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* [[RudgerRoman Goodwin]](Leader)* [[DemakDevack]]* [[Kalin Kessler]]* [[Carly Carmine]]* [[Misty LolaTredwell]]* [[Carly NagisaGreiger]](Devack's replacement)* [[Kyosuke KiryuRex Goodwin]]

The '''Dark Signers''' are were a mysterious group of duelistsDuelists resurrected and in the service of the [[Earthbound Immortals]], whose serve who served as antagonists the evil counterparts to the [[Signers]] and were the primary antagonists for the [[Dark Signers (arc)|second arc ]] of ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]''. ==Background==When a person died, he or she was given a chance to live by becoming a Dark Signer at the time of their death. If they displayed a great will to live or a reason for revenge, an [[Earthbound Immortal]] may spare them (provided they agree willingly, whether or not they remember doing so after being brought back), turning them into the Dark Signers in the process. As the Dark Signers, those individuals were given a great power and a great lust for revenge. All of the Dark Signers, with the exception of Roman and Rex, held some form of grudge against (or connection to, in the case of [[Devack]] and [[Carly Carmine|Carly]]) a Signer, which would provide another answer to why the Earthbound Immortals chose them. Due to this phenomenon which derived from the Netherworld itself, there was no way to revert the transformation or revert to their former selves, and were said to be no longer of the living world. If they turned over a new leaf in a Duel, the Earthbound Immortal would take over them and continue the match (however Akiza noted, their control can potentially be broken if the Earthbound Immortal is destroyed without getting rid of the person's Life Points). Thus because of this distinctive group of individuals already had died once, it is seen that once they have been defeated in their own Shadow Duel or Shadow Turbo Duel for that matter, their departure from this world would be completely different. As instead of simply dying like a normal human being, they instead would wither until they became dust when they were sent into the Netherworld. They were capable of using a distinctive type of monsters known as [[Dark Synchro Monster]]s which were black lined. Their [[signature card]] are the "[[Earthbound Immortal]]s", along with the use of Field Spell cards in order to maintain the effects of these powerful beasts in a Duel. There were only five Dark Signers at any given time, each one possessed by a different geoglyph. In the anime present altered time-line, a total of seven awakened, due to the fall of others. Devack was 'succeeded' by Greiger and Rex was revived after his Duel with Roman.

When a person dies, he or she is given a chance to live by becoming a Dark Signer at the time of death. If they display a great will Signers are shown to live or have a reason for revenge, an red [[Earthbound Immortals|Earthbound ImmortalCriminal mark]] may spare them turning them into a Dark Signer in the process. However due to this phenomenon which derives from the Underworld itself, there's no way to revert the transformation. As a Dark Signer, those individuals are given a great power and a great lust for revenge. They are said to be no longer of the living world -esque patterns on their face and incapable of reverting to their former selvesblack sclerae.

They are capable ==Members=={| class="wikitable"|-! Identity! Dark Signer! Cause of using Death! Mark! Deck! [[Earthbound Immortal]]|-! [[Rex Goodwin]]| [[File:REXGODWIND.jpg|100px]]| Defeat by a distinctive new type of monsters known as Dark Signer (Roman)| Condor| [[Inca]]| [[Earthbound Immortal Wiraqocha Rasca|Wiraqocha Rasca]]|-! [[Roman Goodwin]]| [[File:RudgerDS.png|100px]]| [[Zero Reverse]]| Spider| [[Spider]]| [[Earthbound Immortal Uru|Uru]]|-! [[Devack]]| [[File:DemakDS.png|100px]]| Unknown| Monkey| [[Ape]]| [[Earthbound Immortal Cusillu|Cusillu]]|-! [[Misty Tredwell]]| [[File:MistyDS.png|100px]]| Car accident| Lizard| [[Reptilianne]]| [[Earthbound Immortal Ccarayhua|Ccarayhua]]|-! [[Kalin Kessler]]| [[File:DSKiryu.png|100px]]| Starvation| Giant| [[Infernity]]| [[Earthbound Immortal Ccapac Apu|Ccapac Apu]]|-! [[Dark Synchro MonstersCarly Carmine]] which are black lined| [[File:Carly signer. Their jpg|100px]]| Defenestration| Hummingbird| [[Signature CardFortune Lady]] are the "| [[Earthbound ImmortalsImmortal Aslla piscu|Aslla piscu]]|-! [[Greiger]]", along with the use of Field Spell cards in order to maintain the effects of these powerful beasts in a Duel| [[File:D-Bommer.jpg|100px]]| Hanging| Killer Whale| [[Reactor]]| [[Earthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua|Chacu Challhua]]|}

