Royal Knights

The Royal Knights are a group of thirteen Mega-level Holy Knight Digimon that are the Digital World's sacred guardians, and are famed among Digimon as guardian deities of the Computer Network. The group was founded by Imperialdramon Paladin Mode, and serves King Drasil. Because the Royal Knights are assigned the highest rank of Network Security, it is absolutely impossible to violate Security in their presence. With the notable exceptions of Gankoomon and Jesmon, the Royal Knights rarely intervene with the Digital World, and tend to work alone when they do show their face; however, based on a certain "Prophecy" handed down from the ancient Digital World, it is said that the Royal Knights will assemble at the time of the Digital World's greatest crisis. King Drasil gathered the Royal Knights in order to manage the world, and it seems that its will will eventually lead the Royal Knights to cross Servers to the Digital World: Iliad Server and meet the Olympos XII face-to-face. The group also has a natural rivalry with the Seven Great Demon Lords.

Most of the Royal Knights are Human Digimon, although there are a few with bestial forms. Like historical knights, some of the Royal Knights are the lords of other types of Digimon, or associate with a team of subordinates, although they are all subservient to King Drasil. Furthermore, each of the Royal Knights possesses a dogma that it believes in. Each of the Royal Knights also has an X-Antibody forms, and may have additional alternate Modes, which are still considered Royal Knights.

The final member of the Royal Knights, acquired its title through frequent, rigorous training at the direction of Gankoomon, its sponsor. It was originally a Hackmon in which Gankoomon saw promise, and as it traveled the Digital World alongside the Sistermon sisters, intervening in the world's incessant conflicts, it digivolved to BaoHuckmon, SaviorHuckmon, then finally, Jesmon.

Members
Some of the species that are members of the Royal Knights have also appeared as characters in other media, but are not members of the group.

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Digimon Frontier
The Royal Knights are servants of the villain, exchanging their loyalty for a path to the Human World in order to rule it. Though these two Knights are villains, explains that at one time "the Royal Knights did fight for justice." They have an army of under their command but have no qualms about sacrificing them if necessary.

Immediately after 's defeat, Lucemon sends the two Royal Knights forth from the and tasks them with gathering the world's fractal code in order to free him. They begin their work gathering the data of each of the Digital World's ten areas, by destroying the key that locks it in place, before sending it back to the Dark Area. The pair are overwhelmingly strong, easily defeating and  in their first clash. 's power even flings the DigiDestined to the Blue Moon. Throughout their campaign, they defeat and kill numerous allies of the DigiDestined, such as  and. With each resulting clash, however, their margin of victory grows smaller, from what was once overwhelming to more or less evenly matched to requiring Lucemon's aid to win.

The Knights are ultimately successful in their goal to free Lucemon, who joins them for a brief period. Lucemon sends the pair to finish off the Warriors, but they are finally defeated on the Yellow Moon. Before they can be purified, however, Lucemon takes advantage of their weakened state by absorbing their data so that he can digivolve to his next stage,.

Crusadermon


Crusadermon is the "Indifferent Warrior", wielding the Pile Bunker on her right arm. In Japanese, Crusadermon is an effeminate male, while in English, Crusadermon is female. Compared to her ally, Crusadermon focuses on blinding attacks using her incredible speed. Though cold and merciless in battle as befitting of her title, she can find beauty in the world, such as the brotherly relationship between Koji Minamoto and Koichi Kimura. She is also capable of cruel pity, as she reveals to Koichi at the Autumn Leaf Fair that he is but a spirit in the Digital World, a revelation that haunts him for the rest of his journey.

During fights, Crusadermon tends to gravitate toward, as they are both the speed-specialists in their respective pairs. She is also skillful enough to hold off two opponents at once, allowing Dynasmon to search for the key to the fractal code of their target.

When Lucemon is finally reborn and the Legendary Warriors are forced to retreat to the Yellow Moon, Crusadermon begins to have doubts that Lucemon will keep his end of the bargain. Dynasmon tells her to simply believe in their master, but Crusadermon still hesitates. Her doubts, compounded with the DigiDestined's increased resolve, leads her to fall against MagnaGarurumon on the Yellow Moon. Though defeated, she is ultimately killed by an opportunistic Lucemon, who lands the finishing blow against the Knights for their fractal code.

In the D-Spirit Version 1, Crusadermon is one of the bosses of the final area. She is depicted on.

Attacks
 * Spiral Masquerade: Chops up the opponent with the four body-sash blades which extend from her armor.
 * Fist of Athena (Urgent Fear): Instantly comes into point-blank range, then starts shooting the opponent in the chest with sonic booms from the Pile Bunker on her right arm.
 * Laser Lattice: Creates an energy net that projects out from the palm.
 * Scarlet Tempest: Uses the Pile Bunker to create a whirlwind about the foe.

Dynasmon


Dynasmon is the "Passionate Warrior", specializing in powerful, dragon and wyvern-based attacks. Compared to his ally, Dynasmon tends more toward brute force. He is passionate and unwavering in battle, though he can be goaded into letting loose with his emotions and committing overkill. Dynasmon is quick to anger and get frustrated, though he always has his eye on the prize.

