Gear Culture

Klokateers, referred to collectively as Gears, are the employees- and lackeys- of Dethklok. They can work in anything from aerospace engineering to janitorial services. The majority of Gears are male. For more information on the Klokateers' ranking system and appearance, see article Klokateers.

Branding
Upon swearing loyalty to Dethklok, the Klokateer is branded on the back of the neck with the sacred Gear, marking them for life as servants of Dethklok. It's function is similar to that of a cattle brand, and also guarantees that any traitors can be spotted and taken care of quickly. This branding is required for all new-hires, and is done daily at exactly 3:33AM.

Note that higher-ranking employees, such as those in Deth Team Armageddon, may choose not to receive the brand.

Violence
The brutality of their employer ensures that the Klokateers themselves are equally as, if not more, violent. Violence is considered a basic communication skill, and those that choose not to use it- or cannot use it- are almost certainly marked for an early death.

Challenging Rank
Klokateers are placed by captains, but are allowed to challenge their position in a duel. If they can successfully kill their superior in combat, they will inherit that role. As such, no job is considered secure. These duels are frequent and can be over even trivial things like vacation time or meal tickets.

Elson and Gecko's Duel
In Season 1 Episode --, Gecko challenges a newly-crowned-Captain Elson to a duel for her title. He puts up an excellent fight, but is ultimately bested.

Waivers
Each Klokateer is required to sign a very comprehensive waiver that 'absolves Dethklok of any and all grievous and/or fatal bodily and/or spiritual harm.' These waivers are a running joke among the Gears because it takes about an hour to sign every single page.

User-Friendly Tech
Because of the sheer volume of Klokateers (estimated in the hundreds of thousands) needed to operate the massive production that is Dethklok, there is never time to do much training. The Gears come from all walks of life, and everything needs to be simple enough for anyone to use, no matter their education level or experience.

Aircraft
All hoverbikes, Bats, Hawks, and Tarantulas are equipped with controller-inspired controls. Everything is clearly labeled and easy to use. The equipment is top of the line, and is constantly being updated.

Vehicles
All vehicles are designed with top-of-the-line navigation systems that do most of the driving. Manual control can be activated if the driver needs to take over.

The President's Limo
The limo frequently used by the band. It's a masterpiece of machinery. Able to withstand everything from floods to plagues of locusts, the President's Limo is likely the safest vehicle on the planet.

Elson's Bike
Elson's motorcycle was built according to her own specifications. It is gyroscopically stable without being clumsy, and features a number of very interesting and useful little additions.