Space Piracy
Piracy is as old as trade itself. When Spain and Portugal began sending treasure fleets carrying gold, silver, and goods across the Atlantic in the 16th century, it didn’t take long for pirates to appear. You might recognize some of the most famous names: Francis Drake, Henry Morgan, Blackbeard, John Hawkins, and others. Some pirates resembled more like companies than the anarchic individuals you might imagine. English piracy often took a special form: privateering, where privately owned ships were authorized by the Crown (via letters of marque) to raid enemy shipping during wartime. ...