Deva

Deva (十二神将 Twelve Divine Generals)
General information
Leader:	Zhuqiaomon
Intentions:	To protect the Digital World
Appearances:	Digimon Tamers

The Deva (十二神将, Jūni Shinshou^?, lit. "Twelve Heavenly Generals") are a group of twelve Ultimate-level Holy Beast Digimon that are derived from the Buddhist myth of the Twelve Heavenly Generals, deities who protected the Bhaiṣajyaguru. The Twelve Heavenly Generals were eventually conflated with the animals of the Chinese zodiac in Japanese Buddhism, and so the Deva are also representative of those figures. The Deva are followers of the Digimon Sovereigns, and each Sovereign has three Deva subordinates.

The Deva share many similarities beyond their basis. Each has three horns, red eyes, and wears Chinese-styled armor with a red or purple scarf. Each of the Deva wields a signature weapon which is named in Chinese, with the form "Bǎo X" (宝X^? lit. "Treasure X"), where "X" is a generic type of weapon. Although the Twelve Heavenly Generals of Buddhist mythology were each armed with a specific weapon, some of these are switched around for the Deva Digimon. For example, the generals Śaṇḍilya and Indra wield a shell and a lance, respectively, while Sandiramon and Indramon wield a lance and a shell, respectively. Finally, each Deva's Special Move is named after one of the Naraka mentioned in the Vishnu Purana, which usually has some relation either to the Deva's zodiac animal or weapon.

Fiction

Digimon Tamers

In the Digimon Tamers universe, the Deva are all servants of Zhuqiaomon. They were ordered to search for Calumon and eventually to conquer the Real World. The first nine Deva made their way into Tokyo, thanks to Yamaki's Juggernaut machine malfunctioning and making it easier for Digimon to break through. The Tamers and their Digimon manage to defeat the first eight Deva, but the ninth, Makuramon, abducts Calumon, forcing the gang to pursue him into the Digital World, where they also encounter the last three Deva. One of them, Antylamon, is befriended by Suzie Wong, and becomes her partner. However, because she had sided with the humans over her master, her power was stripped away and she degenerated to Lopmon. After the Tamers and Sovereigns allied against the D-Repear, Lopmon was able to digivolve back to Antylamon, and was the only Deva to survive to the end of the conflict.

Members

Antylamon (Data) Antylamon(アンティラモン Andiramon) Level Ultimate Type Holy Beast Attribute Data Family Wind Guardians Virus Busters Prior forms Lopmon Partners Suzie Wong [[Category:Wind Guardians Virus Busters family]] Antylamon is a Holy Beast Digimon whose name is derived from the mythological Aṇḍīra. It is the "Rabbit" Deva, and serves the Sovereign Azulongmon. As a follower of Azulongmon, it is the owner of a gentle spirit. It likes small things, and because it attends to them with profound tenderness, if anything appears that tries to tread on them then its personality is completely reversed, and it attacks with the Bunny Blades (宝斧 Bǎo Fǔ?, lit. "Treasure Axes") which are its arms transformed into razor-sharp axes. Once it loses its temper and starts spinning it doesn't calm down until the opponent's figure is no more. Digimon Tamers Attacks Bunny Blades (Asipatravana): Spins on its axis like a tornado, cutting anything surrounding it with the Bunny Blades. Bunny Blades (宝斧 Bǎo Fǔ?, lit. "Treasure Axes"): Summons and attacks with the Treasure Axes. Antylamon (Virus) Antylamon(アンティラモン Andiramon) Level Ultimate Type Holy Beast Attribute Virus Family Wind Guardians Antylamon is a Holy Beast Digimon whose name is derived from the mythological Aṇḍīra. It is the "Rabbit" Deva. It is able to freely manipulate the "qi" flowing within its body, allowing it to interact with softness as well as hardness, so that at times it moves flexibly as if it were flowing, and at other times it unleashes heavy blows like iron. Attacks Asipatravana: Spins on its axis like a tornado, cutting anything surrounding it with the Bǎo Fǔ. Bǎo Fǔ (宝斧? lit. "Treasure Axes") Meditation Cure: Recovers from any kind of damage in an instant. Arm Bomber (Mantra Chant): Hardens its body tissue to the level of Chrome Digizoid by liberating all of the energy within its body, then unleashes a mighty blow.