During fights, Dynasmon tends to gravitate toward, as they are both the power-specialists in their respective pairs. Due to Crusadermon's skill, Dynasmon is often the one who searches out the fractal code of an area while his partner fends off any attackers.

When is finally reborn and the Legendary Warriors are forced to retreat to the Yellow Moon, Dynasmon retains his unwavering faith in his master when  begins to second-guess him. He blames her weakening against the DigiDestined on those doubts, but he himself is overpowered by EmperorGreymon on the Yellow Moon. After Crusadermon is defeated by MagnaGarurumon, Dynasmon is furious over his comrade's defeat, but his "Breath of Wyvern" is overcome by EmperorGreymon, and Dynasmon with it. However, Lucemon swoops in to claim the Royal Knights' fractal code, further empowering himself.

Dynasmon is depicted on.

Attacks
 * Dragon Thrower (Dragon's Roar): Fires energy shots from the palms of his hands, with all the attributes of the Ten Legendary Warriors. He can also charge energy in his palms and then physically strike a foe repeatedly.
 * Breath of Wyvern: Transforms his body's energy into an aura of a gigantic wyvern. It is so powerful that Dynasmon cannot fully control it.


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Kentaurosmon
Kentaurosmon and Craniamon are sent to the old Digital World that had been decimated by the X-Program by ten years earlier to preform a survey there to find out its current state, and are given the X-Antibody to help do this, turning them into Kentaurosmon X and Craniamon X. The duo discover that the old Digital World had turned into a world of chaos, with Digimon fighting over who would get to rule different parts of the Digital World. When wanting to resolve the problem, the duo request another Royal Knight join them to make it easier, as they did not think they have enough power on their own, so agrees to help them, and is given the X-Antibody as well, becoming Jesmon X.

When Jesmon suggests a battle royal, with the winners having the right to decide the future of the old Digital World, Kentaurosmon disagrees, as this would be too dangerous, leading Jesmon to suggest the trio join the battle to make sure no evil Digimon win.

Due to being near to the middle of an explosion, Kentaurosmon and Craniamon were not able to help in time, who ends up being defeated by. Upon their arrival to the Dark Area, a dark portal opened by summons the now X evolved  and, and a fight ensues, during which even more evil Digimon escape the Dark Area. then joins the battle, followed by to even up the sides once again. Eventually, the Royal Knights are able to defeat the Demon Lords.

All of the Royal Knights then reconvene together, though after sensing trouble they are attacked by seven, each wielding a member of the Demon Lords as a sword, as 's final plan had been to have the Diaboromon absorb them all. During the battle against the seven Diaboromon, the Diaboromon all fuse together into. Lucemon had planned all along to become part of Ogudomon X and destroy the Digital World, leading to the evil Digimon and good Digimon all teaming together to try and defeat Ogudomon X and prevent it from doing so.

Craniamon
Craniamon and Kentaurosmon are sent to the old Digital World that had been decimated by the X-Program by to preform a survey there to find out its current state, and are given the X-Antibody to help do this, turning them into Kentaurosmon X and Craniamon X. The duo discover that the old Digital World had turned into a world of chaos, with Digimon fighting over who would get to rule different parts of the Digital World. When wanting to resolve the problem, the duo request another Royal Knight join them to make it easier, as they did not think they have enough power on their own, so agrees to help them, and is given the X-Antibody as well, becoming Jesmon X. When Jesmon suggests a battle royal, with the winners having the right to decide the future of the old Digital World, Craniamon agrees, as its has the spirit of a warrior.

Due to being near to the middle of an explosion, Craniamon and Kentaurosmon were not able to help in time, who ends up being defeated by. Upon their arrival to the Dark Area, a dark portal opened by summons the now X evolved  and, and a fight ensues, during which even more evil Digimon escape the Dark Area. then joins the battle, followed by to even up the sides once again. Eventually, the Royal Knights are able to defeat the Demon Lords.

All of the Royal Knights then reconvene together, though after sensing trouble they are attacked by seven, each wielding a member of the Demon Lords as a sword, as 's final plan had been to have the Diaboromon absorb them all. During the battle against the seven Diaboromon, the Diaboromon all fuse together into. Lucemon had planned all along to become part of Ogudomon X and destroy the Digital World, leading to the evil Digimon and good Digimon all teaming together to try and defeat Ogudomon X and prevent it from doing so.

Jesmon
After and  request another Royal Knight help them to stop the chaos in the old Digital World, Jesmon agrees to do so, and is given the X-Antibody, becoming Jesmon X. Jesmon's plan to stop the chaos was to enforce a rule over the battles for supremacy in that the winner gets to expand their territory, and that the Digimon with more territory had the right to decide on the future of the old Digimon World. When Kentaurosmon rejects the idea, Jesmon suggests for the trio to join in the battles to make sure no evil Digimon won the battle royal, which Craniamon agrees to.

