The Striker[4] is a skiff used by Portgas D. Ace.
Appearance[]
Striker is a waterproof, one-man, yellow skiff shaped like a half crescent. It has an engine in the back, two paddle-wheels on the sides, and a small mast, all linked to a central seat. Its black sail (white in the anime)[3] bears the Whitebeard Pirates' infamous Jolly Roger.[5]
Abilities[]
Striker is powered by Ace's Mera Mera no Mi powers from the front seat, which is linked to the engines on the sides and back. It is also capable of diving underwater for short periods, and resurfacing without Ace's direct control.[3]
History[]
Past[]
After being shipwrecked on Sixis together, Ace and Masked Deuce built the Striker to escape on. Under Deuce's instruction, Ace trained his new flame powers to carve material for, and safely propel, the craft.[1]
Around three to four years ago, Ace used the Striker during his visit to Wano Country.[6]
Alabasta Saga[]
Alabasta Arc[]
During a fight with Baroque Works Billions' ships, Ace used his "Fire Fist" to annihilate the fleet, while the Striker dove under the water. Ace jumped over the wrecked ships and, as his own reemerged, landed back on it and left.[3]
Sky Island Saga[]
Ace's Great Blackbeard Search[]
After departing from the Straw Hat Pirates, Ace took Striker and sailed the sea in his search for Marshall D. Teach, helping to deliver a letter for Moda[7] but landing near Marine Base G-2.[5] Eventually, after acquiring new info on Blackbeard's whereabouts, Ace took Striker and left.[8]
The following events are non-canon, and therefore not considered part of the canon story.
Marineford Saga[]
Post-War Arc[]
After Ace's death, Striker was recovered by Masked Deuce, who had it repaired by a shipwright. Deuce began using it as his personal ship, using a Flame Dial to power it.[9]
Concludes non-canon section.
Merchandise[]
A model of Striker is presented in One Piece Super Ship Collection.
Trivia[]
- "Striker" may be a deliberate reference to the main scorer on a soccer team, complementing Ace's own name (a common term for the best pitcher on a baseball team).
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 One Piece Novel — A Vol. 1 Chapter 1.
- ↑ One Piece episode A Manga — Vol. 2 Chapter 4.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 18 Chapter 159 (p. 14-19) and Episode 95, Ace is seen on the Striker.
- ↑ One Piece Yellow: Grand Elements, The Striker's name is revealed.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 One Piece Manga — Vol. 30 Chapter 282, cover story: Ace's Great Blackbeard Search Vol. 10, The Striker closes in on G-2.
- ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 99 Chapter 1000 (p. 9) and Episode 1015.
- ↑ One Piece Manga — Vol. 30 Chapter 281, cover story: Ace's Great Blackbeard Search Vol. 9, Ace delivers a letter for Moda on Striker.
- ↑ One Piece Manga — Vol. 32 Chapter 300, cover story: Ace's Great Blackbeard Search Vol. 25, Ace leaves G-2 on the Striker after acquiring new information on Blackbeard.
- ↑ One Piece episode A Manga — Vol. 2 Chapter 4 (p. 53-58).
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