Caturamon Caturamon(チャツラモン) Level Ultimate Type Holy Beast Attribute Data Family Metal Empire Nature Spirits [[Category:Metal Empire Nature Spirits family]] Caturamon is a Holy Beast Digimon whose name is derived from the mythological Catura. It is the "Dog" Deva, and serves the Sovereign Baihumon. As a follower of Baihumon, it looks after its fellow followers Makuramon and Sinduramon as if they were its younger brothers (as for those two, it appears they do not feel the same degree of obligation). Its sense of justice is strong, and it is unsatisfied when it can't make something clear in black-and-white. When all of its comrades are quarreling, it will sometimes serve as a moderator or presiding judge, changing into the "Bǎo Chuí" (宝鎚? lit. "Treasure Hammer"), which is itself as a gigantic hammer, and passing judgment over guilt and innocence. Digimon Tamers After Impmon is defeated by Indramon, Caturamon contacts him from the Digital World and continues to sow the seeds of Impmon's anger at his weakness. A World Apart In the Digital World, Caturamon promises him the power he did not have in exchange for destroying the Tamers. Though at first reluctant, Impmon finally agrees, and Caturamon brings him to the Digital World. Zhuqiaomon gives him the power to digivolve to Beelzemon. Motorcycle Madness After Beelzemon defeats Infermon, Caturamon orders him to fulfill his end of the bargain. He then makes himself known to the Tamers, destroying Taomon's barrier and kidnapping Calumon. The Imperfect Storm After returning Calumon, Caturamon is then ordered by Zhuqiaomon to deal with the traitorous Antylamon. Lionheart While Gallantmon and Beelzemon clash, he attempts to take out Lopmon, but Terriermon takes the blow. Gallantmon then destroys him, but Beelzemon loads his data to become stronger. He shouts "Long live the Sovereign!" before being absorbed by Beelzemon. The Battle Within Despite his death, Caturamon managed to cause trouble for Terriermon due to the blow from his final attack, as Rapidmon was weaker than usual, and still injured until the biomerge. Attacks Śwabhojana: Generates a massive earthquake accompanied by a shock wave by striking the ground with the Bǎo Chuí. Bǎo Chuí (宝鎚? lit. "Treasure Hammer") Howl of the Heavens: Releases a supersonic howl that can shatter barriers.

Indramon Indramon(インダラモン Indaramon) Level Ultimate Type Holy Beast Attribute Virus Family Nightmare Soldiers Unknown Nature Spirits [[Category:Nightmare Soldiers Unknown Nature Spirits family]] Indramon is a Holy Beast Digimon whose name is derived from the mythological Indra. It is the "Horse" Deva, and serves the Sovereign Zhuqiaomon. As a follower of Zhuqiaomon, it has an intolerably arrogant personality. When it opens its mouth only bragging comes out, and it is constantly fussing over the glossiness of its mane and tail. It indulges in its talents, and ridicules those who work hard. Among the Deva, it is on especially bad terms with Vajramon. Though it fusses over its appearance, in battle it is comparatively unrefined; using the gigantic Bǎo Bèi (宝貝? lit. "Treasure Shell") trumpet shell tied to its arms, it beats the opponent down by wielding it like a cudgel. Digimon Tamers Indramon bio-emerges in the real world. He first speaks to Impmon after laughing at the smaller Digimon, and he points out Impmon has "the stench of humans", a "Digimon that has been kept by humans has no self-respect" and tells Impmon he should abandon his dreams of Digivolving. Renamon arrives, causing Indramon to tell them that they are pathetic. He then disappears but later returns and battles Impmon, despite telling Renamon he would gladly fight her as well. Indramon plays around with Impmon for a great deal of time before dealing crushing blows. He then fights Growlmon, Gargomon and Kyubimon, easily beating them all with one attack. Impmon's Last Stand Indramon leaves thanks to Mitsuo Yamaki and the Juggernaut program. He returns later with a much larger size. Again, Growlmon, Gargomon and Kyubimon fight and lose to him. However, Takato is able to digivolve Growlmon into WarGrowlmon using Kazu Shioda's Blue Card, and Indramon proves no match for him. He easily destroys Indramon's horn and destroys him by blasting him with his Atomic Blaster. Out of the Blue Attacks Horn of Desolation (Adhomukha): Uses its tremendous lung capacity to blow the Bǎo Bèi, generating ultrasonic waves. Bǎo Bèi (宝貝? lit. "Treasure Shell")

