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Post by Nightroad on Feb 18, 2014 11:38:50 GMT -6
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[attr="class","temTitle"]Overview
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[attr="class","temTitle"]Pirates
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Officially, a pirate is anyone who raises a Jolly Roger, whether they commit an actual act of piracy or not. This is not enough to get themselves bounties but enough to get arrested by Marines. Most pirates' goals are focused on finding the One Piece, a legendary treasure that Gold Roger left behind, hidden in the New World, that decides the next Pirate King, though not all pirates are focused on this treasure. Some others are just in it for adventures and explorations. Or even some personal goals.
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The monetary value placed on a pirate's head. The amount is determined by the level of threat in their crimes, usually, but not always, based on their combat ability. However, this is not always the case, as certain acts can rouse even greater bounties than others, for example, burning a World Government flag carries a far higher bounty than defeating a Captain-class Marine. The amount is usually decided by the government, and is measured in Beli.
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Yonkou are infamous pirates who rule the seas of the Grand Line, and oft extend their reach to the Four Blues as well. Any area a Yonkou claims will fly the Jolly Roger of that Yonkou as a sign to anyone thinking of causing trouble who they'd be up against. The Yonkou's strength and powers literally influences the world itself. They are strong as individual, and often have massive crews, with members of nearly equal power to the Yonkou captain. Because of their power, they can declare chosen locations as their own. The Yonkou each have their own territory that they rule over in the vast seas. The Yonkou do not work as one organization like the Shichibukai, though it is not unheard of for individual Yonkou to choose to work with each other. Strangely enough, many pirates choose to mint their loot into coins bearing the visages of the Yonkou, with fluctuating values depending on the bounties of the Yonkou, as well as their influence in a given area, and/or whether or not they are still Yonkou. For example, in Macchina di Terrano, Phantom coins, bearing Nanashi's image, are a currency roughly equivalent to a thousand Beli apiece.
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The name Ouka Shichibukai literally means Royal Seven Military Seas, though it is colloquially shortened to Shichibukai or, to some, Warlords. The organization consist of seven well known pirate captains who have allied themselves and their crews with the World Government. Though they may be allied with the Government, they do not care for or respect the government. They are called "Government Dogs" and are often despised by many pirates. They do not offer open opposition to the rule of the World Government, but are not guaranteed to follow its orders either. They are only allowed to attack other pirates and must also pay the Government a tenth of their loot, though this rule is not usually followed at the very least.
Officially, a pirate is anyone who raises a Jolly Roger, whether they commit an actual act of piracy or not. This is not enough to get themselves bounties but enough to get arrested by Marines. Most pirates' goals are focused on finding the One Piece, a legendary treasure that Gold Roger left behind, hidden in the New World, that decides the next Pirate King, though not all pirates are focused on this treasure. Some others are just in it for adventures and explorations. Or even some personal goals.
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[attr="class","temSect"]Bounty
The monetary value placed on a pirate's head. The amount is determined by the level of threat in their crimes, usually, but not always, based on their combat ability. However, this is not always the case, as certain acts can rouse even greater bounties than others, for example, burning a World Government flag carries a far higher bounty than defeating a Captain-class Marine. The amount is usually decided by the government, and is measured in Beli.
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[attr="class","temSect"]Yonkou
Yonkou are infamous pirates who rule the seas of the Grand Line, and oft extend their reach to the Four Blues as well. Any area a Yonkou claims will fly the Jolly Roger of that Yonkou as a sign to anyone thinking of causing trouble who they'd be up against. The Yonkou's strength and powers literally influences the world itself. They are strong as individual, and often have massive crews, with members of nearly equal power to the Yonkou captain. Because of their power, they can declare chosen locations as their own. The Yonkou each have their own territory that they rule over in the vast seas. The Yonkou do not work as one organization like the Shichibukai, though it is not unheard of for individual Yonkou to choose to work with each other. Strangely enough, many pirates choose to mint their loot into coins bearing the visages of the Yonkou, with fluctuating values depending on the bounties of the Yonkou, as well as their influence in a given area, and/or whether or not they are still Yonkou. For example, in Macchina di Terrano, Phantom coins, bearing Nanashi's image, are a currency roughly equivalent to a thousand Beli apiece.
