Rocks Pirates

The Rocks Pirates were a legendary pirate crew that was the most powerful in its era, 38 years before the current storyline who were led by Rocks D. Xebec.

Members
Other members include two infamous individuals commonly known by their epithets "Silver Axe" (銀斧) and "Ochoku" (王直).

Organization
The organization was made by a band of pirates who gathered at Hachinosu. On the quest for fame and fortune, leading to the formation of the crew. According to Sengoku, they were very violent, and would kill friends and foes alike.

Crew Strength
The crew strength on that time was the most threatening pirates to the World Government, so the government decided to cover up their action. Aiming to become the strongest crew in the world, they have, at least three of four future Yonko. It took the combined strength of Gol D. Roger and Monkey D. Garp to defeat them.

Ship
The crew had at least one ship with a dark colored sail, with the word "ROCKS" written on it in light colored letters. The "O" was designed to look like a burning skull. It had a figure head of a corpse.

History
At some point in the past, the crew was formed on Hachinosu. They would go on to become the strongest crew of their time, threatening the World Government itself.

38 years ago, they attacked several World Nobles and their slaves on God Valley, causing Vice Admiral Monkey D. Garp to team up with then future pirate king, Gol D. Roger, and defeat them for good, earning Garp the title of "Hero".

Trivia

 * The person known as "Ouchoku" is possibly inspired by the real world Wang Zhi.