[quote=Parser]
Wait, so I can't be a pirate with a bitchin' giant pimp-submarine who answers to no man?
[/quote]

Already done sir, but feel free to do it again. I've made a Raven Lord (pirate) in a bitchin' giant pimp-submarine (Kensai dressed up as a mecha peacock) who answers to no man.

[quote=zeke_]
I meant, not affiliated with AE/UN, or any of thier associates
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The Ravens are not associated with AE or UN. The Ravens are the collective term for a group of people who do whatever the shit they want based in what is basically mecha Tortuga. As long as you don't make a vassal Raven (one who works for a strong Raven with a power base), a Raven is a free agent.