It's a murky area, looking again at the graph:
![[Image: Maelstrom_Org_Chart.png]](http://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/w/images/5/59/Maelstrom_Org_Chart.png)
(Please note that white text in the image lists Blue Boxed items as "External Entities". It is difficult to read on light backgrounds, sorry.)
The Knights of the Barracuda are under Maelstrom Command in times of need, but they are still not actually part of the structure proper. The Thalassocratcy reserves the right to command these fleets under maritime law.
They're simply in the jurisdiction of the Maelstrom, not unlike the Rogue's Guild. Not in the direct command structure. Their ranking and organization is independent other than they answer ultimately to the Admiral, and a thus Maelstrom Command by her authority. The difference is that the Yellowjackets are publicly recognized as part of the suture of Limsa Lominsa proper. In short, they're closer to police than actual Military, in layman's terms.
This thematic presence is also why they're in rivalry with the Rogue's Guild, as per Rogue story-line. Police vs Sanctioned Vigilantes and whatnot.
(Please note that white text in the image lists Blue Boxed items as "External Entities". It is difficult to read on light backgrounds, sorry.)
The Knights of the Barracuda are under Maelstrom Command in times of need, but they are still not actually part of the structure proper. The Thalassocratcy reserves the right to command these fleets under maritime law.
They're simply in the jurisdiction of the Maelstrom, not unlike the Rogue's Guild. Not in the direct command structure. Their ranking and organization is independent other than they answer ultimately to the Admiral, and a thus Maelstrom Command by her authority. The difference is that the Yellowjackets are publicly recognized as part of the suture of Limsa Lominsa proper. In short, they're closer to police than actual Military, in layman's terms.
This thematic presence is also why they're in rivalry with the Rogue's Guild, as per Rogue story-line. Police vs Sanctioned Vigilantes and whatnot.
