Forum:Shadowkeepers (Paradox)

The Shadowkeepers are a force of Fallen, Hive, Vex, Cabal, Taken, Scorn, and human antagonists led by the Black Swordsman, known as Kirito, and his consort, Asuna. They believed the Traveler had abandoned them and the Darkness was created so that they can bring forth the uprising of their rebirth and the beginning of a new dark era in which everything that represented the Light was wiped out from existence.

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 Shadow Army (consisting of Fallen House of Shadows, Hive Shadow Swarm, Vex Shadow Divisive, Cabal Shadow Legion, Taken Reborn, and Scorn Cult of Shadows), the Pastbreakers, the Ghosts of Nagasaki, and Ghoulies, the Shadowkeepers seek to destroy the Traveler and terraform all worlds into their own. Led by Kirito and Asuna, the Shadowkeepers have brought forth waves of terrifying destruction upon countless pillars of Light in order to ensure a dark endgame.

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 and stole both lives and powers from the waves of people who continuously tried to defend the Traveler. "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 both their hands and the Pyramids' diabolical power surges. 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, while other organizations, such as House of Lions, the Taken belonging to Vothriks, and the heretical Stygian Brood Hive sect have begun leading assaults and sieges against this Faction, as they believed that all of their kind who sided with Kirito are a Disgrace and must be put down.

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, either enacting their revenge on the Guardians responsible for killing them and laying waste to their worlds or undoing the existences of anything they deem either unworthy or false, including The Chronicon. True to both their words and legacies, they seek to rewrite a new timeline in which every outcasts, orphans, and victims who suffered unforgivable crimes would be able to gain the powers of the Darkness and fight back against the heroes of both the dimensions and the Last City, thus changing not just reality, but also history itself.

Emperor and Empress

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

Kirito's Champions

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

Asuna's Champions

 * Lambekis, Shardshifter of the Pastbreakers (Fallen; Bloodthirst Servitor)
 * Shodekris, Warmonger of the Pastbreakers (Fallen; Distortion Captain)
 * Kul Morithra, Lullaby of the Pastbreakers (Hive; Protector Wizard)
 * Brekoth, Scourge of the Pastbreakers (Hive; Quartermaster Darkblade)
 * Vekona, Rosario-Mind of the Pastbreakers (Vex; Summoner Hobgoblin)
 * Merothosyion, Traumamaster of the Pastbreakers (Vex; Nullifier Harpy)
 * Deko'nori, Legioncaller of the Pastbreakers (Cabal; Invincible Gladiator)
 * Furinok, Scarrunner of the Pastbreakers (Cabal; Barrier Psion Flayer)
 * Raxovis, Birthwriter of the Pastbreakers (Taken; Adaptive Chimera)
 * Urevos, Symphony of the Pastbreakers (Taken; Unstoppable Taken Ogre)
 * Aethok, Chordsinger of the Pastbreakers (Scorn; Chimera Abomination)
 * Quinellek, Gatespeaker of the Pastbreakers (Scorn; Overload Chieftain)

Notable Groups

 * Shadow Army
 * Pastbreakers
 * Ghosts of Nagasaki
 * Ghoulies

Overview
"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, Titan Vanguard

The Shadow Army are an elite faction of various enemies that lingered in the atmosphere of the Solar System, infecting the surfaces of humanity's worlds with the Darkness. Ever since Mal's corruption and Auradon's destruction at the hands of the Shadowkeepers, they have spread their corrupt influence across other nearby worlds in the outer edge of the universe and are expanding into the perimeters of deep space.

Leaders

 * 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)

Fallen

 * Bloodmaster Archon
 * Bloodmaster Warden
 * Bloodmaster War Mech

Hive

 * Bloodmaster Darkblade
 * Bloodmaster Deathsinger

Vex

 * Bloodmaster Gate Lord
 * Bloodmaster Mind

Cabal

 * Bloodmaster Centurion
 * Bloodmaster Goliath Tank

Taken

 * Bloodmaster Phalanx Echo
 * Bloodmaster Kell Echo
 * Bloodmaster Chimera

Scorn

 * Bloodmaster Abomination

Notable Groups

 * House of Shadows
 * Shadow Swarm
 * Shadow Divisive
 * Shadow Legion
 * Reborn
 * Cult of Shadows

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

Overview
"These 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 made a terrible mistake choosing 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 Thunderlord replica that they gave to Kotrik, who grew fond of this particular weapon and began using it to his advantage, first within the Cosmodrome.

