Heroes


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Heroes (ヒーロー) are individuals who are licensed to use their Quirks to protect civilians from Villains, natural disasters, and/or any other kind of harm.

Those who take heroism as a profession are referred to as Pro Heroes (プロヒーロー).

Origin
Heroes started appearing when the Quirk phenomenon occurred and the general populace acquired superpowers. Depending on their performance, Heroes have the potential to receive government pay, along with fame and glory.

The first Heroes to appear during the chaos caused by the appearance of Quirks were Vigilantes, as the Pro Hero system had not yet been implemented. The Pro Hero System was first put into place on Rhode Island in America under the "Rhode Island New State Statute". 189 Vigilantes were affected by this statute, with only seven being accepted as official Heroes.

Hero Agencies
Heroes generally work in groups known as Hero Agencies. The standard is one very strong Pro Hero in charge, and a number of weaker Heroes who serve as Sidekicks under the primary Hero.

Heroics Education
In order for a person to become a licensed Pro Hero, they must undergo an education and training program in the subject of heroism. This Heroics course is integrated into a student's high school education.

The Heroics course includes rescue training, combat training, and even training for dealing with the media.

Internships
Hero students have the opportunity work as interns under licensed Pro Heroes. This allows the students to gain special training that their normal teachers would most often be unable to provide. There are two types of internships.

The first type is the Hero Agency Internships; this involves a student merely shadowing a Pro Hero, listening to their advice and watching them in action for an entire week. Since the Students are unlicensed, they can't legally participate in Hero work.

The second type is the Hero Work-Study; this comes after a student has passed the Provisional Hero License Exam and has earned their Provisional Hero License. Instead of being treated like guests at the agency, the students are treated like real sidekicks, and are allowed to participate in relief efforts during emergency situations. This allows them to gain real experience and can help them get noticed by other Pro Heroes who might want to hire them as full time sidekicks after they graduate.

In order to work at an Internship or Work-Study, the Hero in charge of the agency must approve of the student working there, sometimes the student must have certain qualifications that goes beyond the proficiency of their Quirk. In some cases, such in the aftermath of the U.A. Sports Festival, Heroes actually send recruitment requests to the students whom they wish to have work under them. Other times, a student simply undergoes an ordinary job interview in order to become an intern.

Hero Name
A Hero Name is a code name a Pro Hero chooses to identify themselves with. A Hero-in-training may choose a temporary Hero Name in high school. While these high school names are not necessarily meant to be their permanent alias, Pro Heroes are often known by the name they first pick.

Hero Names are considered very important to a professional Hero career, as they can bring a person closer to the image they may want to cement, and are also able to reflect their true character. For example, Toshinori Yagi wanted to be the champion of good whom everyone could believe in, so he chose the name, All Might. Enji Todoroki dedicated his life to proving himself to be the strongest and become the No. 1 Pro Hero in the country, so he chose the name, Endeavor.

Heroes often use names that describe their Quirks, or are at least based on their Quirks; Keigo Takami has a pair of bird-like wings on his back, so he uses the name, Hawks. Tsunagu Hakamada is able to manipulate fabric threads, denim especially, so he uses the name, Best Jeanist. Taishiro Toyomitsu goes by the name, Fat Gum, as he is able to make things sink into his body fat.

A Hero Name does not necessarily have to be original. Some people may choose to use the same name, or a very similar name, as an already existing and well-known Hero that is no longer active. By doing so, they have the opportunity to keep the legacy of their idol alive. However, this comes with the responsibility and pressure of living up to the level of greatness displayed by the Hero who originally used the name.

Titles
Many Pro Heroes possess a title along with their Hero Name. Like a Hero Name, the Heroes title describes the Hero and what they can do. Edgeshot is called "the Ninja Hero" because he is fast, stealthy, and good at infiltration and precision attacks. Fourth Kind is called "the Chivalrous Hero" because he is whole-heartedly dedicated to his role as a Hero and does not hesitate to go the extra mile to make society a better place. Manual is called "the Normal Hero" because he sees himself as average among Heroes and believes in not overcomplicating things.

Hero License
A Hero License is a certification that allows Pro Heroes to use their Quirks freely. The concept of the Hero License system was first developed and established in Rhode Island in the USA, around the time that Quirks first appeared. It was done in hopes of restoring order to society, which had descended into chaos following the phenomenon of people being born with superpowers.

In order to obtain a Hero License, one must complete all three years of heroics education in high school. It is currently unknown if there is an actual test that one is required to pass in order to receive their License.

The act of using ones Quirk in public without a license is illegal, even if they use it to save lives or stop criminals. Quirks are seen as too dangerous for untrained civilians without a license to use, as there is a significant risk of unintentionally hurting someone or damaging property.

Provisional Hero License
Hero students judged by their teacher as being ready for real minor Hero work are allowed to take the Provisional Hero License Exam in order to earn their Provisional Hero License, thus allowing them to use their Quirks freely, but only in emergency situations.

This gives them the authority to participate in rescue operations and combat Villains, usually acting under the guidance of an official Pro Hero.

Teams
Heroes can either work alone or in a team, depending on the needs in their field of Heroism. One example is the Wild, Wild Pussycats, a team that was initially put together for mountain rescues that actually stayed together to create a hero agency.

Most heroes work alone, starting a hero agency somewhere, but occasionally work together with other Heroes in the field on various missions, such as the raid on the League of Villains hideout.

Known Hero Teams

 * Wild, Wild Pussycats
 * Water Hose
 * The Lurkers
 * Buster Union
 * Oki Mariner Crew
 * Team Idaten

Hero Network
The Hero Network, also referred to as the "HN", is a website that can only be accessed by Pro Heroes. It contains activity reports of Pro Heroes across the country, as well as information on known Villains, including their names and Quirks.

Heroes can also use the Hero Network to send requests for assistance to other Heroes who possess a Quirk that may be useful for a determined crisis.

The Japanese Hero Billboard Charts
Biannually, all Heroes and hero teams in Japan are ranked by an event called the Japanese Hero Billboard Charts. The rating is determined by various factors, including a Hero's level of strength, number of resolved incidents, contributions to society, and public approval.

All Might used to be the No. 1 Hero until his retirement, after which Endeavor assumed the No. 1 spot.

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