Clippers are the samurai of the new age. They are highly skilled in the art of killing, and extremely loyal. Each of the seven Barons have their own Clipper force, but Quinn's has remained the largest. They serve their Baron loyally, and are willing to kill or die for him at any moment.[1]
Overview[]
Lifestyle[]
Each Clipper crew has its own distinct fighting style, which is passed down from generation to generation. The Barons use their Clippers to ensure law and order, quell uprisings, and battle rivals. They are often sent out on dangerous missions, or left to guard their Baron's property. A life of a Clipper is a life full of killing. After making a kill, Clippers will get a mark tattooed on their back to keep count. Clippers are free to sleep with whomever they like, but they cannot marry and must never exhibit loyalty to their loved one over their Baron. Compared to ordinary citizens, Clippers live a privileged existence, although most don't live past the age of 25.[2]
Ranks[]
It is not known for certain how many ranks there are, other than the three basic ranks. The Baron's top Clipper is called a Regent. Regents often have more freedom, but a higher responsibility as well. Below the normal ranked Clipper is the Colt. Colts are Clippers in training, each Colt is selected and mentored by a senior Clipper, who oversees their training. In "The Fort", Petri is training a group of Clippers, suggesting that he may be drill sergeant of sorts. This could mean that there are multiple ranks within the Clippers other than Regents and Colts.
Chau’s Clippers[]
Chau’s Clippers are the only Clippers in the Badlands whose cheeks are branded with the sigil of their Baron.
The Widow’s Clippers[]
Butterflies[]
Butterflies are female Clippers who Minerva adopts as her daughters. They are trained to use shurikens which look like butterflies.
Bowlers[]
Bowlers are Clippers who wear bowler hats.
Notable Clippers[]
Armadillo Territory[]
- Sunny: Although a deserter, he was easily the most skilled Clipper in the Badlands. He served as Quinn's Regent for quite some time.
- Petri: A strong and likely high ranking Clipper. In "The Fort" he is first seen training a group of Clippers.
- Waldo: Former Clipper and Regent. Despite being in a wheelchair, he seems to still be a very good fighter.
- Declan: Regent for Quinn.
- Jenkins: Clipper for Quinn.
- Gabriel: Clipper for Quinn.
- Corro: Former Clipper for the Baron prior to Quinn.
- Pike: Former Regent for the Baron prior to Quinn.
- Jarl: Former Clipper who later became a Blind Cannibal Assassin.
Butterfly Territory[]
- Tilda: High ranking Clipper and later Regent for The Widow.
- Nathaniel Moon: Legendary Clipper who retires but later returns to the Badlands in order to act as the Widow's Regent following Tilda's desertion.
- Odessa: Former Doll who becomes a Clipper.
- Arthur: Clipper who performs a coup with Wren.
- Wren: Clipper who performs a coup with Arthur.
Fox Territory[]
- Gaius Chau: Brother to Juliet Chau who eventually betrays her to join forces with the Widow.
- Otto: Regent for Juliet Chau.
Pickaxe Territory[]
Peacock Territory[]
- Allisito: Former Clipper who later became a Blind Cannibal Assassin.
Appearances[]
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
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