New Age Pirates

Now pirates are tyrannical, bought off by the Vector, and used to control, and influence the population in favor of the Vector. 12 of the strongest pirates have been bribed into the military regime called the Black Band. They're bribed to help control pirates and rebels granting the Black Band amnesty of all crimes. Then there's ertain bands of pirates hold together in secret to help fight the Vector and their influence. They side more with the rebels but hold their own agenda as well as individual pirate crews that work together when needed