Buccaneering

The buccaneer age largely ended with the , which brought a measure of stability to the Caribbean. As European nations professionalized their navies, the "wild" independence of the buccaneers became a liability. Some transitioned to honest trades like farming, while others descended into the "Golden Age of Piracy," becoming the black-flagged villains of popular legend.

: Goods were distributed according to strict "articles," where everyone received an equitable share. buccaneering

: Buccaneer codes often included specific payments for injuries sustained in battle, such as the loss of a limb. The Privateer's Paradox The buccaneer age largely ended with the ,