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An alliance of Fallen, Hive, Vex, Cabal, Taken, Scorn, and corrupted forces, the Shadowkeepers Alliance was created by the mysterious leaders who called themselves Kirito and Asuna. They believed the Traveler had abandoned them and the Darkness was created to save the universe from the Light's lies.

Overview
"The enemies of humanity are innumerable. We are surrounded by the Fallen, the Vex, the Hive, the Taken, the Scorn, and the Cabal. But never before have we faced an enemy as powerful as the Shadowkeepers – a villainous organization hellbent on overthrowing entire worlds."

- Official Description

Created alongside the Fallen House of Shadows, Hive Shadow Swarm, Vex Shadow Divisive, Cabal Shadow Legion, Taken Reborn, Scorn Cult of Shadows, the Ghosts of Nagasaki, and Ghoulies, the Shadowkeepers seek to destroy the Traveler and terraform all worlds into their own.

History
"As for you, my loyal servants, my new friends, my Shadowkeepers... I gather you today because the time has come to rain darkness upon Sol. For too long, the Traveler has prevented the universe from entering the true, final shape - that of Darkness. But now, this ends. I have already slain the Guardians’ Vanguard Commander, known as Zavala. There could never be a better time to strike, now when their morale is low and they are susceptible to falling to Darkness. Go! Unleash chaos upon their people. Create fear in the hearts of those who follow the Light!"

- Kirito

Recruited from different time periods and dimensions by Kirito and Asuna, this group of time criminals have fought through waves of people who continuously defended the Traveler and stole from them both their lives and powers. "After Zavala’s death, the world saw terrible things rise forth into our lives. With Mal on Kirito and Asuna’s side, they led their armies throughout countless worlds and terraformed them into their own. The destruction of everything we knew and everyone we fought for… I have witnessed this firsthand."

- Elsie Bray, the Exo Stranger

Although their initial victory began with the corruption of Mal and the deaths of Zavala and countless Auradonians, their notoriety grew as they conquered countless worlds and formed dark empires for their people to rule over all people. "You’re doing great. Soon enough, everything will be under your control, and you can reign supreme over those who have hurt you. The Dark Traveler is nearly complete, and once it awakens, everything we've done will spread all over worlds and we can finally rule everything, Kirito-kun."

- Asuna

During the events of the Shadowkeeper Apocalypse, countless Lightbearers have tried to stop the Shadowkeepers and revert the timeline back to its original form, but died by their hands. Upon hearing of the Shadowkeepers' existence and the threat they posed to both the Last City, the Light, and the Traveler, the Vanguard and Rasputin initiated Dawnrise Protocol, which alerted every Guardian to hunt down the Shadowkeepers.

Sociology
Although identified as being evil at heart, the Shadowkeepers see themselves not as conquerors, but as revolutionaries trying to reform the entire universe and save those who had been cast out by their own people and cities. While most of the Shadowkeepers are humans, the groups working with them came from different homeworlds, seeking revenge on the Guardians responsible for killing them or laying waste to their worlds.

Leadership

 * Kirito, the Black Swordsman
 * Asuna, Kirito's Betrothed

Members

 * Totomaru
 * Eobard Thawne, the Reverse-Flash
 * Malcolm Merlyn, the Dark Archer
 * Damien Darhk
 * Tobias Whale
 * Sachi
 * Leopold Fitz
 * Anton Ivanov
 * Hiram Lodge
 * Morgana le Fay
 * Zevon, Son of Yzma
 * Fikrul
 * Uldren Sov
 * Djin
 * Sasuke Uchiha
 * Phoenixaro Uchihamaki
 * Ruby Hale

Shadow Army
"Across the system, multiple groups of our foes rally around his banner. The Fallen House of Shadows and their Shadow Splicers led by Kotrik, Bloodcrafter of Kirito, a master with weaponry who has stolen much Guardian tech; the Hive’s Shadow Swarm led by Zharves, Shadowcaster of Kirito, who is a surviving Deathsinger; the Vex’s Shadow Divisive, led by Hydrax, Mindkiller of Kirito, an immensely powerful Vex unit attempting to cast us into a dark future; the Cabal’s Shadow Legion, led by Gha’arn, Crownforger of Kirito, a powerful Cabal warlord; the Taken Reborn, led by Thu’urg, Blightmaker of Kirito; and the Scorn Cult of Shadows, led by Vayeriks, Fatesmith of Kirito, one of the first Scorn."

