Merchant Alliance
The Merchant Alliance is one of the major Trading Companies in Sea of Thieves. Every Outpost Dock houses a Merchant Alliance Representative willing to recruit new Merchants and send them on increasingly challenging Merchant Alliance Voyages for various Commodity Crates. The Alliance will accept any Crates, Gunpowder Barrels or Mermaid Gems for Gold and Reputation with the Company, willing to pay almost 10 times as much for any Commodities that are sold on Commission.
Lore
The Merchant Alliance is one of the longest standing companies on the seas.[1] They mostly deal in Trade Goods, either living or other valuable commodities, which are purchased from adventuring pirates who pick them up during their voyages. Their business model consists of customers making an order to the alliance, and the alliance getting the wares by ordering it from pirates. Some of the alliance merchants also take orders of "Special" wares, but it mostly depends on whether or not the salesperson wants to deal in illegal goods rather than what the company stands for.
NPCs
Game NPCs
These are all the Senior Traders who represent the Merchant Alliance at Outposts:
- Chief Trader Mollie - stationed at Sanctuary Outpost
- Senior Trader Marley - stationed at Galleon's Grave Outpost
- Senior Trader Mavis - stationed at Port Merrick
- Senior Trader Mandy - stationed at Dagger Tooth Outpost
- Senior Trader Maureen - stationed at Plunder Outpost
- Senior Trader Mildred - stationed at Ancient Spire Outpost
- Senior Trader Matilda - stationed at Morrow's Peak Outpost
NPCs in other media
| Name | Appearances | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Trader Mabel | Sea of Thieves Roleplaying Game | Alternate liaison at Plunder Outpost. |
Offered Services
The following services are offered by the Merchant Alliance Traders on the docks at every Outpost:
- Accepting Trade Good Crates, Cargo Crates, Gunpowder Barrels, filled Resource Crates, filled Animal Crates, Commodity Crates, Mermaid Gems, Coffers, Firework Crates or Breath of the Sea for Gold, Reputation and Emissary Value (if a Merchant Alliance Emissary Flag is raised)
- Selling Commodity Crates to Merchant Alliance Emissaries for Gold
- Selling empty Storage Crates and full Resource Crates for Gold
- Selling half-full Firework Crates
- Selling Merchant Alliance Promotions
- Selling the Merchant Alliance Emissary Flag (at Rank 15)
- Providing a Merchant Alliance Emissary Table
- Offering the Merchant Alliance Emissary Quest to any Emissary Grade V Merchant Alliance Representatives
- Selling Merchant Alliance themed Cosmetics for Promotions:
- Upgradable Merchant Alliance Pocket Watches and Spyglasses
- The Merchant Alliance Costume
- Merchant Alliance Set Ship Cosmetics
Buyable Resources
Resource Crates
| Crate | Cost | Resourses | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannonball Crate | 5,000 
|
Cannonballs | 50 |
| Fruit Crate | 3,500
|
Bananas | 25 |
| Coconuts | 13 | ||
| Pomegranates | 7 | ||
| Mangoes | 4 | ||
| Pineapples | 1 | ||
| Storage Crate | 5,000
|
empty | - |
| Wood Crate | 3,500
|
Wooden Planks | 50 |
| Bait Crate | 5,000
|
Grubs | 50 |
| Leeches | 50 | ||
| Earthworms | 50 |
Firework Crates
Common Firework Crates can be bought for 20,000 each.
Voyages
Merchant Voyages can be bought from Senior Traders on the docks at every Outpost. The Merchant Alliance sends Player Pirates on three types of Merchant Voyages: Trade Good Commissions, Cargo Run Voyages, and Lost Shipment Voyages. The First requires Players to find and deliver specific Trade Goods to specific Senior Traders at Outposts in a set amount of time. These can either be Animals or Gunpowder Barrels. There are three types of commissioned Animals: Chicken, Pigs and Snakes. These have to be caught in Cages provided by the Senior Trader NPCs and taken care of until delivered. Gunpowder Barrels can be found on Fortresses or randomly on Islands. The Second requires Players to pick up Cargo Crates from a Seapost, Outpost or Large Island NPC and deliver it in time and good condition to another NPC. The Third requires Players to track down lost ships using the ship's route and recover the manifests onboard.
Players can have up to 3 Merchant Voyages in their Voyage Inventory at one time and put them up for a vote at the Voyage Table. The Voyages are counted complete as soon as the Goods are picked up or delivered.
In addition to Voyages sold by Senior Traders, Trade Good Commissions and Cargo Crate requisitions can sometimes be found from beached or floating Messages in Bottles or as Mysterious Parchments in Barrels. The Cargo requisitions act identically to Cargo Runs. The Trade Good Commissions, however, require the Players to either find or get one of the three Supply Crates from Senior Traders and fill them with Resources or just bring in a Gunpowder Barrel. Animal requisitions are unique to Voyages purchased from Senior Traders, whereas the Supply Crates are unique to Voyages found from other sources.
When sold to Senior Traders or the NPCs, The Goods gathered during these Voyages reward the player with Gold and Merchant Alliance Reputation.
Goods that have not been requested can still be sold, but are worth far less gold. Trade Good Crates cannot be requested and have to be sold individually.
Players can also buy Ashen versions of Cargo Runs from the Representative at Morrow's Peak Outpost. These Voyages take players on islands throughout The Devil's Roar, where they have to deliver more fragile, but valuable Ashen variants of Cargo Crates.
