In turn, the Gates were needed to summon demons and thus provide the Order with the material to build their own artificial demons (the Angelos and other lesser demons), power the Ascension Ceremony, as well as complete The Savior. The Order had been collecting Devil Arms for some time before the game, in order to create minor Hell Gates across the island. Holy Knight who participated in the Ascension Ceremony without his helmet. He enlisted the likes of Agnus to secretly begin research into demonic power and reviving the Savior. Over the course of two years, Solemnis died and Sanctus took his place as Vicar. Nineteen years before the events of Devil May Cry 4, Sanctus began poisoning Pope Solemnis. Over time, the Order came to form several departments, including the Holy Knights for protection and a Technology Bureau to develop anti-demon weapons and technology. Some time ago, the Order of the Sword was created in worship of Sparda by the people of Fortuna. They can only be used when the Wing Talisman is nearby. Jump Pads - Pads that allow the user to reach greater heights.They are capable of mobility only with the use of the Anima Mercury. Gyro Blade - Large powerful artifacts shaped into top-like structures.
Laser Barriers - These defense mechanisms are composed of rapid-moving lasers, these are encountered in the Headquarters of the Order. Most of them are just prototypes and operate only for a limited period of time. Chrono Slicers - These are time-manipulating devices requiring the Key of Cronus to function. It was stated by Angus that they use them as an endless supply of demons in order to harness their souls and convert them into Bianco Angelos, their subservient foot soldiers. Hell Gates - By making the smaller copies of the real Hell Gate and powering them with the powerful Devil Arms, The Order was able to open pathways to the Demon World. If successful, it grants the participants supernatural powers and a divinely physical appearance, although in reality they only become artificial demons. Ascension Ceremony - A process devised by the Order in order to empower its subjects with demonic abilities. It is pivotal to the Order's plans and the key to spreading their propoganda. The Savior - A gigantic, immensely powerful living statue like-demon, created in the image of Sparda by melding together millennia of demonic matter and spirit. The Bianco Angelos serve as the primary foot soldiers of the Order, whereas the Alto Angelos serve as battle commanders and tactical leaders. Alto & Bianco Angelos - Artificial demons created by animating a Angelo body armor using demon and human souls. Basilisk - A dog-shaped demon capable of launching its head like a fireball. It is wielded by Agnus as his preferred weapon in combat. Gladius - A reptilian flying demon that can take the shape of a large sword. Cutlass - A demon made from combining fish and a blade, it can cut through the earth and metal with its powerful fin-blade. Credo's sword is a Durandal, as is Nero's, although his Red Queen is a heavily modified variant.ĭemons created by the Order to support their ranks. They feature a slimmer blade than the officer's Durandal. Caliburn - Standard weapons of the Order's Knights. These anti-demon weapons feature a combustion engine, which, when revved, allow for powerful sword strikes. The ones the the Holy Knights presently use were designed by Agnus, the Order's Chief Alchemist. Weapons Ī page from the Devil May Cry: 3142 Graphic Arts artbook.Īs can be expected from the name, the Order's weapon of choice is a sword. They use this knowledge to create their own artificial demons, among many other uses. 
This research division does not only develop anti-demon weapons, like Durandal and Caliburn swords, but also does extensive research into magic, alchemy and demonic sub-species. The Order has a heavily funded and extensive research division dedicated to the development of their technology. The main headquarters of the Order is an immense fortress on the eastern side of the island, built above the ocean itself. Main article: Headquarters of the Order of the Sword
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