Explanations Of The Armada And Its Crew
This section will detail all of the information concerning Asteria's Armada's structure and the various crew positions found within.

Organization of Asteria's Armada
The organizational chart below shows the hierarchy of the various positions within the armada.



The top ranking position is the Dread Pirate Queen with his/her First Mate and Admiral directly below. Together, the holders of these three positions are considered to be First Tier Officers. The next level is made up of advisory positions known as Commodores and crewmembers holding these titles are considered Second Tier Officers. Together, these positions comprise what are considered high-ranking officers, or the officership, of Asteria's Armada.

Under the officership positions are the crews of the armada. Crews are essentially semi-permanent patrol units in the armada. When not on patrol, Crew members are free to work on miscellaneous tasks that benefit Asteria’s Armada. Their main duty is to provide protection for fish runs and when the Dread Pirate Queen deems necessary, raid enemy towns or attack enemy groups. Each crew is headed by a Crew Captain who presides over his crewmembers. It is important to note that each crew is of equal status as the others.

On the same level as the Crew Captains are the various Town Agents.

General Duties of Asteria's Armada Crew Members
Regardless of their position within the armada, all crewmembers are responsible for the specific duties that follow:

- Watch out for abuse of their town's market and report any suspicious activity to a high-ranking officer.

- Keep an eye out for suspicious activity and potential or know criminals and report it/him/her to a high-ranking officer.

- Be willing to serve as backup forces for the county they reside in at the Dread Pirate Queen's approval.

- Respect and obey the orders given by higher-ranking officers unless they conflict with any of the armada's rules, have not been given special license by the Dread Pirate Queen, and/or conflict with an order given by the officer's superiors.

Disclaimer Statement
The Dread Pirate Queen reserves the right to make changes, as applicable, to the Pirate's Handbook without notice.

Officership Position Descriptions
The following positions are considered either First Tier or Second Tier officership positions.

DREAD PIRATE QUEEN
One designation available
This position is the highest rank in Asteria's Armada. The person with this title is mainly responsible for approving and overseeing all large-scale activities done in the name of Asteria's Armada and serving as the main spokesperson/diplomat for Asteria’s Armada. The Dread Pirate Queen also oversees the forum and is responsible for its maintenance and the approval, denial, or suspension of membership. All other positions in Asteria's Armada are assigned and reassigned as the Dread Pirate Queen sees fit. When an issue arises that calls for the punishment or censure of an armada member, the Dread Pirate Queen oversees the proceedings and assigns penalties as he/she sees fit. In the case that the Dread Pirate Queen is in question for his/her conduct, the situation will be handled by his/her First Mate, the Admiral and/or the Second Tier officers.

DREAD PIRATE QUEEN'S FIRST MATE
One designation available
This position is one of the second highest ranks in Asteria's Armada along with the Admiral. The person with this title is responsible for overseeing the members of the second tier offices. The Dread Pirate Queen's First Mate is further responsible for assisting the Dread Pirate Queen as requested and expected to provide other miscellaneous services for the Dread Pirate Queen.

ADMIRAL
One designation available
The Admiral is of the same rank as the Dread Pirate Queen’s First Mate, but is responsible for different activities. Mainly, the Admiral serves as the director of the second-tier officers and coordinates their activities. The Admiral also serves as an assistant to the Dread Pirate Queen and has many of the same diplomatic powers. The Admiral may coordinate diplomatic relations with other towns and groups, but must get the Dread Pirate Queen’s approval for any of these agreements to be considered valid. Should the Dread Pirate Queen be incapacitated or killed, the Admiral serves as a stand in for the Dread Pirate Queen.

ARMED FORCES COMMODORE
One designation available
The Armed Forces Commodore will serve as the master of military information for Asteria’s Armada. He/she will be responsible for keeping records of the strength and location of crewmembers. This information must be updated continually and shared with the Dread Pirate Queen at least once a week provided there are changes made. The person filling this position is also responsible for monitoring the activities of enemy groups and for advising the Dread Pirate Queen of important actions of the allied armed groups such as the Wiltshire Army. Should the Armed Forces Commodore deem it necessary for crewmembers to go on patrol, he/she is responsible for advising the Dread Pirate Queen on what needs to be done and for monitoring the formation of patrol groups.

