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Here is important lore.

Warning for spoilers in the anime.

 

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Locations

Inside the Walls
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Humanity lives surrounded and protected by three 50 meter high walls. The outermost wall is Wall Maria, followed by Wall Rose, and center most, Wall Sina. Inside the Walls are humanity's only bastions of peace and security from the Titans. There are a plethora of natural resources inside the Walls and the climate is mild except for further up North where the winters can be harsh. The total area inside the walls is 723,822 kilometers and at its height the population was around 1,260,000 people. There is a distance of 100 kilometers between Wall Maria and Wall Rose, 130 kilometers between Wall Rose and Wall Sina, and 250 kilometers from Wall Sina to the center of the interior where Mitras, the Royal Capital is located.

Mitras, the Royal Capital​

The heart and center of humanity's territory, home of the royal family and of humanity itself. It is the largest city ever built and the most affluent area behind the walls. It is located within Wall Sina and only allowed to the upper classes of society close to the royal family to reside in. Most born outside the center wish to live there due to the greater protections and comforts it offers. One may earn the right to live in Mitras through acquiring residency rights; which are usually earned through meritorious military service or some other great service to the Crown. The royal capital and Wall Sina enclose about 200,000 people. Administration of the city is the responsibility of the Military Police.

Districts
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Jutting out from the North, East, South, and West of each Wall are heavily guarded cities called "Districts", which are under the control and supervision of the local Garrison unit and royal government Governor. These cities are major urban centers and are second only to the Capital in terms of size and population. Titans are drawn towards large concentrations of people, therefor humanity can focus its defenses at these Districts and not the rest of the Wall. The districts are considered the worst and least desirable places to live, as they are at greater risk of a Titan invasion. The Districts at the Southern ends of the Walls are considered the worst and most dangerous of all, as Titans seem to come from the South.

Towns, Villages, and the Underground City​

Outside of the major urban areas, there are several scattered towns and villages within the Walls. "Better" and more affluent areas are almost universally located closer towards the interior of the Walls, with the most wealthy being just outside the Royal Capital and Wall Sina. Most towns specialize in one form of trade, craft, or resource; while most villages usually focus on farming, hunting, or cattle raising. All towns and villages are controlled by local nobility with the assistance of the Military Police; quality of life of the average villager is often greatly dictated by their local noble rulers' benevolence or lack of. An underground city is also located beneath Mitras; however due to crime and poverty, it is largely a lawless area considered to have little value.

 

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Technology of Military Importance

Omni-Directional Mobility Gear (ODM Gear)
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The omni-directional mobility (ODM) gear is a type of equipment developed by humans that allows great mobility when facing Titans in combat; it allows the user to fight in a 3D space as opposed to a 2D one. The equipment itself takes the form of a body harness that encompasses much of the body below the neck. Although the equipment can grant a skilled user tremendous mobility, it is a demanding art that requires both strength and skill, both of which must be honed through constant practice. The simplest move possible with the ODM gear is simply aiming and firing the grapple hooks at an object and then activating the gas mechanism to reel oneself toward the said object. They can then disconnect the hook and continue moving forward. Usually however, soldiers must be able to move around in order to navigate in general; therefore, they tend to use their momentum in order to swing around targets, not only in rectilinear patterns, but also slaloming between objects and Titans.

ODM gear training is a rigorous process that allows humans, which are limited to two-dimensional movements, to adapt to movement in the third dimension. Great physical strength, particularly in the legs, coupled with spatial recognition abilities, as well as the mental strength to not waver in the midst of a panic, are crucial qualities. One of the first things done after enlisting in training is the ODM gear aptitude evaluation. Those unable to remain upright on the gear are dismissed. Three years of training with ODM are needed before officially becoming a soldier. Many run away or are driven out before graduating due to the difficulty of the training.

The training is dangerous enough that it is not unusual for people to die during the process from accidents. The training strengthens the soldiers' muscles to a degree where they can handle the force of acceleration, shock of landing, performing consecutive quick leaps repeatedly and accelerating at extremely high speeds. Most soldiers acquire a lean build and low body fat percentage.

