Royal knights

The Royal Knights are a collection of exalted knights whose job is to uphold justice and preserve the network security of the Digital World.

The Royal Knights are portrayed as being the servants of the Digital World's god(s) - Yggdrasil/King Drasil in Digimon Chronicle, Digital Monster X-Evolution and Digimon Data Squad, and Lucemon in Digimon Frontier

Appearances
The main appearances of the Royal Knights are in the movie Digital Monster X-Evolution, the anime Digimon Frontier and Digimon Data Squad, the manga Digimon Chronicle, and the manhua D-Cyber. Some of the species that are members of the Royal Knights have also appeared as partner Digimon in earlier seasons, but were not members of the Royal Knights.

Digimon Frontier
The Royal Knights who appear in Digimon Frontier (Dynasmon and Crusadermon) are servants of the ancient villain Lucemon. The two served Lucemon so that he would grant them access to the human world, which they wished to rule over. Though these two Knights are villains, Baromon explains that at one time "the Royal Knights did fight for justice."

The two Royal Knights were introduced after the defeat of Cherubimon by the Legendary Warriors. They easily defeat the Legendary Warriors, and then leave to collect the fractal code of each area of the Digital World, in order to free Lucemon from the Dark Area. Though the Legendary Warriors attempt to stop the Knights each time, the Knights end up taking each area's fractal code.

The Knights ultimately free Lucemon, who joins them for a brief period. Lucemon sends the pair to finish off the Legendary Warriors, but they are finally defeated by EmperorGreymon and MagnaGarurumon. Instead of helping them, Lucemon takes advantage of their weakened state by absorbing their data so that he can digivolve to his next stage, Lucemon Chaos Mode.

Digital Monster X-Evolution
The Royal Knights who appear in Digital Monster X-Evolution (Omnimon, Gallantmon, Magnamon, Alphamon, and Crusadermon) are protectors of the Digital World, and initially serve the super computer Yggdrasil.

During the movie, Yggdrasil's forces are enacting "Project Ark", which is designed to reduce the overload of data by transplanting a small amount of Digimon to a "new Digital World", and allowing the rest to perish with the destruction of the old world. However, this plan is disrupted when some of the abandoned Digimon acquire the X-Antibody, which allows them to survive in the new Digital World. To fix this, Yggdrasil sends the Royal Knights to eliminate the interlopers. Gallantmon opposed this genocide, and is killed for it, which fosters doubt in Omnimon, eventually causing him to help the mysterious Dorumon, who is revealed as Alphamon, the Royal Knights' legendary leader. The pair confronts Yggdrasil, and in the end, Omnimon must save the Digital World by destroying his master.

Digimon D-Cyber
Ten thousand years before the events of the story, the "Holy Knights" defeated Dexmon and sealed it away as a Digi-core. Years later, a virus infects the digital world, and only those with the X-Antibody survive. The three surviving Royal Knights make an appearance as allies of the story's Digidestined - Omega of Power (Omnimon X), Duke of Courage (Gallantmon X) and Magna of Miracles (Magnamon X). At the end of the story, Dorumon is revealed to be their lost leader, Alphamon.

Digimon Data Squad
In Digimon Data Squad, the Royal Knights are again King Drasil's subordinates. Digimon Data Squad also depicts the largest gathering of Royal Knights, with nine out of thirteen making an appearance.

Before the events of the series, King Drasil decides that due to humanity's crimes (most of which are in fact Kurata's doing), it is too dangerous to be allowed to live. Though he is convinced to wait by Dr. Spencer Damon, the imminent collision of the Human and Digital Worlds prompts him to move forward with the plan, and he sends the Knights to eliminate humanity. Before they begin, the Knights encounter and defeat the DATS, but are prevented from finishing them off due to the intervention of the rogue knight Kentaurosmon (who is revealed to be Commander Sampson's Kudamon).

