Pondera

The Black Knights at a Glance
Sage Ocean
Captain	Rumsundae
Senior Officer(s)	Ador, Aruns, Cowpirate, Eik, Lupeloca, Morweena
Politics	Oligarchic
Shares	Even
Flag Affiliation	Allied Saruyama Forces
Last updated on 28 December, 2006

History

Pondera is a crew on the Sage Ocean.

This crew was founded by Ventouzas on August the 3rd 2006 and made because many people of the earlier crew, Little flower, had thought that their captain had left the game. At that time, the crew's name was The Black Knights. Ventouzas formally quit the game on September the 30th and handed over captianship to his senior officer Masterofyou. Masterofyou on the same day handed control to Ventouzas' pirate wife, Rumsundae. Masterofyou then went on to make his own crew, Fine Rum. Later, the crew name was changed from The Black Knights to Pondera.

Public Statement

This crew is built on friendships and fun, rather than ensuring you reach Ultimate rank in all of your puzzles.

That said, there are a few things we will be looking for before promoting you.

Requirements for Promotion

These are just some general guidelines to let you know what we are looking for in our ranks. They are not rigid; if you feel you deserve a promotion, please ask me, or one of my Senior Officers. That said, if we deny your request for a promotion, please put our constructive advice to good use.

Cabin Person: This is an entry-level rank. All are welcome in this position, yes… even you. ;-)

Pirate: This is a rank for those of us showing that they are determined to be a part of the crew. These players usually have a few narrows and distinguished in their piracy skills from pillaging with us on a few occasions.

Officer: Becoming an Officer is a proud moment for any pirate! Officers in this crew have demonstrated that they have good interpersonal and organisational skills. They are responsible for running pillages and restocking the vessels that they use. They may also serve as role models, helping newer members with puzzle tips. For this reason, many officers will have some solid piracy skills with a few respected or above standings.

Fleet Officer: In this crew, Fleet Officers are more experienced pillagers and have higher battle navigation standings than newer officers. They are loyal and trustworthy members of the crew and are promoted based on their merit, not statistics pages. Fleet Officers will have served with the crew or within the flag for an extensive period of time and have proven their dedication to their peers.

Senior Officer: These are the long-standing members of the crew and are in control of the smooth running of the crew. Senior Officers vote on issues and discuss promotions whilst making themselves available for answering crew questions and providing useful tips to increase player proficiency in the duty puzzles. Senior Officers are responsible for making sure that the crew works as a team at all times, and all instructions from them are to be followed.

Captain: The Captain is Rumsundae. The Captain is not looking for a suitor. The Crew is not for sale. It will go up for sale the same day I sell my grandmother. No, we do not wish to merge into your Crew or join your Flag. If your question is not answered here, I am more than happy for you to contact me. If at any point the crew becomes unhappy with the abovementioned Captain, the Senior Officers will vote in a new Captain, who will ensure that all members of this crew are provided a safe and friendly gaming environment.

Jobbers: Please behave on trips. No spamming, no begging to gun – the usual behaviour expected from all crews on the Sage. Furthermore, if forraging is done on a pillage, the items forraged will be sold for poe. The poe will then be divided amongst those who forraged only. Don't be shy to lend some of your labour hours!

Finally, please support our stalls by purchasing from them and taking jobs at them –

Wensleydale: Ador's Distilling, Sirben Shipwrighting, Clairence's Tailoring, Rumsundae's Weavery.

Admiral: Ador's Ironworking, Aidyn's Apothecary

Isle of Kent: Rumsundae's Distilling, Rumsundae's Ironworks

Lincoln: Rumsundae's Tailors, Aruns' Weavery

Caravanserai: Acoustic's Distilling

Greenwich: Eik's Ironworking

I know there are a few I have missed – please tell me so I can add you. ~ Rumsundae