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| romanji romaji = Dāku Shigunā

| anime debut = [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 027]]

* [[Roman Goodwin]](Leader)

* [[Greiger]](Devack's replacement)

The '''Dark Signers''' are were a mysterious group of duelistsDuelists resurrected and in the service of the [[Earthbound Immortals]], who serve 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.

When a person dies, he or she is given a chance to live by becoming They were capable of using a distinctive type of monsters known as [[Dark Signer at Synchro Monster]]s which were black lined. Their [[signature card]] are the time of death. If they display a great will to live or a reason for revenge, an "[[Earthbound Immortals|Earthbound Immortal]] may spare them turning them into a Dark Signer s", along with the use of Field Spell cards in the process. However due order to this phenomenon which derives from maintain the Netherworld itself, there's no way to revert the transformationeffects of these powerful beasts in a Duel. As a There were only five Dark SignerSigners at any given time, those individuals are given a great power and each one possessed by a great lust for revengedifferent geoglyph. All of In the Dark Signersanime present altered time-line, with the exception a total of Carlyseven awakened, hold some form a grudge against a Signer, which would provide an answer due to why the Earthbound Immortals chose themfall of others. They are said to be no longer of the living world Devack was 'succeeded' by Greiger and incapable of reverting to their former selvesRex was revived after his Duel with Roman.

Thus because of this distinctive group of individuals already had died once, it is seen that once they Dark Signers are shown to have been defeated in their own Shadow Duel or Shadow Turbo Duel for that matter, a red [[Criminal mark]]-esque patterns on 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 become dustface and black 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]]|-! [[Dark Synchro MonstersKalin Kessler]] which are black lined| [[File:DSKiryu. Their png|100px]]| Starvation| Giant| [[Signature CardInfernity]] are the "| [[Earthbound ImmortalsImmortal Ccapac Apu|Ccapac Apu]]|-! [[Carly Carmine]]", along with the use of Field Spell cards in order to maintain the effects of these powerful beasts in a Duel| [[File:Carly signer. There are only five dark Signers at any given time each one possessed by a different geoglyphjpg|100px]]| Defenestration| Hummingbird| [[Fortune Lady]]| [[Earthbound Immortal Aslla piscu|Aslla piscu]]|-! [[Greiger]]| [[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 possess possessed an inborn drive to defeat the [[Signers]], whom each has had a marking of the [[Crimson Dragon]], over the course of 5.,000 years.

The Dark Signers serve served as gatekeepers to the door to the netherworldNetherworld. This door resides resided within the first [[EnerdyEner-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, [[RomanGoodwin]], was placed in charge of the first [[EnerdyEner-D]] Reactor, developed by Professor Doctor Fudo prior to the [[Zero Reverse|Zero Reverse Incident]]Incident. The same incident which released the sealed Immortals from their 5.,000 year imprisonment. Presumed Presumably killed by the accident, Roman was reawakened as a Dark Signer.

[[Kalin]] became a Dark Signer after being sentenced 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 hospitalafter 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 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 is 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 Duel [[Dick Pitt]] and [[Tetsu Ushio|Trudge]] respectively. Jack, however, dueled Dueled with [[Carly Carmine|Carly's]] assistance. In both cases, the Signers emerged victorious.

[[Carly Carmine|Carly]] was thrown off the [[Arcadia Movement]] building by [[Sayer|Sayer]], but was spared from death by an 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 Piscupiscu|Aslla Piscupiscu]]", causing which caused the building to fall apart and Sayer droppingfell, 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 confront the Signers and their companions.]]

The Signers learned from Rex Goodwin about the nature of After a dark ritual performed by the Dark Signers dueling powersin the [[B. YuseiA.D.]] area, determined to save Kalina mysterious black fog covered all of Satellite, questions Goodwin about returning them to normal. Goodwin reluctantly tells them that the change cannot be reverted as they are no longer of and absorbed all residents near this worldzone, seemingly including [[Crow]].

