The Soldiers were a faction of the Pirates theme first released in 1989 along with the Pirates faction. In the LEGO Battles, the Imperials were the "good guy" faction to the Pirates, and were the protectors of the Carribean. They were led by Governor Broadside and Lt. de Martinet, and their only goal was to capture or kill Captain Redbeard and his crew. The Soldiers can be said to be based off of the French Navy and Marines of the colonial era with their blue uniforms and fleur-de-lis; the Soldiers' flag is, in fact, based on the flag of Quebec.