The East India Trading Company or the EITC is the fictionalized version of the English East India Company in the Pirates of the Caribbean series. In the islands, the company is headed by Lord Cutler Beckett.
History & Structure[]
Founded under a Royal Charter by Queen Elizabeth I in 1600, the EITC grew from a commercial enterprise into one of the world’s most powerful corporations. Over time, the company assumed governmental and military authority, especially in India, overshadowing its original trading role. In the Caribbean, the EITC established itself as a dominant force, both for trade routes and as a military presence where the Royal Navy proved insufficient.
The company’s crest bears the motto “Deo Ducente Nil Nocet” (“When God leads, nothing can harm us”), while a simpler E.I. Co. logo brands its shipping containers.
Its primary enforcers are the Black Guard, ruthless soldiers and assassins led by Captain Ellison Shaw, feared for their brutality and rumored supernatural resilience. All EITC ships and soldiers wear black and grey livery, outclassing their Royal Navy counterparts in aggression and strength.
The entire company is directed by Lord Cutler Beckett, who wields near-absolute authority. Beckett pursues a personal crusade to eliminate piracy, monopolize trade, and extend England’s dominance — even resorting to alliances with supernatural forces.
Recent Events[]
Pirates in the Caribbean long targeted EITC ships, prompting Beckett to respond with forceful suppression of pirate activity. Rumors spread that the EITC stockpiled gunpowder for assaults on pirate strongholds and that the Black Guard infiltrated pirate communities, hunting the Marceline Guild.
At the Battle of Padres del Fuego, pirates united to defeat EITC forces, but Beckett retaliated with the Black Guard, who were believed to be immune to steel through voodoo magic. This fueled speculation that Beckett had allied with Jolly Roger, trading support for his campaign against Captain Jack Sparrow. The alliance briefly held, with both Beckett and Jolly Roger cooperating in the Invasions of Padres, though it ultimately fractured.
Beckett also pursued El Patron’s Lost Weapons, dispatching Expedition Fleets to Raven’s Cove. After heavy fighting with Jolly Roger’s cursed army, both sides secured portions of the weapons cache. Since then, heavily guarded Treasure Fleets have been spotted moving the plunder across trade routes, intensifying pirate resistance and solidifying the EITC’s reputation as the most dangerous foe in the Caribbean.
Recently, a state of emergency was declared following sightings of the Kraken, the monstrous sea beast also called The Leviathan or The Great Squid. This creature has destroyed over a hundred ships, devoured sailors whole, and swallowed tens of thousands of tons of cargo.
In response, Beckett has authorized the deployment of Kraken Hunter Fleets, outfitted with unusual weaponry and carrying valuable supplies. Officially, these fleets claim to be seeking the beast itself, but speculation abounds that the EITC is after something far more secretive. For pirates bold enough to intercept them, these fleets may hold immense treasure — though they represent some of the EITC’s most dangerous forces yet.
Enemies[]
Rank & File[]
Typical East India Black members are little more than well-dressed goons hired out of taverns or ex-military men. But, some are highly skilled and trained operatives. All are dutifully loyal to the company.
| Name | Level Range | Weaponry | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thug | 8-14 | Dagger | 550-950 |
| Grunt | 13-19 | Cutlass | 1,150-1,950 |
| Hired-gun | 18-25 | Dagger | 1,650-2,050 |
| Mercenary | 23-30 | Cutlass | 2,450-2,750 |
| Assassin | 28-35 | Dagger | 2,850-3,250 |
Bosses[]
Beckett has assigned some of his most dangerous men to work in high-priority locations. They are not to be taken lightly.
Ships[]
Vessels belonging to the EITC pack more firepower and have heavier armor than Royal Navy versions. They are designed to fend off pirate attacks on their own without escort ships.
| Light Class | Can be found around Port Royal, Cuba, and close to Raven's Cove. | ||
| Name | Class | Level | Hull Points |
| Sea Viper | Light Sloop | 6-8 | 1,700-2,100 |
| Sentinel⚑ | Light Galleon | 10-11 | 4,400-4,800 |
| Corvette⚑ | Light Frigate | 14 | 5,400 |
| Standard Class | Can be found around Cuba, Rumrunner's Isle, Driftwood Island, Raven's Cove, and a select few near Padres Del Fuego. | ||
| Bloodhound | Sloop | 16 | 4,500 |
| Ironwall | Galleon | 21 | 8,000 |
| Marauder | Frigate | 24-25 | 9,300-9,700 |
| War Class | Can be found around Padres Del Fuego, Outcast Isle, Bilgewater, Raven's Cove, and Kingshead. | ||
| Barracuda⚑ | War Sloop | 28 | 8,200 |
| Ogre | War Galleon | 30 | 11,900 |
| Warlord | War Frigate | 33 | 14,000 |
| Heavy War Class | Can be found near Padres Del Fuego, Outcast Isle, and in Uncharted Waters. | ||
| Corsair | War Sloop | 37-39 | Unknown |
| Behemoth | War Galleon | 40-42 | Unknown |
| Juggernaut | War Frigate | 43-45 | Unknown |
| Hunter Warship | Can be found at the highest stage of a Pirate's Bounty. | ||
| En-Garde | War Frigate | 59-61 | >30,000 |
| Tally-ho | Ship of the Line | 59-61 | >30,000 |
| Battle-Royale | Ship of the Line | 59-61 | >30,000 |
| Fleet Class | Only found in EITC Treasure Fleets. | ||
| Tyrant | War Frigate | 69-71 | 34,000 |
| Conqueror | Ship of the Line | 79-81 | >45,000 |
| Intrepid | Ship of the Line | 79-81 | >45,000 |
| Leviathan | Ship of the Line | 79-81 | >45,000 |
| Kraken Class | Only found in EITC Kraken Hunter fleets, except the Defiance. | ||
| Triumphant⚑⚑ | Ship of the Line | 79-81 | >55,000 |
| Defiance⚑ | War Brig | 79-81 | >45,000 |
| Nemesis | War Frigate | 79-81 | >45,000 |
| Centaur | War Galleon | 79-81 | >45,000 |
| Trident | War Sloop | 79-81 | >45,000 |
| Cuttlefish | Light Sloop | 79-81 | >20,000 |
| ⚑ - Ships that also serve as Flagships throughout the Caribbean ⚑⚑ - Ships that only spawn as Flagships | |||
Strongholds[]
With their heavy political influence, the EITC often have members of the Black Guard stationed at Navy forts as well as their own hideouts.
- Fort Charles on Port Royal
- Kingshead
- Royal Caverns prison camp on Port Royal
- Beckett's Quarry prison camp on Padres Del Fuego
- EITC Outpost - Thieves' Den on Tortuga
- Trading Co. Office - Tortuga Town