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[[File:Barians.jpg|thumb|Several 220px|Few members of the Barian species; from left to right; [[Dumon]], [[Vector]], and [[MizaelMizar]].]]A '''Barian''' (バリアン , or ''Barian'Varian'), spelled ''(バリアン 'Varian'Barian'' in Japanese),<ref name="ep89">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|89|ref}}</ref> is a being species of beings originating from the [[Barian World]], a high-energy world in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]'' anime. Most of them were once human, but they all have been reincarnated as Barians when they died. The majority of those lived in the [[United Lands of the Poseidon Ocean]] before their deaths, hence why [[Reginald Kastle|Nash]] was reborn as their leader. An elite group of Barians are the [[Seven Barian Emperors]] is a group made up of Barians. The [[Fearsome Four of the Dark Dueling World]] is a are also an enforcer group made up of mostly Barians, with . Since [[Barian World]] was originally part of [[Astral World]] before the exception power of [[Mr. HeartlandChaos (power)|Chaos]]was banished from it, who serves as a small portion of the group's leaderBarians were originally denizens from Astral World. The only known Barian to fit in this category is [[Don Thousand]].

===Appearance & Physiologyand physiology===While in the Barian World, Barians appear humanoid, though they tend to conceal themselves in cloaks.<ref name="ep74">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|74|ref}}</ref>

One Barian, [[Vector]], has also exhibited the ability to take on an energy form while on Earth, which resembles a winged, red version of [[Astral]].<ref name="ep71">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|71|ref}}</ref>

[[File:A_barian's_heart.jpg|thumb|left|A Barian's heart]]The Seven Barian Emperors, formerly human, resemble humanoid beings with unnatural skin color, such as purple or red. Furthermore, all of them have what seem to be crystals and/or armored-like plates on their bodies, such as MizaelMizar's face resembling a mask, GilagGirag's face resembling a helmet, and Dumon having gems on his body. Also unlike humans, they seem to lack certain organs such as mouth or nose, or perhaps those organs are otherwise not seen(the only exception being Don Thousand, due to being from Astral World); despite this, their senses appear unhampered, as is their ability to speak. In the English dub, the Barians in their Barian forms have an echo effect in their voices when they speak. They also have crystals for heartsand as seen with Mizar, they seemingly have the ability to survive in space. <ref name="ep133">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|133|ref}}</ref> They also cannot maintain their Barian forms on Earth without the use of a [[Sphere Field]], with the exception of [[Number ruins |Number ruins]].

In contrast, other Barians, such as those belonging to the [[Fearsome Four of the Dark Dueling World]], take on less humanoid forms depending on the different species based off of them, like a [[SemimaruErazor|cicada]], a [[KurageChironex|jellyfish]], a [[Scritch|mosquito]], and even a [[Mosquito NinjaMr. Heartland|mosquitofly]]. They can even exist survive in the real world low-energy enviornments such as Earth in their true forms, an ability that only [[Dumon]] had demonstrated before the introduction of the Barians belonmging to this group. [[File:Barian_energy_inside_a_Chaos_Xyz.png|thumb|right|200px|"[[Number C105: Battlin' Boxer Comet Cestus]]" has winged-like parts on its body, which all have Barian energy seen in it.]] "[[C (archetype)|Chaos Xyz]]" monsters evolved by Rank-Up-Magic have Barian energy within them. Vector says that these cards are of Barian origin when explaining to Yuma and Astral why they couldn't use ZEXAL, taking [[Number C39: Utopia Ray V|Utopia Ray V]] into account.<ref name="ep97">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|97|ref}}</ref>

Each [[The Seven Barian Emperors|Emperor]] of the Barian World is are loosely named after one of the stars of the [[wikipedia:Big Dipper|Big Dipper]]in the Japanese version: [[Dumon|Durbe]] after Dubhe, [[AlitAlito]] after Alioth, [[MizaelMizar]] after Mizar, [[GilagGirag]] after Merak, [[Vector]] after Phecda, [[Reginald Kastle|Nasch]] after Benetnasch and [[Rio Kastle|Merag]] after Megrez.

