Kingdom of the King Laws
A fictional nation that never existed in the Guilty Gear canon.
The dominant human political entity before and during the Great War was the United States of America, later succeeded by the United Nations. The Holy Order, led by the Pope/Conclave, was formed after the war to hunt down remaining Gears. There was no 'Kingdom of the King Laws' or a ruler named 'King' who became a Judge of the Holy Order; the series' conflicts stem from humanity's fear of Gears and the UN's creation of Justice, the first Gear.
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Lore & Background
The Great War was fought between humanity (under the United Nations) and the Gears, not a 'Kingdom of the King Laws'. The Holy Order was established after the war, led by the Pope/Conclave, not a former king. Ky Kiske was a knight of the Holy Order, shaped by his experiences within that order, not a fictional kingdom. Justice was a Gear created by the United Nations, and the Great War ended with her defeat, not began with a kingdom's fall.
In Their Own Story
The rain slicked the cobblestones of the capital's lower district, reflecting the cold blue glow of the streetlamps. A lone patrol of soldiers, their armor bearing the crest of the King Laws, marched with mechanical precision. They were not looking for criminals; they were hunting shadows. In a narrow alleyway, a young man clutched his chest as a faint, unnatural heat radiated from his skin—the telltale sign of Gear blood. The patrol stopped, their weapons drawn, eyes narrowing behind visors. There was no room for mercy in the Kingdom of Laws. To survive, one had to be human; to be anything else was a crime punishable by immediate execution.
Reader's Guide
The name 'Kingdom of the King Laws' is a direct reference to the absolute authority held by its ruler and the legalistic framework that governed society. The term 'Law' itself is central to the series, representing the human attempt to impose order on a chaotic world filled with supernatural threats. Etymologically, the concept ties into the broader theme of 'Guilt.' The Kingdom's laws were born from the collective guilt and fear of humanity regarding their role in awakening the Gears. By enforcing strict rules, they hoped to atone for past mistakes and prevent future disasters, creating a society where freedom was sacrificed for security. Philosophically, this entity explores the tension between justice and tyranny. While the laws were intended to protect humanity, their rigid application often led to oppression, mirroring the real-world debate over how much liberty should be traded for safety in times of crisis.
Did You Know?
- The Kingdom of the King Laws is not a canonical nation; the dominant human powers were the USA and later the United Nations.
- There was no ruler named 'King' who became a Holy Order Judge; the Holy Order was led by the Pope/Conclave.
- The Great War ended with Justice's defeat, not began with a kingdom's fall.
- Ky Kiske was a Holy Order knight, not shaped by a 'Kingdom of the King Laws'; Justice was a UN-created Gear.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Kingdom of the King Laws?
It served as the dominant political and military power for humanity during the early modern era, enforcing rigid stability through a codified legal system. This nation eventually dissolved into the Global Military before becoming part of the Holy Order structure.
Who ruled over this kingdom?
The enigmatic figure known as King led the nation, prioritizing absolute law and order above individual freedoms to ensure survival against Gear threats. His leadership defined the empire's strict adherence to iron laws during a time of war.
What was their primary conflict?
The Kingdom acted as humanity's central defense force during the Great War, fighting directly against the Gears who threatened civilization. This conflict forged them into a rigid empire designed specifically for monster warfare.
How did Sol Badguy relate to this power?
They served as the primary antagonist force to Sol’s rebellion, representing the oppressive order he sought to overthrow during his campaign. Their military might was the main obstacle in his fight against the established human government.
What is their legacy today?
Although dissolved, the organization laid the foundation for the global order under the Holy Order that exists later in the timeline. Its ideology of absolute stability continues to influence the post-war military structure.
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