Treasure
The following are all the types of items that can be sold to Senior Traders for Gold and Merchant Alliance Reputation:
- Animals - Pigs, Snakes, Chicken (need to be caught in specific Cages)
- Trade Good Crates - Various Crates filled with exotic Goods found all over the Sea of Thieves. Can be found around The Sea of Thieves on shorelines, or through a Lost Shipment voyage.
- Commodities - Raw variations of Trade Good Crates that can be bought and sold from Merchant Alliance representatives on Outposts for weekly refreshed prices.
- Supply Crates - Crates of Supplies capable of holding up to 50 of a single type of Resource Item. Can only be sold when filled up.
- Cargo Crates - Crates of Plants, Rum or Cloth that can deteriorate in bad conditions. Only sold to specific NPCs within set deadlines marked on the Crates.
- Firework Crates - Crate containing Fireworks
- Gunpowder Barrels - Both regular and Stronghold Barrels can be sold to Senior Traders.
- Mermaid Gems - These rare Gems can be sold to any of the main Trading Companies, including the Merchant Alliance.
- Siren Gems - These rare Gems can be sold to any of the main Trading Companies, including the Merchant Alliance.
- Ammo Crates - These Resource Crates are found shored on Islands and can be sold to the Merchants at any state
- Merchant Manifest - These are books found on sunken Merchant Alliance ships and are a part of Merchant Voyages. Can be sold to Senior Traders when the Voyage is completed.
Reputation, Promotions & Rewards
Reputation
Merchant Alliance Reputation is used to level up and earn higher Promotion Ranks with the Trading Company. Merchant Alliance Reputation is earned every time a relevant Treasure Item (See above) is sold to the Senior Traders on the Docks of Outposts (Crew-wide). Each Treasure item is worth a set amount of Reputation, which is separate from the item's Gold or Emissary Value. Players can also earn Reputation with the Merchants by completing Commendations for the Company (Individual) or lowering a higher than Emissary Grade II Merchant Alliance Emissary Flag at the Merchant Alliance Emissary Table (Crew-wide). Crews representing the Merchants as an Emissary will get increased Reputation gains with each Emissary Grade. The Merchant Alliance has 75 Reputation levels in total.
Players who progress through the Merchant Alliance Reputation Ranks can also unlock the Ceremonial Admiral Set Items for purchase at Outpost Shops.
Promotions
The following is a table of all the Merchant Alliance Promotions and the Items that are unlocked for purchase after achieving them:
| Rank | Promotion Name | Cost | Item Unlocked | Cost | Voyage Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Merchant Sailor | 100 |
Lowly Merchant Watch | 700 |
20
|
| 10 | Merchant Mariner | 200 |
Measly Merchant Spyglass | 700 |
40
|
| 15 | Merchant Cadet | 300 |
Prominent Merchant Watch |
1,400 |
60
|
| 20 | Merchant Bosun | 400 |
Notable Merchant Spyglass | 1,400 |
80
|
| 25 | Merchant Officer | 500 |
Famed Merchant Watch | 2,100 |
100
|
| 30 | Merchant Lieutenant | 600 |
Renowned Merchant Spyglass | 2,100 |
120
|
| 35 | Merchant Commander | 700 |
Revered Merchant Watch | 2,800 |
140
|
| 40 | Merchant Captain | 800 |
Esteemed Merchant Spyglass | 2,800 |
160
|
| 45 | Merchant Admiral | 900 |
Legendary Merchant Watch | 3,500 |
180
|
| 50 | Merchant Master | 1,000 |
Notorious Merchant Spyglass | 3,500
|
200
|
| 55 | Enterprising Merchant | 17,450 |
Merchant Alliance Capstan | 69,550
| |
| 60 | Industrious Merchant | 21,400 |
Merchant Alliance Cannons | 69,550
| |
| 65 | Prosperous Merchant | 25,350 |
Merchant Alliance Wheel | 69,550
| |
| 70 | Esteemed Merchant | 29,300 |
69,550 | ||
| 75 | Eminent Merchant | 33,250 |
69,550 |
Rewards
The following is a list of all Merchant Alliance rewards which require a certain Reputation level or Emissary Ledger progress.