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
 * Riksis, Splicer Archon
 * Barons
 * Sekris, Baron of Shanks (Betrayed and helped execute Calus before pledging loyalty to Kirito and Asuna in exchange for immortality, freedom, and the opportunity to free his people from the Loyalists)
 * Horaxis, Blood Executioner
 * Priest/Priestess
 * Drevik, Perfected Priest
 * Shurakis, Loyal to Eramis
 * Prime Servitors
 * Nitora, Phantom Servitor
 * Insurik-5, Scourge Prime
 * Mercenaries
 * Skoris, Devoted to Taniks
 * Members
 * Kalviks, the Damned (A deserter of the House of Lions)
 * Novakis, Blade of Kotrik
 * Qothriks, Fury of Darkness
 * Rykesis, Bulletmaster of Devils
 * Tsugorath, Watcher of Wolves

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
 * Eramis's Pulse Rifle
 * Corrupted Hand Cannon
 * Corrupted Auto Rifle
 * Corrupted Sidearm
 * Corrupted Fusion Rifle
 * Corrupted Sword
 * Corrupted Machine Gun
 * Kotrik's 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
"What cowardly filth is this? What sort of subservient weakness has wormed their way into the souls of these Hive? They say this “Kirito” is the strongest, and that all should submit to him. I am Viznoor, the Taken Prince. Breaker of Pacts. I submit to no creature."

- Viznoor, the Black



The Shadow Swarm was a Hive sect that left the main Hive army in 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, believing that everything they're doing is for Mal, the girl they know as the Dragon Queen, whose biological parents (Kaguya Narusaka and Hendrick Yor) had blessed them with both arcane powers and unopposed knowledge.

Leadership

 * God-King/Witch-Queen
 * Xyurdok, Commander of the Throne
 * Zharves, Shadowcaster of Kirito
 * Consort
 * Ka'el Incaru, Daughter of Nokris
 * Worm Gods
 * Eir, the Keeper of Order
 * Ur, the Ever-Hunger
 * Yul, the Honest Worm

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 and Xyurdok)
 * Ir Halnek, Deathsinger of Perfection (Twin daughter of Zharves and Xyurdok)
 * 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)
 * Sanctus, Eye of Nightmares (Ogre)
 * Tahrok, Roar of Swarms (Wizard)
 * Pahkru, Claw of Phantoms (Thrall)
 * Avekon, Shield of Madness (Knight)
 * Mykovu, Watcher of Devastation (Acolyte)

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
"These U-units are n-n-no longer with the-the-the-the Mind...but t-t-they are instead wit-wit-wit-with one who-who-who they call Kirito. Disappointing-ting-ting-ting."

- Jolkron, Gate Lord

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 platings 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
"Disgraceful, all of them. Disgraceful. Aligning themselves with this “Kirito”, who has the hollow, simple goal of pure conquest. Has our species truly fallen so far?"

- Ozryc, Rogue Flayer

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 so that they could learn about the Guardians and find out 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 and corrupt the Traveler. 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 hints of red linings in their armor with green spiked shoulder pads.

Emperor and Associates

 * Ghaul
 * The Consul
 * Lictor Shayotet
 * Freeborn Otzot
 * Aedile Moli Imoli
 * Umun'arath
 * Iska'al
 * Caiatl

Dominus

 * Gha'arn, Crownforger of Kirito

Primus

 * Dro'hun, Primus of Honor
 * Gahlran, the Sorrow-Bearer
 * Sta'krus, Primus of Strength
 * Ul'gro, Primus of Order

Valus

 * Valus Eru'usak, Flame of the Umbral
 * Valus Ha'kohus, Wisdom of Midnight
 * Valus Ly'drotas, Loyal to Ghaul

Val

 * Val Behrath, Jaw of Salvation
 * Val Jorkrodo, Presence of Vengeance

Psion Flayers

 * Eonikra, Scribe of Swords
 * Inotam, Oblivion's Triune
 * Niruul, the Hollow Voice
 * Ozletc, the Sky Piercer
 * Tazaroc, the Sun Eater