Other Military Tech of Note
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Cannons (primitive, no rifling)
Muskets (flintlock, taking between 15-30 seconds to reload)
Flintlock Pistols and Signal Flares
Ultrahard Steel (used for Titan slaying weapons and as support for carriages and other military works)
Scout Regiment Carriages and Horses (Specially bred horses standing around 160 cm and weighing between 450 and 500 kg. They can sprint between 75 and 80 km/h and maintain speeds of 35 km/h.)

 

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Titans

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Titans are a race of giant, man-eating humanoids.

Titans greatly resemble nude human beings. They are bipedal creatures with the same number and arrangement of limbs and features one would expect in human beings. They are all deformed by human standards to a greater or lesser degree, ranging from minor abnormalities in proportions (enlarged head, small limbs, etc) to apparently lacking skin and subcutaneous tissues, although they do not bleed from such deformities and will regenerate the same deformities if injured, indicating that they perhaps possess some other mechanism to compensate for this. The vast majority of Titans have a masculine body shape, although all of them lack reproductive organs. While most Titans have a masculine appearance, some Titans seen have had feminine facial features, although retained a masculine body shape.

Titans, almost universally, have exceptionally wide mouths with an enormous number of small, square teeth. Although some only possess canines, a majority of Titans lack them. In all likelihood, they have and use incisors for their primary activity: eating humans. Titans do not possess a complete or functioning digestive tract, and merely have a stomach-like cavity that eventually fills up with what they swallow. After consuming a certain amount, they would be forced to regurgitate and empty out the cavity before they can eat more humans.

Unlike other species, Titans do not mate, nor interact with organisms other than humans; their sole purpose in life is to seek out and devour humans. They do not derive any real sustenance from humans. Some Titans do not react to pain and all will move as long as there is sunlight. Most Titans show no signs of intelligence and act like mindless beasts; easy to trick, distract, and deceive. Due to this, it has even been noted that a single Titan poses minimal threat to soldiers equipped with ODM gear or a line of cannons, with the danger of Titans coming primarily from their numbers.

The Titans' body structure and power source are very mysterious and they apparently violate several known laws of science, seemingly capable of spontaneously generating both energy and mass. Their extremely high level of activity and body temperature indicates the need for a massive intake of energy to fuel them, yet they apparently never need to eat at all. They possess vocal organs and are able to emit simple sounds like roars and screams, yet they apparently do not need to breathe. They do seem to become less active at night or if deprived of sunlight, and so it may be possible they draw their primary source of energy from the sun.

Titans' bodies also seem unusually light for such large creatures - a severed arm is described as weighing almost nothing, and they are able to move at high speeds despite their size. Due to their size, Titans possess enormous strength and when combined with this lightness, they can put on amazing bursts of speed and agility. In addition to their size, speed, strength and large numbers, Titans also possess incredible regenerative abilities. The only sure-fire way to kill them (known to date) is by slicing out the nape of the back of the neck measuring 1 meter high and 10 cm across. They regenerate lost and damaged body parts within seconds to minutes, including severed heads (although, there are rare instances where the head will not regenerate if the nape is cut through or blown off).

After death, Titan corpses rapidly evaporate to skeletal remains, then to nothing at all. How Titans react to pain stimuli varies from one to another. Many Titans will utterly ignore injuries which would be agonizingly painful to a human, such as losing limbs, being impaled through the heart, or having their eyes gouged out (even if such injuries will soon regenerate). In combat, some Titans will completely ignore armed humans who are attacking them, and simply proceed to attempt to eat whichever human is closest to them. Others seem vaguely aware of humans who are attacking them, and if injured will have a reaction that might be pain but more accurately seems like simple annoyance. Some actually do seem to react in pain and shout when they are injured, although tyhis reaction is rarer.

