Pirates

Pirates, the scum and bane of the oceans. These robbers of the high seas travel in frigates loaded with powerful cannons, capable of crippling other ships before they are boarded and plundered. Pirate crews are also just as capable fighters on land as at sea, however. Many of them are wanted criminals with nothing to lose, and all to win, so expect no mercy from them. Fine treasure -- or the ship iteslf -- awaits the victors over any pirate crew.

Pirates are found on their ships at sea, or near the coast. Buccaneer's Den is also known a notorious pirate haven.

Notable examples

 * The most notorious pirate ever encountered in the series is, without doubt, Hook in Ultima VII. As the Fellowship's executioner, a number of horrible murders (at least 14, according to the High Court), such as the one seen in the game's opening, are attributed to him. He finds his end in the battle at The Black Gate.


 * A large portion of Ultima VI was spent locating the Treasure Map of Hawkins. This map led the Avatar in locating the pirate treasure, which included the Silver Tablet -- an item required to translate the Book of Prophecies. Along the way, the Avatar encountered several pirates of the time, including Alastor Gordon, Heftimus McPry, Bonn, Nathaniel Moorhead, Morchella, Ol' Hawknose, Old Ybarra, Sandy and Homer.


 * In Ultima V, the Pirate Lord Dalgrin was encountered on Buccaneer's Den. The pirate Sven could also be found there.


 * In Ultima VII, the pirates Blacktooth and Mole can be found at Buccaneer's Den.
 * in Ultima IX, the pirate Raven becomes the Avatar's companion and lover.