Kumbhiramon Kumbhiramon(クンビラモン) Level Ultimate Type Holy Beast Attribute Vaccine Family Nature Spirits Kumbhiramon is a Holy Beast Digimon whose name is derived from the mythological Kumbhīra. It is the "Rat" Deva, and serves the Sovereign Ebonwumon. As a follower of Ebonwumon, who boasts of its great wisdom, it is a sage who plays the part of the "challenger" in Ebonwumon's Zen Kōans. It is mostly able to predict the mindset of anyone but Ebonwumon, and has a habit of bewildering the opponent by announcing their next move. Though it uses sarcasm with an acrimonious tone, it charmingly ends all of its sentences with "~chū". As it's not very strong, it's not suited for flinging itself at the opponent, but by means of its powerful abilities of telekinesis it freely operates a giant steel pestle as big as its own body, the Bǎo Chǔ (宝杵? lit. "Treasure Pestle"). Digimon Tamers Kumbhiramon bio-emerges in a sewage system. Jeri Katou and Calumon encounter him and, after asking if he is her partner, are chased by him until Leomon bio-emerges in the Real World and fights him. Kumbhiramon later returns and uses his Deva Clone to fight, but Gargomon helps Leomon defeat him. Jeri's Quest Attacks Deva Clone (Krimíśa): Splits itself into six bodies which it positions in a hexagram barrier, sealing the opponent inside, then smashes them with the Bǎo Chǔ, deleting them completely. Bǎo Chǔ (宝杵? lit. "Treasure Pestle")

Majiramon Majiramon(マジラモン) Level Ultimate Type Holy Dragon Attribute Data Family Wind Guardians Dragon's Roar [[Category:Wind Guardians Dragon's Roar family]] Majiramon is a Holy Dragon Digimon whose name is derived from the mythological Anila. It is the "Dragon" Deva, and serves the Sovereign Azulongmon. As a follower of Azulongmon, it is extremely calculating and hates to even lift a finger if it won't benefit itself. However, if it realizes that something will benefit itself, it will want to poke its head in no matter what the thing is. It has a habit of putting a price on everything, and expressing various matters by their cost in money. During battle, it shoots through the opponent with the "Bǎo Shǐ" (宝矢? lit. "Treasure Arrow"), which are the hairs of its tail and whiskers transformed (Incidentally, one Bǎo Shǐ is worth ¥5,000). Digimon Tamers Makuramon enlists Majiramon's help in searching for Calumon. Brave New Digital World Majiramon and Makuramon search the Digital World until they are drawn by the light of digivolution when Calumon causes Woodmon to digivolve into Cherrymon. Cyberdramon attacks them, and Majiramon attempts to deal with the Tamers. He is close to winning when Ryo Akiyama uses the Goliath card to enlarge Cyberdramon, giving him enough strength to defeat Majiramon. Goliath Attacks Flaming Arrowheads (Vedhaka): Disappears into the center of a swirl of light summoned in the sky, then fires 108 shining Bǎo Shǐ, burying a horde of opponents in just an instant. This technique possesses ¥540,000 worth of destructive power. Bǎo Shǐ (宝矢? lit. "Treasure Arrow")

