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This is an article about Ignis Darkblood, a character created by CrimsonFlame2K on 06/27/2014. Ignis Darkblood, codenamed Project: Hellion and formerly known as Luce (shortened from Lucifer), is a Hell Creature taking the form of a wolf, from which he was converted to by Krieg before the events of Darkness Trigger: Savage Retribution, the third and final game of the Darkness Trigger's Hell Prizm trilogy.

He first served as a major antagonist in said game, but as the game progressed, Ignis began to question if what he was doing was right, and found his answer rather abruptly... Almost immediately, he disappeared and resurfaced as an adversary for the Hollow. Since then, he's become a major protagonist of the series.

Pre-Savage Retribution
Luce looks like any other Hell Nightmare, runes and all.

Savage Retribution
Ignis' fur and hair color is similar to Blitz's. However, unlike Blitz, who has brown eyes (purple while in possession of the Void Shard) and white hair, Ignis' eyes have an orange-red shade, marking his status as a Hell Creature, and his hair is more of a dark-greyish black. His hairstyle is also different, in that he has it swept back instead of leaving it messy and scruffy.

As Infernal Corruption
Noted to be Ignis' strongest form to date, Ignis takes the form of a slightly larger and much more imposing version of his former self. In addition, he appears to have demonic wings, horns, and fangs.

Attire
Ignis' putfit consists of a black long-sleeved longcoat with red inner-linings and cuffs and the insignia of the Hell Creatures on the right shoulder, a dark-grey tank top under it, a black belt with the buckle bearing a horned skull and crossbones, black jeans, and dark-grey combat boots.

From Aeon of Devastation onward, he sports an emblem with the Hell Creature insignia as a device to activate his Fafnir Trigger.

Personality
Ignis, for the most part, is Blitz without his soft side, being more gruff and far more prone to anger and profanity most of the time. However, he is still simple-minded and has a sense of humor, which develops as the series progresses and can be a little arrogant at times. However, when someone mentions anything about his past in his presence, he gets crazy p*ssed in 3-millionths of a second.

A while after defecting from Krieg's army, Ignis doubted his own existence for the longest time. However, his experience with Blitz and co. gave him a new understanding about life. While he may come off to his friends as blunt to a fault, he does show genuine concern for his friends. Knockout is a special mention, as Ignis' feelings towards her are... different from Blitz and Whirlwind. (Unfotunately, he's somewhat oblivious to "such stupid emotions.")

Even so, he still didn't give a damn about the world. As he stated in the fourth game, he'd burn the whole world into flames if it meant keeping his friends alive. (WIP)

One small bit about him is that he seems to be picky with his food, as he usually prefers meat, usually poultry or beef. Heh. Good thing he swings his sword a lot, huh? Also, he's a little bit of an arachnophobic. Then again, he rarely comes across spiders anyway.... or does he?

Creation
Some time before the events of Savage Retribution, Krieg converted a Hell Nightmare named Luce, shortened from Lucifer, after proving his strength to the Hollow. After his conversion into a Mobian wolf, he is given the name of Ignis Darkblood, the Fire that Shall Burn All of Mortalkind, and the sword that will help him see that goal, the Savage Vanguard.

Darkness Trigger: Savage Retribution
(WIP)

Rage from the Glacier
(WIP)

Genesis Unit trilogy
(WIP)

Swordsmanship
Ignis possesses incredible skill with the sword. While being nearly as agile as Blitz, Ignis prefers delivering powerful strikes and quickly taking the defensive when necessary. Along with that, Ignis has this habit of shrouding the flames into his sword to deal even more powerful strikes.

Infernokinesis
Being a Hell Creature, Ignis is able to manipulate the flames of hell, which he is able to use greatly. Aside from shrouding his flames into his sword, he can unleashe a variety of devastating attacks. These include, but don't limit to, summoning a sharp column of hell fire from the ground, various physical attacks shrouded with these inextinguishable flames, creating a scythe by focusing a large amount of hell fire energy into his hands, and summoning multiple hell fire constructs.

Infernal Corruption Transformation
When he reaches the very limit of his power, Ignis transforms into a demonic-and-winged Hell Nightmare named the Infernal Corruption. While in this form, Ignis' strength is maxed out but is left with absolute crap defense in-game. The name is very fitting, as if he stays in this form for too long, he may end up stuck in said form for all eternity.

Void Energy Manipulation
Another power that comes naturally to him is the manipulation of Void Energy. However, due to his affinity with hellfire, it is very pale compared to many others, including Blitz and Krieg. The only things he can do with Void Energy is creating portals that lead to a void of nothingness and fueling his Fafnir Trigger emblem.

Magnum Transformation
After having the Omega Drive reprogrammed by Tails, Ignis is given the ability to transform into his Genesis form should he activate the Omega Drive. It retains many of Magnum's powers and abilities from Mortal Revolution.

Equipment

 * Savage Dragon - Ignis' weapon in Savage Retribution. It's nothing more than a large slab of metal from the Endless Void shaped into a sword. While it lacks in sharpness, the fact that its able to withstand Ignis' flames makes up for it.
 * Savage Dragon II - Sometime before the events of Aeon of Devastation, Ignis crafted a new weapon for himself to wield by combining his original Savage Dragon with a casing shaped like the head of a dragon and bearing an even flatter edge, complete with a mini gas tank and flamethrower. The Savage Dragon II is a far more devastating weapon than the original could ever be.
 * Fafnir Trigger - Basically his version of Blitz's Darkness Trigger. Having been converted into a Mobian-shaped Hell Creature through Krieg's blood, it also grants him a spectral clone when activated. After the events of Savage Retribution, he had this power tweaked by Tails in the form of an emblem.
 * Omega Drive - The remains of Magnum's Omega Drive were implanted into Ignis' emblem, making its maximum power output that much bigger. It also doubles as a lock to his (reprogrammed) Genesis Unit form.

Statistics
Attack: 8 - Ignis can deal powerful blows with his blade while matching them with good speed.
 * Stats are based from 1-10. 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest.

Defense: 6 - While Ignis prefers to attack head-on, his defenses are far from mediocre.

Speed: 7 - His agility is a suitable compilment to his power. Like, Blitz, he's nowhere near as fast as Sonic.

Magic: 7 - While he does have mastery over his infernokinesis, his control over Void Energy pales in comparison to other Dark/Hell Creatures.

Evasion: 6 - As with his defenses, his evasive maneuvers are no slouch.

Intelligence: 6 - Ignis is simple-minded, preferring to smash first and ask later. However, he will stand down if the situation calls for it.

Skills: 7 - As he was deliberately converted into a powerful weapon, Ignis is definitely skilled in using his blade and powers in battle. He has yet to fully master his Omega Drive, though.

Accuracy: 6 - Ignis is accurate in his attacks, though not at the level of Blitz and Krieg.

Stamina: 8 - His biology as a Hell Creature means he has more stamina and endurance than others.

Tolerance: 7 - Being a Hell Creature, he has heightened tolerance for pain... unless he's against a spider, in which he'll freak out.

Overall: 68%

General

 * Hades Flare: Ignis' Trigger move. He unleashes a sword strike imbued with hellfire. If it hits, whether blocked or not, the flames give a small amount of his HP back.
 * Havoc Edge: Ignis strikes with a punch imbued with hell fire.
 * Vile Fang: Ignis unleashes a downward sword slash.
 * Vulcan Slingshot: Ignis jumps towards the opponent and performs a spinning sword slash.
 * Inferno Scythe: Ignis summons an arc of hellfire in an upward curve motion
 * Hell Geyser: Ignis jumps forward and unleashes a devastating punch wreathed in hellfire.
 * Savage Wraith: Ignis launches a hellfire construct from his sword.
 * Gotcha!: Ignis fakes a Savage Wraith. Useful as the move itself isn't a very reliable projectile move.
 * Nightmare Razor: OK in midair. Ignis sends his foe into the air with a rising slash.
 * Dragon Hammer: Ignis swings his sword downwards, sending the opponent to the ground.
 * Riot Scrapper: Performed in midair. Ignis performs a devastating dive kick wreathed in flames, unleashing a wave of fire upon landing.
 * Rampage!: While his opponent is down, Ignis grabs his opponent and unleashes a painful body blow.
 * Eternal Silence: One of his Critical Triggers. Ignis creates a scythe out of hellfire and unleashes a deadly slash, dealing insanely fast hits.
 * Armageddon: One of his Critical Triggers. Ignis summons multiple broadswords made through hellfire and unleashes it towards his foe.
 * Hellfire Oblivion: Ignis' Overkill in the series. He unleashes a barrage of slashes with his sword and ends it with a devastating strike that fires off a massive burst of fire, disintegrating his foe to ashes.

Fafnir Trigger

 * Onslaught!!: In addition with buffed up attack, the health-steal factor of the Hades Flare has been doubled. This effectively makes him twice the threat he normally is.
 * Nightmare Warmonger: Basically a buffed-up Nightmare Razor turned into a hidden Critical Trigger, only it can't do any of its follow-ups.

Infernal Corruption

 * Lucifer's Wrath: OK in midair. Ignis summons a large broadsword construct and unleashes a mighty thrust.
 * Pandora's Retribution: Performed in midair. Ignis unleashes a barrage of hellfire projectiles from the sky.
 * Gilgamesh's Might: Ignis performs a devastating 3-hit combo. The last hit is guaranteed to send the opponent to the wall.

