The year is 1716. You are a British sailor on a private merchant ship. Having left your recently wed wife in England, it is your first time at sea, and you have almost arrived to the Carribean port city. Suddenly a ship comes portside and they reveal themselves to be pirates. They board your ship, throw the captain and officers overboard, steal all the booty, and offer the rest of the crew to join them. Anyone who refuses, will be left to sail or swim to the port city.