- For Enel's followers, see God's Army.
The God's Knights are the elite guard of the Holy Land Mary Geoise, with authority to oversee the World Nobles.[1]
They have operated under the command of Saint Figarland Garling, their Supreme Commander,[3] but following Garling's promotion to one of the Five Elders,[4] it is unknown if he retains direct command over the Knights in any capacity.
Due to their actions and role, they are a major antagonist group of the Final Saga.
Overview[]
The God's Knights count nine members at least,[2] and its leader is the Supreme Commander (最高司令官, Saikō Shireikan?),[3] with the Commander (団長, Danchō?) below that.[5] They consist, at least partly, of World Nobles with actual combat skills,[3] but others can be allowed to join their ranks as well if they are invited.[6] Their primary duty is to enforce the rules and way of life that the World Nobles have grown accustomed to, much like how regular police officers work with normal citizenry. As such, they possess even greater authority than that of the average Celestial Dragon. The only people who seem to exceed their jurisdiction are the Five Elders and Imu.
If any World Nobles are in danger while the God's Knights are present, then the knights will work to protect said nobles from harm.[7] However, should a World Noble act in a way that defies proper Celestial Dragon conduct, such as showing kindness towards those of the lower class, the God's Knights can and will punish them accordingly.[1] The Supreme Commander of the God's Knights is especially dangerous, being able to judge and even execute World Nobles should they do something truly out of line, like defending those who attack another World Noble.[3]
While the power collectively held by the God's Knights is still unknown, according to Sakazuki, their mere intervention in affairs to do with Mary Geoise spells trouble for the Marines. In particular, the God's Knights seem to hold jurisdiction over matters pertaining to World Noble disputes,[1] with (at least) their Supreme Commander Garling having the authority to carry out death sentences on fellow World Nobles.[3] Monkey D. Dragon and Emporio Ivankov have speculated that the God's Knights may be mobilized in response to the Revolutionary Army's harmful exploits against the World Government (namely, attacking its capital, declaring war, and destroying supply lines to Mary Geoise), and that the Knights may specifically target Sabo due to the latter being a new symbol of hope for uprising nations. This, according to Dragon, could mark the beginning of the real battle awaiting the Revolutionaries, thus hinting at the God's Knights' possible power.[2] Indeed, they are suggested to be capable of fighting fearsome pirates, as thirty-eight years ago on God Valley, Garling ordered marines to retreat and leave the fight against the pirate invaders to the God's Knights.[7]
Members[]
- See also the associated category: God's Knights.
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On God Valley 38 years ago, beside Garling, at least two more God's Knights were seen:[7]
- A large person wearing a bovine skull mask, wielding a staff weapon of some sort.
- A dark-haired young woman donning armor similar to Garling's.
History[]
Past[]
When the God's Knights were formed is unknown. However, they already existed 38 years ago, with Figarland Garling being already one of them by that time,[8] and they participated in what became known as the God Valley Incident.[7]
Wano Country Saga[]
Wano Country Arc[]
The God's Knights were involved in the aftermath of the Revolutionary Army's assault on Mary Geoise, taking over the investigation into the assassination attempt on Saint Charlos and the involvement of Mjosgard in the purported suspects' escape.[1]
Final Saga[]
Egghead Arc[]
Garling personally executed Mjosgard in the Domain of the Gods for the latter's treason.[3] Following the death of Jaygarcia Saturn, Garling was promoted to the position of Warrior God of Science and Defense within the Five Elders, leaving his status as a member of God's Knights unknown.[4]
Elbaph Arc[]
Commander Figarland Shamrock and Gunko of the God's Knights arrived on Elbaph via a Magic Circle[9] for the purpose of recruiting the imprisoned Loki to their ranks, though he refused to join.[6] As a result, their goal changed to instead subjugating Elbaph and bringing it under the control of the World Government.[5] Shamrock suggested that they target the giant's children first, as pacifying all of Elbaph's warriors would be too challenging for them, and he instructed Gunko to call for an additional member of the God's Knights to be sent as reinforcements.[10]
Trivia[]
- Other than the God's Knights, Mary Geoise employs a separate group of lesser, armor-clad knights who (i.a.) have been shown accompanying and serving World Nobles as guards, especially while away from Mary Geoise. Any connection between the two groups, if there at all, is unknown.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 104 Chapter 1054 (p. 17) and Episode 1081, Sakazuki mentions the God's Knights while talking about the aftermath of the Revolutionaries' attack on Mary Geoise.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 107 Chapter 1083 (p. 4-5) and Episode 1117, The God's Knights are shown in silhouette as Dragon talks about them.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 107 Chapter 1086 (p. 15) and Episode 1120, Figarland Garling is introduced.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 One Piece Manga — Chapter 1125 (p. 9-10), Garling has been appointed as one of the Five Elders.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 One Piece Manga — Chapter 1137 (p. 16-17), Shamrock is revealed to be the God's Knights' Commander.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 One Piece Manga — Chapter 1136 (p. 14-17).
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 One Piece Manga — Vol. 108 Chapter 1096 (p. 10-11), Garling readies himself to take on the Rocks and Roger Pirates on God Valley.
- ↑ One Piece Manga — Vol. 108 Chapter 1095 (p. 14), Figarland Garling is shown 38 years ago on God Valley.
- ↑ One Piece Manga — Chapter 1134 (p. 18-19).
- ↑ One Piece Manga — Chapter 1137 (p. 8-9).