- Total Cost: 15,561,950
| Image | Name | Source | Cost | Requires | Type | Set | In-game description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Lowly Merchant Watch | 700
|
 5 |
Pocket Watch | Merchant Alliance | "Acquire the first of our service watches by bringing satisfaction to some of our measly clients." | |
 |
Admiral Capstan | 49,000
|
10 |
Capstan | Admiral | "A tidy, sturdy capstan that you'd find on a nice, proper vessel." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Capstan | 49,000
|
10 |
Capstan | Ceremonial Admiral | "A tidy, sturdy capstan that you'd find on a nice, proper vessel." | |
 |
Grand Admiral Capstan | 49,000
|
10 |
Capstan | Grand Admiral | "A tidy, sturdy capstan that you'd find on a nice, proper vessel." | |
 |
Measly Merchant Spyglass | 700
|
10 |
Spyglass | Merchant Alliance | "A glance of things to come, this spyglass only requires you to help out a few pitiful customers." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Costume | 68,300
|
15 |
Costume | Merchant Alliance | "Please conduct yourself professionally while wearing the Alliance uniform." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Emissary Flag | 20,000
|
15 |
Emissary Flag | Merchant Alliance | "Acquire our Emissary Flag and perform a valued duty, increasing your standing and gold as a representative of the Merchant Alliance." | |
 |
Prominent Merchant Watch | 1,400
|
15 |
Pocket Watch | Merchant Alliance | "Time to show us your mettle. Help out sufficient notable clients and this charming piece is yours." | |
 |
Notable Merchant Spyglass | 1,400
|
20 |
Spyglass | Merchant Alliance | "Deal with enough lowly client and we'll award you a moderately more impressive spyglass." | |
 |
Admiral Wheel | 49,000
|
25 |
Wheel | Admiral | "Behind a wheel like this is where you belong, in command, standing proud at the helm!" | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Wheel | 49,000
|
25 |
Wheel | Ceremonial Admiral | "Behind a wheel like this is where you belong, in command, standing proud at the helm!" | |
 |
Famed Merchant Watch | 2,100
|
25 |
Pocket Watch | Merchant Alliance | "A lovely timepiece that would complete any outfit, yours by keeping renowned customers happy." | |
 |
Grand Admiral Wheel | 49,000
|
25 |
Wheel | Grand Admiral | "Behind a wheel like this is where you belong, in command, standing proud at the helm!" | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Boots | 1,350
|
28 |
Boots | Ceremonial Admiral | "Boots so shiny you can see your face in them, but no promises you'll like what you see." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Gloves | 1,350
|
28 |
Gloves | Ceremonial Admiral | "Getting your hands dirty is for dishonourable types, so wear these gloves and sniff your innocence." | |
 |
Renowned Merchant Spyglass | 2,100
|
30 |
Spyglass | Merchant Alliance | "Set your sights on more superior goals, like this nice spyglass for helping out prominent customers." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Bucket | 1,900
|
31 |
Bucket | Ceremonial Admiral | "Keep everything shipshape with a reliable bucket that's guaranteed not to leak." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Shovel | 1,850
|
31 |
Shovel | Ceremonial Admiral | "If physical toil is absolutely necessary, this efficient shovel will commandeer buried prizes." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Belt | 1,350
|
33 |
Belt | Ceremonial Admiral | "The large buckle reflects your stature, but also increases the chance of being struck by lightning." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Dress | 5,400
|
33 |
Dress | Ceremonial Admiral | "Both practical and formal, just in case you get invited to a pirate's ball out on the high seas." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Trousers | 2,700
|
33 |
Bottoms | Ceremonial Admiral | "A fine pair of immaculately pressed breeches that are nearly as uptight as you are." | |
 |
Revered Merchant Watch | 2,800
|
35 |
Pocket Watch | Merchant Alliance | "Only our most trusted agents deal with esteemed clients, so you'll need a watch of equal stature." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Jacket | 6,750
|
36 |
Jacket | Ceremonial Admiral | "We'll keep adding gold buttons until everyone's fooled into giving you the desired respect." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Shirt | 2,700
|
36 |
Shirt | Ceremonial Admiral | "Extra starch ensures you'll stay smart in the roughest of storms. Smarter pirates avoid them though." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Lantern | 1,900
|
38 |
Lantern | Ceremonial Admiral | "Things will shine as bright as your prospects when illuminating this splendid lantern." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Tankard | 900
|
38 |
Tankard | Ceremonial Admiral | "Show everyone you're not the stuffy type by enjoying a grog or two. Or three." | |
 |
Admiral Cannons | 49,000
|
40 |
Cannons | Admiral | "Cannons so clean and shiny, you could eat your dinner off them! Please don't do that." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Cannons | 49,000
|
40 |
Cannons | Ceremonial Admiral | "Cannons so clean and shiny, you could eat your dinner off them! Please don't do that." | |
 |
Esteemed Merchant Spyglass | 2,800
|
40 |
Spyglass | Merchant Alliance | "Famed clients demand quality service, so in return we offer this spyglass of exceptional craft." | |
 |
Grand Admiral Cannons | 49,000
|
40 |
Cannons | Grand Admiral | "Cannons so clean and shiny, you could eat your dinner off them! Please don't do that." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Concertina | 2,850
|
41 |
Concertina | Ceremonial Admiral | "Ships have no room for a grand piano, so you'll have to learn how to play this instead." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Drum | 3,500
|
41 |
Drum | Ceremonial Admiral | "With this, if you must play, no one will notice you're not actually playing on beat." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Hurdy-Gurdy | 2,850
|
41 |
Hurdy-Gurdy | Ceremonial Admiral | "Proudly strike up a rousing shanty that inspires all pirates to do the very best." | |
 |
Grand Admiral Banjo | 3,500
|
41 |
Banjo | Grand Admiral | "Strum a nice, nautical ditty to boost morale among your sterling crew." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Pocket Watch | 2,800
|
43 |
Pocket Watch | Ceremonial Admiral | "Crafted by master horologists, this fine timepiece is waterproof to 100 fathoms." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Speaking Trumpet | 2,300
|
43 |
