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Thomas Fern

A pirate executed for his crimes.

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Also known as Fern

First appearance: ix of captain bartho roberts and his crew

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Carpenter who resented Archer's promotion; attempted to escape with a prize but was killed by Phillips.
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JPJohn PhillipsBRBartholomew Ro…AHAndrew HarradineJSJames SkyrmJRJohn RackamTFThomas Fern

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  • Pirates, Captains, and Officials
  • Captains and Crew Betrayed
  • Pirate Captains and Hunters

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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