Street Samurai

Street Samurai is a term that indicates a warrior who is not attached to any major organization.

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After the Sixth Faceless War, the next generation became disaffected by the customs of their parents. Instead of military careers or work with the many Private Military Companies like KILL, they often fought for themselves or some moral code. In small towns, Street Samurai became something like unofficial sheriffs in small towns, taking out minor threats. Those who are more selfish are referred to as 'Street Ronin' often acting as punks who take advantage of the weak.

The reason why they chose 'Samurai' is complex. After the Sixth Faceless War, there was a large interest in foreign cultures, unprecedented interest in foreign culture. The warrior culture was especially popular due to a perceived 'exotic feeling'. The Samurai, the 'noble warriors', struck a very strong cord with the east coastal nations (Arcadia, Willowscent and Althea), which had a similar culture, though much less 'honorable'. And vice-versa for the other side. This, as well as viral marketing, a push by various nations to promote martial arts as sports and a loss of several billion adults during the sixth war, worked together to encourage the change.

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