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Sounsyy · **05-16-2015, 10:05 PM**

(05-16-2015, 05:46 PM)Hyrist Wrote: While they're not officially part of the Maelstrom structure, technically, neither are the Yellow-jackets

Just wanted to jump in real quick and correct this. The Yellowjackets are actually part of the Maelstrom. "Yellowjacket" is the nickname given to soldiers in Limsa Lominsa's 1st Squadron. The first five of Limsa's nine Knights of the Barracuda squadrons are now a part of the Maelstrom as of 1572.

There's a more detailed breakdown of Limsa Lominsa's military in this thread: Yellowjacket Lore

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In addition to Limsa's Maelstrom, Crimson Fleet, and Knights of the Barracuda (which still exist), Limsa employs former Pirate kings under a document called the Galadion Accord. This treaty grants Pirates permission to continue their lifestyle so long as they do not target Lominsans. These "Privateers" are paid for knocking over and looting Garlean warships and turning over the spoils to the Garlond Ironworks for research purposes.

Any pirate who violates this treaty, is punished by the Dutiful Sisters (Rogue's Guild). You could say the Rogues are "special covert forces," but they aren't technically Maelstrom affiliated. They, like the Privateers, are Maelstrom backed - not affiliated.

The Crimson Fleet could also be considered "special forces" in that these six warships are manned by handpicked sailors, pirates and barracuda.

Pretty much everything's already been said about Ul'dah's Bloodsworn and Gridania's Red Otter unit. There's also Gridania's White Rams, currently led by Miah Molkot, which is a special unit of the God's Quiver who hunt down Ixali. Not technically Grand Company affiliated either, but worth mentioning.

Special Forces in Eorzea.

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