The Origins and the Nine (Currently Only Marley Known Info)

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All Titans are originally humans of a race of people called the Subjects of Ymir. Ymir Fritz was the first Titan after awakening the power of the Titans. Some say she made a deal with the Devil, a few others claim she "touched the source of all living matter. Subjects of Ymir become Titans after being injected with Titan spinal fluid, triggering a near-instantaneous transformation. This is exploited by Marley after the Great Titan War, who turn undesirable Subjects of Ymir into Titans to roam Paradis Island aimlessly beyond the Walls. Titans oftentimes bear strong resemblance to their original human bodies, though women who are turned into Titans lose most feminine body features. Although the organic materials that make up the Titans' bodies appears to arise from nothing, they are said to be sent from invisible paths that transcend physical space. These paths connect all Subjects of Ymir to a single "Coordinate".

After Ymir died her soul was split into 9 parts and inherited by 9 subjects. These became the "The Nine" Titans and are the only Titans who have human intelligence and who can transform back into humans. Each Nine has a name and ability unique to it. The Nine Titans are:

The Coordinate (aka the Founder): 13 meters tall. Has the ability to alter memories of the subjects of Ymir, control pure Titans, and the "paths of the coordinates." Considered the most important of the Titans and has always been of and in control of the Royal Family. While its ability is undeniably the most threatening and strategically powerful of the Nine, its own personal combat abilities are surprisingly limited. Its most frightening ability is to awaken the 50 meter class Titans that make up the interior strugture of the Walls; a cataclysmic event called the Rumbling. (Royal Gov Controlled)

The Attack Titan (aka the Rage Titan): 15 meters. The most physically capable Titan with best overall balance of strength, speed, flexibility, and endurance. Has the ability to induce a "battle rage" which can greatly increase its longevity in combat. In a pure and simple combat scenario, it is often the best choice for combat, despite having the least unique capabilities of the Nine. Inheritors of the Attack Titan report having memories from both past and future inheritors of the Titan. (Royal Gov Controlled)

The Colossus Titan: 60 meters. The largest Titan and most destructively capable Titan. Able to transform with such force that it can cause a massive explosion able to decimate a small city. Difficult to use, however one of the few Titans able to quickly and easily destroy the Wall. The Colossus has little tactical value, however great strategic value and should be utilized as such. Large scale destruction is its specialty, however protracted battles are a great weakness as its mass quickly evaporates. (Marley Controlled)

The Defense Titan (aka the Armored Titan): 15 meters. The most defensively capable Titan. Its body is naturally covered in hardened armor that no know current human weapon can pierce. While slower and less maneuverable than most other Titans, it can work up to a devastating charge and with effort destroy gates of the Wall. Its endurance and defensive is the most capable of the Nine. (Marley Controlled)

The Crystal Titan (aka the Female Titan): 14 meters. The second most physically capable Titan in terms of overall balance. Has the ability to crystallize parts of its body. These crystallize areas are harder and lighter than the Armored Titan's armor and more useful for offensive attacks. Its strength lies in its adaptability and control. (Marley Controlled)

The Assault Titan (aka the Jaw Titan): 5 meters. The fastest Titan and quadrupedal. Its claws and jaws can pierce any currently known material, even the crystallized matter of the Crystal Titan. Useful for swift assaults and recon missions. A good counter as well for the Armored or Crystal Titans. (Unknown Controlled)

The Communicator: 4 meters. The only Titan with the ability to speak. Quadrupedal, it is the second fastest Titan and can mentally communicate with the other 9 Titans over a ten mile range. It can also sense other Titans within a 15 mile range. Excellent for combat support and recon, however it has very limited direct combat capabilities. (Royal Gov Controlled)

The Maker (aka the Warhammer): 15 meters. Has the ability to create simple weapons from a crystal like matter. The matter is not as stronger or durable as the Crystal Titans however more malleable. The most effective Titan in mid to long range combat. (Unknown Controlled)

The Creator (aka the Beast Titan): 17 meters. A Titan covered in fur with incredible throwing power with its arms and great eyesight. Has the ability to create new Titans by injecting its spinal fluids into another Eldian's body. Considered the second most valuable Titan, its ability to quickly create other Titans is greatly valued by Marley. (Marley Controlled)

 

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Timeline​

Within the Wall Known History:
743: Titans appear across the world for the first time and begin mass slaughter of the human race. The walls are built.
845: First Wall Breached, Shiganshina District falls.
846: The royal government attempts the "Wall Maria Reclamation Operation". 250,000 civilian troops are dispatched, around 20% of the human population. Less than 200 survive.
847: Current year