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[attr="class","temSect"]Ouka Shichibukai
The name Ouka Shichibukai literally means Royal Seven Military Seas, though it is colloquially shortened to Shichibukai or, to some, Warlords. The organization consist of seven well known pirate captains who have allied themselves and their crews with the World Government. Though they may be allied with the Government, they do not care for or respect the government. They are called "Government Dogs" and are often despised by many pirates. They do not offer open opposition to the rule of the World Government, but are not guaranteed to follow its orders either. They are only allowed to attack other pirates and must also pay the Government a tenth of their loot, though this rule is not usually followed at the very least.
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[attr="class","temTitle"]Marines
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The Marines are the World Government's military sea force. They are present in all the seas around the world, although they maintain only a slight military presence in the four Blues by establishing branch offices. The focus of the bulk of their assets is on the far more dangerous Grand Line, as their main headquarters, Marineford, is located there. The duty of the Marines is to maintain a law and order throughout the world and impose the will and might of the World Government. The main purpose of the Marines remains footed in the idea of bringing justice to any criminal. They use justice as their constituted policy to manage a world that is made entirely of one ocean much easier.
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Fleet Admiral
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Admiral
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Vice Admiral
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Rear Admiral
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Commodore
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Captain
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Commander
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Lieutenant Commander
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Lieutenant
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The various Cipher Pol cells are stationed throughout the world and investigate for the World Government. They supplement the Intelligence Branch of the World Government's Marine forces, but seem to operate more as an counter-insurgency agency that also has more general law enforcement duties. If they encounter pirates, they will apprehend them, but, as an agency, Cipher Pol seems to focus more on political threats to the World Government than more generic criminals. So far, the bulk of the CP agencies seen on the Grand Line are those groups number CP5 and above, which may indicate that CP1 through CP4 are based in the Blues while the higher units are based on the Grand Line. Members of CP1 through CP6 are allowed to start with one Rokushiki ability, which takes an ability slot, while members of CP7, CP8, CP9, and CP0 are able to start with two, taking two ability slots.
The Marines are the World Government's military sea force. They are present in all the seas around the world, although they maintain only a slight military presence in the four Blues by establishing branch offices. The focus of the bulk of their assets is on the far more dangerous Grand Line, as their main headquarters, Marineford, is located there. The duty of the Marines is to maintain a law and order throughout the world and impose the will and might of the World Government. The main purpose of the Marines remains footed in the idea of bringing justice to any criminal. They use justice as their constituted policy to manage a world that is made entirely of one ocean much easier.
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[attr="class","temSect"]Marine Ranks
Fleet Admiral
[attr="class","appIndent"]A fleet admiral is the highest position in a marine organization. It is their job to keep the marine organization in order.
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Admiral
[attr="class","appIndent"]Admirals are responsible for high military command at battle group or fleet level, and/or for administrative and political duties relating to Marine operations. The Fleet Admiral is their superior. They are the strongest individual fighters within the World Government and the Marines.
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Vice Admiral
[attr="class","appIndent"]The Vice Admiral position is the third highest post in the Marines. Their duties are different from those of common Marine commanders, such as commanding ships during the Buster Call, or being the one to receive a Buster Call and command other Vice Admirals to dispatch, while others are usually stationed at the marine headquarters.
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Rear Admiral
[attr="class","appIndent"]A Rear Admiral is a marine officer rank above Commodore and below Vice Admiral. It is the first (the lowest) admiral rank.
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Commodore
[attr="class","appIndent"]Commodore is a marine officer rank above Captain and below Rear Admiral. It is one of the least common positions.
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Captain
[attr="class","appIndent"]A Marine Captain is a rank junior to that of a Commodore. They usually patrol the seas in search of pirates and criminals and bringing them to justice.
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Commander
[attr="class","appIndent"]Commander is a Marine officer rank below Captain and above Lieutenant Commander.
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Lieutenant Commander
[attr="class","appIndent"]Lieutenant Commander is a marine officer rank below Commander and above Lieutenant. From this rank above, marine officers prefer to wear a suit worn underneath their long uniform coat instead of the sailor uniform.