The [[Earthbound ImmortalsImmortal]] are s were evil entities that were sealed in the [[Nazca Lines]] by the [[Crimson Dragon]] and the [[Five Dragons]]. Each one bore a [[Mark of the Shadows|dark mark]] on to five individuals who are known as the Dark Signers. The Dark Signers possessed an inborn drive to defeat the [[Signers]], whom each had a marking of the [[Crimson Dragon]], over the course of 5,000 years. The Dark Signers served as gatekeepers to the door to the Netherworld. This door resided within the first [[Ener-D]] Reactor, located in [[Satellite]]. The Dark Signers plotted to open this gate to release the Earthbound Immortals. Knowing this, [[Rex Goodwin]] built the utopia [[New Domino City]] away from Satellite and restricted the access between the two cities so that only those left in the Satellite would be harmed when this time came. Rex's older brother, [[Roman Goodwin]], was placed in charge of the first [[Ener-D]] Reactor, developed by Doctor Fudo prior to the [[Zero Reverse]] Incident. The same incident which released the sealed Immortals from their 5,000 year imprisonment. Presumably killed by the accident, Roman was reawakened as a Dark Signer.  [[Kalin]] became a Dark Signer after starving to death in prison but came back, fueled with revenge against his former best friend [[Yusei Fudo]]. At a certain point, [[Misty Tredwell]] was transformed while suffering in the hospital after her car accident. After being spared, she was told by [[Earthbound Immortal Ccarayhua|Ccarayhua]] to kill the servant of the [[Crimson Dragon]], "[[Black Rose Dragon]]". Her hatred for the [[Akiza Izinski|Black Rose]] Duelist for allegedly killing her brother, easily put Misty on this task. After the [[Crimson Dragon]] appeared during the [[Fortune Cup]], the Dark Signers began preaching in Satellite that the Crimson Dragon was evil and encouraged the people to stand with them for the sake of the Satellite. Using brainwashed victims, they began targeting the [[Signers]], including [[Yusei Fudo]] and [[Jack Atlas]], who were made to Duel [[Dick Pitt]] and [[Tetsu Ushio|Trudge]] respectively. Jack, however, Dueled with [[Carly Carmine|Carly's]] assistance. In both cases, the Signers emerged victorious. [[Kalin Kessler|Kalin]] targeted Yusei in [[Satellite]] and faced him in a [[Shadow Turbo Duel]]. He Summoned his Earthbound Immortal, "[[Earthbound Immortal Ccapac Apu|Ccapac Apu]]", which absorbed the souls of many residents. Yusei was unable to finish the Duel due to an injury caused by his [[Duel Runner]] failing. [[Carly Carmine|Carly]] was thrown off the [[Arcadia Movement]] building by [[Sayer]], but was spared from death by Earthbound Immortal [[Earthbound Immortal Aslla piscu|Aslla piscu]]. [[Misty Tredwell|Misty]] sensed this and proceeded to the Arcadia Movement in order to face the Black Rose, [[Akiza Izinski]]. Carly faced Sayer in a rematch. Both Dark Signers Summoned their Earthbound Immortals, absorbing the souls of bystanders. Meanwhile, [[Devack]] was able to free [[Greiger]] from a police wagon due to the [[Sector Security|guards']] souls having been absorbed. Carly defeated Sayer with "[[Earthbound Immortal Aslla piscu|Aslla piscu]]", which caused the building to fall apart and Sayer fell, past the inside balconies. Misty and Akiza's Duel was interrupted and postponed due to the collapsing building. The Signers learned from Rex about the nature of the Dark Signers Dueling powers. Yusei, determined to save Kalin, questioned Rex about returning them to normal. Rex reluctantly tells them that the change cannot be reverted as they were no longer of this world.

