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{{Quote|To capture an entire city, Mr. Beckett, will take a private army."<br>"Which I intend to have. I can divert perhaps a hundred of the EITC defensive troops from Calabar and the other nearby slaving ports.|[[Ian Mercer]] and [[Cutler Beckett]]|Pirates of the Caribbean: The Price of Freedom}}
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{{Quote|To capture an entire city, Mr. Beckett, will take a private army."<br>"Which I intend to have. I can divert perhaps a hundred of the EITC defensive troops from Calabar and the other nearby slaving ports.|[[Ian Mercer]] and [[Cutler Beckett]]|The Price of Freedom}}
 
The '''East India Trading Company soldiers''', also known as '''Blue Coats''', were British soldiers in the service of the [[East India Trading Company]].
 
The '''East India Trading Company soldiers''', also known as '''Blue Coats''', were British soldiers in the service of the [[East India Trading Company]].
   
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[[File:AWE game screenshot 4.JPG|thumb|left|245px|Jack Sparrow fights with Royal Marines and Blue Coats]]
 
[[File:AWE game screenshot 4.JPG|thumb|left|245px|Jack Sparrow fights with Royal Marines and Blue Coats]]
 
{{Quote|Steady, men. We stand aboard a seagoing vessel, no more and no less. You will compose yourselves as marines.|[[James Norrington]] to [[Mullroy]] and [[Murtogg]]|Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (junior novelization)}}
 
{{Quote|Steady, men. We stand aboard a seagoing vessel, no more and no less. You will compose yourselves as marines.|[[James Norrington]] to [[Mullroy]] and [[Murtogg]]|Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (junior novelization)}}
The East India Trading Company Marines were [[Royal Marines]] who were transferred to the Company, because the lack of protection on the Company’s Merchant ships. They are under the orders of [[Lord]] [[Cutler Beckett]] and his most trusted officers. They assisted in the executing of pirates in [[Fort Charles]]. However, they became confused and afraid as the pirates awaiting their hanging were singing [[Hoist the Colours (song)|a song]].
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The East India Trading Company Marines were [[Royal Marines]] who were transferred to the Company, because the lack of protection on the Company’s merchant ships. They were under the orders of [[Lord]] [[Cutler Beckett]] and his most trusted officers during the [[War Against Piracy]], stationed throughout [[Port Royal]] and onboard Company ships. The army would expand once Beckett gained possession of the [[heart of Davy Jones]].<ref name="DMC">''[[Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest]]''</ref>
   
 
[[File:Fort_Charles_Hanging1_AWE.jpg|thumb|right|295px|EITC soldiers guarding prisoners awaiting the gallows in [[Fort Charles]].]]
 
[[File:Fort_Charles_Hanging1_AWE.jpg|thumb|right|295px|EITC soldiers guarding prisoners awaiting the gallows in [[Fort Charles]].]]
During the invasion in [[Singapore]], many of the EITC soldiers were led by [[Ian Mercer]]. In the fight against [[Sao Feng]]'s men, most of the men were killed or wounded in battle. Beckett later had these soldiers stationed aboard the ''[[Flying Dutchman]]'', under the command of [[Admiral]] [[James Norrington]], so that neither [[Davy Jones]] or [[Crew of the Flying Dutchman|his crew]] would not be able to have access to [[Heart of Davy Jones|Jones' heart]] in the [[Dead Man's Chest|chest]].
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During the Company's infiltration on [[Singapore]], multiple EITC troops were under the command of [[Ian Mercer]]. In the ensuing [[Battle of Singapore|battle]] against [[Sao Feng]]'s men, both sides sustained many casualties, however, the soldiers' training brought them victory over the pirates. Upon seeing the aftermath of the [[Destruction of the pirate fleet|massacre of pirate ships]] led by [[Davy Jones]]' ship, the ''[[Flying Dutchman]]'', Lord Beckett had transferred a large number of his men from the ''[[HMS Endeavour|Endeavour]]'' to the ''Dutchman'', under the command of [[Admiral]] [[James Norrington]]. Beckett also had the [[Dead Man's Chest]], which contained Jones' heart, brought aboard the ''Dutchman'' in order to remind Jones and [[Crew of the Flying Dutchman|his crew]] who was in command.<ref name="AWE">''[[Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End]]''</ref>
   