Makuramon Makuramon(マクラモン) Level Ultimate Type Holy Beast Attribute Data Family Metal Empire Unknown [[Category:Metal Empire Unknown family]] Makuramon is the Monkey Deva who works for the Sovereign Baihumon. He's the only Deva that doesn't have horns or red eyes. Digimon Tamers After bio-emerging at the same time as Indramon, Makuramon first appears in the guise of a human and spies on the Tamers, being noticeably interested in Calumon. Impmon's Last Stand When he watches the battle between Leomon and Kumbhiramon, he finally realizes that Calumon is the Shining Digivolution. Jeri's Quest When Vikaralamon bio-emerges, he reveals his true form and tells the Tamers about their goals—to get more power so that they can defeat their enemies. He attacks the portal created by Juggernaut and destroys it. When Vikaralamon is defeated, he kidnaps Calumon. Though Leomon attempts to stop him, his master, the Sovereign Zhuqiaomon, guards him and guarantees his escape. A World Apart Makuramon flees to the Digital World, but during his reentry he loses Calumon and has to search for him, enlisting Majiramon's help. Brave New Digital World He is drawn by the light of digivolution when Calumon causes Woodmon to digivolve into Cherrymon. Cyberdramon attacks them, and Makuramon lets Majiramon deal with the Tamers. When it becomes clear that Majiramon would lose, Makuramon bids a hasty retreat. Goliath He stumbles across Suzie Wong who is being guarded by Antylamon and tries to bring her back to Zhuqiaomon as tribute to avoid punishment. Antylamon fends him off, however. Rabbit Transit Makuramon meets his end when he attempts to scold Beelzemon about the damage he is inflicting on the Digital World. Beelzemon attacks him and loads his data. Beelzemon uses Makuramon's Primal Orb attack in battle afterward. Give a Little Bit Attacks Primal Orb (宝玉, Bǎo Yù?, lit. "Treasure Jewel"): Throws the "Primal Orb" as a controllable projectile. Primal Orb (Raurava) Entraps his opponent in the "Primal Orb".

Mihiramon Mihiramon(ミヒラモン) Level Ultimate Type Holy Beast Digimon Attribute Data Family Wind Guardians Mihiramon is a Holy Beast Digimon whose name is derived from the mythological Mihira. It is the "Tiger" Deva, and serves the Sovereign Azulongmon. As a follower of Azulongmon, it is the biggest ruffian among the Deva, though it is also a brilliant tactician that specializes in reading the terrain. With its tremendous speed, faster than the wind when racing across the land and quicker than a sound when soaring through the sky on its two wings, it runs down the opponent. In combat, it cuts the opponent apart with its sharp fangs and claws, and it has mastered the "Tiger Rod" (宝棒 Bǎo Bàng?, lit. "Treasure Stick"), which is its tail transformed into an octagonal three-section staff. Digimon Tamers When Mitsuo Yamaki activates the Juggernaut Program to eliminate all Digimon on Earth, an anomaly infiltrates the vortex and Bio-Emerges on top of the Hypnos Tower, in the form of Mihiramon. Mihiramon torments Yamaki's foolery to the brink of insanity. Renamon and Terriermon both attempt to battle him in their Champion levels but fail miserably. Guilmon digivolves into Growlmon but is mortally wounded by the tiger, and Takato, also feeling his Digimon's pain, falls unconscious. After Takato and Growlmon have a heart-to-heart moment in a dream world, Takato uses a Blue Card to matrix digivolve Growlmon into WarGrowlmon who battles Mihiramon. Mihiramon is unable to comprehend how WarGrowlmon digivolved to his level and strikes him with a spiked blade. WarGrowlmon seizes Mihiramon by his tail and destroys him at point-blank range with an Atomic Blaster. Grow Mon Grow Attacks Vimohana: Strikes the ground with the Bǎo Bàng, generating a shock wave over the surrounding area. Samurai Tiger Tail (宝棒 Bǎo Bàng?, lit. "Treasure Stick"): Strikes the opponent with the Tiger Rod. Armored Tiger Tail: Adds spikes to the Tiger Rod.

