Archon

"You just killed an Archon. This could cripple the Fallen."

- Ghost

Archons are high priests of the Fallen, who act as the intermediary between the Kell and the Prime Servitor of each House. If an Archon falls, that house's Prime Servitor becomes vulnerable to attack. Archons lead a House's machine-worshiping priesthood, which includes other, subservient priests and a sect of Splicers.

Archons fight just like Captains, including their Blink ability and ranged weapon (i.e. Shrapnel Launcher), except they also have an "Ultra Smash" ability that they use against Guardians who get too close. This attack can be enough to kill a Guardian, or knock them back and severely damage them. In addition, they have a far higher damage tolerance than normal Captains do.

Known Archons

 * House of Devils
 * Aksis, Archon Prime
 * Karrhis, Archon Rising
 * Riksis, Devil Archon
 * House of Wolves
 * Aksor, Archon Priest
 * Keldar, Archon Priest

List of appearances

 * Destiny
 * The Taken King
 * Rise of Iron