[[File:Alit Alito and Gilag Girag training.png|thumb|left|[[AlitAlito]] and [[GilagGirag]] training.]]While on [[Earth (planet)|Earth]], Barians are forced to take on a human form, not knowing that this form was the one they had from the time they were humans, although [[Dumon]] apparently only needs to do this if his [[Baria LapisCrystal (jewelry)|Baria Crystal]] is damaged. The only major resemblance between both their Barian and human form is their hair, which only changes color.<ref name="ep80">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|80|ref}}</ref> As energy beings, they have remarkable tolerance to pain, even in human form; [[GilagGirag]] was able to take a punch in the face from [[FumaFender]] without so much as a flinch, though they are not immune to pain and injury entirely.<ref name="ep74" /> [[Dumon]], [[Semimaru]]Erazor, Chironex, [[Kurage]]Scritch, and [[Mosquito Ninja]], Mr. Heartland however, can retain their true Barian forms on Earth. <ref name="ep108">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|108|ref}}</ref> Barians can travel from the Barian World using [[Overlay Network]]s and can also utilize the ability on Earth, vanishing and reappearing on a whim.<ref name="ep80" /><ref name="ep82">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|82|ref}}</ref><ref name="ep85">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|85|ref}}</ref> [[Mizael]] showed the ability to fire energy balls for offensive purposes, though they do not cause lasting damage.<ref name="ep82" /> These abilities can also be granted Dumon has only done so inside of or very close to humans. [[Vetrix]], who made a contract with Barians, was able to produce [[Energy BallNumber ruins|energy ball]]s and use the aforementioned networks to travel.<ref name="ep43">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|43|ref}}</ref> Barians possess the ability to [[Rank-Up]] their [[Xyz Monster]]s by the use of "[[Rank-Up-Magic Barian's Force]]", which lets them Summon "[[Number C]]" and "[[CXyz]]" monsters. "CXyz" monsters originate from the Barian World and are produced there as "weapons" to defeat the "[[Number]]s".<ref name="ep74" /> While in human form, Barians cannot wield them, but they can use "[[Rank-Up-Magic Barian's Forceruins]]" to brainwash humans into doing so for them.<ref name="ep80" /> The Brainwashing effect seems to vary depending on who does the brainwashing. Gilag's victims retain their personality but becoming obsessed with serving the Barian world, while Vector's victims are more like sleeper agents, retaining their original personalities until the brainwashing kicks in when they draw "[[Rank-Up-Magic Barian's Force|Barian's Force]]", at which point they become ruthless and sadistic like Vector himself. Alit's brainwashing on the other hand completely robs the victim Fearsome Four of free will and personality. Interestingly the Barians themselves are not immune to being brainwashed as seen when Gilag brainwashed Vector (though he could have been faking). In addition, if a Barian were to lose a Duel to a person using a "CXyz", they would vanish from existence, just as Astral would if he lost to a "Number".<ref name="ep81">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|81|ref}}</ref> ==History==The Barians have a feud with those of the [[Astral Dark Dueling World]] and seek to destroy it. One all did so within Barian, [[Mizael]], specified that if they do not, then their own world will have "no future"Fields.<ref name="ep80ep108">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|80108|ref}}</ref> For that reason, the Barians are bent on acquiring the "[[Number]]s" to find With the location partial merging of "[[Numeron Code]]" - the "God Card" that created the world Earth and can decide fate.<ref name="ep89" /> They cannot gather the "Numbers" themselvesBarian World, so the [[Seven Barian Emperors]] manipulated and exploited humans including [[Dr. Faker]] and [[Vetrix]] into doing so for them.<ref name="ep74" /> With the defeat of both human pawns, [[Vector]] and [[Dumon]] decided that they would have to intervene directly. To that end, he sent [[Gilag]] to Earth.<ref name="ep74"></ref>Later, after Gilag's failure, Dumon sends Alit to gather the "Numbers". On Earth, Barians can take human form, though they do not decide their appearance and are unable to wield "[[CXyz]]" monsters.<ref name="ep80" /> Following Gilag's failed attempts to get Yuma's "Numbers", back in the [[Barian World]] Dumon sends [[Alit]] to try to take the "[[Number]]s" from [[Yuma]].<ref name="ep80" /> [[File:Misael!.jpg|thumb|right|Mizael's arrival.]]After the constant failures of [[Gilag]] and [[Alit]], [[Dumon]] decides to sends [[Mizael]] to true forms on Earth, giving him three "[[Barian's Sphere Cube]]s" which lets Barians collect "Numbers" themselves. Mizael's arrival was by a giant energy ball crashing into a forest, causing a deep crater.<ref name="ep82">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|82|ref}}</ref> Mizael's attempt to defeat Yuma was interrupted by [[Kite Tenjo]], who took over without the Duel. Mizael ended up cancelling the Duel when the power presence of his "[[Number C107: Neo Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon]]" nearly destroyed the Barian Sphere Field.<ref name="ep83">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|83|ref}}</ref> Gilag would then make another attempt, brainwashing ruins or a whole army of students, but Yuma was saved by Alit, who wished to defeat Yuma himself.<ref name="ep85">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|85|ref}}</ref> Alit deployed his Barian's Sphere Cube, but was ultimately defeated by the power of [[ZEXAL (power)|ZEXAL]].<ref name="ep86">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|86|ref}}</ref> He was later ambushed, prompting Gilag to take revenge, believing [[Vector|Rei Shingetsu]] had been the one to ambush him. Gilag ended up Dueling "Rei" and Yuma at the same time in his own Sphere Field.<ref name="ep87">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|87|ref}}</ref> "Rei" revealed his identity as a [[Barian's Guardian]] and gave Yuma "[[Rank-Up-Magic Limited Barian's Force]]", allowing him to defeat Gilag with "[[Number C39: Utopia Ray V]]".<ref name="ep88">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|88|ref}}</ref>