ECONOMIC COMMODORE
One designation available
This position’s occupant is responsible for coordinating the various fish market monitors and for advising the Dread Pirate Queen on economic endeavors such as fish runs to other towns. He/she is responsible for keeping track of available fishes crew members wish to have delivered to other towns and notifying the Dread Pirate Queen when the amount is sufficient for a fish run. Furthermore, the Economic Commodore is responsible for keeping track of what fields each member currently grows. The Economic Commodore can assist crewmembers with arranging harvesting help between each other. Members who would like to arrange for a loan through Asteria’s Armada may notify the Economic Commodore who will work with the Dread Pirate Queen and other members to assist when necessary.

TOWN AGENT COMMODORE
One designation available
This advisor is tasked with coordinating the efforts of various Town Agents. He/she is responsible for relaying important information provided by the various town agents to the Dread Pirate Queen. The Town Agent Commodore works with the Economic Commodore to keep track of the towns that have low amounts of fish on the market or have the best potential profit for a fish run. Also, the Town Agent Commodore assists the Armed Forces Commodore by relaying information the Town Agents gather concerning the presence criminals or enemies of Asteria’s Armada.

Crew Position Descriptions

CREW CAPTAIN
Multiple designations available
The Crew Captain is responsible for working under the Armed Forces Advisor to monitor and command his/her crew. His first duty is to seek out members for his crew and the Crew Captain has total authority regarding the assignment of crew position titles to his men. When a patrol must be sent out, a Crew Captain is contacted and is responsible for organizing his crewmembers. If any crewmembers wish to abstain from leaving with the patrol, it is within their right to do so. In such an event, the Crew Captain must decide whether to find a replacement from another crew or to go ahead without the member and reassign crew titles as necessary. A list of members in the Crew Captain’s crew joining the patrol, not joining the patrol, or members “borrowed” from (an)other crew(s) must be submitted to the Armed Forces Advisor before the patrol leaves to fulfill its mission. All crew patrols must be sanctioned by the Armed Forces Commodore and the Dread Pirate Queen before operating in the name of Asteria’s Armada. It is the duty of the Crew Captain to make sure that this rule is followed. On patrol, the Crew Captain always takes lead of the group and chooses makes its movements.

CREW QUARTERMASTER
Multiple designations available
The Crew Quartermaster serves as the Crew Captain’s right-hand crewmember and is responsible for assisting the Crew Captain with any task that he is assigned. Specific duties are the responsibility of the Crew Quartermaster both on patrol and not. Before a patrol, this position's occupant is responsible for contacting crew members regarding a patrol and/or making the list of patrol members for the Crew Captain to submit to the Armed Forces Advisor. Also, it is the responsibility of the Crew Quartermaster to make sure that every member of the patrol has enough rations for the patrol. On patrol, this position’s occupant is expected to monitor the crew’s activities for the course of the patrol and make sure that all members are accounted for after each day’s worth of travel. Additionally, the Crew Quartermaster also makes sure that fish and other goods brought on fish runs are accounted for and that the information regarding their sale price is recorded for division among fish/other goods providers. Finally, the Crew Quartermaster is expected to take over command of the crew should the Crew Captain be killed or otherwise incapacitated.

CREW PIRATE
Multiple designations available
The Crew Pirates of a patrol unit have no expressed duties except to follow the orders of the crew officers while on patrol and to fill in as fighters in case of attack. They are compensated for their support along with all other crewmembers on patrol although they are entitled to a smaller portion of any profits.

TOWN AGENT
Multiple designations available
The Town Agents serve as the eyes, ears, and mouths of Asteria’s Armada in their designated town. Town Agents keep track of the market prices and supply of goods in their town and report important information concerning these goods to the Town Agent Commodore. Town Agents are expected to communicate with their town’s mayor to find out what goods are needed for import when sending a report to the Town Agent Commodore. Additionally, Town Agents serve as informants to Asteria’s Armada by reporting criminal activity and monitoring criminal movements within their town. Should anything or anyone suspicious be seen, Town Agents are to report these incidents to the Armed Forces Commodore. Finally, Town Agents should keep a look out for potential future armada members and provide these prospective members with a means of contact with the Dread Pirate Queen or one of her officers.

Disclaimer Statement
The Dread Pirate Queen reserves the right to make changes, as applicable, to the Pirate's Handbook without notice.