A garrison of these soldiers were present at the moment when Lord Beckett almost had the ''[[Black Pearl]]'' in his grasp. In the [[Skirmish off of the Black Sand Beach|ensuing battle]], however, many of these soldiers were killed off by the pirates. Their corpses remained aboard the ''Black Pearl''. [[William Turner Jr.|Will Turner]] used some of the bodies to lead Beckett to the ''Pearl'' by tying the bodies to barrels, creating a bread-crumb trail. The bodies were fished out of the water when Beckett found them and slumped up into a pile, which attracted seagulls that feasted on these bodies.
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A garrison of these soldiers were present at the moment when Lord Beckett almost had the ''[[Black Pearl]]'' in his grasp. In the [[Skirmish off of the Black Sand Beach|ensuing battle]], however, many of these soldiers were slain by the pirates. Their corpses remained aboard the ''Black Pearl''. [[William Turner Jr.|Will Turner]] used some of the bodies to lead Beckett to Shipwreck Cove by tying the bodies to barrels, creating a bread-crumb trail. The bodies were fished out of the water when Lieutenant [[Greitzer]] spotted an object adrift on the sea, which attracted [[seagull]]s that feasted on these bodies.<ref name="AWE"/>
 
[[File:Blue_coat_soldier.jpg|thumb|left|275px|EITC soldiers [[Battle of Singapore|fighting]] at [[Singapore]].]]
 
[[File:Blue_coat_soldier.jpg|thumb|left|275px|EITC soldiers [[Battle of Singapore|fighting]] at [[Singapore]].]]
   
After the death of Norrington, Jones' crew led an attack against the soldiers, believing that it was the time to get back the ship. However, they were surprised to see Mercer and numerous soldiers aiming their weapons at them and at the chest. Some of these soldiers were able to sneak into [[Shipwreck City]], but were dispatched by pirates.
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After the death of Norrington, Jones' crew staged an attack against the soldiers, believing that it was the time to take back their ship. However, they were surprised to see Mercer and numerous soldiers aiming their weapons at not only them, but directly at the chest. Some of these soldiers were able to sneak into [[Shipwreck City]], but were dispatched by pirates.<ref name="AWE"/>
 
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[[File:Board.JPG|thumb|380px|In the [[maelstrom]], several soldiers prepare to board the ''[[Black Pearl]]''.
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[[File:Board.JPG|thumb|380px|In the [[maelstrom]], several soldiers prepare to board the ''[[Black Pearl]]''.]]
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During the [[Battle of Calypso's maelstrom]] Davy Jones killed Mercer and sent the remaining soldiers to board the ''[[Black Pearl]]''; Jones would thus have greater ease in attaining the chest which was guarded by [[Mullroy]] and [[Murtogg]]. The only known survivors are Murtogg and Mullroy who abandoned their post in the ''Dutchman'' after Jack Sparrow stole the Chest and swung over to the ''Black Pearl'' where they put on pirate attire and joined the crew in cheering the defeat of Beckett. Afterwards, the two chose to remain with the ''Pearl'''s crew as pirates.
 
   
 
During the [[Battle of Calypso's maelstrom]], Davy Jones killed Mercer and sent the remaining soldiers to board the ''[[Black Pearl]]''; Jones would thus have greater ease in attaining the chest which was guarded by [[Mullroy]] and [[Murtogg]]. The only known surviving EITC soldiers are the two, who abandoned their post in the ''Dutchman'' and swung over to the ''Black Pearl,'' where they put on pirate attire and joined the crew in cheering the defeat of Beckett. Afterwards, the two chose to remain with the ''Pearl'''s crew as pirates.<ref name="AWE"/>
== Appearance ==
 
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==Uniform and appearance==
 
[[File:Captain of Endeavour with soldier.jpg|thumb|320px|The EITC soldiers on the ''Endeavour''.]]
 
[[File:Captain of Endeavour with soldier.jpg|thumb|320px|The EITC soldiers on the ''Endeavour''.]]
 
Although early EITC soldiers incorporated the type of uniform worn by [[Royal Marines]], they began to wear updated uniforms by the time [[Lord]] [[Cutler Beckett]] acquired the [[heart of Davy Jones]], which greatly differed from the Royal Marines' standard attire.
 
Although early EITC soldiers incorporated the type of uniform worn by [[Royal Marines]], they began to wear updated uniforms by the time [[Lord]] [[Cutler Beckett]] acquired the [[heart of Davy Jones]], which greatly differed from the Royal Marines' standard attire.
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The design consisted of dark blue jackets, maroon red tunics crested with gold decorations, and black navy boots. In addition, they wore tricornes as military hats. Due to the coloring of they clothes they wore, the EITC soldiers were nicknamed "Blue Coats."
 
