Baroque Works is a fictional organization in the popular anime and manga series One Piece, created by Eiichiro Oda. It serves as a major antagonist group in the Alabasta Arc, led by the charismatic and cunning Crocodile, who is one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. The group consists of various members, each with unique abilities and roles, working together to achieve their goal of overthrowing the Alabasta Kingdom. The primary objective of Baroque Works is to instigate chaos in Alabasta and seize control of its resources. They employ a range of tactics, including espionage and manipulation, to achieve their aims. The organization is known for its distinctive code names, which are based on pairs of numbers and letters, reflecting their hierarchical structure and secretive nature.