a triangular banner with the standard of the "panglima" was flown from the stern. like in "karakoa", "lanong" had decks above the rowers and on both sides of the outriggers for accommodating warriors and for fighting. these platforms were defended by rows of fixed shields. rowers (who were all galley slaves) were all housed inside the main hull, with none stationed on the outriggers. the oars were arranged into one to three banks on each side, one on top of the other.