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2011

Pirates of the Caribbean

King George's Soldier is a recurring, though largely unnamed, character archetype in the *Pirates of the Caribbean* film franchise. These soldiers serve the British Crown under the reign of King George II (in *On Stranger Tides*) and King George III (in the earlier films) and represent the primary antagonistic military force encountered by Captain Jack Sparrow and his associates.

They are generally depicted as disciplined, well-equipped, and intensely loyal to the Crown, often portrayed as upholding rigid codes of conduct in contrast to the perceived lawlessness of pirates. While individual soldiers rarely have prominent storylines, they collectively function as a persistent obstacle, enforcing British authority and attempting to suppress piracy in the Caribbean.

Figures like Lieutenant Gillette and Commodore Norrington oversee these troops, giving the soldiers direction in their efforts to capture pirates. Their presence highlights the ongoing conflict between established empires and the free-spirited, often rebellious, pirate community that defined the Golden Age of Piracy.