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Captain Jaya, once a respected naval officer, turned pirate after witnessing injustice and betrayal. His crew includes talented but flawed members: Riko (a skilled navigator with a gambling habit), Maya (a sharpshooter with a mysterious past), and Pak Surya (an older mentor and boat mechanic). Together they sail aboard the vessel Laksamana, seeking treasure and retribution.

The film stars Jesse Jane as Jules, Evan Stone as Captain Reynolds, and Tommy Gunn as Captain Stagnetti.