrong, but they may be motivated by a bit more than that. The Imperium owns the space around Terra, and naturally Third Imperium Merchant ships will be seen by the pirates as carpet baggers, people getting rich off the misery of occupied Solomani space, also belonging to a cause that is greater than simple piracy gives them some extra help from some of the locals, they are the interstellar equivalent to Jessie James or Robin Hood. I think Solomani Pirates might very well use the Skull and Crossbones. After all, a rebellion needs a source of funds to sustain it, and piracy works very well for that.Deldarius said:
Tom Kalbfus
Mongoose
Yeah, and also the rebellion angle helps with the recruiting, they can get more idealistic types rather than ones that are simply motivated by self-enrichment. People who are just looking to make a fast buck, may be bribed, may not be as trustworthy as someone who is motivated by a cause greater than himself. I think the Solomani Rim may be crawling with pirate-rebels.Reynard said:
Tom Kalbfus
Mongoose
Yep, those would be privateers, The Solomani Intelligence Service probably has a few on the payroll. Pirates can also be involved in espionage, and if they are caught, the Solomani Confederation will tell the Imperials that they are simply pirates, it gives them plausible deniability and helps to avoid starting wars. If the Imperials insist, the Solomani Representatives could say, that some of the pirates may think of themselves as rebels, but they can't help what goes on in their heads.wbnc said:
Sir Francis Drake comes to mind. A Hero to the English, a pirate to the Spanish.
They also come in very handy in times of war..a corsair, or modified commercial vessel isn't a lot of use in a fight.But, a few pirate/commerce raiders, in the rear area forces the opposition to task escorts to convoys.
And, rather conveniently, if they get caught the fleet isn't out any of it's own crew, or vessels.
That flying trash heap of a corsair might be worth a flotilla of corvettes, if it can distract the enemy in a key area
They also come in very handy in times of war..a corsair, or modified commercial vessel isn't a lot of use in a fight.But, a few pirate/commerce raiders, in the rear area forces the opposition to task escorts to convoys.
And, rather conveniently, if they get caught the fleet isn't out any of it's own crew, or vessels.
That flying trash heap of a corsair might be worth a flotilla of corvettes, if it can distract the enemy in a key area
Tom,
I can see Solomani Pirates flying the Jolly Roger, but what of the myriad of other races that make up the Imperium? I'd bet they each have their own term/symbol for a pirate/privateer. To some species the JR may not make sense, let alone instill them with fear. This symbol could be the commonly accepted symbol that is recognized across known space, Solomani Pirates aside.
I can see Solomani Pirates flying the Jolly Roger, but what of the myriad of other races that make up the Imperium? I'd bet they each have their own term/symbol for a pirate/privateer. To some species the JR may not make sense, let alone instill them with fear. This symbol could be the commonly accepted symbol that is recognized across known space, Solomani Pirates aside.
Condottiere
Emperor Mongoose
Raleigh should be an object lesson.
Though James I was a disappointment in most naval matters.
Though James I was a disappointment in most naval matters.
Tom Kalbfus
Mongoose
There are many different sorts of pirates, and they all aren't necessarily on the same side. The more abstract symbol might belong to pirates that are loyal to the Imperium. Think of the Mafia, they have a business, but they are not all of one cloth, they have different loyalties besides to that of their piracy. Many Mafia members fought against Mussolini during World War II, the OSS (The predecessor to the CIA) employed their services against Mussolini. Probably the Mafia didn't like Mussolini because he was unpredictable, and the fact that Mussolini was a dictator that didn't like sharing power with them. Unlike for instance in the USA, where their were rules and lines that the authorities would not cross, with Mussolini there were no such lines, this makes it difficult for organized crime to operate. Mussolini had his own "crime syndicate", his government!Deldarius said:
