- Bane Shotman Bane Shotman (ベイン・ショットマン Bein Shottoman?) is a former mercenary, alongside Primo Afro proceeding to make large names for themselves amongst the world government and the four blues. Known well for their skill in taking Marine commodores and rear admirals as hostage. Often making money out of it, Bane is also the creator of the Kairoseki net cannons that the Marines currently produce. After inventing said weapon, he sold the idea to the marines, hoping to make a fortune he was cheated and the marines laid the credit upon Dr. Vegapunk, ever since Bane had a large hatred for the World Government, hearing of a famous Revolutionary named Nova Blade, recently turned pirate, Bane convinced his cousin Primo (who was already a big fan of the revolutionary trio) to search for Nova and