During the battles, and  arrive to fight Jesmon, who is overwhelmed from the countless amount of evil Digimon fighting against it. Jesmon's master,, arrives to help Jesmon fight against the Demon Lords. In retaliation, Lucemon summons and, and during the battle against the evil Digimon, the duo are defeated. ,, and arrive to help in the fight, though are unable to help the dying Gankoomon as they were too busy fighting evil Digimon, meaning Jesmon has to defend Ganoomon on its own. Before the evil Digimon could deliver the killing blow to Gankoomon, suddenly arrives and kills some of the evil Digimon army attacking Gankoomon and Jesmon. Seeing that Gankoomon had been mortally wounded and was on the brink of death, Gallantmon and Jesmon give Gankoomon the X-Antibody, causing Gankoomon to X evolve to Gankoomon X, which also heals all of Gankoomon's wounds. Lucemon would then leave the battlefield upon seeing Gallantmon X, Jesmon X, and Gankoomon X.

As Dynasmon X fights against Cherubimon (Evil) X and Ophanimon Falldown Mode X, and  arrive to help out the Royal Knights and fight against their evil counterparts, which allows Dynasmon to help Magnamon X in its fight against Beelzemon X.

As Jesmon protected the body of Gankoomon, the other Royal Knights defeat the Demon Lords, and then reconvene together, though after sensing trouble they are attacked by seven, each wielding a member of the Demon Lords as a sword, as 's final plan had been to have the Diaboromon absorb them all. During the battle against the seven Diaboromon, Gankoomon finally wakes up and then teams up with Jesmon, and the duo fight back against the Diaboromon, however the Diaboromon all fuse together into. Lucemon had planned all along to become part of Ogudomon X and destroy the Digital World, leading to the evil Digimon and good Digimon all teaming together to try and defeat Ogudomon X and prevent it from doing so. After a failed suicidal attack by, , and , Gankoomon realises they were not strong enough to defeat Ogudomon, and has Jesmon absorb all of Gankoomon's powers, which causes Jesmon X to digivolve to Jesmon GX.

Examon
Examon was present during the meeting when and  presented their findings on the old Digital World to  and the other Royal Knights.

Examon is later requested to help deal with the large group of Digimon trying to escape the Dark Area, where Anubismon had sealed them. When arriving, Examon kills large amounts of the evil Digimon, though eventually begins to become overwhelmed by the large amount of evil Digimon trying to escape. During the battle, acquires the X-Antibody, becomes Laylamon X, and then defeats Examon. With the Royal Knight defeated, large amounts of the evil Digimon are able to break out of the Dark Area.

Before Laylamon can kill Examon with "Nazar Nail", appears and attacks Laylamon. As Hououmon protects Examon, Examon feels ashamed at having to be protected, and creates an X-Antibody, using it to X evolve to Examon X. The duo then continue the battle against Laylamon. Eventually, the Royal Knights are able to defeat the Demon Lords.

All of the Royal Knights then reconvene together, though after sensing trouble they are attacked by seven, each wielding a member of the Demon Lords as a sword, as 's final plan had been to have the Diaboromon absorb them all. During the battle against the seven Diaboromon, the Diaboromon all fuse together into. Lucemon had planned all along to become part of Ogudomon X and destroy the Digital World, leading to the evil Digimon and good Digimon all teaming together to try and defeat Ogudomon X and prevent it from doing so.

Magnamon X


Magnamon X was present during the meeting when and  presented their findings on the old Digital World to  and the other Royal Knights.

After the defeats of, , and at the hands of the ,  sends Magnamon X, , , and  in retaliation.

As Jesmon X continues to fight back against, , and  following the defeat of Gankoomon, , , and  arrive to help, and Magnamon fights against Beelzemon, though due to this, Magnamon was unable to help Jesmon protect the dying Gankoomon.

As Dynasmon X fights against Cherubimon (Evil) X and Ophanimon Falldown Mode X, and  arrive to help out the Royal Knights and fight against their evil counterparts, which allows Dynasmon to help Magnamon X in its fight against Beelzemon X. The two Royal Knights are then able to defeat Beelzemon.

All of the Royal Knights then reconvene together, though after sensing trouble they are attacked by seven, each wielding a member of the Demon Lords as a sword, as 's final plan had been to have the Diaboromon absorb them all. During the battle against the seven Diaboromon, the Diaboromon all fuse together into. Lucemon had planned all along to become part of Ogudomon X and destroy the Digital World, leading to the evil Digimon and good Digimon all teaming together to try and defeat Ogudomon X and prevent it from doing so.

Gankoomon
Gankoomon was present during the meeting when and  presented their findings on the old Digital World to  and the other Royal Knights.

Gankoomon later joins the battle to help its student,, against and. In retaliation, Lucemon summons Cherubimon (Evil) X and Ophanimon Falldown Mode X, and during the battle against the evil Digimon, the duo are defeated. ,, and arrive to help in the fight, though are unable to help the dying Gankoomon as they were too busy fighting evil Digimon, meaning Jesmon has to defend Ganoomon on its own. Before the evil Digimon could deliver the killing blow to Gankoomon, suddenly arrives and kills some of the evil Digimon army attacking Gankoomon and Jesmon. Seeing that Gankoomon had been mortally wounded and was on the brink of death, Gallantmon and Jesmon give Gankoomon the X-Antibody, causing Gankoomon to X evolve to Gankoomon X, which also heals all of Gankoomon's wounds. Lucemon would then leave the battlefield.

