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Gotei 13
The Gotei 13 are the primary military branch of the Soul Society. They are a feudalistic society, similar to the samurai class of ancient Japan. They have a very traditional, honour driven society where name and rank mean everything. Any regular soul with above average levels of Reiryoku can apply to join the Gotei 13, and if found worthy will be trained in the art of the Shinigami. They are armed with a blade known as a Zanpakutō, an extension of the Shinigami's own soul that allows them to purify corrupt souls.The primary directive of the Gotei 13 is guarding the Circle of Transmigration. Soul Society and the World of the Living run parallel to each other. The content of souls in each realm must remain balanced, otherwise the harmony between the two realms will fall into disarray, and the dimensions will collide. Were this event to happen, both realms would be all but destroyed, and the souls that survived the collision would be stuck in a chaotic maw where life and death exist on the same plane.
In order to prevent this from happening, the Gotei 13 were formed. Their Shinigami ranks maintain the balance between Soul Society and earth. Souls that die on one world are reborn on the other. So, by removing souls from both worlds when one becomes too unbalanced, as well as purifying corrupted souls known as hollows to keep the numbers constant, the Shinigami keep the Circle of transmigration constant, and avoid this cataclysm.
Beyond this, The members of the Gotei 13 are tasked with guarding the Seireitei and the inner districts of the Rukongai within the soul society, as well as guiding trapped human souls by performing a konso, or soul burial. They also deploy Shinigami world wide to keep hollow numbers down in order to maintain the balance, as well as guard areas of note such as spiritual tipping zones and areas where the fabric between the worlds is weak.
The Gotei 13 have thirteen divisions, each with their own purpose and specialisations. They take their orders from central 46, an organisation acting on behalf of the soul king, as well as the Captain commander. Each division has a captain which leads them, and a Lieutenant who assists the captain in their duties. After the Captain and Lieutenant, each Division has four "seats" ranging from third to sixth. If an individual has not earned one of these ranks, they are known as seatless, and have no authority or power.
Rank ups inside the Gotei 13 squads are managed in several ways. Lieutenants are assigned by the Squad's Captain, as are the seated officers. These positions can be challenged for, however. To do so requires one on one combat with the individual whose position you wish to acquire. This fight cannot be lethal, and if one party desires the fight be judged it must be judged. This method does not apply to captain positions which have their own unique rules.
Captain positions are decided in three ways;
Captain Proficiency Test: An empty captain position can be obtained by passing a captain's Proficiency Test. Three captains including the captain-commander must be present for this test, and be satisfied with their ability to perform the role adequately. This requires the ability to perform a Bankai.
personal recommendation: An individual can also become a captain by obtaining personal recommendations from at least six active captains, and approval from at least three of the remaining seven. An active captain can also be forcefully retired this way, if a recommended replacement meets these requirements. This method cannot be applied to the Captain Commander.
Trial by Combat: The final way to become a captain is to defeat a captain one-on-one with at least 200 witnesses from the captain's division. This method also allows one to bypass having the mastery of Bankai or other possible abilities that a captain would otherwise be required to have knowledge of, as it allows no judgement from captains who would require those skills as a prerequisite to join their ranks. This fight must be judged, and it must be to the death.
