Randall

Biodata

Background / History

Arthur Randall is introduced as the highest-ranking officer and base commander of the Loguetown Marine Base in the East Blue 2. He is a veteran who has previously served on the Grand Line and is recognized as a steadfast commander forged through blood and fire 2 9. He belongs to the same generation of Marines as Vice Admiral Garp and remains an old-school officer who places great importance on rank and protocol despite his familiarity with subordinates 11 59.

Randall is the one who originally reviews Atlas's background and approves the twelve-year-old orphan's enlistment as a base handyman, warning him that he must work hard or be dismissed 1 2. Over the following years, Randall grows remarkably tolerant of Atlas, recognizing his exceptional potential, and regularly deploys him on pirate-hunting missions while treating him like a younger family member 3 9 11. When Atlas disappears while pursuing the Philoc Pirates, Randall asks Garp to look for the missing Marine, ultimately contributing to Atlas's rescue 5.

Randall later offers Atlas a place at Marine Headquarters' Recruit Training Camp and agrees to reserve it when Atlas initially decides to continue strengthening his foundation in Loguetown. He plans for Atlas and Smoker to attend together, with Atlas expected to look after the younger Marine 3 11. He also helps arrange their eventual departure for Headquarters under Garp's supervision 13.

When Atlas returns to Loguetown after training away from the base, Randall initially fails to recognize the heavily transformed young Marine. After realizing that Atlas has defeated the Iron Hammer Pirates and brought their ship back, he enthusiastically welcomes him, questions him about his journey, and resumes treating him with familiar, elder-brother-like affection 9. Randall then spars with Atlas to test his growth and uses the fight to teach Atlas the basics of the Marine Six Powers 9 10. Their match ends without a formal conclusion after Atlas's damaged standard-issue sword breaks, but Atlas demonstrates that he remains formidable even without a blade 9 10.

Randall continues assigning Atlas missions during the following months, although he recognizes that the East Blue's pirates are no longer strong enough to provide meaningful challenges for the rapidly advancing Marine 11. He supports Atlas's lesson to Smoker that physical conditioning must remain the foundation of a Devil Fruit user's combat ability 10 11.

Nearly five years after Atlas leaves Loguetown, Randall is still serving as the base's colonel. He formally welcomes the now-Vice Admiral Atlas and Smoker when they return to the base, though Atlas quickly abandons the ceremony in favor of their familiar teasing and embraces. Randall celebrates with Atlas, Smoker, and Major Wright, drinking heavily enough that Atlas has to carry him and the other men back afterward 59 60. Later, Atlas contacts Randall to ask him to retrieve Kuina from Shimotsuki Village and bring her into Marine protection, demonstrating the continuing trust between them 111 223.

Abilities & Skills

Combat & Physical Prowess

• Swordsmanship: Wields a personal blade in battle, though he acknowledges it is not a Famous Sword and goes to great lengths to avoid having it broken by Atlas's overwhelming strength 9 10. His swordsmanship is competent and battle-tested, but has not reached the level of a true master swordsman 10.
• Marine Six Powers: Has learned basic applications of the Six Powers, specifically utilizing Shave to achieve high-speed movement and Tekkai to harden his muscles against physical strikes 9 10. His aptitude is limited; he has mastered only these two techniques, and neither is particularly refined 9.
• Hand-to-hand combat: Can abandon his sword and fight with his fists, using his veteran experience and physical conditioning to remain competitive against stronger opponents 9 10.
• Veteran combat experience: His Grand Line service and years of field work give him superior instincts and practical judgment, allowing him to compensate for the gap between his raw power and Atlas's rapidly developing physique 2 9.
• Command and leadership: As Loguetown's supreme Marine commander, Randall rapidly mobilizes the base's combat personnel during pirate attacks and personally leads defensive operations to protect towns under Marine jurisdiction 2 9.
• Instruction: Uses sparring to identify weaknesses and teach younger Marines. During his match with Atlas, he deliberately demonstrates Shave and Tekkai so Atlas can learn the techniques through observation and combat 9 10.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Standard Sword: A personal long sword that has accompanied him through most of his career. Although not a Famous Sword, Randall values it highly and becomes distressed when Atlas damages it during their spar 9.
• Cigar: Frequently smokes an ordinary cigar while working at his desk 2 9 59.
• Justice Coat: Wears the standard Marine coat of Justice while commanding the Loguetown base and leading Marine operations 2 9.

Relationships

• Atlas — subordinate and mentee. Randall approves his enlistment, protects his growth, mentors him through combat, and treats him with affectionate exasperation. He arranges for Garp to search for Atlas when the young Marine goes missing, reserves him a place at the Recruit Training Camp, and remains close to him even after Atlas becomes a Vice Admiral 1 3 5 9 10 11 59.
• Marcus Wright — subordinate and longtime colleague. Randall listens to Wright's reports regarding Atlas's enlistment and conduct. Wright later becomes a major and joins Randall and Atlas during Atlas's return to Loguetown 2 59.
• Smoker — subordinate. Randall recognizes Smoker's potential as a young Marine, assigns him alongside Atlas, and eventually pulls him aside to correct his over-reliance on his Logia powers 3 11.
• Monkey D. Garp — senior colleague and fellow veteran Marine. Randall asks Garp to search for Atlas after the latter disappears while pursuing the Philoc Pirates, and later entrusts Atlas and Smoker to Garp's supervision during their transfer to Marine Headquarters 5 13.
• Kuina — prospective Marine recruit protected through Randall's assistance. At Atlas's request, Randall is asked to retrieve Kuina from Shimotsuki Village and bring her into Marine protection 111 223.

Notable Quotes

“Everyone, attention! A small town in our jurisdiction is under attack by pirates. All combat personnel will follow me to uphold justice! Justice must not be profaned!” 2

“Atlas, show some respect for me as a colonel. You never knock when you come in.” 3