The destruction of the human world begins immediately afterwards, starting with a battle between Gallantmon and Kentaurosmon, which ended with both being sealed in ice. LoadKnightmon and Leopardmon fall in battle, and Craniamon is defeated by the DATS, even though he was using King Drasil's power, showing him that his sovereign is not absolute.

Craniamon then goes to the Human World to replace BanchoLeomon, who was holding the two worlds apart. Eventually, the other Knights also decide to defy King Drasil, and join Craniamon in holding the two worlds apart. After King Drasil is defeated, they thank the humans and return to the Digital World.

Members of the Royal Knights
The group consists of a total of 13 members (two of which are still unknown). In the Digimon back story created by Bandai, the group is said to have been founded by Imperialdramon Paladin Mode - However, he is not actually a member of the group.

All known members of the Royal Knights are Mega level Exalted Knight Digimon, excluding Magnamon who is an Armor Digimon with the power level of a Mega.

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Alphamon
Alphamon is the "true leader" of the Royal Knights. With his "Alpha-Gain-Force", an unrivaled power, he is meant to be forever absent from the Royal Knights ranks and has been given the title "Lord of the Empty Seat". Alphamon only appears when the Digital World is in dire crisis.

Alphamon's name is a reference to alpha, the first letter of the Greek alphabet. This creates a thematic link with himself and Omnimon, whose Japanese name is Omegamon - effectively, a reference to the concept of the Alpha and Omega.

Digimon Data Squad
Though he did not have any episode appearances or mentions in the entire series, he did make a small cameo appearance as a silhouette in the second opening, standing along side the other Royal Knights. He was the only one of the revealed Royal Knights at the time that doesn't make an appearance in the series proper.

Digimon D-Cyber
Alphamon is once again the final form of Dorumon, who is Hikaru Ryuuji's Digimon partner. In the manhua's final battle against the ancient Dexmon, he's revealed to actually be Alphamon, the leader of the group known as the Holy Knights, from long ago. Alphamon and OwRyumon DNA Digivolve together to form Alphamon (Ultimate War Blade King Dragon). Alphamon's appearance changes, with feathered wings on his back and OwRyumon becoming his sword, the War Blade.

 Attacks 
 * Digitalize of Soul: Summons a monster from another world that devours his enemies. The attack is also depicted in the form of firing multiple green energy beams from his hands.
 * Holy Sword Grade Alpha: Summons his unique weapon, the holy sword of the same name, within an another dimension.
 * Ultimate War Blade King Dragon Sword (究極戦刃王竜剣): Summons and attacks with a massive sword.



Craniamon
Craniamon is a large humanoid digimon with a skull-like helmet. He wields a double bladed spear called the Duo-Solar Spear which can pierce through anything (Claíomh Solais in the Japanese version) and a shield called the Omni-Shieldwhich can block any attack(Avalon).

His name comes from the word cranium, the human skull. This is probably a reference to the fact that Craniamon's head is shaped like a skull.

Digimon Data Squad
In Digimon Data Squad, Craniamon is the closest Royal Knight to King Drasil, and carries out his orders without question. It is revealed that long before the events of the series, he was defeated in battle by Spencer Damon and BanchoLeomon, prior to their encounter with King Drasil.

Shortly after Belphemon is defeated, Craniamon listens to King Drasil's arguments for humanity's destruction, and agrees with his master's decision. He was the first Royal Knight to face the members of DATS in battle, and he overpowers them until Marcus activates Burst Digivolution, digivolving ShineGreymon into ShineGreymon Burst Mode. The tide of the battle turns, but is halted by the arrival of Gallantmon and the other Royal Knights, who defeat the DATS in one attack. King Drasil then arrives and commands the Royal Knights to destroy the DATS, but they are interrupted by Kentaurosmon, who escapes to the Human World with the DATS.