[[File:Signers face Dark Signers.jpg|thumb|The Dark Signers possess an inborn drive to defeat confront the [[Signersand their companions.]], who each has a marking of the [[Crimson Dragon]], over the course of 5,000 years.

The After a dark ritual performed by the Dark Signers serve as gatekeepers to in the door that leads to the underworld. This door resides within the first [[EnerdyB.A.D.]] generator builtarea, located in [[a mysterious black fog covered all of Satellite]]. The Dark Signers plotted to open this gate to release the Earthbound Immortals. Knowing , and absorbed all residents near thiszone, seemingly including [[Rex Goodwin]] built the utopia [[New Domino CityCrow]] away from Satellite and restricted access between the two cities so that only those left in the Satellite would be harmed when this time came.

RexAfter Roman's older brother, [[RudgerShadow Duel]]against Yusei concluded, the rest of the Dark Signers showed themselves to their rivals, the Signers, as their final battle was about to begin. Each Signer was placed in charge to travel to one of the first four control units for the Original Enerdy Reactor, where their corresponding rival was awaiting. However, as Luna and Leo were taken by Trudge to the controller where Devack was, she was instead transported back to the [[Minus World]] in order to free [[EnerdyAncient Fairy Dragon]] System developed by Professor Fudo prior . This caused Leo to Duel Devack in her place, trying to the fulfill his promise of protecting her. After Devack summoned his [[Zero ReverseEarthbound Immortal Cusillu|Cusillu]] incident that released , Luna returned from the sealed Immortals from their 500 year imprisonmentSpirit World and took Leo's place. Having Once Devack sacrificed [[Ancient Fairy Dragon]], in order to be presumed killed by activate Cusillu's effect, Luna used [[Respect Synchron]] to summon Ancient Fairy Dragon to her side of the accident, Rudger was reawaken as a Dark Signerfield thus releasing her and using her and [[Power Tool Dragon]] to destroy Cusillu and defeat Devack.

Despite Devack's defeat and the apparent destruction of Cusillu, the Dark Signers had a contingency plan. [[Kyosuke KiryuGreiger]] then soon became his replacement, using a Dark Signer after being sentenced to death but came back fueled with revenge sixth Earthbound Immortal, [[Earthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua|Chacu Challhua]]. Later Greiger Dueled against his former friend [[Yusei FudoCrow]], whom had managed to escape the fog. Later during the Duel, as the new Dark Signer summons his correspondent God, he ultimately finds out the truth about his village: the ones responsible for the destruction of it are actually the same individuals he now works for. Discovering this Greiger lost his will to continue the Duel, but suddenly a dark and evil voice known only as an "Envoy of the Underworld" intervened. The entity possessed him in order to force the Duel to continue. In the end, the possessed Greiger was defeated by Crow in the Shadow Turbo Duel, during which Chacu Challhua was destroyed as well.

At some time With his detours settled, Yusei finally reached [[Misty LolaEarthbound Immortal Ccapac Apu|the Giant]] 's control unit, and Kalin. Their Duel was also transformed intense as Yusei tried to save him while suffering in hospitalKalin just wanted revenge. As more of the Enforcers' past was revealed, including Kalin's final moments before becoming a Dark Signer, he Summoned Ccapac Apu and tried to destroy Yusei with it. After being sparedHowever, she was told by [[as he manages to fend off from the Earthbound Immortal - Ccarayhua|Ccarayhua]] 's assault, the Nazca God itself begins to kill trash the servant of ground where the [[Crimson Dragon]]Duel is taking place. As Kalin started experiencing difficulties with this, Yusei tried to save him by summoning "[[Black Rose Majestic Star Dragon]]"and took down Ccapac Apu. Her hatred for the [[Akiza Izinski|Black Rose]] duelist for allegedly killing her brother easily put Misty on this taskKalin made peace with him before he withered into dust.

After the Crimson Dragon appeared during battle, Roman spoke to Yusei through Trudge as he challenged him. Therefore he, along with Crow, Luna, Leo and Trudge went to the Original [[Fortune CupEner-D]]Reactor. As they met with Roman inside, he detonated the Enerdy Reactor, thus releasing the Dark Signers negative energy inside. As it filled the room, the two of them, who are above it, finally began preaching in Satellite that their rematch. During the Crimson Dragon is evil Duel he revealed to him some unfortunate events which occurred between the Dark Signer and encouraging Professor Fudo. Roman also revealed his identity as the people Fifth Signer. After Yusei finally managed to stand with them for defeat [[Earthbound Immortal Uru|Uru]], and thereby Roman, Roman detonated his left arm as he disappeared, and blew up the bridge and sent Yusei falling into the sake depths of Satellitethe Ener-D Reactor.

