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Re: Will Piracy at Sea spread worldwide@ collapse?
by Dreamtwister » Fri 13 Feb 2009, 15:41:42
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('nobodypanic', 'w')e need a thread on how to become a pirate.
It's not that hard...
1) Find a ship. Make sure it's fast. Check the classified ads. Some good ones can be had for about the price of a new car. Buying is good, but don't overlook an opportunity. Stealing one, or better yet, devising an insurance scam with the owner could lower the entrance cost.
2) Get a crew. Family, neighbors, unemployed fishermen all make good choices. That stupid cousin that once turned you in for smoking pot is probably not a good choice for first mate, though. Use some common sense.
3) Get some weapons. RPG-7's and AK-47's are the popular choices for obvious reasons, but don't limit yourself. In a pinch, a good .308 and some revolvers will do.
4) Bribe some coast guard officials. I Can't stress this one enough. Nothing ruins a pirate's day quite like having their hard-stolen booty stolen by the coast guard.
5) Stay within your weight class. Don't start out by trying to take down a shipment of oil or Russian tanks. Remember, this is a new business venture, you should start small and work your way up.
6) Repeat business is key. If you over-harvest, or frequently kill your captured crews, the shipping companies might reroute, or stop shipping altogether. Don't get greedy.
7) SPREAD THE WEALTH. Remember that your community is your camoflauge. Treat them well, and they will do the same.
Edit: Wow, I'm bored!
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Re: Will Piracy at Sea spread worldwide@ collapse?
by SeaGypsy » Fri 13 Feb 2009, 22:03:49
"Take too much of the passing trade and the trade stops passing!"
When you look at Somalia as a strategicly located port for pirates it is remarkably situated geographicly; being a failed state sets the backdrop perfectly.
I would hazard a guess that at the point of states in strategic positions failure; more Somalia type situations will emerge virtually overnight.
When you look at Somalia as a strategicly located port for pirates it is remarkably situated geographicly; being a failed state sets the backdrop perfectly.
I would hazard a guess that at the point of states in strategic positions failure; more Somalia type situations will emerge virtually overnight.
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Re: Will Piracy at Sea spread worldwide@ collapse?
by PenultimateManStanding » Sun 15 Feb 2009, 14:05:29
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('ReverseEngineer', ' ')Bring Ginger and Mary Ann along for the ride, Leave Mr and Mrs Howell behind 
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Re: Will Piracy at Sea spread worldwide@ collapse?
by Tanada » Sun 15 Feb 2009, 15:54:07
Mary Ann wins that debate every time, she was cute, down to Earth in personality, and always there with a helping hand when needed. Ginger on the other hand was stuck on herself and willing at every turn to use her 'feminine wiles' to get the guys to lighten her share of the load.
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Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are;
One equal temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are;
One equal temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
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Pirates killed, Ship Captain Rescue - Obama made the call
by TheAntiDoomer » Sun 12 Apr 2009, 15:57:28
Three cheers for Obama and the US Navy Seals, still dominant and badass as sever Let this be a lesson to those who think they us military is "weak"
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$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'W')ASHINGTON (AP) - Administration officials say President Barack Obama approved the military operation that rescued a U.S. captain held hostage by Somali pirates. The officials say Obama ordered the Defense Department to use military resources to rescue Richard Phillips from a lifeboat off the Somali coast.
The officials discussed this information on the condition of anonymity because they were not yet authorized to disclose the president's decision-making process. Obama praised the captain for his bravery and courage. The president also said the United States needs help from other countries to deal with the threat of piracy and to hold pirates accountable.
Let this be a lesson to those who think they us military is "weak"link
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'W')ASHINGTON (AP) - Administration officials say President Barack Obama approved the military operation that rescued a U.S. captain held hostage by Somali pirates. The officials say Obama ordered the Defense Department to use military resources to rescue Richard Phillips from a lifeboat off the Somali coast.
The officials discussed this information on the condition of anonymity because they were not yet authorized to disclose the president's decision-making process. Obama praised the captain for his bravery and courage. The president also said the United States needs help from other countries to deal with the threat of piracy and to hold pirates accountable.
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Reason: Merged with THE Pirate Thread.
Reason: Merged with THE Pirate Thread.
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Three simultaneous head shots from a moving ship to a bobbing small boat. Technically the equivalent of landing a dead engine airliner in the Hudson without flipping it. A piece of professional work which will now be legendary.