From their new powers and the backing of the Shadowkeepers, the criminal alliance known as the Shadow Collective was formed. 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. 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. Castris, with profits in mind, would instead declare neutrality on both sides. 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. And with it, all will fall to their knees before me, or by my might they'll be damned." - Tyranaks, the Overlord 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.
" That arrogant ignoramus could never understand the truly grand design of beauty and power, not like I can. Preparation An Unexpected Meeting Assault on the Empire and the beginning of ours." - Kirito rallying his army of Shadowkeepers and forces of Darkness to destroy the Traveler. " 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. 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
And if we possess the means to stop them, and again do nothing, then their blood is on our hands." - Ikora Rey. Their forces have already claimed the lives of billions. Rank amateurs compared to Kirito and Asuna. Xavyskaa, Heiress of the Shadow Collective Phoenixaro Uchihamaki, Bladelord of Kirito
Recreate the entire universe with the Darkness.
Destroy the Traveler and all sources of the Light.