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Lieutenant
[attr="class","appIndent"]Lieutenant is a marine officer rank below Lieutenant Commander.
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[attr="class","temSect"]Cipher Pol
The various Cipher Pol cells are stationed throughout the world and investigate for the World Government. They supplement the Intelligence Branch of the World Government's Marine forces, but seem to operate more as an counter-insurgency agency that also has more general law enforcement duties. If they encounter pirates, they will apprehend them, but, as an agency, Cipher Pol seems to focus more on political threats to the World Government than more generic criminals. So far, the bulk of the CP agencies seen on the Grand Line are those groups number CP5 and above, which may indicate that CP1 through CP4 are based in the Blues while the higher units are based on the Grand Line. Members of CP1 through CP6 are allowed to start with one Rokushiki ability, which takes an ability slot, while members of CP7, CP8, CP9, and CP0 are able to start with two, taking two ability slots.
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[attr="class","temTitle"]Bounty Hunters
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Bounty Hunters are people who make a living out of catching criminals for the bounty on their head. The reasons behind a bounty hunter doing their job is often mixed. Some are hunting down criminals just for money, others to bring them to justice their way and some for fame. Bounty Hunters also act independently from other established law enforcement groups and are free to roam as they please. They also have no fixed workings and some may hunt solo or with others. While they are sometimes no better than criminals themselves, they are left alone to hunt criminals so long as they don't break the law while doing so. Regardless, all criminals caught are handed into the Marines dead or alive.
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Bounty Hunters are organized in a class-based system. Effectively, every bounty hunter is assigned a "grade" based on their overall abilities and number/overall value of bounties collected, and every bounty is assigned a grade based on its relative danger. The grade acts as a loose command structure in how turned in bounties are handled in an attempt to prevent infighting between bounty hunters. When multiple hunters turn in a single bounty, it is split, with the greater % going to the high ranks while the lower % goes to the low ranks.
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The lowest rank, these are bounty hunters of average ability and skill, usually handling petty criminals and such and having access to few assisting resources. They are also the most numerous. In terms of rank. Due to the large gap between this and rank B, a C-rank bounty hunter can range anywhere from a marine lieutenant all the way up to a commodore, depending on a number of factors and experience. The C rank is considered "paying your dues" for most, as it is one of the longest and hardest ranks to get out of. If you persevere (or more importantly survive) long enough to get enough bounty and experience under your belt, then you can graduate to rank B through a simple application process.
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B-rank is the second lowest rank bounty hunters can have, and they handle significantly more dangerous criminals than C (having proven themselves) and are capable of getting access to more assiting resources and having more connections than a C-rank hunter. B rank individuals have a level of ability up to around a Rear Admiral of the marines, but due to no formal military structure for bounty hunters they can sometimes be lower. The average is about 90% of a rear admirals strength, though it can take many hunters quite a bit of time to reach that. Get a considerable enough bounty and experience, and you can advance to A-rank with a reviewed application process.
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Here's where things get dicey. A rank is the middle-of-the-road in terms of overall ability, and can hunt both above and below their level with varying success. They can hunt anywhere from petty criminals to pirate captains and beyond (if they're foolish enough) and have access to numerous resources and contacts available to most bounty hunters. Individuals of this rank are hardened and know how to fight, and unlike B-rank easily can match up to the strength of a Vice-Admiral. That being said, such bounty hunters are mercifully rare due to the demands placed on such individuals to become such fearsome warriors to meet the qualifications of A-rank. If you're good enough and can somehow manage to make the extremely strict requirements to advance, it becomes possible for one to advance to the coveted S-rank, a symbol of status and power among bounty hunters.
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Some of the toughest bounty hunters around, S-ranks are some of the rarest bounty hunters and are the cream of the crop. Not only can they hunt the most dangerous of bounties, but they also have numerous resources at their disposal and a great deal of respect and prestige even among some other organizations. These individuals are no joke, and while their numbers are very few they can easily go toe-to-toe with an Admiral in terms of raw ability. This is the highest A bounty hunter can normally achieve, and it speaks magnitudes if you can make it here.
