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- "Crota. Oryx. Ghaul. Eramis. Savathûn. Rank amateurs compared to Kirito and Asuna. Their forces have already claimed the lives of billions. And if we possess the means to stop them, and again do nothing, then their blood is on our hands."
- — Ikora Rey.
The Shadowkeepers are a multispecies and multifarious force consisting of all six species – Eliksni, Hive, Vex, Cabal, Human, and Awoken – thus far encountered by the Guardians, Lightbearers, and Lightbound Fallen and Cabal allies of The Last City and the Solar System.
Led by the dyad leadership of Kirito, the Black Swordsman and Asuna, the White Angel, they are a legion of potent enemies who serve The Black Fleet and its dark forces, extremely infamous not only for being notorious time criminals and masterminds responsible for various atrocious acts against the defenders and protectors of humanity, but also for corrupting Mallory Bertha via her newfound powers.
Empowered by the powers of the Darkness, they have led countless sieges against the forces of the Light, seeking to claim complete control over the Solar System and usher in a dark new future by recreating the entire universe in the Darkness's image.
They are the main antagonists of the Paradox expansion.
Overview
(TBA)
History
Origins
Early Wars and Encounters
Sakura Wars
SIVA Crisis
Scourge of Auradon
Nightmares' Awakening
Return of the Pyramids
Rise of the Wrathborn
The Endless Night
A Dark Interference
The Swordsman's Arrival
- "The time has now come for us to take our rightful places as heralds of the Light's destruction! What the Traveler built, what little thing the Guardians have, we will take everything from them and their people until there's nothing left for them to save! With this power, we can overthrow the forces of all that the Guardians call good and usher in the end of their era... and the beginning of ours."
- — Kirito rallying his army of Shadowkeepers and forces of Darkness to destroy the Traveler.
Preparation
An Unexpected Meeting
Assault on the Empire
- "That arrogant ignoramus could never understand the truly grand design of beauty and power, not like I can. Now that I have power at my literal fingertips and an army to call my own, I can now pursue the one true ambition every creature, lowly and mighty, in this godforsaken system pursues. Power. And with it, all will fall to their knees before me, or by my might they'll be damned."
- — Tyranaks, the Overlord
Sometime prior to the Second Collapse, Kirito and some of his family would meet with the criminal leadership of Castris's Criminal Empire in the hopes of bolstering their forces and acquiring new, illicit hardware. Castris, with profits in mind, would instead declare neutrality on both sides. However, following the failed negotiations, the actions of defectors Tyranaks, Lilthis and Kamrak would catch the attention of Tatsuyi Kirigaya, the eldest son of Kazuto, who would contact them with the promise of power and individual sovereign over the criminal underground; the trio would accept this deal in a heartbeat. From the powers of the Fusion bestowed to them, the triune would help to pioneer the field of Fusion-wielding weaponry and tech, as well as fashion new tactics from the profane power such as the Marrow combat stimulant, Fusion Warping and particle manipulation. From their new powers and the backing of the Shadowkeepers, the criminal alliance known as the Shadow Collective was formed.
Their first order of business was subverting the crippled Seraphite Cartel into the Shadow Collective, where the trio executed the remaining leadership, Zevaksis included. With the destruction of a long-hated Criminal franchise, many of the remnants would join the ranks of the Shadow Collective, the dens would be turned into firebases and forward-operating bases, and their Ethrite refining machinery would be repurposed by Kamrak to accelerate production of Marrow. Following this, Tyranaks would put his plan against his former crime syndicate into motion. With the help of his close friends and superior, he would conspire against Castris and her crime empire in an effort to rope them into the Shadowkeepers to weaken the enterprise, assassinate its leadership and claim it for himself. During this, he would begin assassinating some of the syndicate's associates to sever the ties between them and the Vanguard, including Hunter Ashe-5, her Ghost, and other imperial emissaries. This would, as according to plan, catch the attention of both the Syndicate and spies from the last city. With the help of Kotrik, they were able to kill Rudolph McAlister; however, syndicate investigators Solviks and Myra Winters narrowly escaped their would-be assassins. While the partners continued their search for answers, spymaster Robert E. O. Speedwagon, assisted by his fellow partners Tattoo and Kempo Master, would conduct his own investigation, where he witnessed the murder of Vibe and confronted his murderer, Tatsuyi, who would leave him paralyzed and rightfully angry at Vibe and Ashe's unjust fates, where he would finally swear vengeance against Castris and her empire, as according to plan.