Using brainwashed victims, they began targeting the [[Signers]], including [[Yusei Fudo]], who was made duel [[Dick Pitt]] and [[Jack Atlas]], who with [[Carly NagisaFile:Envoy of the Underworld.jpg|thumb|Carly Nagisa's]] assistance, dueled [[Tetsu UshioEnvoy of the Underworld|Trudgeleft]]. In both cases, the Signers emerged victorious.

[[Kyosuke Kiryu|Kiryu]] targeted YuseiMeanwhile Jack, who has finally reached the Hummingbird tower, was surprised by Carly, in who appeared riding her own [[SatelliteDuel Runner]] and faced him before engaging in a [[Shadow Turbo Duel. Carly depleted most of his Life Points, and through the card [[Enlightenment]], showed Jack a vision of the future where he lost the Duel and became a Dark Signer, reigning as King over a dead world. Jack, who was at first caught up in the vision, dropped Carly's glasses and realized that they were still in the present. He Summoned his Earthbound Immortalwas able to turn Carly back briefly into herself, before the "Envoy of the Underworld" possessed her and forced the Duel to continue. Carly summoned [[Earthbound Immortal - Ccapac ApuAslla piscu|Ccapac ApuAslla piscu]], however Jack turned the Duel around by summoning "[[Majestic Red Dragon]]". However, which as he attempted to end the Duel in a tie and theoretically destroy them both, Carly informed Jack that he had another destiny as King and broke the control of the Envoy of the Netherworld, destroyed Aslla piscu and took the souls damage because of many residentsit. Yusei was unable to finish She lost the Duel due to being and vanished in need of urgent medical attention after suffering an injuryJack's arms.

[[Carly Nagisa|Carly]] Finally, Misty who was thrown off guarding the [[Arcadia Movement]] building to last Control Tower was waiting for Akiza while mourning for her death by dead brother, [[Divine (Character)|DivineToby]]. Eventually Akiza and Mina arrived where the Lizard Tower was situated, in an old and abandoned carnival. Thus Akiza found Misty, but and was spared guided by an Earthbound Immortalher into a House of Mirrors where they finally commenced their rematch. [[As it began, Misty Lola|Misty]] sensed this and proceeded to recounted the Arcadia Movement events that lead up to face the Black RoseToby’s death that undoubtedly involved Akiza, [[Akiza Izinski]]. Carly faced Divine in a rematch. Both Dark Signers Summoned their Earthbound Immortals which took through the souls use of bystandersher Sad Story Spells and Bad End Trap. MeanwhileBecause of this Akiza who was tormented by the truth, [[Demak]] was able lost the will to free [[Greiger]] from a police wagon because continue the [[Sector Security|guards']] souls had been takenDuel. Carly defeats Divine with However, Sayer appeared to save her Earthbound Immortalfrom landing on a large shard of broken glass, "but then deviously awakened her powers as the [[Earthbound Immortal - Aslla piscuAkiza|Aslla piscuBlack Rose]]", causing the building to fall apart, and Divine falling down the building past the inside balconies. Misty and Akiza's Duel is interrupted and postponed due to the collapsing buildingonce again.

The Signers learn from Rex Goodwin that However, while Misty in the nature end summoned her powerful "[[Dragon Queen of Dark Signers dueling powersTragic Endings]]", Akiza on the other hand not only unleashed her Black Rose Dragon, but also ultimately shattered every mirror in the vicinity and finally confronted her opponent face to face. Akiza and Misty's Duel continued while Misty managed to gain the upper hand by summoning Ccarayhua. While she does that, Yusei is determined tricked Sayer in revealing the truth behind her brother's death. Upon hearing this she commanded her monster to return Kiryu to normaldevour him and avenged her brother's death. Before she could surrender, questions Goodwin the Envoy of the Underworld took control and was about returning them to normalfinish Akiza off with a direct attack. But Akiza pulled through by blocking the attack and summoning Black Rose Dragon again to destroy everything on the field. Misty tried to counter by inflicting damage through a card effect. Goodwin reluctantly tells them how But Akiza countered the damage and dealt it back to her ending the change cannot be reverted as they are no longer of this worldDuel with Misty feeling at peace. She vanished leaving her music box, containing Toby’s and her picture on it.