The design consisted of dark blue jackets, maroon red tunics crested with gold decorations, and black navy boots. In addition, they wore tricornes as military hats. Due to the coloring of they clothes they wore, the EITC soldiers were nicknamed "Blue Coats."
   
==Equipment and Skills==
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==Equipment and skills==
 
The EITC soldiers' weaponry consisted of [[musket]]s, [[Codex:B|bayonets]], [[sword]]s, and [[cutlass]]es. As the EITC soldiers were, essentially, Royal Marines transferred to work for the East India Trading Company, they were trained to fend off sword attacks, defend EITC ships against pirates, and board enemy ships via grappling hooks. They were also trained to use teamwork and collaborative techniques with each other, using their sheer numbers to overwhelm their opponents, as demonstrated during the [[battle of Singapore]] when a group of EITC soldiers formed a well-organized firing group and hailed [[Sao Feng]]'s [[China|Chinese]] pirates with a volley of musket fire before engaging the enemy in violent close-quarters combat.
 
The EITC soldiers' weaponry consisted of [[musket]]s, [[Codex:B|bayonets]], [[sword]]s, and [[cutlass]]es. As the EITC soldiers were, essentially, Royal Marines transfered to work for the East India Trading Company, they were trained to fend off sword attacks, defend EITC ships against pirates, and board enemy ships via grappling hooks. <span style="border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-style: normal; ">They were also trained to use teamwork and collaborative techniques with each other, using their sheer numbers to overwhelm their opponents, as demonstrated </span><span style="font-style: normal; ">during the </span>[[Battle of Singapore]]<span style="border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-style: normal; "> when a group of EITC soldiers </span><span style="font-style: normal; ">formed a well-organized suppression group and hailed </span>[[Sao Feng]]<span style="font-style: normal; ">'s pirates with a volley of musket fire </span>before engaging the enemy in violent close-quarters combat.
 
   
 
==Notable Blue Coats==
 
==Notable Blue Coats==
 
*[[Murtogg]]
 
*[[Murtogg]]
 
*[[Mullroy]]
 
*[[Mullroy]]
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*[[EITC Agent|Unnamed Bluecoat]]
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
 
==Behind the scenes==
 
*The action figure of the East India Trading Company Soldier by [[Zizzle]] was never released or made.
 
*The action figure of the East India Trading Company Soldier by [[Zizzle]] was never released or made.
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*In real-world history the East India Company's private troops were made up of European but predominantly Indian soldiers in the forms of the armies of the three presidencies of the East India Company's rule in India. The three armies far outnumbered the regular British army in India. Their soldiers wore predominantly red uniforms with different symbols and other minor differences.
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
*''[[Pirates of the Caribbean: The Price of Freedom]]''
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*''[[The Price of Freedom]]''
*''[[Pirates of the Caribbean: Legends of the Brethren Court: The Turning Tide]]''
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*''[[Legends of the Brethren Court: The Turning Tide]]''
 
*''[[Pirates of the Caribbean Online]]''
 
*''[[Pirates of the Caribbean Online]]''
 
*''[[Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End]]''
 
*''[[Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End]]''
**[[Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (video game)|''Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End'' (video game)]] {{1st}}
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**''[[Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (video game)]]'' {{1st}}
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*''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'' {{Nc}}
   
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==
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*''[[Pirates of the Caribbean (film series)]]''
*[[Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (video game): Official Strategy Guide|''Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End'' (video game): Official Strategy Guide]]
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*''[[Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (video game): Official Strategy Guide]]''
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==External links==
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*{{WP|Presidency armies|East India Company Army}}
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==Notes and references==
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{{Reflist}}
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[[de:Militär der East India Trading Company]]
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[[it:Soldati della Compagnia Britannica delle Indie Orientali]]
 
[[Category:East India Trading Company soldiers| ]]
 
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[[Category:Royal marines]]
 
[[Category:Royal marines]]

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East India Trading Company soldiers

"To capture an entire city, Mr. Beckett, will take a private army."
"Which I intend to have. I can divert perhaps a hundred of the EITC defensive troops from Calabar and the other nearby slaving ports.
"
Ian Mercer and Cutler Beckett[src]

The East India Trading Company soldiers, also known as Blue Coats, were British soldiers in the service of the East India Trading Company.