Speaking Trumpet | Ceremonial Admiral | "This should help keep a distance when speaking with lesser pirates is unavoidable." | |
 |
Legendary Merchant Watch | 3,500
|
45 |
Pocket Watch | Merchant Alliance | "This exquisite watch shows that you offer faultless service to our most notorious customers." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Compass | 2,800
|
46 |
Compass | Ceremonial Admiral | "Points the way to your entitled success. Has a jeweled bearing for smoother operation." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Spyglass | 3,800
|
46 |
Spyglass | Ceremonial Admiral | "Lesser pirates will look up to you when using this. Unless you're peering through the wrong end." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Eyepatch | 3,050
|
47 |
Eyepatch | Ceremonial Admiral | "Promotes an air of undoubted experience in battle, just don't let your crew see it's just for show." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Hook | 4,050
|
47 |
Hook | Ceremonial Admiral | "Don't wipe seaspray from your eyes or you'll be wearing an Eyepatch too." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Pegleg | 4,050
|
47 |
Pegleg | Ceremonial Admiral | "A wooden leg doesn't lessen your duty. It's no excuse for getting stuck in the deck grille though." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Blunderbuss | 9,450
|
48 |
Blunderbuss | Ceremonial Admiral | "Sometimes the only way to restore order is with an impeccably delivered dose of shot." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Cutlass | 7,000
|
48 |
Cutlass | Ceremonial Admiral | "Give those ill-disciplined Skeleton rabble a taste of authority. If that fails, run away!" | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Eye of Reach | 9,450
|
48 |
Eye of Reach | Ceremonial Admiral | "Do your duty and don't buy this, as there is no honor in fighting from range." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Pistol | 9,450
|
48 |
Pistol | Ceremonial Admiral | "A noble weapon that will serve you admirably during your distinguished pirating career." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Hat | 6,800
|
49 |
Hat | Ceremonial Admiral | "A hat makes the pirate, so look no further than this distinguished but impractical headwear." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Figurehead | 49,000
|
50 |
Figurehead | Ceremonial Admiral | "Lords of the seas, just like you. Pay no heed to any who say it's an outdated old man with a stick." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Hull | 49,000
|
50 |
Hull | Ceremonial Admiral | "Cuts through the water with utmost authority." | |
 |
Ceremonial Admiral Sails | 49,000
|
50 |
Sails | Ceremonial Admiral | "At the wheel it's a stirring sight. Don't get too distracted, or you'll see the bottom of the sea." | |
 |
Grand Admiral Figurehead | 49,000
|
50 |
Figurehead | Grand Admiral | "Lord of the seas, just like you. Pay no heed to any who say it's a outdated old man with a stick." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Bucket | 135,000
|
50 |
Bucket | Merchant Alliance | "Useful for bailing, and also for watering expensive plants during long journeys. Don't set sail without one!" | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Lantern | 300,000
|
50 |
Lantern | Merchant Alliance | "Always keep a lantern handy so you can see exactly what you're signing." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Shovel | 300,000
|
50 |
Shovel | Merchant Alliance | "Sometimes it's wise to bury cargo and come back for it later - unless you happen to be transporting livestock." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Speaking Trumpet | 300,000
|
50 |
Speaking Trumpet | Merchant Alliance | "Bellowing across the waves is hardly a dignified way of doing business – but sometimes, circumstances require it." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Tankard | 135,000
|
50 |
Tankard | Merchant Alliance | "Pirates who've used one of Mollie's contracts in place of a coaster have been known to disappear soon after." | |
 |
Notorious Merchant Spyglass | 3,500
|
50 |
Spyglass | Merchant Alliance | "Only a select few partnering with our most revered customers will own this prestigious spyglass." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Banjo | 500,000
|
55 |
Banjo | Merchant Alliance | "Like all the best contracts, this comes with several strings attached." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Capstan | 69,550
|
55 |
Capstan | Merchant Alliance | "Daily capstan oiling will ensure that our clients are served without delays." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Concertina | 500,000
|
55 |
Concertina | Merchant Alliance | "An unpretentious concertina that's useful for engaging in some Company-mandated organised merriment." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Drum | 500,000
|
55 |
Drum | Merchant Alliance | "Emblazoned with the symbol of the Merchant Alliance. It's Mollie's gentle reminder to stop playing music and get back to work." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Hurdy-Gurdy | 500,000
|
55 |
Hurdy-Gurdy | Merchant Alliance | "Music may seem like a frivolous waste of time, but it can also be used to mesmerise any snakes you're transporting." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Beard | 135,000
|
60 |
Beard | Merchant Alliance | "Surprisingly, the Merchant Alliance are in favour of large, bushy beards. They're a great place to store spare quills." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Cannons | 69,550
|
60 |
Cannons | Merchant Alliance | "These will help you protect your cargo and maintain our reputation." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Regulation Hair | 135,000
|
60 |
Hair | Merchant Alliance | "Not too short and not too long, this 'do was styled by Senior Trader Mavis to help keep the Company looking smart." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Dress | 875,000
|
65 |
Dress | Merchant Alliance | "Part of the official uniform of the Merchant Alliance. Be sure to conduct yourself accordingly." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Padded Gloves | 300,000
|
65 |
Gloves | Merchant Alliance | "Additional protection from paper cuts is always appreciated when you're handling parchments all day." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Pegleg | 600,000
|
65 |
Pegleg | Merchant Alliance | "On the Sea of Thieves, even routine commerce can lead to unfortunate consequences." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Plain Gloves | 300,000
|
65 |