- Luther Hargreeves


 * Kotrik, Bloodcrafter of Kirito (leader of Fallen branch of Shadow Army)
 * Zharves, Shadowcaster of Kirito (leader of Hive branch of Shadow Army)
 * Hydrax, Mindkiller of Kirito (leader of Vex branch of Shadow Army)
 * Gha'arn, Crownforger of Kirito (leader of Cabal branch of Shadow Army)
 * Thu'urg, Blightmaker of Kirito (leader of Taken branch of Shadow Army)
 * Vayeriks, Fatesmith of Kirito (leader of Scorn branch of Shadow Army) (Fikrul's right hand)

Ghosts of Nagasaki

 * Magda Peterson, Devilwalker of the Damned (leader)

House of Shadows
(Not to be confused with House of Shadow)

Overview
"This Fallen are more desperate than the last, more than House of Darkness, more than House of Emperors. Hell! More than the House of Vipers. These Fallen follow a more hollow and desperate faith. A Man with a Sword...burn this House, Guardian. They are a disgrace to the rest of us. BURN THEM...."

- Joskaa, Lion Kell

Formed from remnants of various houses, including Devils, Darkness, and Wolves, that believed that the Traveler had chosen the Guardians over them and that the Darkness was the true source of strength and immortality, the House of Shadows sought to bring devastation and chaos upon the Last City. Using the technology the other houses had, along with the SIVA tech long thought to have been destroyed and Guardian tech that they stole from the Tower, the House of Shadows grew into a powerful house born of arcane chaos and advanced technology. They joined the Shadowkeepers during the SIVA Crisis. They are distinguishable by black and purple bodysuits with green dragon marks along with additional items, each powerful by length for those in higher ranks.

History
In the aftermath of the Whirlwind and the terrifying destruction of Japan, the Fallen Houses came together during Kirito and Asuna's first journey into the darkness. While most of these Fallen vowed to get their revenge on the Traveler, some of these members actually looked up to Kirito and Asuna so much that they began carrying out their mission. Seeing that they would have the chance to do what the House of Dusk couldn't do, the House of Shadows teamed up with Kirito and Asuna and launched countless successful attacks on the frontiers of the Last City and stole many Guardian tech, including a replica of the Thunderlord that they gave to Kotrik, who grew fond of this particular weapon and began using it to his advantage.

Leadership

 * Kell/Queen
 * Kotrik, Bloodcrafter of Kirito
 * Eramis, the Shipstealer
 * Prince/Princess
 * Nekis, Bloodkeeper of Kotrik
 * Vesakis, Heiress to the Throne
 * Archons
 * Sykris, Archon of Phantoms
 * Kyuvekis, Loyal to Kotrik
 * Priest/Priestess
 * Drevik, Perfected Priest
 * Shurakis, Loyal to Eramis
 * Prime Servitors
 * Nitora, Phantom Servitor
 * Insurik-5, Scourge Prime
 * Members
 * Kalviks, the Damned (A deserter of the House of Lions)
 * Novakis, Blade of Kotrik
 * Rykesis, Bulletmaster of Devils
 * Tsugorath, Watcher of Kotrik

Dreg

 * Shadow Dreg
 * Kell's Guard (Shadow Dregs)
 * Rifleblood Dreg
 * Descendant Dreg
 * Splicer Dreg
 * Splicer Rifleblood Dreg

Wretch

 * Shadow Wretch
 * Guardkiller
 * Bloodshooter
 * Kell's Guard (Shadow Wretches)
 * Descendant Wretch
 * Splicer Wretch
 * Splicer Guardkiller
 * Splicer Bloodshooter

Vandal

 * Shadow Vandal
 * Kell's Guard (Shadow Vandals)
 * Assassin
 * Descendant Vandal
 * Splicer Vandal
 * Splicer Assassin

Marauder

 * Shadow Marauder
 * Kell's Guard (Shadow Marauders)
 * Distorter
 * Descendant Marauder
 * Splicer Marauder
 * Splicer Distorter

