NEO MADS
CharacterNEO MADS is a scientific organization founded by Vinsmoke Judge and Caesar Clown, two veterans of the old MADS institute. Reuniting to dethrone Vegapunk as the world's top scientist, they back the group with the firepower of Germa 66.
Overview
NEO MADS is a research organization brought to life by Vinsmoke Judge and Caesar Clown, standing as the heir to MADS, the institute the pair belonged to more than two decades earlier. Founded by these two former MADS scientists, the group commands serious resources, chief among them the Germa 66 army that answers to Judge.
Role
The organization exists to surpass Vegapunk, whom the founders came to regard as their true rival. NEO MADS took shape during the Germa 66 cover story after Judge and Caesar set aside their old grudges to chase that shared ambition. Most of Germa 66 celebrated the new alliance, though Vinsmoke Reiju and Ichiji could only sigh in disgust and turn from the festivities.
Notable Members
Vinsmoke Judge and Caesar Clown are the founding pair. Their purpose unraveled during the Egghead Arc, when Vegapunk's pre recorded broadcast announced his own death. With the No. 1 scientist gone, the goal of outdoing him became impossible, leaving both men furious and crestfallen before they slipped right back into bickering with each other.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NEO MADS in One Piece?
NEO MADS is a scientific research organization founded by Vinsmoke Judge and Caesar Clown, the heir to the older MADS institute the pair once belonged to. It commands serious resources, chief among them the Germa 66 army.
Who was part of MADS in One Piece?
Vinsmoke Judge and Caesar Clown were both scientists at the original MADS institute more than two decades before founding its successor organization, NEO MADS.
Why did Judge and Caesar Clown found NEO MADS?
Judge and Caesar Clown founded NEO MADS to surpass Vegapunk, whom they came to regard as their true rival. They set aside their old grudges to chase that shared ambition together.
How did the crew of Germa 66 react to NEO MADS?
Most of Germa 66 celebrated the new alliance between Judge and Caesar Clown, though Vinsmoke Reiju and Ichiji could only sigh in disgust and turn away from the festivities.
What happened to NEO MADS during the Egghead Arc?
NEO MADS' purpose unraveled during the Egghead Arc when Vegapunk's pre-recorded broadcast announced his own death. With their rival gone, the goal of surpassing him became impossible, leaving Judge and Caesar Clown furious and crestfallen.
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