The Knights Templar amassed enormous wealth. They had their own fleet to transport materials and pilgrims to the Holy Land. It is said that when they were disbanded by the Pope, the Templars escaped with the fleet and became what we know today as pirates. Then they evolved into the Skull and Bones Company to cover up their piracy. Pirates who replaced the saber with banks and secret services. America is just one of their bases. The Skull and Bones Company is 322 and uses the Jolly Roger flag. Pirates in sight.