Pajiramon Pajiramon(パジラモン Pajramon) Level Ultimate Type Holy Beast Attribute Virus Family Nightmare Soldiers Nature Spirits [[Category:Nightmare Soldiers Nature Spirits family]] Pajiramon is the Sheep Deva who works for the Sovereign Zhuqiaomon. Digimon Tamers Pajiramon and Vajramon appear downtown in the real world and rampage about, eating digital goods in other to stabilize them. Gargomon has a hard time fighting her, and she takes offense at his attempts at resistance. Henry Wong then uses the Blue Card to digivolve Gargomon to Rapidmon, who destroys Pajiramon and appears to destroy Vajramon. Duel with the Deva Attacks Bǎo Gōng (宝弓? lit. "Treasure Bow") Vahnijvala Thunder Stomp: Stomps hard enough for a localized quake.

Sandiramon Sandiramon(サンティラモン) Level Ultimate Type Holy Beast Attribute Virus Family Nightmare Soldiers Jungle Troopers [[Category:Nightmare Soldiers Jungle Troopers family]] Sandiramon is a Holy Beast Digimon whose name is derived from the mythological Śaṇḍilya. It is the "Snake" Deva, and serves the Sovereign Zhuqiaomon. As a follower of Zhuqiaomon, it is the most cunning and cruel among the Deva. It doesn't like to decide matches in an instant, and prefers to instead choke the life out of the opponent while tormenting them bit by bit. It usually lives deep beneath the ground, and subterranean maneuvering is its specialty. During battle, it can produce a spear made of light, the Bǎo Kuí (宝鉾? lit. "Treasure Lance"), from its mouth, and skillfully wield it with its tail wrapped around it like a hand. Although the Bǎo Kuí vanishes once it slashes the opponent, as long as Sandiramon's energy lasts, it can spit out any number of them, and they will not degrade in sharpness. Digimon Tamers Sandiramon bio-emerges into the subway tunnels of Shinjuku. He is briefly encountered by an ill man but a guard believes him to be hallucinating. Later, Sandiramon returns to attack the trains. Coincidentally, Rika and her grandmother are in the tunnels. Rika and Renamon battle the snake and then pursue him down a tunnel. Henry and Terriermon are on a train that Sandiramon disintegrates easily, though Henry protects what passengers are left. Henry and Terriermon then rush off to find Takato but fail to locate him. Sandiramon battles Kyubimon and Gargomon until Takato and Guilmon appears from above and helps defeat them. Sandiramon dies but mentions he is one of the Deva and that the rest will avenge him. Snakes, Trains, and Digimon Attacks Venom Axe (Krishńa): Impales the opponent by thrashing its body and then powerfully vomiting up a Bǎo Kuí. Bǎo Kuí (宝戣? lit. "Treasure Lance")

Sinduramon Sinduramon(シンドゥーラモン) Level Ultimate Type Holy Bird Attribute Data Family Metal Empire Wind Guardians Partners Koh [[Category:Metal Empire Wind Guardians family]] Sinduramon is a Holy Bird Digimon whose name is derived from the mythological Kinnara. It is the "Rooster" Deva, and serves the Sovereign Baihumon. As a follower of Baihumon, it likes to quarrel and gossip above all else. With its provocative attitude, it will pick a fight with its opponent one way or another, but when they move to attack, it immediately draws its head and wings within its spherical armor. Its armor is the hardest among all of the Deva's equipment, and once it gets inside of the armor, it is absolutely protected. When it rolls around in that state during battle, it is occasionally possible to cut through the breach. Just like Kumbhiramon, it carries the Bǎo Chǔ (宝杵? lit. "Treasure Pestle") on its back. Digimon Tamers Takato Matsuki, Guilmon, Henry Wong, Terriermon, and Calumon encounter Sinduramon while on a camping field trip. Initially, he is very small, but he absorbs the nearby city's electricity, causing him to grow to Growlmon's size. He also possesses an owl, who speaks for him. Takato and Henry notice the blackout caused by Sinduramon, and chase him to the dam, where Guilmon and Terriermon digivolve to Growlmon and Gargomon in order to fight him. Sinduramon meets his demise when Growlmon's attack knocks him into the water, destroying him with the very electricity he had absorbed. After Sinduramon is destroyed, the possessed owl turns back to normal and flies away. Back to Nature, Back to Battle In English, his owl is voiced by Michael Sorich in the style of a Baptist reverend. Attacks Positron Pulse (Púyaváha): Unleashes an intense lightning blast from the Bǎo Chǔ. Bǎo Chǔ (宝杵? lit. "Treasure Pestle")

