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==At a Glance==
 
==At a Glance==
<p align="justify">The <I>Xo-a Kulkaadi</i> (which translates in old Ur'eon to "Tidal Scum," is a play on words of a natural phenomenon on [[Orion_I|Orion]]: the protein foam that floats on tidal marshes and seems to serve no purpose.  The term is pergorative but the Xo-a Kulkaadi have taken it as their own as a badge of pride.  The Orion Pirates enjoy a similar infamy in Orion space as pirates did on Earth.  There is something romantic, daring and free about it- even if it is also dangerous, anti-social and degenerate about it.  The only common thread among the Xo-a Kulkaadi is that they summarily reject Orion social contracts and constructs- the very few that Orions seem to have.  These "free scum" have roots in the roving gangs of "Qaj-less" youths, exiles and those of such poor reputation that they could not function in normal, pre-Diaspora Orion society.  The Orion Pirates were born out of what is the closest to an "Untouchable" class as Orion civilization has.</p>
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<p align="justify">The <I>Xo-a Kulkaadi</i> (which translates in old Ur'eon to "Tidal Scum," is a play on words of a natural phenomenon on [[Orion_I|Orion]]: the protein foam that floats on tidal marshes and seems to serve no purpose.  The term is perjorative but the Xo-a Kulkaadi have taken it as their own as a badge of pride.  The Orion Pirates enjoy a similar infamy in Orion space as pirates did on Earth.  There is something romantic, daring and free about it- even if it is also dangerous, anti-social and degenerate about it.  The only common thread among the Xo-a Kulkaadi is that they summarily reject Orion social contracts and constructs- the very few that Orions seem to have.  These "free scum" have roots in the roving gangs of "Qaj-less" youths, exiles and those of such poor reputation that they could not function in normal, pre-Diaspora Orion society.  The Orion Pirates were born out of what is the closest to an "Untouchable" class as Orion civilization has.</p>
  
 
<p align="justify">Like some of the rebel Qaju that were exiled from Orion (and went on to found [[Vondem]] and [[Kolar]]), the Xo-a Kulkaadi were rounded up and exiled from the homeworld as well, in the last throes of those in power were trying to prevent a total collapse of Orion's habitability.</p>
 
<p align="justify">Like some of the rebel Qaju that were exiled from Orion (and went on to found [[Vondem]] and [[Kolar]]), the Xo-a Kulkaadi were rounded up and exiled from the homeworld as well, in the last throes of those in power were trying to prevent a total collapse of Orion's habitability.</p>

Revision as of 17:40, 5 November 2021

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Orion Pirates
INFORMATION
Quadrant:

Primarily Beta Quadrant

Year Founded:

200,000+ years ago

Status:

Extant

First Contact:

2151

Major Languages:

Ur'eon, Vondemi,

Major Species:

Orion, Red Orion

Currency:

Latinum

SOCIO-POLITICAL DATA
Capitol:

None

Government Name:

Varies; Anarcho-Capitalism is most common, followed by Despotic Rule

Government Type:

None

Head of State:

None; varies with ship or fleet commanders

Fleets in Service:

Ship or fleet based

END OF BRIEFING

At a Glance

The Xo-a Kulkaadi (which translates in old Ur'eon to "Tidal Scum," is a play on words of a natural phenomenon on Orion: the protein foam that floats on tidal marshes and seems to serve no purpose. The term is perjorative but the Xo-a Kulkaadi have taken it as their own as a badge of pride. The Orion Pirates enjoy a similar infamy in Orion space as pirates did on Earth. There is something romantic, daring and free about it- even if it is also dangerous, anti-social and degenerate about it. The only common thread among the Xo-a Kulkaadi is that they summarily reject Orion social contracts and constructs- the very few that Orions seem to have. These "free scum" have roots in the roving gangs of "Qaj-less" youths, exiles and those of such poor reputation that they could not function in normal, pre-Diaspora Orion society. The Orion Pirates were born out of what is the closest to an "Untouchable" class as Orion civilization has.

Like some of the rebel Qaju that were exiled from Orion (and went on to found Vondem and Kolar), the Xo-a Kulkaadi were rounded up and exiled from the homeworld as well, in the last throes of those in power were trying to prevent a total collapse of Orion's habitability.

Organization

Ships

Fleets

Outposts

Governance

Despotism

Despotic rule under the pirates is far less common than foreigners realize. Unquestioned authority centralized in one person has never sat well with the majority of Orion people. Even the Caju have dualistic rule and the input of those with greater powers of Xo-I and Vodazee. Most rulerships of despotism are found in the most extreme Orion pirate gangs, often because they have gone through a succession crisis. 80% of these despots are female Orions with the strong backing of other females and Tah'e Bulls. They seldom last long if their rulership is based on fear or malicious behavior at their crews.

Anarcho-Capitalism

Libertarian Democracy

Anarcho-Communism

Philosophical Leanings

Rejection of Orion Institutions

Rejection of Foreign Influences

Rejection of Cluros

Rejection of the Orion Neutrality Pact

Rejection of the Orion Syndicate

Prevalence of Titles

Thakolarivaj Influences

Criminal Activities

Ties to the Syndicate

Smuggling vs. Legitimate Trade

Piracy vs. Privateering vs. Mercenary Action

Sapient Trafficking

Drug Trafficking

Large-scale Larceny

Origins

Pre-Diaspora Gangs

The First Age of Piracy

Notable Pirate Groups

Black Vacuum Winter