- Tree of Command:
- Soul King
Zero Division
Captain Commander = Central 46
Captains
Lieutenants
3rd seat
4th seat
5th seat
6th seat
Unseated
First Division
The First Division is in charge of protecting the Court of Pure Souls. Their only duty is to protect the Central 46 and work with them to help govern Seireitei. They are lead by the Captain Commander.1st Division Captain: Senrei Yamamoto Weaponry: Transcender Secondary: Grandmaster Bond: Transcender Movement: Grandmaster Offensive Magic: Grandmaster Defensive Magic: Grandmaster Perception: Grandmaster |
Second Division
The Second Division is stealth corps. They are tasked with managing the Prisoner population, policing Seireitei and assassinating noteworthy targets. They are the Seireitei's Jailers, and their executioners. Members of this squad are talented tightly associated with the Hakuda way of fighting, and they often feel it is dishonorable to be forced to draw their blade.2nd Division Captain: Yoruichi Shihōin Weaponry: Amateur Secondary: Transcender Bond: Amateur Movement: Grandmaster Offensive Magic: Grandmaster Defensive Magic: Advanced Perception: Advanced |
Third Division
The Third Division is dedicated to Intelligence. They manage the paperwork of Seireitei, organising the squads and ensuring everything is kept in order. Beyond their task as the Record Keepers, they function similarly to the thirteenth squad; reinforcing weak points in other squads.3rd Division Captain: Sasuke Kazuhiro Weaponry: Grandmaster Secondary: Grandmaster Bond: Grandmaster Movement: Grandmaster Offensive Magic: Grandmaster Defensive Magic: Grandmaster Perception: Grandmaster |
Fourth Division
The Fourth Division is the Medical and Supply division. The Fourth Division is tasked with healing the injured. Their members are often assigned to small squads to ensure the health of the warriors within them. When not treating the injured, members of the Fourth Division are tasked with manual labour tasks, such as cleaning the Seireitei.4th Division Captain: Izumi Aoihime Weaponry: Master Secondary: Apprentice Bond: Master Movement: Adept Offensive Magic: Master Defensive Magic: Transcender Perception: Master |
Fifth Division
The Fifth Division is the Kido Squad. They were fused with the Kido Corps hundreds of years ago, and all of their members excel in using Kido in combat. As such,members of the Fifth Division often supply support from the back lines during combat, using their Kido to assault the enemy from a distance.5th Division Captain: Kisuke Urahara Weaponry: Master Secondary: Apprentice Bond: Master Movement: Adept Offensive Magic: Transcender Defensive Magic: Master Perception: Master |
Sixth Division
The Sixth Division is dedicated to Counter Intelligence. They are tasked with rooting out traitors among the Shinigami ranks, as well as protecting state secrets.6th Division Captain: Rukia Kuchiki Weaponry: Master Secondary: Apprentice Bond: Master Movement: Adept Offensive Magic: Transcender Defensive Magic: Master Perception: Master |
Seventh Division
The Seventh Division is dedicated to the protection of Rukongai. They deal with complaints from the Rukongai districts, as well as search for spiritually gifted souls to become Shinigami.7th Division Captain:Ryou Kurosawa Weaponry: Master Secondary: Intermediate Bond: Master Movement: Intermediate Offensive Magic: Intermediate Defensive Magic: Intermediate Perception: Intermediate |
Eighth Division
The Eighth Division is dedicated to the Protection of Seireitei. During times of war, they are the Division that manages defending the Seireitei borders. They are also tasked with defensive tactics, and work closely with the Tenth and Eleventh Divisions to manage combat tactics.8th Division Captain: Shunsui Kyōraku Weaponry: Master Secondary: Expert Bond: Master Movement: Expert Offensive Magic: Advanced Defensive Magic: Expert Perception: Expert |
Ninth Division
The Ninth Division is tasked with managing Internal Affairs. They work closely with the Second Division to manage prisoner sentences, as well as managing complaints. They work to keep inter-squad issues to a minimal.9th Division Captain: Kyo Mikkoku Weaponry: Master Secondary: Adept Bond: Master Movement: Expert Offensive Magic: Adept Defensive Magic: Adept Perception: Adept |
Tenth Division
The Tenth Division is dedicated to managing combat tactics, and all large scale ops. They manage creating combat squads from members of the other divisions, and arrange all tactical movements. They work closely with the Eighth and Eleventh Divisions.10th Division Captain: Tōshirō Hitsugaya Weaponry: Master Secondary: Apprentice Bond: Master Movement: Adept Offensive Magic: Grandmaster Defensive Magic: Adept Perception: Expert |
Eleventh Division
The Eleventh Division is dedicated to Offensive operations. All their members are close quarters combat experts, dedicated to melee based engagements. As such, members with Kido based releases are transferred out of the squad, as they feel they should only consist of melee fighters.11th Division Captain: Kensei Muguruma Weaponry: Grandmaster Secondary: Master Bond: Master Movement: Expert Offensive Magic: Adept Defensive Magic: Adept Perception: Expert |
Twelfth Division
The Twelfth Division is dedicated to Science. They are researchers, who develop new technologies and weaponry. They help analyse the abilities of new enemies, a well as come up to solutions to overcome the weaknesses of the Shinigami in the face of certain opponents.12th Division Captain: Mayuri Kurotsuchi Weaponry: Master Secondary: Apprentice Bond: Master Movement: Adept Offensive Magic: Expert Defensive Magic: Expert Perception: Transcender |
Thirteenth Division
The Thirteenth Division is the Reserve Guard. They exist solely to help plug holes in the other Twelve Squads. They often get Shinigami who are unexceptional post graduation, so that they can help them improve their skills further.13th Division Captain: Keiichi Sanjou Weaponry: Master Secondary: Adept Bond: Master Movement: Expert Offensive Magic: Advanced Defensive Magic: Grandmaster Perception: Expert |
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