Outside the Wall Known History:
1003 B1: A girl comes into contact with "the source of all organic material" and gains the power of the Titans by way of contract with the "Devil of All Land". She then became a being who built the Eldian Empire. Her soul was split into the Nine Titans after her death.
743: The Eldian King moves Eldians to Paradis Island and creates the Walls.
830: Marley begins recruiting Eldians aged 5-7 for the Warrior program.
832: The Eldian Restorationist group is hunted down and sent to Paradis Island as Pure Titans.
843: The current batch of Warrior's inherent their Titans.
845: Operation Paradis Island begins.
847: Current year.

 

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Organizations

Survey Corps

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Ranked among having the most elite and dedicated soldiers, the Survey Corps is tasked with reclaiming territory lost to the Titans. The Corps is perpetually in a fight against being disbanded because of its high causality and lack of results. Other duties include Titan study, human expansion, and exploration. The Scouts are by far the smallest military branch, with only around 300 or less soldiers normally. They are the proudest of all the branches and heavily respected by most members of the other branches and the general populace. Recently their funding, numbers, and influence has been increasing due to the fall of Wall Maria. Their current primary mission is reclaiming Wall Maria.

The Military Police Brigade

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The Military Police Brigade are in charge of keeping order within the Walls and protecting the King and his agendas. The Brigade are rising in political influence and despite having the far less members (2,000 members) than the Garrison, they hold the most sway in military affairs. The Brigade even has direct authority and command over portions of the Garrison. Currently that direct command is over about 3,000 Garrison soldiers. Additional duties for the Brigade are tax collection, criminal and political investigations, and land distribution. Two units fall under the Brigade's umbrella, but operate outside the normal chain of command with little oversight and great mystery. They are the Interior Police and the Anti-Personnel Control Squad. The Interior Police are believed to operate only at the Kings's command and seem to be in charge of eliminating dissenting thoughts or threats against the crown; their number are unknown. The Anti-Personnel Control Squad falls under the Interior Police however acts more as a hit squad than any governmental or police unit; they number around 30 members. It is rumored that the Squad's purpose is to directly oppose the Garrison and Scout units in case of treason or rebellion.

The Garrison

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The Garrison is the largest branch of the military and makes up most of the military's manpower with 30,000 soldiers. They are responsible for patrolling, repairing, and manning the Walls. Logistics and daily military upkeep make up a large portion of clerical duties for the Garrison; however, smaller units such as the Wall Construction Corps, the Artillery Corps, the Engineering Corps and Weapons Development Regiment, also make up and fulfill the Garrison's other areas of duties and responsibilities. The Engineer Corps is the most combat capable of the Garrison units as they often accompany the Survey Corps on expeditions outside the wall. The Garrison's influence has greatly declined in recent years do to the Military Police's politicking and involvement within the District cities. Some believe the goal of the Military Police is to make the entire Garrison fall under its operation command and control.

The Cadet Corps

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The Cadet Corps oversees the education and training of recruits. Training lasts for three years and involves ODM use and maintenance, musket, cannon, land nav, horse riding, crowd control, administrative, hand-to-hand, and medical training. Each District in Wall Rose has a training depot located a few miles outside the city. Various locations are used for training and a large amount of time is spent moving from one training location to the other. All training classes will circle the interior of Wall Rose once, visting all four depots of different trainings and specialized classes. Once Cadets complete training they are able to choose which branch of the military they wish to join, however the Military Police only allow the top ten from each class to join the Brigade.

The Royal Government

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The Royal Government is the ruling system over the people of the Walls. A monarchy system comprised of the King, those related to him, and close friends and supports designated as royals. Increasingly the military is also gaining political power, in particular the Military Police. On the rare occasion, extremely wealth merchants may also have a position in the royal government. The Order of the Walls, while not technically apart or affiliated with the royal government, also has influence in the courts and policies of the King. Much of the inner workings and decision making of the government and King is unknown.

