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=== War with Phobos et Deimos === | === War with Phobos et Deimos === | ||
| − | On April 16<sup>th</sup> 2007, a [[war declaration]] from [[Phobos et Deimos]] was accepted by Blighted. The motives of the aggression are not quite clear, but it is suspected that it was due to the blanket ban imposed by [[Springheel]] on his pillages against member of the crew [[Bad Booty Pillagers]]. The war is being fought following the [[Avalon Convention]]. A current scorecard can be found [http://www.grinfish.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/pwno.JPG here]. | + | On April 16<sup>th</sup> 2007, a [[war declaration]] from [[Phobos et Deimos]] was accepted by Blighted. The motives of the aggression are not quite clear, but it is suspected that it was due to the blanket ban imposed by [[Springheel]] on his pillages against member of the crew [[Bad Booty Pillagers]] (see Unknown Pleasure´s extended statement [http://midnight.puzzlepirates.com/yoweb/crew/info.wm?crewid=5019934 here]). The war is being fought following the [[Avalon Convention]]. A current scorecard can be found [http://www.grinfish.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/pwno.JPG here]. |
=== Blockades At A Glance === | === Blockades At A Glance === | ||
Revision as of 22:12, 18 April 2007
| Blighted at a Glance | |
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| Midnight Ocean | |
| Monarch | Jamesdoom of Unknown Pleasures |
| Member crew(s) | Unknown Pleasures, Keel Appeal, Polaris, Jacuzzi Club, Black Spots, The Alpha Predators, Kraken Bait, Merry Yachties, Muerte mortal, The Common Enemy, Isis, Ad Hominem, Vitamin Sea, The Libertines |
| Allies | none |
| Wars | none |
| Last updated on 4 March, 2007 | |
 Flag Info
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Blighted is a flag on the Midnight Ocean.
Contents
[hide]History
Blighted was formed on the 30th of August 2006 by the crews Empires Fall and Black Spots. The intention of Blighted is to serve as a home for crews who desire something more casual and fun than a typical flag. Shortly after forming, crews from across Midnight Ocean began to join, and membership swelled.
Controversy
Blighted was involved in two controversial blockades, which led to the islands (Meke and Nu) in turn being sold to another flag. The experiment of opportunistic blockading, followed up with island transfers via blockade for profit caused ripples of debate throughout the ocean. Though the controversy was compelling, it left Blighted with the desire to prove themselves as capable blockaders and inspired them to focus on a full fledged attack.
Pirate auction
On February 9th 2007, Blighted conducted a pirate auction, which raised over 2 million Pieces of Eight for future events and blockades. Jamesdoom had promised that he would declare war on any flag his winning bidder wished. Springheel won the monarch for 160,000 PoE and a war was declared on Tyr's Own, which lasted until March 3rd. Two enemy sloops were sunk during this period in pvp combat.
War with Phobos et Deimos
On April 16th 2007, a war declaration from Phobos et Deimos was accepted by Blighted. The motives of the aggression are not quite clear, but it is suspected that it was due to the blanket ban imposed by Springheel on his pillages against member of the crew Bad Booty Pillagers (see Unknown Pleasure´s extended statement here). The war is being fought following the Avalon Convention. A current scorecard can be found here.
Blockades At A Glance
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Government
- Main article: Blighted's Government.
Blighted has a very relaxed code of behavior, with these main points asked of its pirates: do not create drama, be respectful, and keep a level head. No member of the flag is forced into doing anything they do not feel comfortable doing, and all activities are on a volunteer basis. The majority of the flag endorses PvP, pillaging, war, and blockades, though a strong minority find their fun in shoppe keeping and economic ventures.
The typical atmosphere can be described as playful and roguish, as demonstrated by the "everyone is a Titled Member!" running joke and the fictional "Offices" assigned to some of its members. Blighted eschews politics and conventional allies in favor of a more flexible approach. The flag will more often than not stay neutral during blockades, though recently many jobber deals have been negotiated to assist Blighted when the time comes.
Monarchy
Blighted utilizes a rotating monarchy, and each crew has one to two people to help with decision making. Elements of normal flags, such as royalty and voting are not used. This allows the flag to act quickly with declarations of war, temporary alliances, and war chests.
The Flag
As part of the celebrations related to the opening of the new website and forum, Arminius designed a flag to represent Blighted (see infobox). The flag is stylized after that of St. Pierre and Michelon. The blue quarter represents the midnight ocean and contains a golden War Frigate. The top left quarter is the skull and crossbones, used by notable pirates, such as Stede Bunnet, Edward England, and Blackbeard. The center-left white quarter would contains the chart stars of archipelagos in which Blighted has governed an island. Currently there are only two stars: one for Meke (Coral), and one for Nu (Opal). More stars will be added as Blighted successfully blockades other islands. Finally, on the bottom-left, a red quarter contains a yellow apple, referencing to an infamous YPP! Forum thread on the subject of apples.
Blazon
Azure, a war frigate or, per tierce a fess argent, two mullets rose and or in fess, in chief sable skull and two sabres argent in saltire, and in base apple or on gules.