After Roman's [[Image:Shadow Duel]] against Yusei concluded, the rest of the Dark Signers face Dark showed themselves to their rivals, the Signers, as their final battle was about to begin. Each Signer was to travel to one of the four control units for the Original Enerdy Reactor, where their corresponding rival was awaiting.jpg|thumbHowever, 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 [[Ancient Fairy Dragon]]. This caused Leo to Duel Devack in her place, trying to fulfill his promise of protecting her. After Devack summoned his [[Earthbound Immortal Cusillu|Cusillu]], Luna returned from the Dark Signers confront Spirit World and took Leo's place. Once Devack sacrificed [[Ancient Fairy Dragon]], in order to activate Cusillu's effect, Luna used [[Respect Synchron]] to summon Ancient Fairy Dragon to her side of the Signers field thus releasing her and using her and their companions.[[Power Tool Dragon]]to destroy Cusillu and defeat Devack.

After a dark ritual performed by Despite Devack's defeat and the apparent destruction of Cusillu, the Dark Signers in the had a contingency plan. [[Greiger]] soon became his replacement, using a sixth Earthbound Immortal, [[B.A.DEarthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua|Chacu Challhua]].Later Greiger Dueled against [[Crow]] area, mysterious black whom had managed to escape the fog covers all . 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 Satelliteit are actually the same individuals he now works for. Discovering this Greiger lost his will to continue the Duel, absorbing all residents near this zonebut 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, seemingly including [[the possessed Greiger was defeated by Crow]]in the Shadow Turbo Duel, during which Chacu Challhua was destroyed as well.

After Roman's With his detours settled, Yusei finally reached [[Shadow DuelEarthbound Immortal Ccapac Apu|the Giant]] against 's control unit, and Kalin. Their Duel was intense as Yusei concludes, the rest tried to save him while Kalin just wanted revenge. As more of the Dark Signers show themselves to their rivalsEnforcers' past was revealed, the Signers, as their including Kalin's final battle is about to begin. Currentlymoments before becoming a Dark Signer, each Signer travels he Summoned Ccapac Apu and tried to one of the four control units for the Original Enerdy Reactor where their corresponding rival is awatingdestroy Yusei with it. However, as Luna and Leo are taken by Trudge he manages to fend off from the controller where Devack isEarthbound Immortal's assault, she is instead transported back the Nazca God itself begins to trash the [[Minus World]] in order to free [[Ancient Fairy Dragon]]. This causes Leo to duel Devack in her place, trying to fulfill his promise of protecting her. After Devack summons his [[Earthbound Immortal Cusillu|Cusillu]], Luna returns from ground where the Spirit World and takes Leo's Duel is taking place. Once Devack sacrificed [[Ancient Fairy Dragon]]As Kalin started experiencing difficulties with this, in order Yusei tried to activate Cusillu's effect, Luna uses [[Respect Synchron]] to summon Ancient Fairy Dragon to her side of the field thus releasing her and using her and save him by summoning "[[Power Tool Majestic Star Dragon]] to destroy Cusillu " and defeat Devacktook down Ccapac Apu. Kalin made peace with him before he withered into dust.

Despite Devack's defeat and After the apparent destruction of Cusillubattle, the Dark Signers prove Roman spoke to have a contingency planYusei through Trudge as he challenged him. [[Greiger]] soon becomes his replacementTherefore he, along with Crow, using a sixth Earthbound ImmortalLuna, Leo and Trudge went to the Original [[Earthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua|Chacu ChallhuaEner-D]]Reactor. Later Greiger duels against [[Crow]]As they met with Roman inside, he detonated the Enerdy Reactor, whom had managed to escaped thus releasing the fognegative energy inside. Later during As it filled the duelroom, as the new Dark Signer summons his correspondent Godtwo of them, he ultimately finds out the truth about his village: the ones responsible for the destruction of who are above it are actually , finally began their rematch. During the same individuals Duel he now works for. Discovering this Greiger loses his will revealed to continue him some unfortunate events which occurred between the duel, but suddenly a dark Dark Signer and evil voice known only Professor Fudo. Roman also revealed his identity as an "Envoy of the Underworld" intervenesFifth Signer. The entity possesses him in order After Yusei finally managed to force defeat [[Earthbound Immortal Uru|Uru]], and thereby Roman, Roman detonated his left arm as he disappeared, and blew up the duel to continue. In bridge and sent Yusei falling into the end, depths of the possessed Greiger is defeated by Crow in the Shadow Turbo Duel, during which Chacu Challhua is destroyed as wellEner-D Reactor.