Craniamon battles the DATS members again, this time with the impenetrable Omni-Shield given to him by King Drasil. However, the power of all of the DATS' Burst Modes is able to shatter the shield, convincing Craniamon that King Drasil's power is not absolute. Craniamon forfeits the battle, and allows the DATS to face King Drasil. He later travels to Mt. Fuji and replaces BanchoLeomon in holding the Digital and human worlds apart.

He struggled with this task until King Drasil's arrival at Mt. Fuji, when he is joined by the other Knights, and they learn of King Drasil's real plan. The other Royal Knights then join Craniamon in holding the two worlds apart, since he is weakening against King Drasil's attacks, while the DATS fend off King Drasil. After King Drasil is defeated, the Royal Knights head back to the Digital World.

 Attacks 
 * Shock Ringer (End Waltz): Rotates both himself and the Duo-Solar spear, creating a destructive shockwave around him.
 * Power of Breath (God Breath): Uses the Omni-Shield to protect himself from attacks in any direction. In official settings, the defense is absolute due to the aid of King Drasil, but only lasts 3 seconds.


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Crusadermon
Crusadermon, known as "LoadKnightmon" in Data Squad, despite being a member of the Royal Knights, displays a merciless and cruel nature to the weak, using a self-defined sense of justice as an excuse for injustice. Crusadermon is known as the "indifferent warrior" and is commonly seen carrying a rose.

Crusadermon's name is taken from crusader, which is a term for a warrior who took part in the Crusades, or a more generic term for anyone who fights for a cause. Its Japanese name, RhodoKnightmon, is a pun on "Lord Knight" and rhodonite. LordKnightmon is also used as an alternate English name in the English version of Digimon World 4, as well in the Digimon Collectible Card Game.

Digimon Frontier
Crusadermon, along with Dynasmon, is a major villain in Digimon Frontier. Following the defeat of Cherubimon, Crusadermon and Dynasmon began the accumulation of Fractal Code data for Lucemon in exchange for entry into the human world.

In their first clash with the Legendary Warriors, Crusadermon easily overpowered MagnaGarurumon. The two would fight numerous times as the Legendary Warriors tried to stop the Royal Knights from stealing the data of the Digital World. On a few occasions, Crusadermon also employed several Knightmon.

When Lucemon was finally reborn and the Legendary Warriors were forced to retreat to the Ophanimoon (one of the Digital World's three moons), Crusadermon pleaded for Lucemon to give them the key to the human world, a request which Lucemon denied. When Lucemon sent the Knights to finally take care of the human children, the two were struck down and their own Fractal Codes exposed. In the end, Lucemon betrayed the two knights and absorbed their data in order to digivolve into Lucemon Chaos Mode.

Digital Monster X-Evolution
Crusadermon makes a cameo in Digital Monster X-Evolution as one of the Royal Knights serving Yggdrasil - Crusadermon's voice can be heard in a scene with Magnamon, Omnimon and Gallantmon.

Digimon Data Squad
LoadKnightmon is introduced when the DATS first encountered the Royal Knights and King Drasil. The Royal Knights are ordered by King Drasil to destroy the DATS, but were interrupted by the sudden appearance of Kentaurosmon, who carried the DATS away.

LoadKnightmon also participated in the attack on the human world, commanding an army of Knightmon. When Thomas H. Norstein and MirageGaogamon held back an attack on an airport, LoadKnightmon appeared personally and overwhelmed both them and Commander-General Yushima's partner, Shawjamon. It was only when Thomas activated MirageGaogamon's digivolution to Burst Mode that LoadKnightmon was defeated. The Knight reverted to a Digi-Egg, which was pulled back into the Digital World.

