Sam Baharme
Summary
Captain Sam Baharme was a commander for a fleet of ships that operated under Clerks and Co. Along with his wife, Jane Baharme, he was instrumental in Colonial Jullicut's rebellion and its blockade during the War of Revolutions. He is often contrasted against Martin Keene as the two men led separate independence movements to escape the rule of Deus Ultima, but their means of pursuing independence varied greatly. Whereas Martin Keene stressed non-violent protest, Sam Baharme believed that violence was the only way for Vinlanders to gain independence.
Rebellion and the War of Revolutions
Increased import and export duties angered Jullicut's sailors as their share of the profits were decreased, and this anger was manifested in the actions of Sam Baharme. He and his followers burned numerous ships and cargo in protest, and the biggest protest which came to be known as the Wine Bath saw Sam and his followers dumping all of the barrels of wine that was set to be shipped to Antilles overboard and into the Swirling Ocean. Following the Wine Bath, the violence intensified as Sam Baharme and his followers killed anyone even remotely associated with Deus Ultima who was unwilling to switch sides. This led to them destroying Castle Jullicut and killing Jullicut's Governor. Sam ordered for a new ship to be built from the remnents of Castle Jullicut as he, his wife Jane, and the other sea captains left for sea to enact a blockade to prevent any of Deus Ultima's forces from entering Vinland. Upon Deus Ultima's forces arriving of Vinland's coast, a fierce sea battle occurred which saw Deus Ultima's forces push through and the death of Sam Baharme.