Vajramon Vajramon(ヴァジラモン) Level Ultimate Type Holy Beast Attribute Vaccine Family Nature Spirits Vajramon is a Holy Beast Digimon whose name is derived from the mythological Vajra. It is the "Ox" Deva, and serves the Sovereign Ebonwumon. As a follower of Ebonwumon, it is a seeker of truth who is aiming for detachment from material and emotional concerns. Its warrior-like personality values honor, and loathes cowardice and effeminacy. With the most well-honed physical strength among the Deva, it can easily wield its giant twin Deva Blades (宝劍 Bǎo Jiàn?, lit. "Treasure Sword") that it carries on its waist. Digimon Tamers Vajramon and Pajiramon appear downtown in the real world and rampage about, eating digital goods in other to stabilize them. Renamon takes him on, and he takes enjoyment in their fight. Henry Wong uses the Blue Card to digivolve Gargomon to Rapidmon, who destroys Pajiramon and appears to destroy Vajramon. Duel with the Deva Unfortunately, Vajramon survives. He attempts to convince Renamon to come to his side, but she reveals that she was only using him for information and digivolves to Taomon with her partner's help. Feeling betrayed, Vajramon was bent on killing Taomon, only to die by her power. Digital Beauty Attacks Terra Blade (Rodha): Uses its forefeet and upper body to strike the ground with its twin Bǎo Jiàn, generating fissures that extend up to 50 meters ahead of it and hurl out rocks as the shock waves erupt from underground, which inflicts damage on those nearby. Deva Blade (宝劍 Bǎo Jiàn?, lit. "Treasure Sword"): Crosses the Deva Blades and fires an energy beam at the opponent.

Vikaralamon Vikaralamon(ヴィカラーラモン) Level Ultimate Type Holy Beast Attribute Vaccine Family Nature Spirits Vikaralamon is a Holy Beast Digimon whose name is derived from the mythological Vikarāla. It is the "Pig" Deva, and serves the Sovereign Ebonwumon. As a follower of Ebonwumon, it is an observer-type that gazes on everything from the outside without ever losing its broad smile. Although it has a special skill of sleeping with its eyes open, it soon comes to light that it is sleeping due to its intense snoring and the grinding of its teeth. The wheel of light that it spews from its mouth is called the "Bao Ran" (宝輪 Bǎo Lún?, lit. "Treasure Wheel"), and its effect differs depending on its color; a blue Bao Ran captures the opponent, a yellow Bao Ran is able to have things placed on it by taking the shape of a disk, if one passes through a green Bao Ran their wounds are instantly healed, and so on, as there are several variations. Digimon Tamers Vikaralamon is the last Deva to bio-emerge into the Real World. Thanks to his massive size, extreme durability and great strength, Vikaralamon causes great destruction in Shinjuku. Because the attacks of the Tamers' Digimon at their Champion level have no effect on Vikaralamon, they digivolve to their Ultimate level and thus Rapidmon, Taomon and WarGrowlmon engage again in battle against him. However, Vikaralamon's attacks bring great problems upon the three Digimon, especially WarGrowlmon, who is trapped under an energy ball for most of the fight. In the meantime, Mitsuo Yamaki prepares to activate the Juggernaut program, but Vikaralamon opens a rip in the sky as Juggernaut is activated. The Boar Wars When Makuramon uses an attack on the Hypnos building, everyone evacuates it and Vikaralamon returns to attacking. This time, the army attacks him as well but to no avail. Takato, meanwhile, sends his strength to WarGrowlmon, who then frees himself and destroys Vikaralamon. A World Apart Attacks Bao Ran (宝輪 Bǎo Lún?, lit. "Treasure Wheel") Fusion Ball (Súkara): Bores through the opponent with a red Bao Ran. Boar Bog: Regurgitates black sticky goo from his mouth.

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