Corsairs must treat nobles and superiors with utmost respect, preserving their image, dignity, and honor. Disrespect is a serious crime and is sanction-able. - This reads poorly. I would suggest making it more flavourful and obvious enough that this is an in roleplay thing, as the same terminology is used for server rule breaks. Don't want any silly misconceptions, they'll happen, we've the kind of community for it.
When contending with a monster, you'd be wise to give the devil his due.