The Order of the Walls (aka the Church)


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The religious organization and power within the Walls. They consider the Walls to be sacred and pure. They are against any human "impurities" to touch the Walls such as rails, humans themselves, and/or artillery pieces. They consider the Walls to be a gift from God meant to protect humanity from the Titans. The organization has great political power and is directly involved with the royal government. It influence over the people has waned for those within wall Rose, but increased for those within Wall Sina in recent years.

 

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Marley Info


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Marley Government: The government of Marley's primary goal is to remain the dominant world superpower. They believe the best way to maintain their power is by acquiring the Coordinate Titan on Pardis Island. Securing the abilities of Titans will allow the nation to catch up technologically with other nations as well as allow them to seize Paradis Island. Seizing the Island would allow Marley access to more Titans as well as the natural resources on Paradis such as natural gas and oil which are significant.

Marleyan Military: Marley practices conscription of conquered lands in its empire. Its own citizens are presently exempt from military service. The use of Titans is central to Marley's military doctrine. Marley's conventionally army is noted to be near obsolete compared to other world powers. The primary weapons are bolt action rifles and stick grenades. The current number of Marley's army is 50 divisions of 20,000 soldiers, for 1,000,000 soldiers total. The Marley Navy consists of three fleets of twenty one battleships each. The ships are outdated and underdeveloped compared to other Navies. Marley uses simple tactics for air combat. Currently only transport and dropping Titans from airships.

Eldian Unit: The Marleyan army is ethnically segregated with Eldians only ever serving as enlisted with Marleyan officers. Eldian soldiers wear armbands to signify rank. Grey is soldier. Yellow is Warrior Candidate, and Red is Warrior. Life for Eldian soldiers is brutal, however family members of soldiers also receive armbands. A non-armbanded Eldian cannot leave from designated ghettos or be within sight of an Eldian without escort. A grey armband allows for clearance to leave a ghetto under certain conditions such as work. A yellow armband allows for free movement within non-Eldian areas and the ability to purchase goods. Red qualifies an Eldian to be considered a Marleyan with all the rights citizenship entails, to include living outside the ghettos.

Warrior Unit: The Warriors are a special unit in the Eldian Unit. They are Eldians under Marleyan control given the power to transform into one of the Nine Titans. Warrior's and their families are granted Red armbands, signifying being considered an honorary Marleyans. Current their is no greater status or honor for an Eldian than to be picked as a Warrior.

Marley Public Security: An internal military and security organization that maintains order within the Eldian interment zones. Their duties include restricting movement in and out of the ghettos, countering dissent, and sending Eldians to Paradis Island as Pure Titans. Rumors of their cruelty towards Eldians are dark and numerous enough that even Marley's citizens sometimes raise concerns about the Public Security's practices.

Restorationists: A group of Eldians in the Liberio interment zone who plotted to overthrow the Marleyan Government and restore the Eldian Empire. All members of the group were captured and transformed into Titans in the year 832. It is suspected however their influence is still present in the Eldian ghettos. Some intelligence suggests as well that other other nations may be supporting Restorationists ideals within Marley and Paradis Island. Finding intelligence on other nation's involvement with Eldians in Marley and on Paradis Island is currently Marley's number one intelligence concern.

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Fall of Wall Maria and the Capture


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The Fall of Wall Maria was a tragic disaster on 850 which began when Shiganshina District came under the attack of several Titans of then unknown classification. These Titans displayed remarkable intelligence and abilities, allowing them to break through both gates of the Shiganshina District. One of the "rare" Titans was defeated and captured do to the bravery and skill of the Survey Corps, which had returned from an expedition shortly after the second gate was breached. The Survey Corps reported to have lost 75% (~180 Surveyors) of its fighting members with the capture of the Titan and ensuing retreat behind Wall Rose. Currently the location and status of the captured Titan is unknown; however, rumors are abound that the Titan was discovered to be a human who could transform at will into a Titan.

Information on the Titan is heavily guarded by the military and its existence is believed to be a source of great contention with the military branches. Who even currently is in charge of the captive Titan is unknown; however, it is suspected to be the Survey Corps with possible support or oversight from the Military Police. The distrust between the branches, along with the knowdlege that Titan transforms are likely among the populace, has created great mistrust and anxiety in the Wall's population.