Gloves | Merchant Alliance | "Stops you getting a rash from handling manifests - otherwise known as contract dermatitis." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Shirt | 300,000
|
65 |
Shirt | Merchant Alliance | "Once all the starch has been washed out, this might actually be pretty comfortable to wear." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Wheel | 69,550
|
65 |
Wheel | Merchant Alliance | "Senior Trader Mavis inspects these wheels to see if you've been taking detours on your Voyages." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Blunderbuss | 875,000
|
70 |
Blunderbuss | Merchant Alliance | "A noisy and imprecise weapon that Merchants only use when there's no practical alternative." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Cutlass | 875,000
|
70 |
Cutlass | Merchant Alliance | "A fine piratical blade that's useful for cutting through the paperwork." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Eye of Reach | 875,000
|
70 |
Eye of Reach | Merchant Alliance | "The handy scope can be used to scan the horizon for foes, or simply to check the fine print." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Flag | 2,500
|
70 |
Flags | Merchant Alliance | "Please ensure that our flag is displayed at the approved angle and without wrinkles." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Heavy Sword | 875,000
|
70 |
Cutlass | Merchant Alliance | "Take out a Skeleton Captain with this, and you'll soon learn how to get a head in business." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Hull | 69,550
|
70 |
Hull | Merchant Alliance | "Display our colours proudly and conduct yourself properly when meeting our customers." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Pistol | 875,000
|
70 |
Pistol | Merchant Alliance | "A shot from this can be used to wastefully ignite valuable Gunpowder Barrels. Tsk, tsk." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Rapier | 875,000
|
70 |
Cutlass | Merchant Alliance | "Like Chief Trader Mollie doing business, this slender sword gets straight to the point." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Belt | 300,000
|
75 |
Belt | Merchant Alliance | "Buckled with the seal of the Merchant Alliance, this is a trader's belt through and through." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Figurehead | 69,550
|
75 |
Figurehead | Merchant Alliance | "This figurehead represents dignity and speed, which you should strive for as a Merchant." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Jacket | 875,000
|
75 |
Jacket | Merchant Alliance | "It's not the hardiest jacket, but at least your crew will be able to spot you at a distance." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Sails | 69,550
|
75 |
Sails | Merchant Alliance | "Exquisite sails that are earned through diligence and timeliness. Well done, Merchant." | |
 |
Banner of the Alliance | 100,000
|
80 |
Ornaments | Merchant Alliance | "The world is your oyster with this terrific traders' tapestry." | |
 |
Prudent Timekeeper | 100,000
|
85 |
Ornaments | Merchant Alliance | "Always deliver your precious crates to deadline with this trader-themed timepiece." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Ship's Crest | 100,000
|
90 |
Ship's Crest | Merchant Alliance | "Show that your ship is precise when it comes to cargo caretaking." | |
 |
Chief Trader Mollie Shipmate | 100,000
|
95 |
Ornaments | Merchant Alliance | "The tiny trader will keep you on your toes with its minute checklist." | |
 |
Trader's Prosperity Costume | 150,000
|
100 |
Costume | Merchant Alliance | "Unlocked by reaching Reputation Level 100 in the Merchant Alliance." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Rings of Distinction I | 100,000
|
Rings | Merchant Alliance | "Right and left hand rings, unlocked by reaching Distinction I with Merchant Alliance." | ||
 |
Merchant Alliance Rings of Distinction II | 200,000
|
Rings | Merchant Alliance | "Right and left hand rings, unlocked by reaching Distinction II with Merchant Alliance." | ||
 |
Merchant Alliance Rings of Distinction III | 300,000
|
Rings | Merchant Alliance | "Right and left hand rings, unlocked by reaching Distinction III with Merchant Alliance." | ||
 |
Merchant Alliance Rings of Distinction IV | 400,000
|
Rings | Merchant Alliance | "Right and left hand rings, unlocked by reaching Distinction IV with Merchant Alliance." | ||
 |
Merchant Alliance Rings of Distinction V | 500,000
|
Rings | Merchant Alliance | "Right and left hand rings, unlocked by reaching Distinction V with Merchant Alliance." | ||
 |
Merchant Alliance Inaugural Commander Sails | n/a
|
 1x
|
Sails | Merchant Alliance | "Your prompt deliveries have earned you this special reward." | |
 |
Merchant Alliance Inaugural Admiral Sails | n/a
|
 1x
|
Sails | Merchant Alliance | "Performance is everything. Hoist these sails proudly for out-earning all your competition." | |
 |
Merchant Ambassador Hull | n/a
|
2x
|
Hull | Merchant Ambassador | "Clean, striking paintwork that catches the eye. Rumour has it that Chief Trader Mollie adapted the design from elsewhere." | |
 |
Merchant Ambassador Figurehead | n/a
|
2x
|
Figurehead | Merchant Ambassador | "A figurehead of a great golden bird that carries the entire globe in its talons. What could this possibly symbolise?" | |
 |
Merchant Ambassador Cannons | n/a
|
3x
|
Cannons | Merchant Ambassador | "A cannon trimmed with so much gold, it may even be worth more than the ship you're trying to sink with it." | |
 |
Merchant Ambassador Wheel | n/a
|
3x
|
Wheel | Merchant Ambassador | "A wheel that practically screams 'pride', 'prosperity' and 'watch out for that rock!'" | |
 |
Merchant Ambassador Capstan | n/a
|
4x
|
Capstan | Merchant Ambassador | "The spinning pegs of a capstan are like a ticking clock counting against your cargo." | |
 |
Merchant Ambassador Flag | n/a
|
4x
|
Flags | Merchant Ambassador | "Fly this flag and tell the world - you've got a hold full of pigs and don't care who knows it." | |
 |
Merchant Ambassador Sails | n/a
|
4x
|
Sails | Merchant Ambassador | "Pristine sails fashioned from exotic silks. Useful when ferrying... exotic silks." | |
 |
Merchant Ambassador Pistol | n/a
|
5x
|
Pistol | Merchant Ambassador | "Duels are a waste of time and resources. Sometimes, however, needs must..." | |
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Merchant Ambassador Cutlass | n/a
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5x
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Cutlass | Merchant Ambassador | "A blade that's smart without being too ostentatious - just as any Merchant should be." | |
