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An analouge to convetional Piracy exists in many science fiction universes in space. This is called Space Piracy. | An analouge to convetional Piracy exists in many science fiction universes in [[space]]. This is called ''Space Piracy''. Some Space Pirates include... | ||
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In some [[Fantasy]] and [[Steampunk]] settings another exotic form of pirate exists known as ''Air Pirates'' | |||
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Piracy refers to various forms of armed criminal activity at sea, most commonly robbery of ships, either stealing their cargo or the vessels themselves. Pirates who are employed as mercenaries by various nations are known as Privateers. Piracy has existed since the earliest ages of maritime commerce, from pirate galleys in the Mediterranean sea in the classical world, Pirate Junks in Southeast Asia, age of sail piracy in the Caribbean Sea to modern day pirates using speedboats and AK-47s.
Real World Pirates
- Blackbeard
Piracy in Science Fiction
An analouge to convetional Piracy exists in many science fiction universes in space. This is called Space Piracy. Some Space Pirates include...
- The Turanic Raiders from Homeworld
In some Fantasy and Steampunk settings another exotic form of pirate exists known as Air Pirates
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