As Jesmon protected the body of Gankoomon, the other Royal Knights defeat the Demon Lords, and then reconvene together, though after sensing trouble they are attacked by seven, each wielding a member of the Demon Lords as a sword, as 's final plan had been to have the Diaboromon absorb them all. During the battle against the seven Diaboromon, Gankoomon finally wakes up and then teams up with Jesmon, and the duo fight back against the Diaboromon, however the Diaboromon all fuse together into. Lucemon had planned all along to become part of Ogudomon X and destroy the Digital World, leading to the evil Digimon and good Digimon all teaming together to try and defeat Ogudomon X and prevent it from doing so. After a failed suicidal attack by, , and , Gankoomon realises they were not strong enough to defeat Ogudomon, and has Jesmon absorb all of Gankoomon's powers, which causes Jesmon X to digivolve to Jesmon GX.

Dynasmon X


Dynasmon X was present during the meeting when and  presented their findings on the old Digital World to  and the other Royal Knights.

After the defeats of, , and at the hands of the ,  sends , Dynasmon X, , and  in retaliation.

As Jesmon X continues to fight back against, , and  following the defeat of Gankoomon, , , and Dynasmon X arrive to help, and Magnamon fights against Beelzemon. Dynasmon X fights against Cherubimon (Evil) X and Ophanimon Falldown Mode X, and due to fighting the evil Digimon, Dynasmon was unable to help Jesmon protect the dying Gankoomon. and arrive to help out the Royal Knights and fight against their evil counterparts, which allows Dynasmon to help Magnamon X in its fight against Beelzemon X. The two Royal Knights are then able to defeat Beelzemon.

All of the Royal Knights then reconvene together, though after sensing trouble they are attacked by seven, each wielding a member of the Demon Lords as a sword, as 's final plan had been to have the Diaboromon absorb them all. During the battle against the seven Diaboromon, the Diaboromon all fuse together into. Lucemon had planned all along to become part of Ogudomon X and destroy the Digital World, leading to the evil Digimon and good Digimon all teaming together to try and defeat Ogudomon X and prevent it from doing so.

Leopardmon X


Leopardmon X was present during the meeting when and  presented their findings on the old Digital World to  and the other Royal Knights.

After the defeats of, , and at the hands of the ,  sends , , , and Leopardmon X in retaliation. Due to fighting the evil Digimon, Leopardmon was unable to help Jesmon protect the dying Gankoomon.

After arrived and helped Gankoomon to X evolve to, Gallantmon X tells Leopardmon to aide in the other battles as  and  would be arriving as reinforcements. Leopardmon agrees, and leaves to help in its battle against  and. The two Royal Knights defeat Barbamon, after which AxeKnightmon flees.

All of the Royal Knights then reconvene together, though after sensing trouble they are attacked by seven, each wielding a member of the Demon Lords as a sword, as 's final plan had been to have the Diaboromon absorb them all. During the battle against the seven Diaboromon, the Diaboromon all fuse together into. Lucemon had planned all along to become part of Ogudomon X and destroy the Digital World, leading to the evil Digimon and good Digimon all teaming together to try and defeat Ogudomon X and prevent it from doing so.

UlforceVeedramon X


UlforceVeedramon X was present during the meeting when and  presented their findings on the old Digital World to  and the other Royal Knights.

After the defeats of, , and at the hands of the ,  sends , , UlforceVeedramon X, and  in retaliation.

UlforceVeedramon X would join and  in their fight against, , and. The Royal Knights would eventually defeat the Demon Lords.

All of the Royal Knights then reconvene together, though after sensing trouble they are attacked by seven, each wielding a member of the Demon Lords as a sword, as 's final plan had been to have the Diaboromon absorb them all. During the battle against the seven Diaboromon, the Diaboromon all fuse together into. Lucemon had planned all along to become part of Ogudomon X and destroy the Digital World, leading to the evil Digimon and good Digimon all teaming together to try and defeat Ogudomon X and prevent it from doing so.

Crusadermon X


Crusadermon X was present during the meeting when and  presented their findings on the old Digital World to  and the other Royal Knights.

Whilst and  fought against each other over the rights to the treasures in the new Digital World, Crusadermon X arrived, and joined in the battle to try and defeat both of them.

After helped  to X evolve to Gankoomon X, Gallantmon X told  to aide in the other battles as  and  would be arriving as reinforcements. Leopardmon agreed, and left to help Crusadermon X. The two Royal Knights then team up to defeat Barbamon, after which AxeKnightmon flees.

All of the Royal Knights then reconvene together, though after sensing trouble they are attacked by seven, each wielding a member of the Demon Lords as a sword, as 's final plan had been to have the Diaboromon absorb them all. During the battle against the seven Diaboromon, the Diaboromon all fuse together into. Lucemon had planned all along to become part of Ogudomon X and destroy the Digital World, leading to the evil Digimon and good Digimon all teaming together to try and defeat Ogudomon X and prevent it from doing so.

Digital Monster X-Evolution
The Royal Knights are protectors of the Digital World, and initially serve the super computer King Drasil. They are able to confer through thirteen video screens that appear within King Drasil's domain.