However, Tyranaks would soon realize that Solviks and Myra survived the attempt on their lives. He would scramble as many of his assets to tie up any loose ends and prevent them from investigating the conspiracy any further. Meanwhile, he would dispatch his lieutenants, Kamrak and Lilthis, to hunt down and capture the Syndicate's arms dealer, Wren Kinsing, and his Ghost. During this, the Gunslinger and Guardian associate would eventually get some answers from one of the Shadow Collective's lackeys and would finally uncover Tyranaks's ploy from a bounty hunter indentured into the Shadow Collective's ranks. Before they could return to Castris with their newfound information, Speedwagon would recover his consciousness and would pick up on the investigation, where he would intercept a distress call from Wren himself. After saving the Syndicate's arms dealer from the disguised Shadow operatives, he would interrogate the Warlock before realizing the syndicate still maintained its neutralist agenda and the sword used to murder Ashe was recently purchased off him. But before he could get more answers, the two would be ambushed by the Fusion-empowered lieutenants and would be swiftly overpowered, leading to Wren's kidnapping and Speedwagon's wounding, where he would first personally meet Tyranaks himself, who threatened his life if he kept searching this far down. After, once again recovering from his wounds and with the help of the syndicate's investigators, he would soon realize this was a conspiracy and would report his findings to the Vanguard while the duo prepared to warn Castris of the war to come. Now realizing his plan was falling apart at the seams, Tyranaks then desperately enacted a new plot to amplify the powers of Fusion within him. A plan that would eventually drive him to the verge of madness from fascination and a road that would lead him to his death.
Attack on the House
- "It's showtime!"
- — The Dark Jester challenging Tyrakus and the House of Eclipse.
At the same time, the Niles brothers would lead a terrifying assault against the House of Eclipse. While many Eclipse followers were able to safely evacuate from their outpost with the help of Mithrax and Eido and the backing of the House of Light, those who stayed behind weren't so fortunate as they were subverted into the Shadow Collective's ranks.
Call to the Shadows
Fall of the Leviathan
The Second Collapse
(TBA)
Retaking of Sol
(TBA)
Legacy
The High Orbit
Shadows Gathering
Sociology
Command Structure
Groups and Syndicates
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The Shadowkeepers |
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Wardens, overseers, notorious criminals, and champions of the Darkness and their Black Fleet, led by Kirito, the Black Swordsman and Asuna, the White Angel. Responsible for the untold deaths of countless civilians and Guardians, including Zavala, during the Second Collapse. |
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Shadow Collective | Criminal empire fueled by the powers of Fusion and Marrow, backed by the Shadowkeepers, and led by Tatsuyi Kirigaya, Tyranaks, and Xavyskaa. Found throughout the Shadowkeepers' outposts. | |
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Champions of Kirito |
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Terrifying abominations chosen by the Shadowkeepers to become their champions and safeguard Aincrad against the Guardians. Found throughout the enshrouded Solar System. |
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Venom of Konno | The disciples of Konno Yuuki chosen to defend Aincrad against the Guardians. | |
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Shaderunners | Corrupted legion of Void-empowered Guardians led by Chase Niles, the Magician. | |
| House of Shadows | The Darkness-empowered Fallen House consisting of soldiers and commanders of Kotrik, Bloodcrafter of Kirito. Found by Aincrad. | ||
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Shadow Splicers | The Splicer sect of the Fallen House of Shadows fueled by a hostile variant of SIVA. | |
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Shadow Brood | The Darkness-empowered Hive sect consisting of soldiers and commanders of Zharves, Shadowcaster of Kirito. Found by Aincrad. | |
| Shadow Ravagers | The disciples of Zharves's inner circle fueled by the dark powers of the Cryptolith. Includes Fallen, Hive, and Cabal in their ranks. | ||
| Shadow Divisive | The Darkness-empowered Vex collective consisting of soldiers and commanders of Hydrax, Mindkiller of Kirito. Encountered on Aincrad. | ||
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Shadow Legion | The Darkness-empowered Cabal Legion consisting of soldiers and commanders of Gha'arn, Crownforger of Kirito. Primarily found in The Abaddon on Aincrad. | |
| Shadow Enclave | The disciples of Aethrox, Shadow's Hunger and his commanders, fueled by the powers of Fusion. | ||
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Council of Shadows | The Cabal council consisting of Aethrox's chosen champions who have proven themselves worthy through the Rite of Devastation. Found by The Abaddon. | |
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The Reborn | The Darkness-empowered Taken army consisting of soldiers and commanders of Thu'urg, Blightmaker of Kirito. Found by Aincrad. | |
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Cult of the Scorned | The Scorn faction consisting of soldiers and commanders of Vayeriks, Fatesmith of Kirito. Found by Aincrad. |
Named Individuals and Mini-bosses
Shadowkeeper Pantheon
- Kirito, the Black Swordsman – Shadow Emperor
- Asuna, the White Angel – Shadow Empress
Shadowkeeper Descendants
- Yui Narusaka, Daughter of Shadows – Daughter of Kirito and Asuna
- Konno Yuuki, Daughter of Shadows – Daughter of Kirito and Asuna
- Tatsuyi Kirigaya, Vibebreaker of Shadows – Scion of the Shadowkeepers and Son of Kirito and Asuna
- Yuji Kirigaya, Son of Darkness – Son of Kirito and Asuna
Shadowkeeper Council
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Champions
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Lieutenants
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Commanders
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Advisors
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Former Members
Technology
Trivia
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List of appearances
- Destiny 2:
- Paradox (First appearance)
- Season of the Inferno
- Season of Loyalty (Mentioned only)
- Shadows' Legacy Update
- Season of the City
- Paradox (First appearance)