Pirates
They are the shadow that moves between worlds — scavengers, raiders, and warlords who carved empires long before yours was born.
In Per Regna, pirates aren’t background enemies; they are a living ecosystem that grows, retaliates, and evolves across Realms.
You can ignore them for a time — but the galaxy never forgets who it fears.
The Living Enemy
Pirates in Per Regna behave like rival players.
Their fleets patrol, relocate, reinforce, and respond to your actions.
Every time you strike them, they adapt — shifting tactics, regrouping, and even launching revenge raids against your colonies.
They are not missions. They are persistent threats that live in the same universe you do.
Expect:
- Pirate outposts protected by multiple moons and escort fleets
- Convoys carrying stolen resources across systems
- Retaliation raids when you raid too often
- Unique pirate factions with their own technology and personality
Pirates don’t exist to be farmed — they exist to make your empire earn its peace.
A Galaxy of Outlaws
Each system in the galaxy can host pirate activity, from small raiders in early Realms to legendary armadas in later ones.
They mine resources, build defenses, and trade among their own hidden networks.
As the universe expands, their presence shapes the frontier — some zones safe, others ruled by chaos.
Common Pirate Clans
- Raider Clans: Fast, resource-rich fleets — easy to find, hard to pin down.
- Fortress Clans: Defensive powerhouses that protect vast treasures.
- Tech Clans: Experimental fleets with EMPs, drones, and exotic weaponry.
Each faction offers unique rewards — and unique nightmares.
Progression Through Realms
Pirates evolve alongside players, ensuring that every Realm introduces new challenges and systems.
Realm I – The Tutorial Threat
Small raiding fleets teach early players the basics of scouting, raiding, and debris collection.
They are your first taste of real danger — safe, but meaningful.
Realm II – Organized Raiders
Pirate factions begin to form. Convoys move between moons, reinforcements arrive mid-battle, and retaliation raids target aggressive players.
They force alliances to defend and strike back together.
Realm III – Faction Warfare
Pirates become political entities.
They negotiate truces, demand bribes, and interfere with expeditions.
Choosing to raid or appease them changes your reputation and your opportunities.
Realm IV+ – Legendary Pirates
Massive raid bosses roam the stars — legendary outposts guarded by thousands of ships and unique flagship units.
Defeating one becomes a server-wide achievement, earning relics and prestige titles.
Each Realm raises the stakes — from nuisance to nemesis.
Risk and Reward
Pirate battles are high-risk, high-reward.
You can earn:
- Resources: Steel, Quartz, Gas, and rare materials like Iridium and Elerium
- Blueprint Fragments: For rare or unique ships and defenses
- Reputation: Building relationships (or grudges) with pirate factions
- Debris Fields: Collect valuable wreckage after victory
But beware — ignoring pirates too long allows them to grow stronger, block trade routes, and reduce system production.
The galaxy’s peace is fragile, and neglect has consequences.
Alliance Raids
When pirates grow beyond one empire’s reach, alliances unite to fight back.
Alliance Raids allow multiple commanders to launch coordinated strikes on massive pirate strongholds.
Each member contributes fleets, resources, and repair logistics to bring the outpost down.
Rewards are shared, but glory is earned — your alliance’s name becomes known across systems that you’ve liberated.
No single empire defeats the darkness alone.
Legendary Encounters
At the highest level of play, pirates transcend PvE — they become events.
Legendary Pirates spawn across galaxies: colossal outposts guarded by unique flagships like the Crimson Dreadnought or Void Wraith Commander.
Defeating them requires dozens of players and coordination across Realms.
Victors earn:
- Rare relic pieces and cosmetic trophies
- Titles displayed across the galaxy
- Alliance prestige and leaderboard recognition
For weeks, the wreckage of a Legendary Outpost drifts in orbit — a monument to those who conquered it.
A Living Ecosystem
Pirates connect all of Per Regna’s core systems:
- Their raids shape trade and exploration routes.
- Their debris fuels industrial production.
- Their fragments feed your research tree.
- Their presence ensures no empire ever feels safe.
They are not static enemies — they are the counterbalance to civilization.
When your empire grows too comfortable, pirates remind you that space was never meant to be tame.
Suggested Visuals
Pair each section with atmospheric, story-driven images:
- Pirate outposts orbiting shattered moons (from Pirate Dynamics.pdf)
- Convoy interception scenes with glowing cargo trails
- Fleet formations attacking a fortified pirate base
- Legendary flagship or debris field after victory
Visual tone: dark reds, scorched metal, and flashes of light — organized chaos against your empire’s precision.
The pirates of Per Regna are not enemies to be cleared — they are the storm that keeps the galaxy alive.