During the movie, '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, King Drasil sends the Royal Knights to eliminate the interlopers. Gallantmon opposed this genocide, and is killed for it, which fosters doubt in, eventually causing him to help the mysterious , who is revealed as Alphamon, a legendary member of the Royal Knights. The pair confronts King Drasil, and in the end, Omnimon must save the Digital World by destroying his master.

Omnimon
Omnimon is a member of the Royal Knights who is loyal to King Drasil, and initially carries out Project Ark to the letter.

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

After sacrifice against, Omnimon gains Alphamon's X-Antibody and, taking his new form, sees King Drasil's actions for what they are. He destroys King Drasil with All Delete, resetting the Digital World. Afterward, he shares a few words with his ally,.

In Digimon World Re:Digitize: Decode he reappears alongside.

Gallantmon
Gallantmon is a member of the Royal Knights who questioned the intentions of the host computer, King Drasil. Because of this, Gallantmon acted individually, and tried to convince his close friend that they were just being used and that their master King Drasil's Project Ark was more than it seemed. However, Omnimon refused to listen, and killed Gallantmon in a duel and is revealed that Gallantmon wanted to be deleted so that he may further invesitage King Drasil's intentions. Gallantmon was soon reborn as, with the X-Antibody.

Gallantmon X appeared to help Dorugreymon, WarGreymon X, MetalGarurumon X, and the others fight off the great numbers of DexDoruGreymon and ordered the others to lead them out of the hidden road, and that DoruGreymon will stay and help him fight off the remaining enemies. DoruGreymon asked him why he existed and if he was dead, none of the dangers would have happened.

Gallantmon X asked him if he wanted to know the reason he existed and opened the gate to King Drasil's lair. After Omnimon X destroyed King Drasil, which caused the Digital World to reset, Gallantmon X is seen surveying the landscape along with Omnimon X. Then Gallantmon X said to Omnimon X that he was beginning to understand the reason behind Project Ark. Gallantmon X said that King Drasil generally intervened in the Digital World, but the world is a complex place, and that is where it thought about 'fixing it'.Omnimon X asked him if that was really Project Ark, and Gallantmon X told Omnimon that it was the most likely reason behind it. Gallantmon X said that was the time it thought up the experimental being, Dorumon,and they were merely just pawns of King Drasil's plan and King Drasil merely wanted to live, and said that from now on, all the digimon can be happy.

In Digimon World Re:Digitize: Decode he reappears alongside.

Magnamon
Magnamon remains fiercely loyal to King Drasil throughout the movie, and is the one who captures and brings him to King Drasil. When and  go to stop King Drasil, Magnamon professes that he still believes in their leader, but does nothing to stop them besides warning King Drasil.

Crusadermon
Crusadermon participates in the conference with the other Royal Knights, and agrees with Omnimon's suggestion to press the offensive against the X Digimon.

Digimon D-Cyber
Ten thousand years before the events of the story, the "Holy Knights" defeated 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, Duke of Courage and Magna of Miracles. At the end of the story, Dorumon is revealed to be their lost leader, Alphamon.

Gallantmon X
Duke, one of the Holy Knights, digivolved to Gallantmon X from MedievalDukemon in order to send the group to help Omega.

Magnamon X
Magna of Miracles is one of the few remaining Holy Knights. After Dexmon is defeated, he uses his miracles to allow Hikaru Ryuuji to return to the Real World.

Omnimon X
One of the few remaining Holy Knights, Omnimon X appears as Hikaru's rampages out of control. The Holy Knight is no match for the Mega digimon, however, until Hikaru interferes and returns him to his senses. After 's Dragon Spirit is stolen however, Omnimon X sends Hikaru, Teru, and Masuken to another of the Holy Knights, Duke, while he attempts to track MetalPhantomon. He witnesses the birth of, however, and is immediately beaten down by him until Hikaru and the others arrive to fight.


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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 Akihiro 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 (who is revealed to be Commander Richard Sampson's ).

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. and fall in battle, and  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, 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.

Craniamon
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, prior to their encounter with King Drasil.

Shortly after is destroyed, 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 into. 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.

Dynasmon
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 after assurances by Magnamon.

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.

Gallantmon
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.

Leopardmon
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, and.

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 and, respectively. The two digimon then defeated Leopardmon. The Strategic Knight was then reverted into a Digiegg which was pulled back into the Digital World.

LoadKnightmon
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 held back an attack on an airport, LoadKnightmon appeared personally and overwhelmed both them and Commander-General Homer Yushima's partner,. It was only when Thomas activated MirageGaogamon's digivolution to that LoadKnightmon was defeated. The Knight reverted to a Digi-Egg, which was pulled back into the Digital World.

Magnamon
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, assuring him of Craniamon's victory over ShineGreymon.

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.

Omnimon
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.

UlforceVeedramon
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 with a Knightmon battalion, 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.

Alphamon
Alphamon is depicted alongside the other members of the Royal Knights in the second opening of the Japanese version of the show, "Hirari", but does not appear within the episodes themselves.



Examon
Examon is seen in UlforceVeedramon's story.

Gallantmon
While Fusion Fighters United Army,, , , and  are on Jupiter Zone, Gallantmon is on another Zone fighting other Bagra Army troops.

Kentaurosmon
While Fusion Fighters United Army,, , , and  are on Jupiter Zone, Kentaurosmon is on another Zone fighting other Bagra Army troops.

