For all intents and purposes, Squad 12 is the R&D department of the Gotei 13. It's purpose is to develop new technology and spiritual tools. The 12th Division has been directly linked to the Shinigami Research and Development Institute over 100 years ago by former Captain Kisuke Urahara. As such technological and scientific research has become the full measure of what the division involves itself in primarily.
The symbol of Squad 12 is the thistle, a flower that symbolizes vengeance, strictness, and independence. The symbol is there to make sure to keep any of the Squad 12 members that goes to the World of the Living energy level in check so that they do not attract hollows to the area but for that while the mark is sealed on their body the members shinigami powers is cut to half. No matter what happens no member can not release the seal until the Head Captain gives the order but if someone does release it without the Head Captain call that would be consider treason and death with come to that person.
The symbol of Squad 12 is the thistle, a flower that symbolizes vengeance, strictness, and independence. The symbol is there to make sure to keep any of the Squad 12 members that goes to the World of the Living energy level in check so that they do not attract hollows to the area but for that while the mark is sealed on their body the members shinigami powers is cut to half. No matter what happens no member can not release the seal until the Head Captain gives the order but if someone does release it without the Head Captain call that would be consider treason and death with come to that person.