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A unique classification of bounty hunters, X-class bounty hunters are what are effectively the military police of bounty hunters. The cream of the crop selected from the already exclusive S-class, these bounty hunters are the only ones with the ability to police the frighteningly powerful S-class and all the classes below it. Effectively, instead of taking normal bounties they keep tabs on bounty hunters and, if they go bad, these are the guys sent to take them down. X-classes are slightly above ability of a Marine Admiral (though still considerably below a legendary Fleet Admiral) and are so few in number that one could only count them on two hands. X-classes are selected by the world government based on numerous factors.
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The Nocte Venatores are very much similar to Bounty Hunters in their most basic of functions. Unlike bounty hunters, however, their organization and function is somewhat more unique. While bounty hunters operate under no fixed organization and have a very fluctuating code of ethics, Night Hunters have a bit more rigid operating structure. Alongside the ability to partake in normal bounty hunting, the Nocte Venatores are given the task of hunting down rare, unusual and dangerous supernatural beings that can lurk anywhere from the darkest depths of the sea to the greatest heights of the sky, and in rare cases are charged with hunting down extremely criminal targets with the intent of "making them disappear". Unlike bounty hunters, who usually answer to no real hierarchy, the Nocte Venatores are under the charge of the mysterious organization known as "Ordinem Septimus", and are ranked and overseen by them. While regular bounties taken up are handled through normal channels, any bounty, job, mission or quest given by the Ordinem Septimus to the Nocte Venatores is handled by their organization in secret.
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It is important to note that, unlike Bounty Hunters, the Nocte Venatores are held to a very high standard by their overseers. While some criminal or unethical acts might be overlooked when performed by a normal bounty hunter, such acts when committed by a member of the Nocte Venatores are considered extremely grievous. When mixed with the fact that the Ordinem Septimus is an extremely vigilant organization that weeds corruption, betrayal and evil out of its ranks with extreme efficiency, those who are corrupt in Nocte Venatores should take care, lest they too vanish into the abyss of history like the monsters that they are sent to destroy...
Bounty Hunters are people who make a living out of catching criminals for the bounty on their head. The reasons behind a bounty hunter doing their job is often mixed. Some are hunting down criminals just for money, others to bring them to justice their way and some for fame. Bounty Hunters also act independently from other established law enforcement groups and are free to roam as they please. They also have no fixed workings and some may hunt solo or with others. While they are sometimes no better than criminals themselves, they are left alone to hunt criminals so long as they don't break the law while doing so. Regardless, all criminals caught are handed into the Marines dead or alive.
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Bounty Hunters are organized in a class-based system. Effectively, every bounty hunter is assigned a "grade" based on their overall abilities and number/overall value of bounties collected, and every bounty is assigned a grade based on its relative danger. The grade acts as a loose command structure in how turned in bounties are handled in an attempt to prevent infighting between bounty hunters. When multiple hunters turn in a single bounty, it is split, with the greater % going to the high ranks while the lower % goes to the low ranks.
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[attr="class","temSect"]C-Rank
The lowest rank, these are bounty hunters of average ability and skill, usually handling petty criminals and such and having access to few assisting resources. They are also the most numerous. In terms of rank. Due to the large gap between this and rank B, a C-rank bounty hunter can range anywhere from a marine lieutenant all the way up to a commodore, depending on a number of factors and experience. The C rank is considered "paying your dues" for most, as it is one of the longest and hardest ranks to get out of. If you persevere (or more importantly survive) long enough to get enough bounty and experience under your belt, then you can graduate to rank B through a simple application process.
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[attr="class","temSect"]B-Rank
B-rank is the second lowest rank bounty hunters can have, and they handle significantly more dangerous criminals than C (having proven themselves) and are capable of getting access to more assiting resources and having more connections than a C-rank hunter. B rank individuals have a level of ability up to around a Rear Admiral of the marines, but due to no formal military structure for bounty hunters they can sometimes be lower. The average is about 90% of a rear admirals strength, though it can take many hunters quite a bit of time to reach that. Get a considerable enough bounty and experience, and you can advance to A-rank with a reviewed application process.