Magnamon
Magnamon is seen in UlforceVeedramon's story.

Omnimon


Omnimon is a missing member of the Royal Knights.

and fought him at King Drasil's Stem.

According to, has the same presence as him.

UlforceVeedramon believes Omnimon is dead.

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Craniamon


Craniamon is one of Leopardmon's Royal Knight supporters and is close friends with UlforceVeedramon.

He finds himself on top of the Tokyo Metropolitan Building, which leads to one of the staff hiring Keisuke Amasawa to get rid of him, as he was scaring members of other staff. Upon reaching the roof, Keisuke confronts Craniamon, only for him to state he hates humans and for him to leave. Alphamon then arrives and the two talk about their Ulforce, who was stuck in a portal and was unable to get out. They come to an agreement to allow Keisuke to help them free Ulforce and Craniamon uses his sword to open a portal, with the three going inside. Alphamon states that Keisuke is now a digital entity and that his real body is passed out on the roof and that if they spend too much time in this portal, he will be unable to return to his body, effectively making him dead, so that they have to be quick. Upon getting to where Ulfroce is trapped, Alphamon relises that it is impossible for them to free him and that they need to give up. Craniamon however states he will do no such thing and attempts to go through, though Keisuke stands in the way to stop him. Craniamon then states he will do anything to free his ally, so Alphamon and Keisuke will not stop him. Keisuke and Alphamon however team up to defeat Craniamon, with Craniamon agreeing and thanking with Alphamon stating that he would've died had he tried to free Ulforce. The three then leave the portal, with Keisuke managing to get back into his body. Craniamon states he still doesn't like humans, then flies off with Alphamon. The worker then thanks Keisuke and says that he heard a second giant monster showed up and that Keisuke beat them both up. Keisuke doesn't dispute this and takes credit for beating them both up. Due to Keisuke's action, Craniamon starts to doubt if humans are actually evil, however King Drasil proceeds to mind control him and force him to do as he is told.

Later on, Craniamon appears in cyberspace and tries to halt Aiba's progress. However, he is quickly slain because he has doubts about the supposed evil of humanity.

Crusadermon
Crusadermon is one of the Royal Knights. She is the supreme monarch who presides over all the Knightmon. Crusadermon was sent to Earth to find a way to bring the other Royal Knights to the Real World en masse. Posing as Miss Rie, she worked behind the scenes trying to manipulate Digital Waves.

Crusadermon murders Satoru Kamishiro, the president of Kamishiro Enterprises, but blames this on Rei's latent influence.

She fabricated evidence that Kamishiro had illegally acquired Nile Corp, and used it as a pretext to fire most of Kamishiro's staff. She later revealed this deception to Ryuji Mishima.

Kamashiro offers to fund the expensive service of siphoning off Erika Mishima's excess memories to EDEN, keeping her alive, but Rie uses the threat of pulling funding to keep Ryuji in line.

Eventually Erika and Keisuke Amasawa discover this, which leads to them hacking into her server to find information on her. When Rie finds out about their infiltration, she decides they are loose ends and attacks them, as Crusadermon. Before Keisuke can deal the finishing blow, Crusadermon flees, only for her to freak out when there are police waiting for her, as Erika had tipped them off before arriving. Rie flees to the roof, only for Keisuke, Erika and the police to arrive on the roof. Erika and Rie get into a fistfight. Eventually, Rie throws herself off the roof, stating her time as Rie is done, with Matayoshi yelling for them to get an ambulance. Her body is never found, though Erika assumes she is still alive.

Later on — proving she's still alive — Aiba catches up to her and defeats her, but not before finding out about the tragic events that happened eight years ago. Later on, Crusadermon attacks Aiba and Yuuko Kamishiro with a horde of Eaters, but is stopped by =. After a long struggle, she is defeated and fades away into data.

Dynasmon
Dynasmon is one of the Royal Knights allied with 's invasion force. Acting as Leopardmon's right-hand enforcer and occasional bodyguard, Dynasmon appears from time to time to interfere with Omnimon's efforts to sway the other Royal Knights to his cause. He finally faces defeat when Aiba confronts him on their way to stop Leopardmon.

Examon
Examon is one of the Royal Knights allied with, acting as the brute force of the opposing Royal Knights. opened a portal in the sky, letting Examon enter the Real World. There was a problem, however: Examon had become infected by Eaters and was running amok, though Crusadermon didn't seem to mind. Examon later caused untold amounts of damage to Tokyo. When Aiba first fights Examon, Examon retreats and the mission pertaining to him ends in complete failure. Eventually Aiba, with the help of the infected Arata, has a rematch with the behemoth resulting in Examon's defeat. Examon is the only member of the Royal Knights who allied with Leopardmon to survive.

Attacks
 * 's Glory: Rockets up to the and conducts a high-powered laser firing.
 * Dragonic Impact: Dives from the exosphere and performs a ramming attack shrouded in heat from friction with the atmosphere, mopping up swaths of enemies with the accompanying shock wave.
 * Caledfwlch Rage (カレドヴールフの激昂): Raises its speed.
 * Ambrose of Demise (終焉のアンブロジウス): Raises its attack and the chance of landing a critical hit.