Friends and Allies

 * Blitz the Wolf - A former foe, Ignis is now one of Blitz's friends. Though their personalities may clash often, they always have each other's backs in battle. Overtime, Ignis grew to consider Blitz the brother he never had, as much as he didn't want to admit it. To this day, Blitz was never aware of this.
 * Whirlwind the Hedgehog - After defecting from Krieg's cause, rendering himself on his own, Ignis runs into the White Hurricane himself. Whirlwind was the one who inspired Ignis' decision to fight against Krieg to atone for all he has done before.
 * Knockout the Wolf - Ignis first runs into Knockout as one of Krieg's servants. However, after a certain set of events, he abandons Krieg and eventually joins Blitz and co. While Whirlwind gave him an insight on what he should do now, it was Knockout herself who truly showed him what it meant to fight for those he wishes to protect (herself, Blitz, and Whirlwind). He eventually grows an interest in her, but his pride and brash nature get in the way of that.
 * Chasm the Hell Nightmare - Ignis' only friend and partner throughout his days in the Endless Void. After a failed assault on Blitz and co, who were his enemies then, Ignis came across a hidden room filled with dead bodies of many Hell Creatures. Chasm was one of them. Feeling a surge of rage, he destroyed everything in the room, believing that it was a disgrace to themselves.

Neutral

 * Rho the Great - Ignis is very well-aware of Rho's dislike towards him. He's completely fine with that, given the fact that he did work for Krieg before, which he'll never be able to live down, no matter how little mention of it is made... Just don't expect him to follow the Lost King's orders.
 * Pretty much everyone else.

Enemies

 * Krieg the Hollow Blitz - His former master. Ignis left him after feeling betrayed when saw his former comrades hanged and tortured, including Chasm. Since then, he developed an insane hatred for Krieg. Despite the Hollow saving Blitz, Ignis still hates him more than anything. Hell, if it weren't for him becoming friends with Blitz, Whirlwind, and Knockout, he would've let himself stay in the Endless Void if it meant getting to kill Krieg over. And over. And f*cking over.
 * Primoris - By far the strongest foe Ignis has ever faced. Yes, even stronger than Krieg himself. Primoris is the first and the strongest next to Magnum (AKA the Genesis Unit that Ignis' soul was used for), making him an already tough enemy. When he reaches maximum, it took the efforts of BOTH Blitz and himself to take him down for good.

Quotes
"Primoris, take these as my final words to you. Ever since that horrible day, I've struggled to better myself as much as possible and fight for the sake of my friends. It was only thanks to my friends that I have seen it through once... and on this day, I will do so AGAIN!"

- Ignis to Primoris before he and Blitz begin fighting his final form

Savage Retribution
"Hmph. This should be fun."

- When selected

Intro
"Move or you won't live to regret it."

- Regular Match

"...We're neither allies nor friends in the slightest."

- VS Blitz

"I've got nothing to say to you..."

- VS Knockout

"You're gonna pay for what you did to them, Krieg!"

- VS Krieg

Winner
"Well... That was a pain."

- Regular Match

"I'll make your death slow. Very. F*cking. Slow."

- VS Krieg

Overkill
"It's over..."

- When starting up his Overkill

"Now... BURN IN HELL!"

- When delivering the final blow

"HELLFIRE OBLIVION!"

- Calling His Attack

"What a waste of time..."

- After finishing his opponent off

"Time to go to sleep!"

- Start up; VS Blitz

"Not half bad, actually..."

- Finish; VS Blitz

Misc.
"Hah! You never had a chance."

- Getting an S-Rank

"Heh. Just like that."

- Getting an A-Rank

"I'm fine with this."

- Getting a B-Rank

"Hmph. Guess that'll do."

- Getting a C-Rank

"The hell!? Ugh..."

- Getting a D-Rank

"Goddammit!!"

- Getting an E-Rank

Nothing Helps by One OK Rock
This serves as Ignis' main theme in Savage Retribution, representing his personal struggles and his identity.

Connection to Character

 * It's because of you I'm standing here with you... - Ignis believing Blitz was instrumental in leading to where he is today.
 * Oh yeah, okay, I've got bad days, so caught up in my mind and I'm not really sure who I am! And nothing seems to go my way at all! - Ignis feeling that he may be a threat to Mobius, despite his allegiance.
 * Then I hit the stage, and remember... why I'm here... I'll be the voice to those who don't have one! - Ignis becoming a hero like Blitz and Whirlwind say he'll be.
 * No, Nothing Helps! We won't stop right now, we did it on our own! Nobody else! It's because of you we've finally came this far! - Ignis giving thanks to Blitz and Whirlwind for allowing him to carve his own path in life.
 * There are things I always remember... forever... Oh no! How can I walk this rocky road? - Ignis never forgetting the ill deeds he has done and finding it difficult to get past that.
 * I'm by myself! Stuck inside my throat, the words, they won't come out! - Ignis not exactly communicating what's wrong to others.
 * Oh, what the hell! Why don't I just leave, give up and let it go away... - Ignis debating whether he should just give up or keep fighting.

