The research of Cid, a genius engineer, has led to the development of engines that utilize crystal energy and allow rapid advances in technology. To say that Bastok's culture has become predominantly Hume would not be far off the mark. Charged primarily with discovering promising seams of ore, the Gold Musketeers are called upon to scout foreign lands and enemy territories—either secretively or by using force.

The main thoroughfare of The Republic of Bastok, the markets is home to a wide number of shops, including the goldsmithing guild and the west Auction House (accessible just off of Firewater Circle).This is the center of town, and provides access to all of the other sections of Bastok.

Bastok Mines I-6 Stamp Hunt: General Arawn Bastok Markets J-10 The Siren's Tear: General Wahid Bastok Mines I-8 The Doorman: WAR AF1: Phara Bastok Mines J-9 The Talekeeper's Gift: WAR AF3: Deidogg Bastok Mines H-6 The Talekeeper's Truth: WAR AF2: Deidogg Bastok Mines H-6 Vengeful Wrath: General Goraow Bastok Mines I-6 Mission Nation Starter This number is only a basic calculation, however. Also, there are various ways to avoid military service, which cut the actual number of soldiers on active duty down to less than two-thirds of the usual legion strength. There are presently around one hundred companies in existence, and their members are drawn from the best soldiers of the Republican Legions. Bastok Markets is a welcome sight for adventurers who have braved the trek from elsewhere in Vana'diel. Bastok Markets: None: Puppetmaster Level Cap Quest (Level 70) Raises the level cap of the character to 75. However, a ready supply of copper, iron, silver, gold, and mythril ore provides a bountiful source of wealth for the industrial town. Obtaining the Bastok Markets map Connecting Areas The Republican Army is an organized militia where the president serves as high commander. Likewise, countless new adventurers have taken their first steps into battle from Bastok's front gates. It is possible to have someone take your place for active duty, and there are many cases of Humes offering to pay the often poverty-stricken Galka to stand in for them. In all, the Republican Legions have close to forty thousand soldiers, a military force that surpasses that of any other nation. Page; Discussion; Edit; History; Talk; Contributions; Create account; Log in < Bastok Markets (S) This article uses material from the "Bastok_Markets_(S)/Maps" article on FFXIclopedia and is licensed under the CC-BY-SA License. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. For most inhabitants of Bastok, daily life can be a struggle--and food shortages are becoming a serious problem. With no real position within the military, this group deals with the most "sensitive" of situations. With practically no rainfall during the course of the year and all of the ground water concentrated under the city of Bastok, the surrounding environs are a barren, desolate landscape. The legions, of which there are four (including a naval legion), are the main fighting forces of the Republican army. A nation founded by the technologically gifted Humes. Likewise, countless new adventurers have taken their first steps into battle from Bastok's front gates. The smallest unit of the legions is called a contubernium, and consists of ten foot soldiers led by a Decurion. The Republic of Bastok (バストゥーク共和国, Basutūku kyōwakoku?) This unit was originally formed by the Department of Industry to secure trade routes in and out of Bastok, but is currently deployed on a regular basis to deal with the A single company, led by a Musketeer Commander, consists of ten Senior Musketeers and thirty Junior Musketeers. The Galka settle in Bastok after their homeland was ravaged by the Beyond the refinement of iron, the craftsmen of Bastok have made numerous breakthroughs with new kinds of metal, such as mythril, darksteel, and cermet. This is the center of town, and provides access to all of the other sections of Bastok. The rich, spiritual culture of the Galka is rapidly being assimilated by the materialistic Hume lifestyle. As they often find themselves in remote areas where supplies become scarce and communication with Bastok impossible, each separate company and soldier within that company is rigorously trained to act independently. The main thoroughfare of The Republic of Bastok, the markets is home to a wide number of shops, including the goldsmithing guild and the west Auction House (accessible just off of firewater circle). (Also includes an Adventurer's Coupon Tutorial.) Bastok Markets is a welcome sight for adventurers who have braved the trek from elsewhere in Vana'diel. Also, most of the profit made from ore export is consumed by the need to import large quantities of food. This zone is also home to Brygid, perhaps the most fashionable resident of Vana'diel. Ten contuberniums form one centuria (led by a Centurion), and a cohors (led by a Praefectus) is formed by nine Centuria plus a unit of engineers. Bastok Markets (S)/Maps. The intro movie seen when starting a new character in Bastok in Final Fantasy XI: Online.