Gallantmon


Gallantmon is one of the human-friendly Royal Knights, as well as 's best friend and steadfast ally. Gallantmon first appears shortly after 's debut, allying himself with Omnimon almost immediately. After Arata is infected by an Eater, Gallantmon becomes concerned about the harm that Arata would do in his current state. Sadly, his concerns weren't unfounded. As Gallantmon and the other benevolent Royal Knights tried to defeat Examon alongside Arata and Aiba, not only did Examon get away, but Arata killed Gallantmon by eating him alive, under the influence of his infection. Gallantmon is the only Royal Knight siding with Omnimon to perish. However, a revived but injured Gallantmon can be seen on the Metropolitan office roof after defeating Leopardmon and Eater Adam.

Kentaurosmon


Kentaurosmon is one of the Royal Knights that sided with during his campaign against the Real World. Kentaurosmon is first seen causing chaos in EDEN, prompting Aiba to try and stop him. Kentaurosmon, however, is incredibly fast, and therefore, someone just as fast, if not faster, would have to take him down instead. As it turned out, only can counter Kentaurosmon, as he is the fastest Royal Knight. However, their UlforceVeedramon was unable to cross over into the human world, meaning they needed another one. Mirei Mikagura sends Aiba into another to recuit her allies, Rina Shinomiya and Veevee to take their place. Rina agrees to help, though only on the condition that they help her defeat, who stole Veevee's power to digivolve. After helping to defeat the Demon Lord, Veevee warp digivolves back into his UlforceVeedramon form and agrees to help out. Together they are able to overcome Kentaurosmon. After Kentaurosmon loses to Aiba and Rina, the loss brings him to his senses. It turns out that Kentaurosmon was immensely confused, causing his erratic behavior in the first place. Seeing as nothing is destroyed, Kentaurosmon is allowed to join 's group a changed Digimon. Kentaurosmon decides to travel with Veevee and Rina.

Rina then hires Keisuke Amasawa to take her, Veevee and Kentaurosmon to the best restaurants in this universe, though they keep getting thrown out due to all three of their over excitedness. Eventually they come up with a plan to "eat silently" to not get thrown out but just end up arguing over who gets to be a food reviewer. They then have Keisuke take them to Under Kowloon Lv.5, where they determine that they need to defeat Keisuke first as he would be the best food reviewer. Keisuke manages to defeat the two Royal Knights, though when Rina states that she is not done and wants to fight again for the right to review, Keisuke just runs away rather than keep fighting. Rina seems to eventually give up, as the case is submitted as complete, with Keisuke receiving payment.

Leopardmon


Leopardmon is the lead tactician of the Royal Knights and the Royal Knight who orchestrated the events pertaining to the Real World's invasion. In response to the Eaters corroding the and discovering the origins of said monsters, Leopardmon proposed that the Royal Knights invade the Real World and destroy humanity, as humanity was responsible for creating the Eaters in the first place. While others like and  agreed with the strategist, others such as  and  did not, choosing to find peace between humans and Digimon instead, creating a civil war between them. Leopardmon led Crusadermon, Examon,, , and (temporarily) against the humans.

Magnamon


Magnamon is one of 's Royal Knight allies. Magnamon is initially conflicted regarding the invasion of the Real World, being unsure as to whether or not he wanted to support it or stand against it. However, despite 's interference, Magnamon is swayed by Aiba into joining Omnimon's cause because Aiba helps out his friend Lopmon, leading Magnamon to decide that humans are worth saving.

UlforceVeedramon


UlforceVeedramon is one of 's supporters and the fastest member of the Royal Knights. UlforceVeedramon is first mentioned by Omnimon as the only Royal Knight fast enough to best Kentaurosmon. However, the UlforceVeedramon of that universe was caught in the portal between the and Real World as it closed. Aiba is tasked to recruit an UlforceVeedramon from an alternate reality.

Digimon World: Next Order
The Royal Knights work for King Drasil, and search out /Shiki to challenge the World's savior to battle after they had defeated the Enforcer and Shoma Tsuzuki.

Alphamon and Omegamon
Alphamon and Omegamon are found in the Logic Volcano. Alphamon is "the one who governs the beginning", and Omegamon is "the one who governs the end". After being defeated, the duo agree to join the City, and join the Dimensional Dungeon. When talked to there, Omegamon increases their partner Digimon's HP and MP by 500, and all other stats by 20, whilst Alphamon gives the tamer 60 more seconds in the alternate dimension.

Attacks
 * Omegamon
 * Supreme Cannon: (Garuru Cannon): Freezes the opponent with frigid, shots that it fires from the Garuru Cannon.
 * Transcendent Sword: (Grey Sword): Slashes with the Grey Sword.


 * Alphamon
 * Blade of the Dragon King (王竜剣): Swings the Ouryuken.

Craniamon and Kentaurosmon
Craniamon and Kentaurosmon are found in the Nigh Plains. They had been searching for /Shiki so that they could see the power that had saved the Digital World for themselves. After being defeated, the duo join the City in the Dimensional Dungeon. When talked to there, Craniamon boosts the tamer's partner Digimon's HP by 500 and STA by 50, and Kentaurosmon gives the tamer chips to boost their Digimon's stats.

