Post by Captain Leon Dagger on Jun 25, 2007 7:45:21 GMT -4
Captain: The commander of ship, in charge of route and running the ship. The Captain stands to be punished by the crew if he performs poorly in their eyes. The Captain has the final say in all meetings.
Lieutenant: A Lieutenant is basically the deputy to the Captain, and becomes Captain if the first dies. But they also commands in the Captain's absence, or if the Captain is sick. They also help the Captain command the crew in battles, and might take one part of the ship under his command while the Captain takes another. He has an important say in meetings, which the Captain may take into consideration but the Captain makes the final decision.
Master: The Master is in charge of the general navigation and sailing of the ship. They are in charge of the Pilot's actions, and is a Pilot with more experience. He also has an important say in meetings.
Pilot: A Pilot is skilled at navigation, using compasses, maps and stars as guides. They often steer the ship, but the Captain, Lieutenant, and Boatswain will sometimes take the wheel as they feel necessary - so the Pilot becomes like a general sailor until they're done. Pilots often fight in battles, instead of steer, because someone of higher rank often steers instead.
Boatswain: A Boatswain is responsible for supervising the sailing of the ship and making sure everything runs smoothly. They are in charge of the ropes and cables and it is their job to make sure the ship is secure and the anchor is properly lowered. They are in charge of any Coxswains, and have a Mate.
Boatswain's Mate: A junior Boatswain who is learning to become a Coxswain or Boatswain in the future. They learn by doing the tasks and duties of the Boatswain, and have similar duties. They take a piece of the Boatswain's salary, an amount previously agreed on by the two.
Coxswain: NOT the same as a Boatswain's Mate, but many Boatswain Mates go on to become a Coxswain on the same ship. A Coxswain is a junior officer to the Boatswain, but has already learned the duties of a Boatswain. The most senior of the Coxswains will become the next Boatswain, and helps the Boatswain.
Gunner: Maintains and shoots cannons. When the cannons are in good order and no battles are occurring, they take the position of a general sailor who is directed by the Captain and the Lieutenant.
Carpenter: Repair damaged rooms underdeck, and keep the masts and other ship parts in good order. They are experienced in their trade and in being a member of the crew. When no repairs are needed, they too are general sailors. Carpenters have a Mate.
Carpenter's Mate: A junior Carpenter who is learning to become a Carpenter in the future. They learn by doing the tasks and duties of the Carpenter, and have similar duties. They take a piece of the Carpenter's salary, an amount previously agreed on by the two.
Quartermaster: A Quartermaster is an moderately experienced sailor who has important duties. They are generally popular with the crew, and represent the crew when talking or negotiating with the captain in a meeting.
Quartermaster's Mate: A junior Quartermaster who is learning to become a Quartermaster in the future. They learn by doing the tasks and duties of the Quartermaster, and have similar duties. They take a piece of the Quartermaster's salary, an amount previously agreed on by the two.
Sailmaker: The Sailmaker mends and makes sails, as well as flags and often clothing when necessary. They also act as general sailors when they don't have trade-specific duties.
Sailmaker's Mate: A junior Sailmaker who is learning to become a Sailmaker in the future. They learn by doing the tasks and duties of the Sailmaker, and have similar duties. They take a piece of the Sailmaker's salary, an amount previously agreed on by the two.
Doctor: The Doctors treat injuries and ensures the general health of the crew by checking up on them and doing their best to make sure the crew don't eat toxic or rotten food. They are responsible for the crews general wellbeing.
Cook: The cook makes all the food eatable for the crew. If any crew falls ill due to food poisoning, they will be the first to be blamed.
General Sailor: They simply sail under the command of the Captain or Lieutenant and perform any tasks asked of.
Lieutenant: A Lieutenant is basically the deputy to the Captain, and becomes Captain if the first dies. But they also commands in the Captain's absence, or if the Captain is sick. They also help the Captain command the crew in battles, and might take one part of the ship under his command while the Captain takes another. He has an important say in meetings, which the Captain may take into consideration but the Captain makes the final decision.
Master: The Master is in charge of the general navigation and sailing of the ship. They are in charge of the Pilot's actions, and is a Pilot with more experience. He also has an important say in meetings.
Pilot: A Pilot is skilled at navigation, using compasses, maps and stars as guides. They often steer the ship, but the Captain, Lieutenant, and Boatswain will sometimes take the wheel as they feel necessary - so the Pilot becomes like a general sailor until they're done. Pilots often fight in battles, instead of steer, because someone of higher rank often steers instead.
Boatswain: A Boatswain is responsible for supervising the sailing of the ship and making sure everything runs smoothly. They are in charge of the ropes and cables and it is their job to make sure the ship is secure and the anchor is properly lowered. They are in charge of any Coxswains, and have a Mate.
Boatswain's Mate: A junior Boatswain who is learning to become a Coxswain or Boatswain in the future. They learn by doing the tasks and duties of the Boatswain, and have similar duties. They take a piece of the Boatswain's salary, an amount previously agreed on by the two.
Coxswain: NOT the same as a Boatswain's Mate, but many Boatswain Mates go on to become a Coxswain on the same ship. A Coxswain is a junior officer to the Boatswain, but has already learned the duties of a Boatswain. The most senior of the Coxswains will become the next Boatswain, and helps the Boatswain.
Gunner: Maintains and shoots cannons. When the cannons are in good order and no battles are occurring, they take the position of a general sailor who is directed by the Captain and the Lieutenant.
Carpenter: Repair damaged rooms underdeck, and keep the masts and other ship parts in good order. They are experienced in their trade and in being a member of the crew. When no repairs are needed, they too are general sailors. Carpenters have a Mate.
Carpenter's Mate: A junior Carpenter who is learning to become a Carpenter in the future. They learn by doing the tasks and duties of the Carpenter, and have similar duties. They take a piece of the Carpenter's salary, an amount previously agreed on by the two.
Quartermaster: A Quartermaster is an moderately experienced sailor who has important duties. They are generally popular with the crew, and represent the crew when talking or negotiating with the captain in a meeting.
Quartermaster's Mate: A junior Quartermaster who is learning to become a Quartermaster in the future. They learn by doing the tasks and duties of the Quartermaster, and have similar duties. They take a piece of the Quartermaster's salary, an amount previously agreed on by the two.
Sailmaker: The Sailmaker mends and makes sails, as well as flags and often clothing when necessary. They also act as general sailors when they don't have trade-specific duties.
Sailmaker's Mate: A junior Sailmaker who is learning to become a Sailmaker in the future. They learn by doing the tasks and duties of the Sailmaker, and have similar duties. They take a piece of the Sailmaker's salary, an amount previously agreed on by the two.
Doctor: The Doctors treat injuries and ensures the general health of the crew by checking up on them and doing their best to make sure the crew don't eat toxic or rotten food. They are responsible for the crews general wellbeing.
Cook: The cook makes all the food eatable for the crew. If any crew falls ill due to food poisoning, they will be the first to be blamed.
General Sailor: They simply sail under the command of the Captain or Lieutenant and perform any tasks asked of.