master-at-arms in English
noun
1
a naval petty officer appointed to carry out or supervise police duties on board a ship.
The duties of the master-at-arms force are the same here as at any base in the world - ‘To protect and serve.’
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1. A master-at-arms was to guard the vault around-the-clock.
2. After the Master-at-Arms had finished handcuffing Jack to some pipelines in his office, the Crewman asked him to go to the Second Class Purser's office, a big mob asked for their jewelry.