[[Image:Later, right after Akiza’s Duel against Misty concludes, before the Signers face were able to seal the last Tower, the King of the Netherworld appeared from the Original Ener-D Reactor, and was moving toward New Domino City. At that time Rex who had acquired the powers of a Signer with Roman's arm, revealed to be the last of the Dark Signers.jpg|thumb|As the dark mark of the Condor appeared on his back, it revealed his Dark Signers confront Signer nature and gave him supernatural powers, he declared that a [[Shadow Turbo Duel]] would be held within the Condor geoglyph as a ritual to welcome the [[King of the Signers and their companions.Netherworld]].

After a dark ritualTherefore, performed by indiviuals at the [[BRex faced off against Yusei, Jack, and Crow in one final Shadow Turbo Duel.AThe Duel raged fiercely upon them and Rex.D.]] area, mysterious black fog covers all of Satellite, absorbing all residents near Though both Jack and Crow were unable to continue due to this zone, including [[CrowEarthbound Immortal Wiraqocha Rasca|Wiraqocha Rasca's]]deadly effect, Yusei managed to win with their help.

After Rudger's [[Shadow Duel]] against Yusei concludes, the rest File:DS.jpg|thumb|Four of the Dark Signers show themselves returning to their rivals, the Signers as their final battle is about to begin. Currently each Signer travels to one of the 4 controller for the Old Momentum where their corresponding rival is awating. However as Luna and Leo are taken by Trudge to controller where Deamk could be, she is instaed able to travel back to the Spirit World in order to free Ancient Fairy Dragon. However because of this Leo who stumbles upon the controller with the monkey mark, finds Demak only to duel him in her place, trying to fulfill his promise of protecting her.life]]

As for the former Dark Signers, it's unknown if the others do or don't have recollection of ever being one, judging by Carly's statement and Kalin's current state. (Although it appears that Kalin and Greiger are the only ones with any recollection of their crimes as Dark Signers).  Order of reappearance:*[[Misty]]: It is shown that she and Akiza become close friends, and are now pen pals. She reappeared in many advertisements in Season 2, but had yet to make a physical appearance.*[[Carly]]: She appeared by throwing off her old man disguise a short while after Akiza mentions Misty. She continued to be friends with everyone, normally helping [[Jack]] out of any tight spots. It is unknown if Carly was still friends with [[Misty]].*[[Kalin]]: He went on a trip and ended up in [[Crash Town]]. His "new life" didn't seem to be as successful as the others; he wore a ragged black cape, is physically exhausted, and has lost all emotion, joining a large group of Duelists that Dueled against "[[Malcolm]]´s" group, with lifelong slavery as the loser's penalty (Even then, he is still admired by the kids of the town.). He Dueled Yusei one more time, so that he can leave the world of Dueling behind him (It is revealed, that he kept his Dark Signer memories, and wanted to die for those actions). However, after a series of events, Kalin's will to live changed, making sure that the town and its inhabitants live peacefully from now on.*[[Greiger]]: He returned to his hometown, where he reunited with [[Annie (Greiger's sister)|Annie]] and [[Max]]. Since then, his family moved to [[Nazca Lines|Nazca]] where they build a shrine to pacify the [[Earthbound Immortal]]s and spent the rest of the series tending to it. He also kept his memories as a Dark Signer, and wanted to repent for that crime.{{clear}} In an information file that [[Z-one]] reads in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 149|Episode 149]], in the "original" timeline before he and [[Iliaster]] caused the [[Zero Reverse]] to split the cities, there were only five Earthbound Immortals that fought the Signers - Uru, Ccapac Apu, Cusillu, Aslla Piscu, and Ccarayhua. This would seem to suggest that Rex and Greiger did not originally become Dark Signers, and that it was Z-one's interference with the timeline that caused them to become such. ==PowersAbilities==

