B-Rank is the middle tier of Border's combat personnel. B-Rank agents are official agents on active duty. The ranks are comprised of 21 Squads of 2-5 members each (including Operators). B-Ranks do not historically embark on Away Missions, but they do defense duty around the Forbidden Zone and are mobilized in battle. B-Rank agents are not paid a salary like A-Ranks, but they are paid wages based on the Trion Soldiers they suppress on duty.[1]
According to their rank, B-rank squads are split into the three groups of Upper (1-7th place), Middle (7-14th place), and Lower (15th place and below). The ranks of B-Rank squads are determined in Rank Wars. B-Rank squads have the potential of ascending to A-Rank if they perform well enough in Rank Wars.
B-Rank Squads have their own Strategy Rooms, which the agents can customize to their liking.[citation needed] Individual agents are able to customize their triggers to an extent[2], such as Kumagai's hand guard on her Kogetsu[2] and Murakami's Kogetsu in Round 7.
To become B-Rank, a C-rank trainee must reach 4,000 points with their Trigger.[3] Snipers are special due to their consistent training regimen, and they can be promoted if they manage to stay in the top 15% for three weeks in a row.[4]
However it is possible for an A-rank squad to be demoted to B-rank if either the captain[5], or one of their teammates[6] breaks the rules. And for a combatant to be demoted to C-rank if their points hit below 1,500.[7]
Squads
This gallery represents Border's current B-Rank Squads. Squads with a * next to the name have a history of different members. More information is available on the squads' respective pages.
Upper Group
Middle Group
Lower Group
References
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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 - ↑ 2.0 2.1
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 - ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 18 Chapter 159 (p. 3) and Episode 85.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 5 Chapter 42 (p. 14) and Episode 21.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Vol. 13 Character Profile
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Border Briefing File (p. 109)
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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