With his detours settled, Yusei finally reaches [[Earthbound Immortal Ccapac Apu|File:Envoy of the Giant]]'s control unit, and KalinUnderworld. Their duel is intense as Yusei tries to save him while Kalin justs wants revenge. As more jpg|thumb|Envoy of the past of the Enforcers is revealed, including Kalin's final moments before becoming a Dark Signer, he Summons Ccapac Apu and tries to destroy Yusei with it. However, as he manages to fend off from the Earthbound Immortal's assault, the Nazca God itself begins to trash the ground where the duel is taking place. As Kalin then experiences difficulties with this Yusei tries to save him by summoning "[[Majestic Star DragonUnderworld|left]]" and taking down Ccapac Apu. As Kalin makes peace with him, however, still he withers into dust.

After Meanwhile Jack, who has finally reached the battleHummingbird tower, was surprised by Carly, Roman speaks to Yusei through Trudge as he challenges himwho appeared riding her own [[Duel Runner]] before engaging in a Shadow Turbo Duel. Therefore he along with CrowCarly depleted most of his Life Points, Luna, Leo and Trudge goes to through the Original card [[Enerdy|EnerdyEnlightenment]] Reactor. As they meet with Roman inside , showed Jack a vision of the future where he detonates lost the Enerdy ReactorDuel and became a Dark Signer, thus releasing the negative energy insidereigning as King over a dead world. As it fills Jack, who was at first caught up in the roomvision, dropped Carly's glasses and realized that they were still in the two of them, who are above itpresent. He was able to turn Carly back briefly into herself, finally begins their rematch. During before the duel he reveals to him some unfortunate events which occurred between "Envoy of the Dark Signer Underworld" possessed her and Professor Fudo. Roman also reveals his identity as forced the fifth SignerDuel to continue. After Yusei finally manages to defeat Carly summoned [[Earthbound Immortal UruAslla piscu|UruAslla piscu]], and thereby Romanhowever Jack turned the Duel around by summoning "[[Majestic Red Dragon]]". However, Roman detonates his left arm as he's dissapearingattempted to end the Duel in a tie and theoretically destroy them both, blowing up Carly informed Jack that he had another destiny as King and broke the control of the Envoy of the bridge Netherworld, destroyed Aslla piscu and sending Yusei falling into the depths took damage because of it. She lost the Enerdy ReactorDuel and vanished in Jack's arms.

Finally, Misty who was guarding the last Control Tower was waiting for Akiza while mourning for her dead brother, [[File:Envoy_of_the_UnderworldToby]]. Eventually Akiza and Mina arrived where the Lizard Tower was situated, in an old and abandoned carnival.jpg|thumb|Envoy Thus Akiza found Misty, and was guided by her into a House of Mirrors where they finally commenced their rematch. As it began, Misty recounted the events that lead up to Toby’s death that undoubtedly involved Akiza, through the use of her Sad Story Spells and Bad End Trap. Because of this Akiza who was tormented by the truth, lost the will to continue the Duel. However, Sayer appeared to save her from landing on a large shard of broken glass, but then deviously awakened her powers as the Underworld[[Akiza|leftBlack Rose]]once again.

