Captain

Written by dragon_wing

The role of a Captain aboard a vessel was usually one of absolute authority and control. The Captain position is found on pirate, navy, and merchant vessels of every nationality.

Career

Qualifications

Forceful personality required in order to hold sway over the rest of the crew. Must be bold and decisive in battle as well as be skilled in navigation and seamanship.

Payment & Reimbursement

60 pounds a year

Perception

Purpose

To hold authority aboard any sailing vessel.

Operations

Tools

Usually dressed better than the average sailor.

Workplace

Aboard a sailing vessel. Usually, the Captain may get his own private cabin to hold meetings with his superiors or to keep any official documents. Sometimes equipped with a bed, unlike the average sailor who sleeps in hammocks.

Provided Services

Leadership, authority,

Dangers & Hazards

Possible death by mutiny if the crew deemed the holder of the position unworthy.

Type

Financial / Trade

Demand

Fairly common

Legality

Aboard Pirate ships, Captains were elected by a democratic process and could be kicked out the same way.

Navy or merchant vessels elected a Captain until he retired or was removed from his position.

Famous in the Field

• Charles Vane

Used By

• The Scarlet Company