The Peacekeepers are the secondary antagonist of The Hunger Games film franchise and novel series. They are the military force controlled by the Capitol and are responsible for maintaining law and order through the nation of Panem.
After President Coriolanus Snow and President Alma Coin, the next most hated characters of The Hunger Games trilogy are the Peacekeepers. These Peacekeepers are headed by a Peacekeeper who is the commander of the garrison of a district and they are the ones who bring control and repression throughout Panem. The Peacekeepers deal with criminals, rebels and dissidents, and also serve as the Capitol's foot soldiers and air force. Talking about their appearance, a Peacekeeper is always shown to be in a white uniform with full sleeves, a white helmet (resembling a biker's helmet), black leather boots and gloves, with a baton on their belt.
To make sure they maintain the terror, the Peacekeepers are armed with weapons such as an IMI TAR-21 or the FN F2000. They are also seen carrying FN P90 submachine guns at other times, while the sidearm is shown to be the Vektor CP1 pistol.
Who are the known Peacekeepers?
While a major number of Peacekeepers are shown present everywhere as side characters, there are some Peacekeepers who play a crucial role in the films. The list of known Peacekeepers in The Hungers Games is as follows:
Darius
Purnia
Romulus Thread
Cray
Coriolanus Snow
Sejanus Plinth
Cookie
Junius
Smiley
Commander Hoff
Darius was the youngest Peacekeeper probably in his 20s who was shown to be in a positive light, unlike other cruel Peacekeepers. He was often seen talking with Katniss at the Hob. Everdeen considered Darius as his friend and claimed him as her favorite peacekeeper.
Can a Peacekeeper marry?
No, a Peacekeeper cannot marry. They are the ones who maintain the law and order across the nation of Panem and make sure that the people adhere to the rules sanctioned by the Capitol. A Peacekeeper has to serve the Capitol for 20 years without marriage or children. This rule is applied to the Peacekeeper enlisters who make sure they are completely dedicated to Panem and the Capitol. Hence, a Peacekeeper cannot marry to avoid loyalties elsewhere.
Is there another Hunger Games movie releasing?
Yes, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds is a spin-off and a prequel to The Hunger Games trilogy that is all set to release on November 17, 2023. The plot will see a young Coriolanus Snow years before he becomes the tyrannical president of Panem and how he sees a chance for a change in fortunes when he mentors Lucy Gray Baird, a citizen of District 12.
This prequel will be the fifth installment in The Hunger Games franchise with Tom Blyth playing a young Snow and Rachel Zegler playing Lucy Gray Baird.
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