Yarrr! This is the Pirate half of the SA Pirates VS Ninjas based on the long, long debate on... well, which is better? Of course, we know the Pirates are! Oh and no magical whatsymajigg's. Sorry but we want this to be fun and not a godmodefest. Yes, he's right. Keep it in a limit. Physical features to a max but no 00ber powers.
I'm still working on this. Patience pl0x
Here's what I was thinking of rank wise:
1) Pirate lords, rulers of the high sea! They have the highest Rank and deserve the most respect. They are your God now.
2) Admirals, second in command to the Pirate Lords, this rank controls an enitre fleet of ships. A Pirate Lord will select who will become their Admirals, a adminral has free will of their charge, unless a Pirate Lord requires assistance.
From there, the Admiral's fleet has up to five ships for the time. Each ship has its pecking order.
3) Captain: The commanding rank under Admiral, they have command over their crew and are responsible for the traininf of Recruits until they can be set off as Swabs.
4) First Mate: Rests under the Captian's rank, being the Captian's lungs when he or she is unable to lead. He also is required to take part in the training of Recruits and keeps the higest ranks in check.
5) Coxswain: The navigator of the ship and also a planner of battle tactics in the case of those aboard Lord captianed ships.
6) Bo'sun: The Master of on board weaponry. This rank requires a strong body as well as a skill when it comes to fighting. A bo'sun keeps the crew in check when at easy work and is bestowed a whip to add to their arsenal.
7) Deck Hand: The average Pirate rank.
8) Swab: A freshly trained pirate, this rank is the first to be allowed freedom.
9) Recruit: Freshly caught and ready to learn, sir!