History

AWE game screenshot 4

Jack Sparrow fights with Royal Marines and Blue Coats

"Steady, men. We stand aboard a seagoing vessel, no more and no less. You will compose yourselves as marines."
James Norrington to Mullroy and Murtogg[src]

The East India Trading Company Marines were Royal Marines who were transferred to the Company, because the lack of protection on the Company’s merchant ships. They were under the orders of Lord Cutler Beckett and his most trusted officers during the War Against Piracy, stationed throughout Port Royal and onboard Company ships. The army would expand once Beckett gained possession of the heart of Davy Jones.[1]

Fort Charles Hanging1 AWE

EITC soldiers guarding prisoners awaiting the gallows in Fort Charles.

During the Company's infiltration on Singapore, multiple EITC troops were under the command of Ian Mercer. In the ensuing battle against Sao Feng's men, both sides sustained many casualties, however, the soldiers' training brought them victory over the pirates. Upon seeing the aftermath of the massacre of pirate ships led by Davy Jones' ship, the Flying Dutchman, Lord Beckett had transferred a large number of his men from the Endeavour to the Dutchman, under the command of Admiral James Norrington. Beckett also had the Dead Man's Chest, which contained Jones' heart, brought aboard the Dutchman in order to remind Jones and his crew who was in command.[2]

A garrison of these soldiers were present at the moment when Lord Beckett almost had the Black Pearl in his grasp. In the ensuing battle, however, many of these soldiers were slain by the pirates. Their corpses remained aboard the Black Pearl. Will Turner used some of the bodies to lead Beckett to Shipwreck Cove by tying the bodies to barrels, creating a bread-crumb trail. The bodies were fished out of the water when Lieutenant Greitzer spotted an object adrift on the sea, which attracted seagulls that feasted on these bodies.[2]

Blue coat soldier

EITC soldiers fighting at Singapore.

After the death of Norrington, Jones' crew staged an attack against the soldiers, believing that it was the time to take back their ship. However, they were surprised to see Mercer and numerous soldiers aiming their weapons at not only them, but directly at the chest. Some of these soldiers were able to sneak into Shipwreck City, but were dispatched by pirates.[2]

Board

In the maelstrom, several soldiers prepare to board the Black Pearl.

During the Battle of Calypso's maelstrom, Davy Jones killed Mercer and sent the remaining soldiers to board the Black Pearl; Jones would thus have greater ease in attaining the chest which was guarded by Mullroy and Murtogg. The only known surviving EITC soldiers are the two, who abandoned their post in the Dutchman and swung over to the Black Pearl, where they put on pirate attire and joined the crew in cheering the defeat of Beckett. Afterwards, the two chose to remain with the Pearl's crew as pirates.[2]

Uniform and appearance

Captain of Endeavour with soldier

The EITC soldiers on the Endeavour.

Although early EITC soldiers incorporated the type of uniform worn by Royal Marines, they began to wear updated uniforms by the time Lord Cutler Beckett acquired the heart of Davy Jones, which greatly differed from the Royal Marines' standard attire.

The design consisted of dark blue jackets, maroon red tunics crested with gold decorations, and black navy boots. In addition, they wore tricornes as military hats. Due to the coloring of they clothes they wore, the EITC soldiers were nicknamed "Blue Coats."

Equipment and skills

The EITC soldiers' weaponry consisted of muskets, bayonets, swords, and cutlasses. As the EITC soldiers were, essentially, Royal Marines transferred to work for the East India Trading Company, they were trained to fend off sword attacks, defend EITC ships against pirates, and board enemy ships via grappling hooks. They were also trained to use teamwork and collaborative techniques with each other, using their sheer numbers to overwhelm their opponents, as demonstrated during the battle of Singapore when a group of EITC soldiers formed a well-organized firing group and hailed Sao Feng's Chinese pirates with a volley of musket fire before engaging the enemy in violent close-quarters combat.

Notable Blue Coats

Behind the scenes

  • The action figure of the East India Trading Company Soldier by Zizzle was never released or made.
  • In real-world history the East India Company's private troops were made up of European but predominantly Indian soldiers in the forms of the armies of the three presidencies of the East India Company's rule in India. The three armies far outnumbered the regular British army in India. Their soldiers wore predominantly red uniforms with different symbols and other minor differences.

Appearances

Sources

External links

Notes and references