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{{Infobox/Yu-Gi-Oh!/Charactercharacter| main = Roman Goodwin| defaultsort = no | image name = Rudger Skeleton horsemanKnight.jpg | english name en_name = Roman Goodwin| ja_trans_name = Rudger Goodwin| other_names = Skeleton Knight | kanji ja_name = ルドガー・ゴドウィン| romaji_name = Rudogā Godowin| gender = Male| age = Unknown| height = 189 cm| birthdate = December 14 | romaji relatives = * [[Ish Kiq Goodwin]] (adoptive older sister)* [[Rex Goodwin (manga)| Rex Goodwin]] (adoptive younger brother)* [[Jack Atlas (manga debut )|Jack Atlas]] (nephew)| organization = [[Skeleton Knight's Crusade]]| manga_deck = [[Hellfire]] | manga_debut = {{chapter|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|1|ref}} | appears manga appears_in_manga = ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's (manga)|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]] | gender = male | relatives = [[Rex Goodwin (manga)|Rex Goodwin]] (brother) | affiliation = [[Skeleton Knight's Crusade]] | manga deck = Hellfire '
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'''Roman Goodwin''', known as '''Rudger Goodwin''' (ルドガー・ゴドウィン, ''Rudogā Godowin'') in the Japanese version, is a character from the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's (manga)|''Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's'' manga]] and initially the main antagonist. He is the brother of [[Rex Goodwin (manga)|Rex Goodwin]] and also goes by the alter ego, the '''Skeleton Knight''' (骸骨騎士, ''Gaikotsu Kishi''), a being from an urban legend.
===Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's===[[Rex GoodwinFile:Human Rudger manga.jpg|thumb|Skeleton Knight's human form: Roman]] later reveals that After [[Sect Ijuin]] lost to [[Yusei Fudo (manga)|Yusei Fudo]] in a factory in [[Satellite]], he has a dispute against held his cards up to the sunset, clasped them together and prayed for cards to help him beat Yusei.<ref name="r 1" /> Roman, in the form of the Skeleton Knight, appeared on an altar which had not been there before and says took Sect captive. Yusei demanded that he must defeat the Skeleton Knightgive Sect back, who plans on turning but the world into skeleton challenged Yusei to a terrifying universe ruled by hearts of hatred by using Dark CardsDuel. His true identity <ref name="r 1" /> He is revealed defeated when Yusei breaks the pipe he was running along, causing him to get disqualified for stopping. After losing, he starts to be that of Rex's older brotherdisappear, [[Roman Goodwin|Roman]]but asks Yusei his name before totally vanishing.<ref>{{chapter|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|404|ref}}</ref>
The Skeleton Knight appeared on an altar which had not been there before and took Sect captive. later appears behind Yusei demanded that whilst he give is Turbo Dueling against [[Hunter Pace (manga)|Hunter Pace]], as one of his servants, Sect backwas currently being infected by one of his dark cards, but which Yusei along with the skeleton challenged Yusei to a other [[Priests of Light|DuelPriest reincarnations]] could feel.<ref name="r 1ch16" /> He is defeated when Yusei breaks the pipe he was running along, causing him to get disqualified for stopping. After losing, he starts to disappear, but asks Yusei his name before totally vanishing.<ref>{{chapter|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|416|ref}}</ref>
Encountering Yusei in the Northern Sky Corridor, The Skeleton Knight explains to Yusei about what happened to Sect and Akiza and what he must do in order to reach them. Noting that he lost the last time they met, the Knight makes sure that it won't happen the same way again.<ref name="ch45">{{chapter|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|45|ref}}</ref> Yusei is eventually able to defeat "[[Underworld Dragon Dragonecro (manga)|Underworld Dragon Dragonecro]]" and the Skeleton Knightcomplimented him on his growth, wondering if Sect's situation had drawn out his power.<ref name="ch48">{{chapter|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|48|ref}}</ref> He decided to unleash his full power, bringing out "[[Underworld Flood Dragon Dragocutos (manga)|Underworld Flood Dragon Dragocutos]]" and almost defeating Yusei, but Yusei was able to hold on with "[[Stardust Spark Dragon (manga)|Stardust Spark Dragon]]."<ref name="ch49">{{chapter|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's plans are later revealed |49|ref}}</ref> The Skeleton Knight ended his turn, poised to involve win on his next turn with the effect of "Dragocutos," but Yusei was able to defeat him by combining "Stardust's" effect with "[[Ultimate GodPhoenix Battle Wings]]." Impressed by Yusei, claiming that he was indeed the warrior that he'd recognized, the Skeleton Knight took his loss gratefully.<ref name="ch50">{{chapter|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|50|ref}}</ref> Afterwards, which Yusei asked the Knight what he plans 'd seen in his memories. Roman revealed his name and his history with Ish and Rex, and begged Yusei to Resurrect in the save Rex if [[Sky Fortress SeibalJack Atlas (manga)|Jack]]could not. The Machine Temple began to collapse, and Roman mused that it had been worth waiting 5000 years for a warrior like Yusei. Roman died in the wreckage, content with the knowledge that he had passed on Ish's last request to the next warrior and reunited with Ish's spirit at last.<ref name="ch34ch51">{{chapter|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|3451|ref}}</ref>
==Deck==
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! scope="col" | Opponent(s)! scope="col" | Ride(s)! scope="col" | Outcome(s)
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| [[Yusei Fudo (manga)|Yusei Fudo]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Ride 002|2]] - [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Ride 004|4]] || Lose|-| [[Yusei Fudo (manga)|Yusei Fudo]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Ride 048|48]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Ride 050|50]] || Lose
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==References==
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{{Characters/Roman Goodwin pages}}{{Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's/Manga(manga) characters}}
[[Category:Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's characters]]