Meanwhile JackHowever, who has finally reached while Misty in the Hummingbird tower, is surprised as Carly appears, riding end summoned her own powerful "[[Duel RunnerDragon Queen of Tragic Endings]]. Afterwards", Akiza on the other hand not only unleashed her Black Rose Dragon, they both engage but also ultimately shattered every mirror in a Shadow Turbo the vicinity and finally confronted her opponent face to face. Akiza and Misty's Duelcontinued while Misty managed to gain the upper hand by summoning Ccarayhua. As Carly is able to deplenish most of his life pointsWhile she does that, Jack is, however, able to turn Carly back into Yusei tricked Sayer in revealing the truth behind her brother's death. Upon hearing this she commanded her monster to devour him and avenged her righteous selfbrother's death. Unfortunately Before she could surrender, the "Envoy of the Underworld", upon seeing this, appears took control and was about to posses her finish Akiza off with a direct attack. But Akiza pulled through by blocking the attack and force the duel summoning Black Rose Dragon again to go destroy everything onthe field. As Carly summons [[Earthbound Immortal Aslla piscu|Aslla piscu]], Jack eventually manages Misty tried to turn the situation around counter by summoning [[Savior Demon Dragon]]inflicting damage through a card effect. However, as he attempts to end But Akiza countered the duel in a tie, Carly instead destroys Aslla Piscu damage and takes damage because of dealt itback to her ending the Duel with Misty feeling at peace. She loses the duel vanished leaving her music box, containing Toby’s and vanishes as they are both huggingher picture on it.

Finally Later, right after Akiza’s Duel against Misty who is guarding concludes, before the Signers were able to seal the last control Tower is waiting for Akiza while mourning for her dead brother, [[Toby]]. Eventually Akiza and Mina arrive where the Lizard Tower is situated, in an old and abandoned carnival. Thus Akiza finds Misty, and has been guided by her into a House King of Mirror where they finally commenced their rematch. As it begins Misty recounts the events that lead up to Toby’s death that undoubtedly involves AkizaNetherworld appeared from the Original Ener-D Reactor, through the use of her Sad Story Spells and Bad End Trapwas moving toward New Domino City. Because of this Akiza At that time Rex who is now tormented by had acquired the truthpowers of a Signer with Roman's arm, loses revealed to be the will to continue last of the duelDark Signers. However Sayer appears to save her from landing into a shard As the dark mark of shattered glassthe Condor appeared on his back, but has now deviously has awakens her it revealed his Dark 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 [[Akiza|Black RoseKing of the Netherworld]] once again.

However while Misty in the end has summon her powerful [[Bad End Queen Dragon]]Therefore, Rex faced off against Yusei, Akiza in the other hand has not only unleashed her Black Rose DragonJack, but also ultimately has shattered every mirror and Crow in the vicinity one final Shadow Turbo Duel. The Duel raged fiercely upon them and finally confronts face to face with her opponentRex. Akiza Though both Jack and Misty's duel Crow were unable to continue while Misty manages due to gain the upper hand by summoning Ccarayhua. While she does that Yusei tricks Sayer in revealing the truth behind her brother[[Earthbound Immortal Wiraqocha Rasca|Wiraqocha Rasca's death. Upon hearing this she commands her monster to devour him and avenges her brother's death. Before she could surrender the Envoy of the Underworld takes control and is about to finish Akiza off with a direct attack. But Akiza pulls through by blocking the attack and summoning Black Rose Dragon again to destroy everything on the field. Misty tries to counter by inflicting damage through card ]] deadly effect. But Akiza counters the damage and deals it back , Yusei managed to her ending the duel win with Misty feeling at peace. She vanishes leaving her music box, containing Toby’s and her picture on ittheir help.

Later, right after Akiza’s duel against Misty concludes, before the Signers are able to seal the last Tower, the King of the Underworld appears from the Original Enerdy Reactor, and is moving toward New Domino City[[File:DS. At that time Goodwin who has acquired the powers of a Signer with Roman's arm, reveals to be the last jpg|thumb|Four of the Dark Signers. As the dark mark of the Condor appearing on his back, revealing his Dark Signer nature and giving him supernatural powers, he declares that a [[Shadow Turbo Duel]] will be held within the Condor geoglyph as a ritual returning to welcome the [[King of the Underworldlife]].