War Beast

 * Shadow War Beast
 * Blade Hound
 * Descendant War Beast
 * Descendant Blade Hound

Psion

 * Shadow Psion
 * Shadow Interceptor Psion
 * Descendant Psion
 * Descendant Interceptor Psion

Legionary

 * Shadow Legionary
 * Descendant Legionary

Phalanx

 * Shadow Phalanx
 * Descendant Phalanx

Incendior

 * Shadow Incendior
 * Frostshooter
 * Blessed Incendior
 * Descendant Incendior
 * Descendant Frostshooter

Gladiator

 * Shadow Gladiator
 * Descendant Gladiator

Centurion

 * Shadow Centurion
 * Descendant Centurion

Colossus

 * Shadow Colossus
 * Descendant Colossus

Thresher

 * Shadow Thresher
 * Descendant Thresher

Goliath

 * Shadow Goliath Tank
 * Descendant Goliath Tank

Weapon

 * Slug Rifle
 * Cabal Headhunter
 * Magma Launcher
 * Cyro Launcher
 * Projection Rifle
 * Cabal Slug Shotgun
 * Cabal Shields
 * Cabal Lance
 * Cabal Severus
 * Rendis Gauntlets
 * Void Ripsaw
 * Solar Greataxe
 * Cabal Bronto Cannon
 * Barrier Shield
 * Aura Generator
 * Accipiter Drone
 * Solar Net
 * Heavy Slug Thrower
 * Cabal Slug Launcher
 * Slug Repeater

Overview
"These Taken are just counterfeits, like the Nines, and Mine. But somehow and someway, Kirito was able to get them and ALL of the Enemy species in one box. Believing that he is the one to save them, and I hate this bullcrap, it’s stupid, it’s ridiculous. It’s just some person with a Sword who just walts over here, and now titled a GOD, because he killed Zavala. Guardian, Please do kill this bastard and wrong all of those who believe his bull, and avenge the big man, Got it?"

- AJ, the Relentless

The Reborn were born from Phoenixaro's studies on the Taken themselves. By using Void, SIVA, and Darkness as a template, both of these energies collided in on each other and created a new version of Taken. Known to have new abilities along with their old ones, they also possess the abilities to revive and corrupt old enemies of the Guardian, granting them new abilities compared to their old ones. Although their appearances are identical to the regular Taken, they have a purplish flame and green eyes as a sign of their corruption. While they are part of the Shadowkeepers Alliance, they serve Phoenixaro Uchihamaki as his loyal servants and reserve force.

Creation
Following the death of Oryx, the Taken King during the events of the Taken War, the Taken found order and a sense of leadership in the wake of Phoenixaro's emergence as the new Taken King. With Sasuke's help, Phoenixaro, now more powerful than ever, assumed control of the Taken the same way previous leaders controlled them; however, unlike most Taken leaders, Phoenixaro gave them free will and even helped rebuild the Taken hierarchy, rebranding his new army as the Reborn.

Leadership

 * Leader
 * Thu'urg, Blightmaker of Kirito (Cabal)
 * Echo of Phoenixaro
 * Dark Elites
 * Baxx, Aspect of Thu'urg (Hive)
 * Kagoor, Blood of Thu'urg (Hive)
 * Keksis, Blackout of Thu'urg (Fallen)
 * Ta'aun, Phantom of Thu'urg (Cabal)
 * Phoenixaro's Akatsuki
 * Yuki Kuran (Also known as Candace Flynn, Vortex of Phoenixaro)
 * Dodgeball Dickson, Simulation of Phoenixaro
 * Alex Russo, Negation of Phoenixaro
 * Dominic, Vengeance of Phoenixaro
 * Pakura, Grasp of Phoenixaro
 * Pitch Black, the Nightmare King (Also known as Pitch Black, Boogeyman of Phoenixaro)
 * Jacob Totou, Gauntlet of Phoenixaro
 * Leo, Eclipse of Phoenixaro

Fallen

 * Reborn Dreg
 * Reborn Wretch
 * Reborn Vandal
 * Reborn Marauder
 * Reborn Captain
 * Reborn Shank
 * Reborn Servitor

