In the game of the Age of Great Voyages, players have many special career choices when it comes to navigation. Some players find the conventional gameplay boring and want to become pirates, which can further enhance their plundering abilities. So, how to join the pirates in the Age of Great Voyages has become a focal point. Here, I will provide the method of joining the pirates and their characteristics.

The conditions for joining the pirates are relatively simple; one needs to have an infamy value of over 8000 to join a pirate nation. There are no specific requirements for skills or other aspects. Therefore, players only need to increase their infamy value by plundering nearby resources or engaging in PvP (player versus player) battles, effectively becoming a member of the pirate nation.
However, having a high infamy value makes you an easy target for enemy players. Thus, if you wish to become a pirate, your combat power should at least be moderate; otherwise, you may easily be targeted and counter-attacked by others. Moreover, you can see your bounty on the wanted list, with higher amounts indicating a deeper infamy value, attracting more people to come after you. Of course, if the amount is very high, it becomes quite difficult for the enemies to hunt you down.

After joining the pirates, you get a bonus: you can navigate in red zones. These are dangerous areas that are easily invaded by enemy NPCs and players. However, these areas offer rich rewards and are small, making it easy to gather abundant resources in a short time. Therefore, after joining the pirates, you can quickly set sail from here to enhance your combat power.

However, there is a downside to becoming a pirate: all nations will distrust your ship, meaning it's hard for players to normally travel to these countries. This leads to a significant drop in trade transactions and overall economic decline. At this point, you need to use a Pardon Petition, which clears the infamy value, allowing you to enter these countries normally again. The consumption is quite large, so it's recommended to obtain as many as possible.

Currently, this is all the information I have provided about how to join the pirates in the Age of Great Voyages. The condition for joining the pirates is to have an infamy value of over 8000. After joining, you can sail to the red zones for treasure hunting, but the cost is needing a Pardon Petition to lower your infamy value for normal travel to countries.