Vector, who was believed to be dead, eventually emerged on Earth and used "Rank-Up-Magic Barians can travel from Barian's Force" to brainwash World using [[Umimi HabaraOverlay Network]]s and can also utilize the ability on Earth, who Dueled alongside her husband [[Tobio Habara|Tobio]] against Yuma vanishing and [[Anna Kaboom]]teleporting on a whim.<ref name="ep92ep80" /><ref name="ep82">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|82|ref}}</ref><ref name="ep85">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|9285|ref}}</ref> This ultimately failed as well[[Mizar]] showed the ability to fire energy balls for offensive purposes, though they do not cause lasting damage.<ref name="ep82" /> These abilities can also be granted to humans. [[Vetrix]], who made a contract with the Barians, was able to produce [[Energy Ball|energy ball]]s and use the aforementioned networks to travel.<ref name="ep93ep43">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|9343|ref}}</ref>

Afterwards, Vector challenged Yuma to a Duel where he puropsely lost and gave [[Number 66File: Master Key Beetle]] to Astral while kidnapping "Rei ShingetsuBarian_energy_inside_a_Chaos_Xyz.png|thumb|right|200px|". Yuma and the others then headed to Sargasso, where 3 of the Barian Emperors awaited. After Vector's Sargasso plan failed, he awakened [[Don Thousand]] and fused with him and began searching for the [[Legendary Number]]s. Afterwards, he absorbed what remained of [[Number 96C105: Dark Mist Battlin' Boxer Comet Cestus (characteranime)|Number 96C105: Battlin' Boxer Comet Cestus]] and used the power to create more [[Dimension" has winged-Fusing Device]]s like parts on its body, which all have Barian energy seen in order to fuse [[Earth (planet)]] with the [[Barian World]]. He then restored [[Mr. Heartland]] to human form and reincarnated [[Kurage|Mrit. Heartland's old mentor]], as well as [[Semimaru|2 of Mr. Heartland's]] [[Mosquito Ninja| old Dueling criminal pals]] as Barians so Mr. Heartland could have some minions to assist him in defeating Yuma, Shark, and Kite.

Barians possess the ability to [[Rank-Up]] their [[Xyz Monster]]s by the use of "[[Rank-Up-Magic Barian's Force (anime)|Rank-Up-Magic Barian's Force]]", which possesses the power of Chaos to let them [[Summon]] "[[Number C]]" and "[[CXyz]]" monsters. "CXyz" monsters originate from Barian World and are produced there as "weapons" to defeat the "[[Number]]" monsters.<ref name="ep74" /> While in human form, Barians cannot wield them, but they can use "Barian's Force" to brainwash humans into doing so for them.<ref name="ep80" /> The brainwashing effect seems to vary depending on who does the brainwashing. Girag's victims retain their personalities, but become devoted to serving Barian World, while Vector's victims are more like sleeper agents; retaining their original personalities until the brainwashing activates when they draw "Barian's Force", at which point they become ruthless and sadistic like Vector himself. Alito's brainwashing on the other hand completely robs the victim of free will and personality. Don Thousand's brainwashing has two levels; the first altering the victim's personality (and possibly their memories) to become more aggressive, while the second puts the victims completely under his control. Interestingly, the Barians themselves are not immune to being brainwashed as seen when Girag brainwashed Vector (though he could have been faking), and when Don Thousand brainwashed Girag and Alito. In addition, if a Barian were to lose a Duel to a person using a "CXyz", they would vanish from existence, just as Astral would if he lost to a "Number".<ref name="ep81">{{Clearepisode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|81|ref}}</ref>

* Former denizens of [[AlitAstral World]]**[[Don Thousand]] (God of [[Barian World]])* [[Seven Barian Emperors]]** [[Alito]]** [[Dumon]]** [[GilagGirag]]** [[KurageRio Kastle|Marin]]** [[MeragMizar]]** [[MizaelReginald Kastle|Nash]]** [[Mosquito NinjaVector]]* [[NaschFearsome Four of the Dark Dueling World]]** [[Chironex]]** [[Erazor]]** [[Mr. Heartland]]** [[SemimaruScritch]]* People of the [[VectorUnited Lands of the Poseidon Ocean]]<ref name="ep121">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|121|ref}}</ref>** [[Iris]]

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