[[ImageFile:5Dx028 Spider leaves Dick.jpg|thumb|right|180px|The Spider after possessing a victim.]][[RudgerRoman Goodwin|Roman]] has had the ability to brainwash other people, by having a black spider latch onto a victim. The victim believes themself believed themselves to be a Dark Signer, gains gained the spider dark mark and does did the bidding of the real Dark Signers. While brainwashed, the victim's Duels become became Shadow Duels and their Deck is was changed to one more fitting to a Dark Signer. In the English version the brainwashed person was known as a '''[[Shadow Drones|Shadow Drone]]''', while in the Japanese they refered to themselves as actual Dark Signers.

The spell is was lifted when the victim loses lost a Duel. At this point the spider is was ejected from their body and erupts in erupted into a powder. The victim's Deck is was then restored to normal and they have had no memory of what happened while they were brainwashed.

People who become became real Dark Signers are were believed to be brainwashed. Their motives are were fueled by revenge. While some accept accepted it to be their own free will, it appeared that when their hatred motives are no longer pursued, then the Dark Signer will become possessed by their corresponding [[Earthbound Immortal]]. This happened in [[Greiger]], [[CarlyCarmine|Carly]] and [[Misty Tredwell|Misty's her actions are not always as she wishes and appears as though she is possessed]] Duels, forcing them to continue against their will.

:''{{Main article: [[|Shadow Duel]]''.}}[[ImageFile:5Dx027 Duel of Darkness.jpg|thumb|left|180px|A Shadow Duel.]]

When a Dark Signer engages engaged in a Duel, the arena is was surrounded by a forcefield force field of lightdark fire, taking the shape of the Dark Signer's respected geoglyph and becomes became a Shadow Duel(However it has been proven that they can choose whether or not to make the geoglyph appear. This is evidenced by Misty in episode 60, whom Duels Akiza, but the flames do not appear until she makes it). When a brainwashed Dark Signer servant engages engaged in a Duel, the arena is was instead surrounded by a purple glow.

During a Shadow Duel, players suffer suffered real damage when attacked by monsters. The blasts from the attacks are fatal and often cause caused damage to the surroundings. Also, according to [[Divine (Character)|DivineSayer]] during his duel Duel with [[Carly NagisaCarmine]] in episode 39, the effects from a [[Shadow Duel]] are more powerful and deadlier than that of [[Psychic Duelist|Psychic Dueling]].

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:''{{Main article: [[Dark Synchro Summon]].'' [[Image:YGO5D027.jpg|thumb|right|175px|Dark Synchro Summoning]] The [[Dark Synchro Monsters|Dark Synchro]] and [[Dark Tuner Monsters|Dark Tuner monsters]] are exclusive to the Dark Signers. Dark Synchro Monsters are [[Synchro Summon]]ed by sending to the [[Graveyard]] 1 [[Dark Tuner Monsters|Dark Tuner monster]] and 1 non-[[Dark Tuner Monsters|Dark Tuner Monster]]. The non-[[Dark Tuner Monsters|Dark Tuner Monster's]] [[Level]] minus the [[Dark Tuner Monsters|Dark Tuner Monster's]] [[Level]] must be equal to the Dark Synchro Monster's [[Level]], which is [[Negative Level|negative]]. Currently Negative Levels do not exist in the real life card game.}}

{{[[File:DarkTuning.jpg|thumb|right|175px|Dark Synchro Summoning]] The [[Dark Synchro Monster|Dark Synchro]] and [[Dark Tuner monster]]s were exclusive to the Dark Signers and Shadow Drones. Dark Synchro Monsters were [[Synchro Summon]]ed by sending to the [[Graveyard]] 1 [[Dark Tuner monster]] and 1 non-}}Dark Tuner monster. The non-Dark Tuner monster's [[Level]] minus the Dark Tuner monster's [[Level]] must be equal to the Dark Synchro Monster's [[Level]], which is [[Negative Level|negative]]. Most of the Dark Signers used the following chant: "''When dark overlaps with dark, the doors of the underworld will open. To a world without light!"'' In the dub, the chant is: ''"When the shadows are devoured by even darker shadows, the curtain pulls back and reveals, a world without light!"''