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Merchant Ambassador Blunderbuss | n/a
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6x
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Blunderbuss | Merchant Ambassador | "Do try and refrain from too much widespread weapon fire - ammunition doesn't come cheaply, you know." | |
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Merchant Ambassador Eye of Reach | n/a
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6x
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Eye of Reach | Merchant Ambassador | "Not only is this a fine weapon, you can use it to keep an eye on your cargo from a distance." | |
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Merchant Ambassador Drum | n/a
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7x
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Drum | Merchant Ambassador | "It's wise not to drum too loudly during a Cargo Run. You wouldn't want to risk cracking the rum bottles." | |
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Merchant Ambassador Concertina | n/a
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7x
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Concertina | Merchant Ambassador | "Not even the jauntiest tune will distract the Merchant Alliance if your delivery arrives later than expected." | |
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Merchant Ambassador Hurdy-Gurdy | n/a
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8x
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Hurdy-Gurdy | Merchant Ambassador | "A boisterous instrument that can even drown out the sound of hungry pigs below deck." | |
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Merchant Ambassador Banjo | n/a
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8x
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Banjo | Merchant Ambassador | "Snakes can be mesmerised by music, which is useful if you've been hired to transport them." | |
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Merchant Ambassador Fishing Rod | n/a
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9x
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Fishing Rod | Merchant Ambassador | "The Merchant Alliance once considered fishing to be a spurious waste of time, until they saw how much profit the shipwrights made selling bait to Captains." | |
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Merchant Ambassador Tankard | n/a
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9x
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Tankard | Merchant Ambassador | "It's rumoured that Chief Trader Mollie owns one of these, though she'd never be seen quaffing from it in public." | |
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Merchant Ambassador Spyglass | n/a
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10x
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Spyglass | Merchant Ambassador | "Spot your trading partners, crates and animals easily with this magnificent addition to any Merchant's equipment haul." | |
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Merchant Ambassador Bucket | n/a
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10x
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Bucket | Merchant Ambassador | "Embellished with the finest silks traded across the seas, allowing you to extinguish fires with ease and style." | |
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Merchant Ambassador Shovel | n/a
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11x
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Shovel | Merchant Ambassador | "Guaranteed no blisters when you dig deep with this elegantly padded excavator." | |
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Merchant Ambassador Compass | n/a
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11x
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Compass | Merchant Ambassador | "This intricate instrument may not always guide you to spoils, but it always points true." | |
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Merchant Ambassador Speaking Trumpet | n/a
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12x
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Speaking Trumpet | Merchant Ambassador | "Let everyone know your trading needs and bark your order for all to hear!" | |
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Merchant Ambassador Lantern | n/a
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12x
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Lantern | Merchant Ambassador | "Useful for those lonely nights poring over trade routes and delivery plans." |
Merchant Alliance Emissaries
Any players wishing to represent the Merchant Alliance on the open seas can do so by becoming a Merchant Alliance Emissary. To hoist a Merchant Alliance Emissary Flag, Players must first purchase it from any Company Representative for 20000 Gold once they have achieved the level 15 Rank of Merchant Cadet. Player Crews can vote to raise a Company Emissary Flag at the Company's Emissary Table. Merchant Alliance Emissary Tables can be found inside every Merchant Alliance Dock at Outposts. Once voted upon, the Crew's Ship will receive two Company themed Flags on their Ships to designate their Emissary status: a big Flag on the back of the ship and a Pennant on top of the Crow's Nest. These Flags will signify the Emissary Ship's current Emissary Grade and will change as the Crew progresses through these Grades. Merchant Alliance Emissary Flags are Blue and Silver and will play a distinct tune when viewed from a Spyglass by other Crews. When an Emissary Ship sinks or is scuttled, the Emissary Flag will be lost along with any earned Grade progress. The Broken Emissary Flags that float up from the sunk ship can be sold to The Servant of the Flame at The Reaper's Hideout. When Crews vote to lower their own Emissary Flag, they earn large sums of Gold and Reputation with the Emissary Company (only after Grade 2).
Emissary Grades
Every Merchant Alliance Emissary will start out at Emissary Grade I and be able to progress up to Grade V. These Grades are displayed on the Ship's Emissary Flags. Players can also check their Emissary Grade progress by using the Equipment Radial Menu or opening up their Reputation tab at the Pirate Menu.
When reaching Grade V, Merchant Alliance Emissaries are eligible to claim a special Merchant Alliance Emissary Quest from any of the Order Representatives.
