Banditos
Last updated: May 22, 2025
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The Banditos are a rebel faction in the Twenty One Pilots universe. They exist outside of Dema and actively resist the rule of the Nine Bishops. Their signature yellow tape helps conceal them from the Bishops’ perception.
Ideals and Symbolism
- Freedom Fighters: Banditos oppose the oppressive ideologies of Vialism and Dema.
- Yellow Tape: Symbolizes hope and rebellion. The Bishops cannot see the color yellow.
- “East is Up”: A guiding mantra for escape and resistance.
“East is up, I’m fearless when I hear this on the low.”
- Nico and the Niners
Key Members
- The Torchbearer: Leader and strategist. Uses projections to guide others.
- Clancy: Later becomes a Bandito after escaping Dema.
Activities
- Smuggling Escapees: Help citizens flee Dema through tunnels and distractions.
- Psychological Warfare: Spread counter-propaganda and embed messages in songs.
- Open Rebellion: Support Clancy in the final war against the Bishops.
Related: Clancy, The Torchbearer, Dema, Vialism
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