Grand Maritime Union

Gran Unión Marítima The Grand Maritime Union is an unseen trading company that has been mentioned a few times by the inhabitants of the Sea of Thieves. They are considered to be the in-game equivalent to the East India Company, and the Devil's Shroud may be the only reason why they have yet to be seen in the Sea of Thieves. Their existence may also be the reason why pirates have fled to the Sea of Thieves - to escape the Union, or their enemies.

It is shown in the Sea Of Thieves Origins #2: The Bonds Of Union comic that the Union's fleets are too large to sail through the Devil's Shroud safely; the majority of the single fleet they sent through were destroyed by the shroud and those that made it through still afloat were quickly sank by pirates, leading to the creation of the Merchant Alliance. Ramsey Singh may only trust worthy pirates of venturing into the region, preventing the Union from ever setting foot.

It is known that either some or all of the workers at the Pirate Emporium work for the Grand Maritime Union and have previously worked for the Gold Hoarders. This suggests that the Pirate Emporium's trade and cargo is collected and funded by the Grand Maritime Union. Cargo may be collected outside the Sea Of Thieves and ferried in via small ships.

Appearances
Sea Of Thieves Origins #1: The Price of Gold

Sea Of Thieves Origins #2: The Bonds Of Union