With each Emissary Grade, players will receive greater Rewards, Merchant Alliance Reputation and Emissary Value for any sold Crates, Gunpowder Barrels or Mermaid Gems. Note that Players do not get Emissary Grade Reputation from selling Items to the company, unless the items are to be delivered as a part of a Quest or Voyage. The following is a chart of the reward and value multiplier of Emissary Grades:
| Emissary Grade | Rewards, Reputation & Emissary Value |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | Base Reward |
| Grade 2 | +33% Base Reward |
| Grade 3 | +67% Base Reward |
| Grade 4 | +100% Base Reward |
| Grade 5 | +150% Base Reward |
Emissary Reputation
Merchant Alliance Emissaries can gain Emissary Reputation and progress through Emissary Grades in the following ways:
- Capturing Animals inside Animal Crates (only for the first Animal caught inside a crate)
- Delivering Animals to Merchant Representatives (only Commissioned Animals)
- Delivering Cargo Crates
- Selling Commodity Crates
- Picking up any Trade Good Crates, Resource Crates, filled Animal Crates or Mermaid Gems for the first time (reset after another Crew claims the Treasure by picking it up)
- Putting Trade Good Crates, filled Animal Crates, Resource Crates or Mermaid Gems on your Ship
- Completing World Events
- Defeating Megalodon or Kraken
- Sinking Emergent Skeleton Ships
- Sinking rivaling Reaper's Bones Emissary Ships
- Acquiring a Merchant Manifest from the respective voyage
Things that do not give Emissary Grade Reputation for Merchant Alliance:
- Selling non-commissioned Treasure
- Picking up or putting Commodity Crates on your ship
- Completing or progressing through Cargo Maps
- Picking up or selling un-commissioned Gunpowder Barrels
- Sinking Skeleton Ships that are a part of a Skeleton Fleet
- Picking up or putting Collector's Chests, Ammo Crates or Storage Crates on your Ship
- Killing Reaper's Bones Emissary Crew members
- Killing or Sinking any other Trading Company Emissary Ships or Crew members
- Killing Emergent Skeleton Captains
- Progressing through Skeleton's Orders Quests
Emissary Quest
Once Crews have reached Emissary Grade V when sailing as a Merchant Alliance Emissary, they will be eligible for an Merchant Alliance Emissary Quest. Only one Quest can be claimed per Crew per Emissary Run. This means that if players want to receive more Emissary Quests, they will have to reset their Emissary progress and work their way back up to Grade V again.
The Merchant Alliance Emissary Quest gives all Players of the Crew 2 Cargo Maps with 10 Cargo Crates each that need to be delivered within a month in-game time. Players can easily work their way back up to Emissary Grade V with the Quest alone if they decide to turn in their previous Grade V flag to the Company and start over from Grade I. Once back at Grade V, the crews can claim another Emissary Quest and repeat the process.
Emissary Value & Ledger
Merchant Alliance Emissary Value is earned every time a Crew sells a Treasure item to any Order Representatives while flying a Merchant Alliance Emissary Flag. Each Crate and Mermaid Gem has a set base Emissary Value (which is increased for items sold on Commissions or in better conditions). Crews get increased Emissary Value the higher the Grade of their Emissary Flag. When selling Treasure as a Grade V Emissary, the Emissary Value is doubled (see above chart for the multipliers). Emissary Value acts as a Player Pirate's individual scoreboard with a Trading Company.
A player's Emissary Value is counted in their Emissary Ledger, which divides all of the Company's Emissaries into four Ranks based on their total Emissary Value. Each Emissary Rank accounts for a percentage of the Company's total Emissary Value holders. A single Emissary Ledger scoreboard remains active for one month, after which it will be closed and reset. At the close of a Ledger, every Player Pirate to place in the first or second top tier will be rewarded with exclusive Company Sails.
The Merchant Alliance Emissary Ranks and rewards are as follows:
Commendations
The following Commendations are achievable for the Merchant Alliance.
| Commendations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Image | Commendation | Requirements | Rewards |
 | Merchant Voyager | Complete 250 Merchant Alliance Voyages.
|  Rewards the Merchant Voyager Title. |
 | Gilded Merchant | Earn 150,000 gold with the Merchant Alliance.
| Rewards the Gilded Merchant Title. |
 | Sailor of the Merchant Alliance | Sail 1000 nautical miles on Merchant Alliance business.
| Rewards the Sailor of the Merchant Alliance Title. |
 | Merchant Adventurer | Purchase 250 Merchant voyages. Removed
|  Previously rewarded the Merchant Adventurer Title |
 | Merchant Forager | Deliver 50 Fruit Crates on schedule.
| Rewards the Merchant Forager Title. |
 | Merchant Shipwright | Deliver 50 Wood Crates on schedule.
| Rewards the Merchant Shipwright Title. |
 | Cast Iron Merchant | Deliver 50 Cannonball Crates on schedule.
| Rewards the Cast Iron Merchant Title. |
 | Black Powder Merchant | Deliver 100 Gunpowder Kegs on schedule.
| Rewards the Black Powder Merchant Title. |
 | Merchant of the Dawn Caller | Deliver 200 Chickens on schedule.
| Rewards the Merchant of the Dawn Caller Title. |
 | Merchant of the Wild Hog | Deliver 200 Pigs on schedule.
| Rewards the Merchant of the Wild Hog Title. |
 | Merchant of the Serpent's Scale | Deliver 200 Snakes on schedule.
| Rewards the Merchant of the Serpent's Scale Title. |
 | Merchant of Grand Fauna | Deliver 200 Golden Animals on Schedule.
| Rewards the Merchant of Grand Fauna Title. |
 | Merchant of the Silken Trade | Deliver 200 Crates of Luxurious Cloth on time and in perfect condition.
| Rewards the Merchant of the Silken Trade Title. |
 | Merchant of the Flora Trade | Deliver 200 Crates of Plants on time and in perfect condition.
| Rewards the Merchant of the Flora Trade Title. |
 | Merchant Rum Runner | Deliver 200 Crates of Rum on time and in perfect condition.
| Rewards the Merchant Rum Runner Title. |
 | Merchant of Forsaken Silk | Deliver 200 Crates of Luxurious Devil's Cloth on time and in perfect condition.