 Attacks 
 * Fist of Athena/Fist of Fear (Argent Fear): Does a powerfully explosive punch with the arm on which the Pile Bunker is mounted.
 * Spiral Masquerade/Spiral Slice: Speeds around his enemy, slicing them with the ribbons on his armor.
 * Laser Lattice : Creates an energy net that projects out from the palm.
 * Scarlet Tempest : Uses the rose he carries to create a whirlwind of rose petals



Dynasmon
Dynasmon is a winged draconic Digimon who wears Chrome-Digizoid body-armor. Among the Royal Knights, he is known for possessing the greatest physical strength, as well as amazing defense and tremendous speed due to his ability to fly. Furthermore, he is able to absorb the attacks of his opponents in order to empower his own, practically making him an unstoppable juggernaut. He is very chivalrous and follows the code of bushido, valuing justice above all else. As such, he will swear loyalty to one who he senses as also being dedicated to justice, even if they are evil. Dynasmon is known as the "Passionate Warrior".

Digimon Frontier
Dynasmon, along with Crusadermon, is a major villain in Digimon Frontier. Following the defeat of Cherubimon, Crusadermon and Dynasmon began the accumulation of Fractal Code data, all for the purpose of reviving Lucemon, in exchange for being allowed the opportunity to gain the key to entering the human world. In the two Knights' first encounter with the Legendary Warriors, he soundly defeated EmperorGreymon, who would prove to be his usual opponent in the battles that followed.

When Lucemon was finally revived, the two Knights fought the Legendary Warriors again, and were both defeated. Their master then betrayed them, absorbing their data and using it to digivolve into Lucemon Chaos Mode.

Digimon Data Squad
Dynasmon is introduced when the DATS first encountered the Royal Knights and King Drasil. The Royal Knights are ordered by King Drasil to destroy the DATS, but were interrupted by the sudden appearance of Kentaurosmon, who carried the DATS away.

Later, Dynasmon was seen attacking New York City along with the Royal Knights' army of Knightmon. He had a short conversation with Magnamon about Craniamon's battle with DATS, but remained confident of victory.

When King Drasil heads to Mt. Fuji to destroy the Human World, the Royal Knights follow and join in questioning their master's sovereignty, resulting in King Drasil's imperfection being revealed. The other Royal Knights then join Craniamon in holding the two worlds apart, since he is weakening against King Drasil's attacks, while the DATS fend off King Drasil. After King Drasil is defeated, the Royal Knights head back to the Digital World.

 Attacks 
 * Breath of Wyvern/Dragon Breath: Unleashes his destructive energy aura from the mouth, which takes the form of a massive dragon.
 * DNA Disintegrator (Dragon's Roar): A powerful blast attack shot from the gems on his palms, sometimes taking the shape of a double helix.


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Examon
Examon is a member of the Royal Knights whose name is derived from Exa, the Greek prefix for ten to the eighteenth power. He resembles a dragon with giant red and black wings, making him look more beast-like, like Sleipmon. He has not appeared in any digimon media yet other than card games. He is the DNA digivolved form of Breakdramon and Slayerdramon.

 Attacks 
 * Avalon's Gate:Stabs its enemy with its Ambrosius and explodes all the special shells to destroy its enemy from inside.
 * Pendragon's Glory:Rises rapidly out of the atmosphere and does powerful laser shooting from its Ambrosius.
 * Dragonic Impact :After a sudden decent from the outer space, bangs into its opponent while its body carrys the frictional heat with the atmosphere. The shockwaves of the charge can enable a wide area attack.



Digital Monster X-Evolution
In Digital Monster X-Evolution, Gallantmon is a member of the Royal Knights who questioned the intentions of the host computer, Yggdrasil. Because of this, Gallantmon acted individually, and tried to convince his close friend Omnimon that they were just being used and that their Yggdrasil's Project Ark was more than it seemed. However, Omnimon refused to listen, and killed Gallantmon in a duel. Gallantmon was soon reborn as Gallantmon X, with the X-Antibody.

Digimon Data Squad
Gallantmon is introduced when the DATS first encountered the Royal Knights and King Drasil. The Royal Knights are ordered by King Drasil to destroy the DATS, but were interrupted by the sudden appearance of Kentaurosmon, who carried the DATS away.

