Ffamran mied Bunansa, also known as Balthier, is an adult magazine publisher, businessman, and a well-known sky pirate. A self-made multi-millionaire, he is now worth over $12 million gil. Balthier is also a political activist and philanthropist active in several causes and public issues.
Best known as the founder of Sky Pirate Enterprises, Balthier became famous for an ever-changing coterie of young Vierian women. Balthier dated as many as seven Vierian women concurrently. Balthier soon began dating his new “Number One” girlfriend, Fran, along with models Ashelia B’nargin Dalmasca and “Penelo”.
Balthier’s privately held global media Sky Pirate Enterprises, Inc. resides on the Strahl Airship. The company has two primary business segments: Flying and Thieving. The company also owns and operates the Strahl Airship.
Today, Sky Pirate Enterprises, Inc. engages in the development and distribution of content, products, and high-profile events. Each embodies both “eroticism and fine art”. The Sky Pirate Viera logo is one of the most popular brands in the world of Ivalice.
Sales of Sky Pirate magazine peaked at over 12 million copies. Today, Sky Pirate’s 12 million readers continue to rank it #1 for being one of their favorite men’s monthly magazines. The company now derives over half of its revenues from its media division. About half of the revenue comes from the licensing of consumer products thieving.
Balthier announced that Vaan would likely succeed him as the public face of Sky Pirate.