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[attr="class","temSect"]A-Rank
Here's where things get dicey. A rank is the middle-of-the-road in terms of overall ability, and can hunt both above and below their level with varying success. They can hunt anywhere from petty criminals to pirate captains and beyond (if they're foolish enough) and have access to numerous resources and contacts available to most bounty hunters. Individuals of this rank are hardened and know how to fight, and unlike B-rank easily can match up to the strength of a Vice-Admiral. That being said, such bounty hunters are mercifully rare due to the demands placed on such individuals to become such fearsome warriors to meet the qualifications of A-rank. If you're good enough and can somehow manage to make the extremely strict requirements to advance, it becomes possible for one to advance to the coveted S-rank, a symbol of status and power among bounty hunters.
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[attr="class","temSect"]S-Rank
Some of the toughest bounty hunters around, S-ranks are some of the rarest bounty hunters and are the cream of the crop. Not only can they hunt the most dangerous of bounties, but they also have numerous resources at their disposal and a great deal of respect and prestige even among some other organizations. These individuals are no joke, and while their numbers are very few they can easily go toe-to-toe with an Admiral in terms of raw ability. This is the highest A bounty hunter can normally achieve, and it speaks magnitudes if you can make it here.
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[attr="class","temSect"]X-Rank
A unique classification of bounty hunters, X-class bounty hunters are what are effectively the military police of bounty hunters. The cream of the crop selected from the already exclusive S-class, these bounty hunters are the only ones with the ability to police the frighteningly powerful S-class and all the classes below it. Effectively, instead of taking normal bounties they keep tabs on bounty hunters and, if they go bad, these are the guys sent to take them down. X-classes are slightly above ability of a Marine Admiral (though still considerably below a legendary Fleet Admiral) and are so few in number that one could only count them on two hands. X-classes are selected by the world government based on numerous factors.
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[attr="class","temSect"]Nocte Venatores (AKA Night Hunters)
The Nocte Venatores are very much similar to Bounty Hunters in their most basic of functions. Unlike bounty hunters, however, their organization and function is somewhat more unique. While bounty hunters operate under no fixed organization and have a very fluctuating code of ethics, Night Hunters have a bit more rigid operating structure. Alongside the ability to partake in normal bounty hunting, the Nocte Venatores are given the task of hunting down rare, unusual and dangerous supernatural beings that can lurk anywhere from the darkest depths of the sea to the greatest heights of the sky, and in rare cases are charged with hunting down extremely criminal targets with the intent of "making them disappear". Unlike bounty hunters, who usually answer to no real hierarchy, the Nocte Venatores are under the charge of the mysterious organization known as "Ordinem Septimus", and are ranked and overseen by them. While regular bounties taken up are handled through normal channels, any bounty, job, mission or quest given by the Ordinem Septimus to the Nocte Venatores is handled by their organization in secret.
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It is important to note that, unlike Bounty Hunters, the Nocte Venatores are held to a very high standard by their overseers. While some criminal or unethical acts might be overlooked when performed by a normal bounty hunter, such acts when committed by a member of the Nocte Venatores are considered extremely grievous. When mixed with the fact that the Ordinem Septimus is an extremely vigilant organization that weeds corruption, betrayal and evil out of its ranks with extreme efficiency, those who are corrupt in Nocte Venatores should take care, lest they too vanish into the abyss of history like the monsters that they are sent to destroy...
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[attr="class","temTitle"]Civilians
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Civilians are, effectively, individuals that are not with any pirate, marine or any other sort of formal military organization or band of pirates. Most of the time, a civilian falls under the jurisdiction of the world government, and is subject to their laws and regulations. If a civilian resides in pirate territory, then whatever laws (or lack thereof) would be applicable there. That being said, civilians are nonetheless an important part of everyday life, as they are effectively the workhorse of any economy. As a result, in most cases even the worst of yonkou would leave their civilians alone 99% of the time, as a dead civilian is a civilian that can't make you money.
