Drake Pirates

The Drake Pirates are an infamous and notable rookie pirate crew originating from the North Blue, and are led by X Drake, who is later revealed to still be part of the Marines. They were introduced on Sabaody Archipelago around the time the Straw Hat Pirates arrived there two years ago and are part of the Worst Generation.

Jolly Roger
The crew's Jolly Roger is a depiction of a decorative european-styled symbol, as opposed to the traditional skull jolly roger, with two fencing swords replacing the usual crossbones.

The crew's flag features a red background instead of the usual black found in other jolly rogers, reflecting Drake's epithet and allegiance.

Crew Members
They resemble European fencers and swordsmen, reminiscent of the Three Musketeers.

Crew Strength
The crew is presumably strong because their captain is one of the Eleven Supernovas and a former Rear Admiral, which is the fourth highest position in the Marines. Another suggestion that the crew is strong is the fact that they made it all the way to the Sabaody Archipelago, despite them being a "rookie" crew. They were also skilled enough to escape Kizaru's capture during his raid on the island while their captain was taken down by the admiral. Also, their captain is not afraid to challenge a subordinate of Kaidou, despite Kaidou being one of the Four Emperors, in an attempt to show his strength.

Ship
The crew's ship, the Liberal Hind (リベラルハインド号), is a slightly modified Marine battleship with inverted colors, possibly Drake's original ship when he was a Marine. It can also be implied that as a former Marine ship, it holds and retains the same features and advantages that most Marine ships would have. Their ship has been coated with the Yarukiman resin, allowing it to submerge underwater by reducing its buoyancy, and withstanding the water pressure of 10,000 meters.

Past
Making their start in the North Blue, after their captain quit the Marines, they managed to traverse the treacherous Grand Line.

Sabaody Archipelago Arc
The crew arrived at Sabaody Archipelago, around the same time as many of the other rookie crews. Soon after, X Drake breaks up a fight between Urouge and Killer, stating that if they wanted to fight, they should save it for the New World.

After Monkey D. Luffy attacked Saint Charlos, the captain of the Drake Pirates came in contact with Admiral Kizaru and a Pacifista. He, along with Basil Hawkins, Urouge, and Scratchmen Apoo clashed with both but got away safely.

Marineford Arc
The crew watched the Whitebeard War as it unfolded on a screen at Sabaody. The crew later went close to Marineford on their ship to see the beginning of the New Age with Shanks ending the war.

Post-War Arc
The Drake Pirates entered the New World, and went to a favorite island of Kaidou. He attacks Kaidou's subordinate, Scotch, in an attempt to get Kaidou's attention.

During the Timeskip
Drake and his crew joined Kaidou and the Beasts Pirates. After becoming a headliner, Drake played a role in destroying Tama's village on Wano Country.

Caribou's Kehihihihi in the New World
When Caribou was leading a rebellion on Kaidou's winter island, Drake went to the island and subdued Caribou and the rebels before taking Caribou away.

Dressrosa Arc
On Kaidou's winter island, the crew learn of Doflamingo's defeat and X Drake tells them that his father was killed by Doflamingo, but he holds no grudge against him.

One Piece: Stampede
The Drake Pirates were present during the Pirates Festival. Along with other competing pirate crews, they rode a Knock Up Stream in order to try and get the Pirate King's treasure, that being an eternal pose to Laugh Tale. They later successfully escaped from the marines thanks to the revolutionnaries.

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