| Rewards the Merchant of Forsaken Silk Title. |
 | Merchant of Forsaken Flora | Deliver 200 Crates of Devil's Plants on time and in perfect condition.
| Rewards the Merchant of Forsaken Flora Title. |
 | Merchant of Forsaken Rum | Deliver 200 Crates of Devil's Rum on time and in perfect condition.
| Rewards the Merchant of Forsaken Rum Title. |
 | Distinguished Merchant | Earn a Distinction for the Merchant Alliance. | n/a |
 | Voyages for the Alliance | Dive to and complete Merchant Alliance Voyages.
| n/a |
 | Merchant Raider | Dive to and complete Raid Voyages for the Merchant Alliance.
| n/a |
 | Scroll Seeker | Sell Scrolls that you or another pirate earned from completing Raid Voyages for the Merchant Alliance.
| n/a |
 | Emissary of Merchants | Become an Emissary for the Merchant Alliance. High Seas only | n/a |
 | Worthy Emissary of Merchants | Reach Merchant Alliance Emissary Grade 2, 100 times. High Seas only
| n/a |
 | Dedicated Emissary of Merchants | Reach Merchant Alliance Emissary Grade 3, 80 times. High Seas only
| n/a |
 | Esteemed Emissary of Merchants | Reach Merchant Alliance Emissary Grade 4, 40 times. High Seas only
| n/a |
 | Unrivalled Emissary of Merchants | Reach Merchant Alliance Emissary Grade 5, 20 times. High Seas only
| n/a |
 | Precious Commodities | Deliver 600 Merchant Alliance Consignments while flying the Merchant Alliance Emissary Flag. High Seas only
| n/a |
 | Prestigious Merchant | Deliver 320 Merchant Alliance Consignments while flying a Grade 5 Merchant Alliance Emissary Flag. High Seas only
| n/a |
 | Merchant's Garb | Represent the Merchant Alliance through your appearance while sailing as an Emissary. High Seas only | n/a |
 | Merchant's Livery | Represent the Merchant Alliance through your ship's appearance while sailing as an Emissary. High Seas only | n/a |
 | Merchants Through and Through | As Emissaries, fully represent the Merchant Alliance through your crew and your Ship's appearance. High Seas only | n/a |
 | Manifestation | Bring 20 recovered Ship Manifests to the Merchant Alliance
| Rewards the Merchant of Manifests Title. Unlocks the Merchant Pathfinder Sail for purchase. |
 | Manifest Density | Find Ship Manifests
| n/a |
 | Cabin Fever | Open 50 Captain's cabins using a Captain's Key
| Rewards the Merchant of Mysteries Title. Unlocks the Golden Gatherer Merchant Sail for purchase. |
 | Haggler of Surplus Stock | Purchase 250 Merchant Commodities at a discounted price. Note: This Commendation is personal and not shared with the Crew, only counting the commodities you personally bought. High Seas only
| n/a |
 | Profiteer of Sought Stock | Sell 250 Merchant Commodities at an inflated price. High Seas only
| Unlocks the Merchant Alliance Hook for purchase. |
 | Taker of Stolen Stock | Sell 50 Stolen Merchant Commodities at an inflated price. High Seas only
| Rewards the Merchant Adventurer Title. |
 | Master of Shifted Stock | Make the most possible profit buying and selling 150 Merchant Commodities. High Seas only
| Unlocks the Merchant Alliance Eyepatch for purchase. |
Trivia
- Before Season Eleven, Merchant Alliance Traders provided empty Animal Crates and Resource Crates when Crews had active Commissions for them.
- The ambient music of the Merchant Alliance is always accompanied by some high-esteem strings, alongside harpsichord notes (18th century instrument), to add to the prosperous, and high-standard appearance of their Trade.
- Only the first Animal caught inside a crate will provide Emissary Grade Reputation, presumably to prevent infinite Emissary Grade Reputation from being acquired with one crate by repeatedly catching and killing animals. However, Emissary Grade gains can still be maximized by catching the highest value animal with a crate, killing it, and then catching the one required for your contract.
- The Merchant Alliance is currently the only major faction to not have a Curse associated with them.
Patch history
- 2.4.0 (December 2, 2021)
- Merchant Alliance NPCs offer Firework Crates for Gold.
- 2.1.0 (April 15, 2021)
- Merchant Alliance NPCs offer new Commodity Crates for Gold.
- Added Trade Routes book next to Merchant Alliance NPCs.
- 2.0.21 (January 28, 2021)
- Added Lost Shipment Voyages.
- 2.0.14 (April 22, 2020)
- Merchant Alliance Promotion Ranks were increased from level 50 to 75 with new cosmetics to unlock with each Promotion.
- Introduced the Emissary system.
- 2.0.6 (August 14, 2019)
- The Merchant Alliance no longer let the players sell kegs to them.
- 2.0.5 (July 17, 2019)
- Trading Companies Stockpiling – The Merchant Alliance have begun stockpiling defences and will now reward players for handing over Gunpowder and Stronghold Kegs.
- 1.4.3 (February 6, 2019)
- Merchant Animal Payouts - The value of successfully handing in animal cargo has been significantly increased.
- Cargo Run Payouts - The value of successfully handing in Cargo has been significantly increased.
- 1.0.1 (March 27, 2018)
- Merchant Alliance notifications for handing in various items have been corrected.
- First Release (March 20, 2018)
- Introduced.
References
- ↑ Senior Trader Mandy