Gallantmon pursues and easily defeats the DATS team, and is about to finish them off, when Kentaurosmon intervenes. A brief scuffle ensues and is ended by Kentaurosmon using "Icy Breath" to freeze both of them in a giant block of ice. Gallantmon attempts to prevent this, but fails, and they fall into the sea alive but incapacitated.

In the last few episodes, Gallantmon and Kudamon join the other Knights at Mt. Fuji as Gallantmon explains that he understands why Kentaurosmon had left them, and that Kentaurosmon had used his D.N.A. to free the two of them. The Knights then question their master's sovereignty, resulting in King Drasil's imperfection being revealed. Gallantmon attempts to attack King Drasil, but is thrown back. Craniamon weakens due to King Drasil's attacks, so the other Royal Knights join him in holding the two worlds apart while the DATS fend off King Drasil. After King Drasil is defeated, the Royal Knights return to the Digital World.

 Attacks 
 * Lightning Joust (Royal Saber/Royal Joust): Attacks the opponent with his Gram Lance.
 * Shield of the Just (Final Elysium/Elysium Blaster): Fires an energy beam from his Aegis Shield.


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Leopardmon
Leopardmon is a Royal Knight with a helmet that resembles a black leopard's face, wings, and a rapier named Aussterben. Leopardmon's face also looks similar to that of Gallantmon. He is the leading strategist among the Royal Knights, who believes power means justice. He has the ability to command even the most stubborn of members. He is able to mode change into a second form called Duftmon Leopard Mode, though he did not transform in Data Squad.

Leopardmon's Japanese name comes from the German word for fragrance.

Digimon Data Squad
During King Drasil's campaign to destroy the human world, Leopardmon presented himself to King Drasil, and was allowed to join the battle. Leopardmon then appeared in Japan, and attacked Yoshino "Yoshi" Fujieda, Keenan Crier, and their partners, Rosemon and Ravemon.

During the battle, Leopardmon gave his opponents an insight to the Royal Knights' sense of justice, stating that saving the Digital World was a task worthy of even sacrificing its own inhabitants. Determined to save Marcus Damon's family, Yoshino and Keenan empowered their partners into Rosemon Burst Mode and Ravemon Burst Mode, respectively. The two digimon then defeated Leopardmon.

 Attacks 
 * Extinction Wave (Aussterben, lit. "Extinction"): Creates a high charged destructive shock wave from his rapier which destroys everything in its path.
 * Black Aura Blast (Ernste Wehr, lit. "Earnest Resistance"): Charges a dark aura around his rapier and lashes an energy blast towards the enemy.



Digital Monster X-Evolution
Magnamon remains fiercely loyal to Yggdrasil throughout the movie, and captures Dorugamon and brings him to Yggdrasil. When Alphamon and Omnimon go to stop Yggdrasil, Magnamon professes that he still believes in their leader, but does nothing to stop them besides warning Yggdrasil.

Digimon Data Squad
Magnamon is introduced when the DATS first encountered the Royal Knights and King Drasil. The Royal Knights are ordered by King Drasil to destroy the DATS, but were interrupted by the sudden appearance of Kentaurosmon, who carried the DATS away. Magnamon is later seen in a conversation with Dynasmon.

When King Drasil heads to Mt. Fuji to destroy the Human World, the Royal Knights follow and question their masters sovereignty, resulting in King Drasil's imperfection being revealed. The other Royal Knights then join Craniamon in holding the two worlds apart, since he is weakening against King Drasil's attacks, while the DATS fend off King Drasil. After King Drasil is defeated, the Royal Knights head back to the Digital World.

 Attacks 
 * Magna Blast (Plasma Shoot): Shoots multiple large energy beams from his body.
 * Magna Explosion (Extreme Jihad): Unleashes a large energy wave from his body.
 * Magna Punch: He strikes with a powerful punch.
 * Magna Kick: He strikes with a powerful kick.


