A-Rank is the top tier of Border's combat personnel.[1][2] A-Rank agents are elite agents on active duty.[1][2] The ranks are comprised of 9 Squads of 2-5 members each (including Operators). A-Ranks do historically embark on Away Missions[3], as well as defense duty around the Forbidden Zone and scout talents in other prefectures.[4] A-Rank agents are paid both a salary, and wages based on the Trion Soldiers they suppress on duty.[5]
A-Rank Squads have their own Strategy Rooms, which the agents can customize to their liking[6], additionally they are bigger than B-Rank Squad Strategy Rooms and have kitchenettes.[7] In the case of an A-Rank Squad getting demoted, the size of the room reverts back[8][9] and they normally lose the kitchenette.[8][9] Individual agents are able to customize their triggers to an extent[10], and are given more options, and freedom for customization than B-Rank agents.[11]
Here are the following ways an Agent or Squad can be promoted or demoted. Note: it is impossible to be promoted to A-Rank as a solo agent as promotions happen through team rank wars.[12] However if you quit a squad after becoming A-rank, you become an A-rank solo agent.[12]
Promotions
- B-Rank squads have the potential of ascending to A-Rank if they perform well enough in Rank Wars.
- If A-rank solo agents come together to form a new squad, they are counted as an A-rank squad.[13] But they ranked with the rank of the lowest squad member[13], for this reason if any amount of B-rank solo agent(s) is part of the squad's creation, the squad will start out in B-rank with the rank of the lowest squad member.[13]
Demotions. (Note: the demoted squad can keep the emblem until they disband.[14])
- the captain[15], or one of their teammates[16] of an A-Rank squad breaks the rules. In the two cases this has happened, both squads were not able to promote for a set period of time[17] in their case it was for two seasons.[18][19]
- If an A-rank squad adds a new combatant who is B-rank in a single season, the squad won't be demoted[20], however their performance in rank wars could suffer enough that a demotion can happen[20] But if a second or third B-rank combatant is added in the same season[20], there are cases where the squad is demoted to match rank of those members.[20]
It should be noted that it is possible for a official agent to be demoted to C-rank if their points hit below 1,500[21], currently no one has ever been demoted through this method.[21]
Squads[edit source]
This gallery represents Border's current A-Rank Squads. Squads with a * next to the name have a history of different members. More information is available on the squads' respective pages.
Trivia[edit source]
- Most play-by-plays are done with people with A-Rank experience, but anyone can do it.[22]
References[edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 World Trigger Manga — Border Briefing File (p. 26)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 1 Chapter 7 (p. 9) and Episode 4.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 3 Chapter 19 (p. 10) and Episode 10.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Border Briefing File (p. 61)
- ↑
Daisuke Ashihara: Q: Do Border agents get paid?
A: I might show it one day, but yes, agents do get paid. B-Rank Agents get a fee per Trion Soldier they defeat. A-Rank Agents have a salary + fee per Trion Soldier. C-Rank Trainees do not get paid.
Source: Volume 5, Question Corner 1 - ↑ World Trigger Manga — Border Briefing File (p. 205)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Vol. 13 Arashiyama Squad Strategy Room
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 World Trigger Manga — Vol. 14 Ninomiya Squad Strategy Room
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 World Trigger Manga — Vol. 13 Kageura Squad Strategy Room
- ↑
Daisuke Ashihara: Q: Kumagai's Kogetsu has a guard, can the design of any part that isn't the blade be freely changed?
A: Consult with the Engineers, and it can be freely changed to an extent. Kumagai blocks with her sword a lot, so a guard was attached to protect her hands.
Source: Border Briefing File, Page 305, Question 153 - ↑
Daisuke Ashihara: Q: It’s said that Jin made Scorpion, but are there any conditions for an agent to take part in Trigger development?
A: Kako talked a little about it in Volume 14; when you become A-Rank Agent, you can make requests with Engineers to customise your Trigger. Developing new Triggers is just an extension of that.
Source: Volume 19, Question Corner 12 - ↑ 12.0 12.1
Daisuke Ashihara: Q: Can B-rank agents not belonging to a squad rise to A-rank on their own?
A: It is basically impossible to rise to A-rank on your own. At the very least you need to form a 2 person team with an Operator and win through the Rank Wars. If you rise to A-rank and the squad breaks up then you are treated as an A-rank solo agent until you form a new team. In this case you can't participate in the team Rank Wars. Right now, Jin is in this position.
Source: Border Briefing File, Page 317, Question 236 - ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2
Daisuke Ashihara: Q: In cases where A-rank agents want to separate from their current team and create a new one, do they start again from B-rank? And is that possible?
A: It is possible. The rank of the new squad is "the rank of the lowest ranking member in the new squad". If a team is made with just A-rank agents, then they start from A-rank (with the rank of the lowest ranking member), if even one B-rank agent is added then they start from B-rank (with the rank of the lowest ranking member).
Source: Border Briefing File, Page 317, Question 239 - ↑
Daisuke Ashihara: Q: Do only A-Rank squads have their own emblems?
A: Once a squad makes A-Rank they can make their own emblem. Even if they are eventually demoted to B-Rank, they can continue to use their emblem until the squad disbands.
Source: Volume 9, Question Corner 8 - ↑ World Trigger Manga — Vol. 13 Character Profile
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Border Briefing File (p. 109)
- ↑
Daisuke Ashihara: Q: After falling to B-Rank, did Ninomiya Squad and Kageura Squad challenge and lose to A-Rank Squads during the Rank Wars in October? Is that why they've remained B-Rank?
A: After dropping down in the ranks, they couldn't fight for a chance at promotion for a set period of time as a penalty. Something like that.
Source: Volume 24, Question Corner 20 - ↑ World Trigger Manga — Chapter 236 (p. 18)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Chapter 236 (p. 27)
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3
Daisuke Ashihara: Q: If an A-rank squad adds a B-rank agent, does their team rank have to start again from B-rank? Or do they stay A-rank?
A: If they only add one person in 1 season then they stay A-rank. But newly added agents have more openings and are targeted a lot, so there is a so-so chance of being demoted as a result of the Rank Wars. In cases where a second or third person is added in the same season then there are cases where the squad is demoted to match the rank of those members.
Source: Border Briefing File, Page 317, Question 238 - ↑ 21.0 21.1
Daisuke Ashihara: Q: After Attackers or Gunners amassed 4,000 points and rose to B-rank, are they demoted back to C-rank if they fall below 4,000 points in Rank Wars?
A: They aren't demoted if they fall below 4,000, but regulations say if any of their triggers ever fall below 1,500 they will be demoted and removed from their team. But there has yet to be an agent who was demoted to C-rank due to this regulation.
Source: Border Briefing File, Page 318, Question 241 - ↑
Daisuke Ashihara: Q: What are the criteria used to choose who does the Play-by-play and the commentary for Rank Wars?
A: It seems Play-by-play are mostly those who have A-Rank experience, but sometimes B-Rank captains are called up too. Anyone can be a commentator as long as they can talk, and honestly it doesn’t have to be an Operator but because you need to operate equipment a lot are Operators. There have been times when the person doing the Play-by-play was a combatant or an Engineer.
Source: Volume 20, Question Corner 14
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