Therefore Goodwin faces After the King of the Netherworld was finally destroyed by the combined power of against Yusei, JackMajestic Star Dragon, and Crow in one final Shadow Turbo Duel. The duel rages fiercely upon them and the Crimson Dragon, all of the other Dark Signers were returned to life, leaving only the Goodwin. Though both Jack and Crow are unable brothers to continue due to [[Earthbound Immortal Wiraqocha Rasca|Wiraqocha Rasca's]] deathly effect, Yusei manages pass on to win with both their helpthe afterlife.

[[File:DSAs 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.jpg|thumb|(Although it appears that Kalin and Greiger are the 4 dark signers, returned to life]]only ones with any recollection of their crimes as Dark Signers).

After 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 King 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 Underworld loser's penalty (Even then, he is finally destroyed still admired by the combined power kids of the town.). He Dueled Yuseione more time, Majestic Star Dragonso that he can leave the world of Dueling behind him (It is revealed, that he kept his Dark Signer memories, and the Crimson Dragonwanted to die for those actions). However, all after a series of the other Dark Signers were returned events, Kalin's will to lifelive changed, leaving only making sure that the Goodwin brothers to pass town and its inhabitants live peacefully from now on .*[[Greiger]]: He returned to the afterlifehis hometown, where he reunited with [[Annie (Greiger's sister)|Annie]] and [[Max]]. AfterwardsSince then, his family moved to [[Nazca Lines|Nazca]] where they build a shrine to pacify the city [[Earthbound Immortal]]s and Satellite return spent the rest of the series tending to normal, the former it. He also kept his memories as a Dark Signers apparently have no recollection of ever being oneSigner, judging by Carly's statementand 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.]][[Roman 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 is was known as a '''[[Shadow Drones|Shadow Drone]]''', while in the Japanese they refer refered to themelves 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 appears appeared that when this their hatred motives are no longer pursued, is to then that the individual Dark Signer will then be possesed become possessed by an unknown evil entitytheir corresponding [[Earthbound Immortal]]. Though this dark entity is powerful as it has forced This happened in [[Greiger]], [[Carly Carmine|Carly]] and [[MistyTredwell|Misty's]] Duels, forcing them to continue their duels against their willswill.

:''{{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 dark 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 [[Sayer|Sayer]] during his duel Duel with [[Carly Carmine]] 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]].''}}

[[ImageFile:YGO5D027DarkTuning.jpg|thumb|right|175px|Dark Synchro Summoning]] The [[Dark Synchro MonstersMonster|Dark Synchro]] and [[Dark Tuner Monsters|Dark Tuner monstersmonster]] are s were exclusive to the Dark Signers and Shadow Drones. Dark Synchro Monsters are were [[Synchro Summon]]ed by sending to the [[Graveyard]] 1 [[Dark Tuner Monsters|Dark Tuner monster]] and 1 non-[[Dark Tuner Monsters|Dark Tuner Monster]]monster. The non-[[Dark Tuner Monsters|Dark Tuner Monstermonster's]] [[Level]] minus the [[Dark Tuner Monsters|Dark Tuner Monstermonster's]] [[Level]] must be equal to the Dark Synchro Monster's [[Level]], which is [[Negative Level|negative]]. Currently Negative Levels do not exist in Most of the Dark Signers used the following chant: "''When dark overlaps with dark, the doors of the real life card gameunderworld 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!"''

==Trivia==*Roman only turned Grieger into a Dark Signer after Devak is defeated, thus leaving a vacancy in the Dark Signers' ranks. This suggests there can only be as many Dark Signers as there are Marks of the [[Crimson Dragon]], to maintain a balance of light and dark{{Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's}}