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The Dusk Knights are the newest branch of the Equestrian military, founded by Princess Twilight Sparkle. As opposed to combat missions or regional defense, the Dusk Knights primarily concern themselves with intelligence gathering, and are in essence a network of scouts, spies, and couriers. As such, they have no formal headquarters, though their primary base of operations is in the small town of Ponyville, in a sub-basement of Friendship Castle.
Membership is open to all races, and even non-pony members may be inducted into their ranks. They wear no formal armor, instead using armors based around the other guard armors, and enchanted to alter the wearer's appearance to match. Members are required to keep their identities secret, and keep a civilian identity when not on duty.
All members of the Dusk Knights receive standard military training in addition to stealth and espionage, as they are sometimes inserted into standard guard units. They must be able to blend in seamlessly, and only a unit's commanding officer will be informed of the Knight's inclusion.
SPECIAL FORCES - THE DUSKBLADES
In addition to the standard Dusk Knights, there is a unit comprised of twelve unicorns known as the Duskblades. As Princess Twilight's personal guard, they protect Friendship Castle and are the only Knights with unique armor and public acknowledgement. Their armor is based on Captain Shining Armor's armor, including the starburst design on the chest piece. They are outfitted with magical foci designed and constructed by Twilight Sparkle herself, due to the costly and time-consuming process involved in creating them.
Princess Twilight personally chooses each Duskblade, based on their skill in both combat and magic. Though they protect the castle as a group, each Duskblade is secretly assigned one of Twilight's close friends as a priority.
List of Duskblades
Spoiler: click to toggle Night Shift - Expert in unarmed combat, uses teleportation magic. Loud, friendly, enjoys sports. Twilight's personal guard. Stallion.
Double Trouble - Uses illusions such as light and sound to confuse and disorient, can create illusionary copies. Outgoing, rambunctious, doesn't speak Equestrian very well. Pinkie's personal guard. Stallion.
Pop Fizz - Skilled alchemist, carries bags of holding full of potions. Possibly insane, but highly dedicated. Also makes mixed drinks. Stallion.
Star Strike - Master of magic missiles, summons mirrors to reflect enemy spells. Quiet, shy, sneaky. Rarity's personal guard. Mare.
High Five - Black belt in karate, uses levitation spells. Punctual, arrogant, likes hiding in clouds. Rainbow's personal guard. Stallion.
Wild Style - Communications expert, uses mind-effecting compulsions. Quiet, friendly, enjoys baking. Fluttershy's personal guard. Mare.
Comet Tail - Unarmed fighter, uses speed boosting magic. Competitive, joker, loves to eat. Stallion.
Sea Spray - Master of water magic. Hard working, antisocial, terse. Applejack's personal guard. Stallion.
Boulder - Master of earth magic, uses sensory enhancing magic. Stubborn, curious, team player. Former construction worker. Stallion.
Flash Dance - Mixed martial arts expert, uses light magic. Gentle, nurturing, loves parties. Cutie Mark Crusaders' personal guard. Mare.
Slipstream - Master of air magic. Ditzy, excellent physical condition, follows orders exactly. Mare.
Copperstone - Throwing knife expert, uses divination magic. Overdramatic, socially inept, moves around a lot. Also dabbles in alchemy and light magic. Spymaster. Stallion.
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