Built for War by Megadeth
Ignis' second main theme in the Darkness Trigger series. It represents Ignis' undying will to fight against his foes, even if all seems lost.

Connection to Character

 * Built For WAR! / What do you think your fists are FOR? - Ignis being one of the strongest characters in the Darkness Trigger series.


 * Listen, I didn't start this, / Believe me, I will finish it! - Ignis doing all he can to disregard his dark beginnings


 * Nothing is gonna stop me! / Until then, better watch your back! - Ignis warning his foes that he won't stop until his goals are put into fruition


 * There is no retreating! / I will cut you down to size! - Ignis relentlessly facing against all odds, even at the cost of his life


 * Yield to a new dimension, / Hell's coming, better say your prayers! - Ignis bringing hell to those who get in his way


 * Fear not as death surrounds you! / B*tch all you want! But here it comes! - Ignis being hellbent on taking down anyone who opposes him

This Day We Fight! by Megadeth
Ignis' VS theme with Krieg. It represents his dark days serving Krieg and turning on him, leading to his heated showdown with the Hollow.

Connection to Character

 * For this, I was chosen, because I fear nothing! / With confidence, I tread through the dead of the night! - Ignis being chosen as "the flame that will burn all of mortalkind".
 * Off to another war-torn, far-away battlefield... / Wherein lies a demonic, enemy horde! - Ignis fighting off Krieg's forces
 * On this day, I decide to anoint my fists! / Engaging them in the mode of power, and war! - Krieg and Ignis preparing to face off, intent on destroying the other.
 * Sent, on an unholy quest, to reduce all those who resist, / To the size of their shriveled-up souls, and scatter them like grist! - Ignis being Krieg's most prized weapon at first before his betrayal.
 * Come tomorrow, I may lay down and die! / But not this day! This Day We FIGHT! - Krieg and Ignis getting ready for their ultimate battle

Rattlehead by Megadeath
Ignis VS theme with Primoris. It represents Ignis intense hatred towards him for having planned to take his soul and use it to fuel another like him, only more powerful, in Mortal Revolution.

Connection to Character
Oh, HERE I COME! - Ignis and Iniza preparing to battle

''Stand up! And plant your feet! / Listen! I'm letting off STEAM!'' - Ignis preparing to destroy Primoris to smithereens

''Let it loose! I don't f*cking care!'' - Primoris relishing the chance to tear Ignis to shreds

''A dose of metal you need! / To bang your head till you BLEED!'' - Primoris planning to take the souls of every powerful individual to create an army.

''Slashing! Thrashing to MEGADETH!'' - Ignis and Primoris attacking each other with extreme violence

''Winning! Sinning! Beginning! / Feeding! The needing! For bleeding!'' - Primoris being mad and craving battle

''He'll bash your head if you cross him! / Ain't quite your average guy!'' - Ignis and Primoris being stronger than Blitz, Sonic, and arguably even Shadow.

''Don't wear no leather to "fit in"! / Don't wear no spikes to be "cool"!'' - Ignis swearing to fight those who dare harm those he carfes about with no second thought

Trivia

 * Ignis' outfit in the Genesis Unit trilogy is similar to Dante's outfit in the reboot.
 * In addition, his hairstyle in said trilogy is taken from Vergil's in Devil May Cry 3.
 * Ignis' Critical Triggers, Eternal Silence and Armageddon, were originally weapons for Ignis, but this was scrapped in favor of a single weapon, which somewhat contrasts to Blitz's usage of multiple weapons.
 * Devil May Cry fans should know where the names of Infernal Corruption's attacks (and how they're performed) came from.
 * The name, Darkblood, is supposed to represent that he's somewhat of an "Anti-[but-not-very-evil]-Blitz".
 * Except for his first theme, Nothing Helps, every single one of Ignis' themes are by Megadeth.
 * Megadeth seems to be his signature band as well, much like Blitz with Motorhead.
 * Ignis' former identity, Luce, is ironic as it means light. Aside from the fire that burns within him, Luce is nowhere near associated with light.
 * If you caught the Devil May Cry reference in the name, you're pretty damn good.
 * Uses a weapon with a blunt edge? Wields fire? Fights with a rough and unpolished fighting style? Tell me Ignis isn't Sol Badguy turned into a Mobian and I will fry you.
 * To be fair, I recently became a fan of Guilty Gear.