The Code of the Pirate Brethren

The Code of the Pirate Brethren, also known as the Code of the Order of the Brethren and commonly referred to as the Pirates Code or simply the Code, is a code of conduct used among pirates. This revered collection of rules were chronicled in the Pirate codex, which is kept with the Pirate King, which is currently Silas "Cutthroat" Langston.
Made up of the great Pirate Lords, the Brethren Court is a governing council with the power to change or add to the Code. The original Pirate Code was set down at the second meeting of the Brethren Court. However, despite the importance many pirates place on the Code, some saw it more like a set of "guidelines" rather than actual rules.
Known Rules & Guidelines:

I. Befriend others wisely.
II. The Right of Parlay
III. Whenever a pirate is marooned, they are to be given:

• A loaf of bread or hardtack
• A bottle of water (if any are available)
• A pistol loaded with a single shot

IV. Every crew member is to have an equal share in any treasure found.
V. Any man who falls behind is left behind.
VI. An act of war can only be declared by the Pirate King, who would parlay with shared adversaries.
VII. Any person who refuses to serve aboard a pirate's ship must die.
VIII. Trading for products fair and square means the seller can do as they like, including resell at profit.
IX. Pirates are to respect their fellows. Targeting and sinking other pirate ships is strictly forbidden.
X. Killing a surrendered enemy is not allowed.
XI. Every man has a vote in affairs of moment; has equal title to the fresh provisions, or strong liquors, at any time seized, and may use them at pleasure, unless a scarcity makes necessary, for the good of all, to vote a retrenchment.
XII. No person to game at cards or dice for money.
XIII. The lights and candles to be put out at eight o’clock at night: if any of the crew, after that hour still remained inclined for drinking, they were to do it on the open deck.
XIV. To keep their peace, pistols, and cutlass clean and fit for service.
XV. To desert their ship or quarters in battle, was punished with death or marooning.
XVI. No striking one another on board, but every man’s quarrels to be ended on shore, at sword and pistol.

Signatories (Organizations)

• Brethren Court