Marines

The World Government's purpose is as literally it's name. They are the protectors of the World. Formed 1,700 years ago to the current timeline, they defeated many formidable warriors and foes that were against the people. People truly respected them, but have no idea of their dark side. They defeat these formidable foes not to free the people, but to know history and secrets. The world government have ranks, as a way to control their large amount of fighters. Killing or defeating pirates gain them honor, and honor may allow them to gain higher ranks. The following ranks are:

Choir boy - Every new marine has to go through this, until they show some bit of fighting capability.

Seaman Recruit: New marines that go through training before they can truly be part of the World Government.

Seaman First Class (Marine) - No specific honour. Backbone of the World Government, due to their large numbers.

Petty Officer - Once a Seaman First Class has shown real fighting capability or leadership abilities, they can be promoted to this rank.

Chief Petty Officer - Similar to Petty officers but with a higher rank. Lead Marine Bases at villages outside the Grand Line of Discovery.

Warrant Officer - The first class of Marines in which shows capabilities of fighting Pirates with bounties and have great leadership abilities.

Ensign - Lowest rank amongst commissioned officers. Can wear the kanji "Justice正義" on their backs or clothing,

Lieutenant Junior - First rank outside officers, travel seas to fight pirates.

Lieutenant - A rank given to those who have at least 100,000 honour ( Earned bounty from defeating Pirates ), shows true abilities in combat. Given Marine Ships to travel the seas and fight off Pirates, Revolutionaries and believers.

Lieutenant Commander - Hold Marine bases at more notable villages, cities, islands. First rank given to enter the Grand Line of Discovery, except for Seaman recruits and Seaman First Class, who can enter only for training or going with their leader to battle.

Commander - At least 1,000,000 honour. Given the permission to wear Marine Capes.

Trainer - Must have earn at least a rank of Commander before having the honour to train Seaman recruits. Does not get involved in battles against pirates.

Captain - At least 5,000,000 honour. Currently 357 of them, as there are 357 Marine Branches, in which each Captain is responsible for leading them. Have capabilities of fighting known pirates with at least 1,000,000 bounty.

Commodore - Have command over all Marines under their rank. Some take care of responsibilities that Commanders and Captains are tasked with authoritative matters too important for their rank to handle. Some handle the World Governments economic system, giving out bounties that fits the protagonists fighting capabilities and feats. They have at least 20,000,000 honour and are exceptional fighters when it comes to long range and short range combat in different situations and surroundings.

Rear Admiral- The lowest Admiral rank. At least 50,000,000 honour, and has fought as least one formidable pirate that is well known and dangerous. They are extremely powerful, some even possessing devil fruits and legendary swords. Know at least one type of Aura ( Flash Step, Quick sprint, Shift, Armament, Illusional, Observation, Conquerers)

Vice Admiral - One of the highest rank within the Marines, consists of the most formidable fighters in the entire world. They have much duties and much more authority than the Rear Admirals. They are the strongest combat force within the Marines except the Admirals, and al know at least two types of Aura and within that, one type of Haki. Mainly consist of swordsmen and devil fruit users, but there are individuals who can destroy buildings with just one punch from their Haki infused fists. At least 200,000,000 honour and 3 formidable feats that make them known before applying for this role.

Admiral - The strongest force within the Marines. Only 5 vacancies are available at a time. They are known as the Marines "Greatest Military Powers", each possessing deadly powers that can shake the world to its core. The know all Aura forms, Advanced Haki, some even possessing Conquerers Haki. Must have at least 1,000,000,000 honour and is Admiral level before applying for this role.

Fleet Admiral - The strongest fighter within the Marines. Control all of Marines and world directly underneath the World Government. Have formidable fighting and leadership capabilities, high reputation amongst the Marines, introduced to the Commander-In-Chief before applying for this role.