Captain

 * Shadow Captain
 * Timecrosser
 * Scourge Captain
 * Elemental Captain
 * Techforger
 * Kell's Guard (Shadow Captains)
 * Descendant Captain
 * Splicer Captain
 * Splicer Timecrosser
 * Splicer Scourge Captain
 * Splicer Elemental Captain
 * Splicer Techforger

Notable Groups

 * Shadow Splicers
 * Watchers of Kotrik

Armament

 * Shock Dagger
 * Shock Pistol
 * Shock Blade
 * Arc Spear
 * Arc Lance
 * Arc Axe
 * Shock Shield
 * Wire Rifle
 * Shock Rifle
 * SIVA Charge
 * Shrapnel Launcher
 * Shock Launcher
 * Shock Grenade

Stolen Arsenal

 * Corrupted Pulse Rifle
 * Corrupted Hand Cannon
 * Corrupted Auto Rifle
 * Corrupted Sidearm
 * Corrupted Fusion Rifle
 * Corrupted Sword
 * Corrupted Machine Gun

Automata

 * Shadow Shank
 * Shadow Repeater Shank
 * Shadow Exploder Shank
 * Shadow Tracer Shank
 * Descendant Shank
 * Splicer Shank
 * Shadow Heavy Shank
 * Shadow Prime Repeater
 * Shadow Prime Exploder
 * Shadow Prime Tracer
 * Prime Descendant
 * Splicer Heavy Shank
 * Shadow Servitor
 * Shadow Pilot Servitor
 * Shadow Mech
 * Descendant Servitor
 * Splicer Servitor
 * Shadow Walker
 * Phantom Walker
 * Fusion Walker
 * Descendant Walker
 * Splicer Walker

Vehicle

 * Skiff
 * Ketch
 * Pike
 * Heavy Pike

Overview
The Shadow Swarm was a Hive sect that left the main Hive army to order to help improve themselves in battle. However, some of the higher members of the sect believed that the old Hive sects were too weak-minded and decided to establish their own army. Led by Zharves, Shadowcaster of Kirito, along with her Council, some of her powerful champions based on aspects of herself, her King and Consort, and Kirito, this Hive Sect sought to continue what their previous leaders either started or failed to finish. During the Taken War, they encountered the Shadowkeepers and joined them after seeing their strength in combat. They have a blackish-purplish coloring with red spiked growth covering some parts of their body, along with green glowing eyes.

History
During the aftermaths of Crota's attempted invasion of Earth and the Taken War, Zharves was a Deathsinger in charge of a section of Oryx's army. When she saw how the Guardians destroy leaders after leaders of the entire Hive, she decided that enough was enough and that the Hive need a new change in order. Taking her section of the brood, along with members of the other broods, they went back to their home world. After arriving in what remained of Japan, upon forging an alliance with both the Worm Gods, Kirito, and Asuna, Zharves and her army have gained new abilities and new units to take the fight to the Guardians. Zharves, along with her newly born council, train themselves to gain new powers for their armies.

Leadership

 * God-King/Witch-Queen
 * Xyurdok, Commander of the Throne
 * Zharves, Shadowcaster of Kirito
 * Consort
 * Ka'el Incaru, Daughter of Nokris

Council of Zharves

 * High-ranking members
 * Aivul, Warpriest of Eternity
 * Rixu, Chainkeeper of the Deep
 * Sherugoth, Might of Torment (Zharves's personal Ogre bodyguard)
 * Thulmak, Enforcer of Swords
 * Ciphagul, Brood Guard
 * Ir Kronuk, Deathsinger of Creation (Twin daughter of Zharves)
 * Ir Halnek, Deathsinger of Perfection (Twin daughter of Zharves)
 * Zharves's Song
 * Mid-ranking members
 * Naxak, Blood Researcher
 * Fyradok, Herald of the War-God
 * Dikros, Maid of Asuna
 * Savoks, Son of Rixu
 * Golrath, Aspirant of Phogoth
 * Bakrus, Datamaster of Truth
 * Low-ranking members
 * Eykria, Bane of Fairies (Darkblade)
 * Narvyx, Mockery of Damnation (Wizard)
 * Loktul, Fist of Sherugoth (Vanquisher)
 * Eye of Zharves (Ogre)
 * Claw of Zharves (Thrall)
 * Shield of Zharves (Knight)

