The Security Force (治安維持部隊 Chian'iji Butai) is the main security organization in the Blue World.
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Overview
The previous iteration of Security Force is comprised of three different unit (Leviathan, Bahamut, Ziz) before being changed into its current structure after the revolutionary war. Asterism is also part of the Security Force, with its member attached to various units within the organization and also acting as a kind of secret service.
Leviathan
Leviathan (リヴァイアサン Rivaiasan) is the unit in charge of the sea and coast. Prior to the conclusion of revolutionary war, they used to focus on Mermaid extermination and doubles as Schuster's Rebel Suppression Force.
Type.VI is the current leader of this unit, have been transferred from Bahamut. Type.XII previously serves as one of its leader before being expelled following her disappearance.
Bahamut
Bahamut (バハムート Bahamūto) is the unit in charge of the land. Prior to the conclusion of revolutionary war, they used to deal with various tasks such as guarding the streets and handling the rampaging Killer Machines.
Type.VIII is the current leader of this unit. Phecda is a known member of this unit.
Ziz
Ziz (ジズ Jizu) is the unit in charge of the sky. They used to be under the direct supervision of Vega.
Type.II is the current leader of this unit. Mizar is a known member of this unit, while Rigel is mentioned as a former member.
Kerberos
- Main article: Shaddow
Kerberos (ケルベロス Keruberosu) is the secret ops unit of the Security Force.
Type.X is the current leader of this unit, have been transferred from Leviathan.
Ouroboros
- Main article: Satellite
Ouroboros (ウロボロス Uroborosu) is the unit in charge of the outer space.
Type.IV is the current leader of this unit, have been transferred from Ziz.
Etymology
Each of the Security Force units are named after various mythical creatures.
- Leviathan is a demonic sea serpent mentioned in several books of Hebrew Bible. The name was later used as the word for giant whale and sea monsters in general.
- Bahamut is a gigantic fish that support the earth Arabian mythology. It might also be based on Behemoth, a Biblical land monster with similar name.
- Ziz is a gigantic griffin-like bird in Jewish mythology with wingspan large enough to block the sun.
- Kerberos or Cerberus is a multi-headed dog in Greek mythology. It might also be a reference to the network authentication protocol of the same name.
- Ouroboros is a serpent or dragon that depicted as eating its own tail, representing eternity or the circle of life.
External Links
- Z/X Encyclopedia (Japanese)