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Digital Monster X-Evolution
Omnimon appeared in Digital Monster X-Evolution, as the leader of the Royal Knights during Alphamon's absence. He is loyal to Yggdrasil, and initially carries out Project Ark to the letter.

When Gallantmon confronted Omnimon about Yggdrasil, Omnimon was unwilling to disobey Yggdrasil and ended up duelling and killing Gallantmon. Shaken by his friend's death, Omnimon began to question Yggdrasil's sovereignty. It was only when Alphamon saves Omnimon's life by giving him the X-Antibody that Omnimon leaves Yggdrasil. He transforms into Omnimon X and destroys Yggdrasil with his All Delete, which resets the Digital World as a result.

Digimon Data Squad
Omnimon is introduced when the DATS first encountered the Royal Knights and King Drasil. The Royal Knights are ordered by King Drasil to destroy the DATS, but were interrupted by the sudden appearance of Kentaurosmon, who carried the DATS away. Omnimon is later seen attacking a city in the Human World, and briefly reappears when King Drasil is expelled from Spencer's body.

When King Drasil heads to Mt. Fuji to destroy the Human World, the Royal Knights follow and question their master, resulting in King Drasil's imperfection being revealed. The other Royal Knights then join Craniamon in holding the two worlds apart, since he is weakening against King Drasil's attacks, while the DATS fend off King Drasil. After King Drasil is defeated, the Royal Knights head back to the Digital World.

 Attacks 
 * Transcendent Sword (Grey Sword): Slashes at the enemy with the Grey Sword. The sword may also emit flame from its edges.
 * Supreme Cannon (Garuru Cannon): Fires colossal energy balls at foes. The Cannon may also be fired as ice energy, in blast form or beam form.



Sleipmon
Sleipmon, known as Kentaurosmon in Data Squad, is based on Sleipnir, (Odin's steed), but is centaur-like, with one pair of limbs as arms instead of legs. He holds the crossbow Muspelheim in his left hand and the shield Niflheim in the right. His body is covered in Red Digizoid armor, the armor with the greatest defense.

Sleipmon protects ancient ruins located below the thick ice in the Digital World's Arctic area because the program data that influences the creation of Digimon is sealed within.

Digimon Data Squad
 Attacks 
 * Bifrost: Fires a burning arrow from Muspelheim, the holy crossbow on his left hand.
 * Icy Breath (Odin's Breath): Creates a high power blizzard from Niflheim, the holy shield on his right hand.


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UlforceVeedramon
UlforceVeedramon is the fastest of the Royal Knights, and his speed is close to that of Merukimon of the Olympus Twelve. He wears armor made of Blue Digizoid, making it light and maneuverable. His shining sword and shield can be expanded from the V-Bracelets that are equipped on his arms.

Digimon Data Squad
UlforceVeedramon is introduced when the DATS first encountered the Royal Knights and King Drasil. The Royal Knights are ordered by King Drasil to destroy the DATS, but were interrupted by the sudden appearance of Kentaurosmon, who carried the DATS away. He is also seen attacking Egypt, and makes a brief appearance when King Drasil is expelled from Spencer Damon's body.

When King Drasil heads to Mt. Fuji to destroy the Human World, the Royal Knights follow and question their master's sovereignty, resulting in King Drasil's imperfection being revealed. The other Royal Knights then join Craniamon in holding the two worlds apart, since he is weakening against King Drasil's attacks, while the DATS fend off King Drasil. After King Drasil is defeated, the Royal Knights head back to the Digital World.

 Attacks 
 * Ray of Victory (Shining V Force): Fires a beam from the V-shaped armor on his chest.
 * Victory Sword (Ulforce Saber): An attack using the saber that extends from his right V-Bracelet.
 * Tensegrity Shield: Releases holy aura from his left V-Bracelet which becomes a barrier.




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