Thrall

 * Shadow Thrall
 * Cursed Shadow Thrall
 * Descendant Thrall
 * Cursed Descendant Thrall

Acolyte

 * Shadow Acolyte
 * Shadow Adherent
 * Descendant Acolyte
 * Descendant Adherent

Wizard

 * Shadow Wizard
 * Ritual Seeker
 * Shadow Deathsinger
 * Brood Summoner
 * Descendant Wizard
 * Descendant Ritual Seeker
 * Descendant Deathsinger
 * Descendant Brood Summoner

Knight

 * Shadow Knight
 * Shadow Vanquisher
 * Shadow Darkblade
 * Descendant Knight
 * Descendant Vanquisher
 * Descendant Darkblade

Ogre

 * Shadow Ogre
 * Descendant Ogre

Weapon

 * Cleaver
 * Boomer
 * Hive Shield
 * Soulfire Rifle
 * Splinter
 * Shredder
 * Axe

Vehicle

 * Tombship
 * Heavy Tombship

Structure

 * Shadow Shrieker
 * Torment Shrieker
 * Descendant Shrieker

Overview
Formed from the remnants of Vex units from other collectives, including the Sol Divisive and Vex Sol Collective, the Shadow Divisive came together after witnessing a future in which they and the Vex emerged victorious following the destruction of the Light at the hands of the Darkness. Led by Hydrax, Mindkiller of Kirito, this Vex collective sought to continue what Panoptes would start by terraforming the City into a monstrous world born from the shadows of the Vex with the help of its allies and its three Grand Axis Minds - Kynoptes, Atheus, and Agioktis. Together, they led the collective to a future where they would be free to act on their own accord, no longer forced to serve the Pattern and suffer defeat at the hands of the Guardians. They joined the Shadowkeepers to enact that future. They can be identified with red-purple plating with the head having purple robotic horns fused with ornaments similar to the Gleam Eyes as well as green lining.

Leadership

 * Mind Leader
 * Hydrax, Mindkiller of Kirito
 * Grand Minds
 * Kynoptes, Nightmare Mind (Minotaur)
 * Atheus, Mind of Insanity (Hydra)
 * Agioktis, Martyr Mind (Hobgoblin)
 * Champion Minds
 * Vyphrus, Scopeseeker of Knowledge (Harpy)
 * Evalius, Rider of Monsters (Hobgoblin)
 * Axis Minds
 * Petokrus, Oracle of Hydrax (Gorgon)
 * Govarox, Messenger of Strength (Goblin)
 * Bokura, Eye of the Sanctum (Cyclops)
 * Shackled Minotaur (Minotaur)

Harpy

 * Shadow Harpy
 * Shadow Gorgon
 * Descendant Harpy
 * Descendant Gorgon

Goblin

 * Shadow Goblin
 * Descendant Goblin

Fanatic

 * Shadow Fanatic
 * Eyeseeker
 * Descendant Fanatic
 * Descendant Eyeseeker

Hobgoblin

 * Shadow Hobgoblin
 * Descendant Hobgoblin

Minotaur

 * Shadow Minotaur
 * Gleam Minotaur
 * Descendant Minotaur
 * Descendant Gleam Minotaur

Hydra

 * Shadow Hydra
 * Descendant Hydra

Cyclops

 * Shadow Cyclops
 * Descendant Cyclops

Weapon

 * Slap Rifle
 * Line Rifle
 * Torch Hammer
 * Aeon Maul
 * Vex Flamethrower
 * Vex Hammer
 * Vex Sword
 * Vex Grenades

Overview
Formed from the remnants of both old Cabal legions, the Red Legion, and Loyalists deserters, those that left the solar system returned to the Cabal Homeworld and, upon seeing the threat the Guardians posed to their empire, recruited the Midnight Coup and its leader, Ghaul, whom they crowned Emperor. Forming the Shadow Legion, they have tech far more powerful than the Guardians. They returned to the solar system to learn about the Guardians to see how to defeat them. Kirito, Asuna, and the Shadowkeepers contacted the Shadow Legion for an alliance, as well as the chance to beat the Guardians. They agreed, knowing that with Kirito and Asuna around, the Guardians and their people would soon fail to protect the Light. They are seen in black and purple armor with an hit of red linings in their armor with green spiked shoulder pads.

Appearances

 * Destiny 2
 * Paradox