Hive

 * Reborn Thrall
 * Phantom Thrall
 * Reborn Acolyte
 * Reborn Knight
 * Reborn Wizard
 * Reborn Ogre

Vex

 * Reborn Goblin
 * Reborn Hobgoblin
 * Reborn Harpy
 * Reborn Minotaur
 * Reborn Hydra
 * Reborn Cyclops

Cabal

 * Reborn Legionary
 * Reborn Phalanx
 * Reborn War Beast
 * Phantom Beast
 * Reborn Gladiator
 * Reborn Incendior
 * Reborn Centurion
 * Reborn Colossus

Taken

 * Reborn Chimera
 * Reborn Techeun

Scorn

 * Reborn Chieftain
 * Reborn Screeb
 * Reborn Wraith
 * Reborn Abomination
 * Reborn Stalker
 * Reborn Lurker
 * Reborn Ravager
 * Reborn Raider

Overview
"The Fanatic’s lot was bad enough, but now some of those....vile roaches are now working under that Kirito scumbag, like everyone else apparently. Somebody needs to do some pest control here, clean up the mess that sword-wielding psycho’s made. Whaddya say, Guardian? Heh heh heh...."

- Vothriks, the Lost

Formed from the Scorn remnants, the Cult of Shadows emerged as a dark organization that focused on usurping countless thrones and claiming territories as their own. Upon their first resurrection, they allied with the Shadowkeepers after witnessing their notorious feats that were deemed worthy by the Darkness. While Vayeriks does lead this Scorn cult, Fikrul leads the entire Scorn army.

Leadership

 * Leader
 * Vayeriks, Fatesmith of Kirito
 * Barons
 * Elykris, the Machinist
 * Hiraks, the Mindbender
 * Reksis Vahn, the Hangman
 * Araskes, the Trickster
 * Kaniks, the Mad Bomber
 * Pirrha, the Rifleman
 * Yaviks, the Rider
 * Primes
 * Ersudeso, Chain of the Tortured
 * Yoshekiru, Aspirant of Eugeo
 * Notable Members
 * Kalorath, Trickster's Guard

Screeb

 * Shadow Screeb
 * Descendant Screeb

Stalker

 * Shadow Stalker
 * Shadow Enforcer
 * Descendant Stalker
 * Descendant Enforcer
 * Rider's Minion

Ravager

 * Shadow Ravager
 * Descendant Ravager
 * Hangman's Ravager

Wraith

 * Shadow Wraith
 * Descendant Wraith
 * Devoted of the Fanatic

Raider

 * Shadow Raider
 * Shadow Courier
 * Descendant Raider
 * Descendant Courier

Lurker

 * Shadow Lurker
 * Descendant Lurker
 * Hangman's Jailer

Abomination

 * Shadow Abomination
 * Descendant Abomination
 * Splinter Abomination

Chieftain

 * Shadow Chieftain
 * Descendant Chieftain
 * Hangman's Jailer
 * Fanatic's Chosen

Technology

 * Shadow Scorn Walker
 * Stolen Shadow Walker
 * Scorn Pike
 * Scorn Blaster
 * Scorn Pistol
 * Scorn Mine Launcher
 * Scorn Cannon
 * Fallen Mace
 * Scorn Grenade
 * Scorn Repeater Pistol
 * Scorn Rifle
 * Scorn Crossbow
 * Flame Censer
 * Flame Torch
 * Fallen Shield
 * Fanatic's Staff

Ghosts of Nagasaki
"Kazuto wields the ability to control a twisted army of vile Auradonian corruptions known as the Ghosts of Nagasaki. These new enemies have been wholly consumed, possessed by the Darkness, bodies and mind twisted into service of their leader. Now, they are bent to a singular purpose – our eradication."

- Official Description

Overview
Formed from experiments that fused enslaved Auradonians with the Darkness and SIVA, the Ghosts of Nagasaki became a part of the Shadowkeepers and served Kirito as his minions following the fall of Auradon into his hands. They are seen wearing cyberpunk-themed armors adorned with green flames and purple SIVA shards.

Leadership

 * Leaders
 * Magda Peterson, Devilwalker of the Damned
 * The Fulminator

Appearances

 * Destiny 2
 * Paradox