Attacks
 * Craniamon
 * Waltz's End (End Waltz): Fires a sonic wave at supersonic speeds by rotating the Duo Solar Spear at high speeds, causing the opponent to "Dance" until their data is pulverized by the shock wave.


 * Kentaurosmon
 * Bifrost (): Fires incandescent arrows of light from Múspellsheimr.

Crusadermon
Crusadermon is found in the Bony Resort, and requests a battle with /Shiki as Crusadermon isn't sure if the tamer is good or evil, and will decide after fighting against the tamer. After being defeated, Crusadermon decides the tamer fights for justice, and thus decides to join the City, joining the Dimensional Dungeon. When talked to there, Crusadermon will increases their partner Digimon's life by 12 hours, in exchange for 60 seconds of time in the dimension.

Attacks
 * Spiral Masquerade: Chops up the opponent with the four body-sash blades which extend from its armor.

Dynasmon
Dynasmon is found in the Infinite Cauldron, and fights against /Shiki to find out whether their partner Digimon follow them through loyalty, or are forced against their will as slaves. After being defeated, Dynasmon comes to the realisation that the tamer's partner Digimon neither follow through loyalty or slavery- and instead follow due to the bond they have with their tamer. This causes Dynasmon to realise the bond is even stronger than its own devotion to King Drasil, joining the City so it can see the bond even more, and joins the Dimensional Dungeon. When talked to there, Dynasmon increases the tamer's partner Digimon's STR and WIS by 50.

Attacks
 * Wyvern's Breath (Breath of Wyvern): Transforms its body's energy into an aura of a gigantic wyvern.

Examon
Examon is found in the the Logic Volcano. /Shiki are asked by to stop Examon, as it had been causing trouble in the Logic Volcano. When found, Examon is angry, assuming the tamer had come to get in their way, and attacks the tamer. After being defeated, Examon realises that its uncontrollable anger had been caused by a fish bone getting stuck in its throat after it had eaten 1000 fish earlier. Examon thanks the tamer for helping return it to its senses, and joins the City as thanks, joining the Dimensional Dungeon. When talked to there, Examon gives the tamer 120 more seconds in the dimension in exchange for 10,000 bits.

Attacks
 * Dragonic Impact: Dives from the exosphere and performs a ramming attack shrouded in heat from friction with the atmosphere, mopping up swaths of enemies with the accompanying shock wave.

Gankoomon and Jesmon
Gankoomon and Jesmon are found in the Frost Cathedral. Gankoomon is Jesmon's master. The duo request a friendly fight against /Shiki, and after being defeated join the City in the Dimensional Dungeon. When talked to there, Gankoomon boosts the tamer's partner Digimon's bond, mood, and friendship by 20, whilst Jesmon increases the time the tamer is allowed to spend in the dimension by a random amount.

Attacks
 * Gankoomon
 * Quake!Blast!Fire!Father! (地神！神鳴！神馳！親父！) Hinukamuy looses heaven's punishment at Gankoomon's harsh words.


 * Jesmon
 * Judgement of the Blade (轍剣成敗) : Carves the opponent to pieces with the blades on its arms while moving at high speed.

Leopardmon
Leopardmon is found in the Server Desert. Leopardmon had been searching for /Shiki to find out whether they would be a panacea or poison to the Digital World, stating that due to how strong they are - they could become a threat if they turn evil. Leopardmon challenges the tamer to battle, telling them to prove they deserve to stand alongside the Digimon. After being defeated, Leopardmon acknowledges the tamer, and joins the City in the Dimensional Dungeon. When talked to there, Leopardmon gives the tamer 30,000 bits.

Attacks
 * Extinction Wave (Aussterben, ): Swings the Sword of Annihilation downward in an overhead arc.

Magnamon


Magnamon is found in the Server Desert, but will only be there on Fridays. /Shiki state they had been looking for Magnmon, and asks for an autograph - as they had been asked by an ExVeemon to get Magnamon's autograph. Magnamon is confused at the question, and asks if they had been summoned to save the Digital World, or take it over for themselves. Magnamon then jumps to the conclusion that they had been summoned to do something evil to Magnamon, with the autograph being an excuse, and attacks the tamer in "self defence". After being defeated Magnamon realises the error of its ways when the tamer informs them of the ExVeemon's request. Magnamon only agrees to give the autograph under the condition that the tamer tells ExVeemon not to fawn over the Royal Knights, and instead become powerful enough to overthrow the Knights themselves. Magnamon then decides to join the City, and goes to the Dimensional Dungeon. When talked to there, Magnamon gives the tamer 1000 luck coins.

Attacks
 * Plasma Shot (Plasma Shoot): Fires a shot of ball-shaped plasma.


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Digimon ReArise
Using its ability to sense unusual phenomenons, Jesmon senses a massive distortion and reports it to Alphamon. The 13 Royal Knights then all gather together, and come up with a plan to split up in half and attack it from both sides in an attempt to seal it, half in the Digital World, and half in the Human World. As they do so, large amounts of Spiral emerge from the distortion. The Royal Knights defeat them all, however even more emerge all over the Digital World, so the Royal Knights split up to take them down.