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That being said, not all civilians are helpless. Despite the fact that the world government and perhaps pirates having control over them and regulating what they can own in terms of weapons/legal training/ they can have, Cvilians can become very strong and formidable: especially civilians with former ties to said organizations. Even without such ties there exists a black market for things such as training, weaponry and resources, so it is not unthinkable for someone to get their hands on training and resources to make themselves stronger. That, combined with the right effort, could make some individuals a serious under-the-radar threat to pirates or even the World Government that might try to oppress them or harm things they care about. That being said, all civilians cannot claim bounties or have any ties to bounty organizations, and have very limited abilities to detain pirates or criminals beyond a rather simple citizens arrest (which isn't very effective).
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Royalty are on the opposite end of the social status spectrum then civilians. Rather than being a part of the system, they are effectively the rulers of it, in conjunction with whatever major governing body is a part of the reigon they are in (IE: the world government/Yonkou). Because of their social status and wealth they are also afforded information and services that ordinary citizens could not otherwise have access to while simultaneously having additional protections that their lower-class "subordinates" may not have (to make up for the fact that they are much more juicy targets for piracy then the average citizen, as they have much more to lose).
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That being said, despite their higher social status many royals are not exactly adept at things such as combat: the ability to simply hire help may be to blame. Whatever the case is, like citizens, despite having access to get higher levels of training and resources to become stronger nobles would generally be caught up in managing their day to day affairs. As such, while they may have time to train they may lack the combat "experience" from their likely sheltered lives. Like the citizens, they cannot directly turn in bounties or have connections to bounty hunters (beyond, of course, having the money to hire them and post jobs for them) but unlike normal citizens they can usually detain individuals with more than a simple citizens arrest due to the resources at their disposal. A good example of royalty would be the Celestial Dragons, whom with their vast wealth, influence and social power can summon powerful allies in emergency on command.
Civilians are, effectively, individuals that are not with any pirate, marine or any other sort of formal military organization or band of pirates. Most of the time, a civilian falls under the jurisdiction of the world government, and is subject to their laws and regulations. If a civilian resides in pirate territory, then whatever laws (or lack thereof) would be applicable there. That being said, civilians are nonetheless an important part of everyday life, as they are effectively the workhorse of any economy. As a result, in most cases even the worst of yonkou would leave their civilians alone 99% of the time, as a dead civilian is a civilian that can't make you money.
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That being said, not all civilians are helpless. Despite the fact that the world government and perhaps pirates having control over them and regulating what they can own in terms of weapons/legal training/ they can have, Cvilians can become very strong and formidable: especially civilians with former ties to said organizations. Even without such ties there exists a black market for things such as training, weaponry and resources, so it is not unthinkable for someone to get their hands on training and resources to make themselves stronger. That, combined with the right effort, could make some individuals a serious under-the-radar threat to pirates or even the World Government that might try to oppress them or harm things they care about. That being said, all civilians cannot claim bounties or have any ties to bounty organizations, and have very limited abilities to detain pirates or criminals beyond a rather simple citizens arrest (which isn't very effective).
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[attr="class","temSect"]Royalty
Royalty are on the opposite end of the social status spectrum then civilians. Rather than being a part of the system, they are effectively the rulers of it, in conjunction with whatever major governing body is a part of the reigon they are in (IE: the world government/Yonkou). Because of their social status and wealth they are also afforded information and services that ordinary citizens could not otherwise have access to while simultaneously having additional protections that their lower-class "subordinates" may not have (to make up for the fact that they are much more juicy targets for piracy then the average citizen, as they have much more to lose).
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That being said, despite their higher social status many royals are not exactly adept at things such as combat: the ability to simply hire help may be to blame. Whatever the case is, like citizens, despite having access to get higher levels of training and resources to become stronger nobles would generally be caught up in managing their day to day affairs. As such, while they may have time to train they may lack the combat "experience" from their likely sheltered lives. Like the citizens, they cannot directly turn in bounties or have connections to bounty hunters (beyond, of course, having the money to hire them and post jobs for them) but unlike normal citizens they can usually detain individuals with more than a simple citizens arrest due to the resources at their disposal. A good example of royalty would be the Celestial Dragons, whom with their vast wealth, influence and social power can summon powerful allies in emergency on command.
