Darknut Legion (Conquest)

The Darknut Legion is a playable faction in Hyrule Conquest.

Description
The Darknuts (the Gerudo word for Cliff Lords) are a canine race that originated from the mountain ranges west and south of the Gerudo desert. They are an ancient people, predated only by races of legend such as the Oocca and Fairies. In the past, their civilisation almost fell apart through civil warfare, and conflicts with border races such as the Gerudo and Moblins nearly resulted in the extinction of their race. Facing the end of their people, the warring leaders decided to put aside their differences and declared that from there on out every single Darknut would be trained to be a disciplined and unstoppable warrior at adolescence. After devising a rigorous code from which to follow, the Darknut Legion and its infamous armored warriors were born. From an early age, Darknuts are trained to wield the best armour, the biggest swords, and maintain the highest order of discipline to preserve their creed. Darknut philosophy places focus on the individual: if one soldier cannot master himself, then it is impossible for him to function in a group. For this reason, Darknuts often prefer to fight alone in engagements, leaving their comrades to their own devices when fighting against groups. When assembled into an army, the Darknuts are without a doubt the single most powerful force to walk Hyrule. This has come at a price, however, as the Darknut Legion places focus on the sword. Their faction has no archers at all, and little cavalry. That, combined with their slow speed, makes them hard to master despite their obvious prowess in a hand-to-hand fight. Regardless, a wall of Darknuts shrugging off hundreds of arrows as they slowly advance is bound to put doubt into most armies that they face.

Physiology
Cliff Lords are bipedal canids similar in appearance to jackals, typically standing around two and a half meters tall. Both genders typically have very thin black fur and crimson eyes.

Language
The official and national language of the Darknut Legion is the Cliff Lord Tongue. The Gerudo and Zuna languages are also recognized.

Strengths, Weaknesses and Abilities

 * Unmatched Armour: The Darknuts are infamous for their nearly impenetrable armour, making them pound for pound the most powerful soldiers in all of Hyrule.
 * Heavy Contenders: Darknuts are all very slow and most are unable to run because of their massive armour.
 * Honor Bound: The Darknuts have a strict code of ethics and honor that prevents them from using weapons other than swords. As such they lack cavalry, archers, and other specialised units outside of infantry.
 * Lord Race: In the campaign, the Darknuts are nearly worshiped by the Fokka and Mazura, and generally are aided by the Zuna of the Gerudo Desert. Mercenaries are also generally more willing to work for them regardless of pay.

Civilian

 * Thrall
 * Dealer

Military

 * Gymnitai
 * Hoplite
 * Peltast
 * Legionnaire
 * Doomknocker
 * Jermafenser
 * Rebonack
 * Fokka Hypaspist
 * Mazura Hippikon
 * Lynel Pride
 * Dux
 * Idol Throne
 * Immortal

Creature

 * Molgera Grub

Siege Weaponry

 * Ares
 * Fokkalista

Hero Units

 * Patra
 * Glass Witch
 * Legatus
 * Reaver

Heroes

 * Zalunbar
 * Yaraxonal
 * Senturon
 * Alros
 * Onon
 * Militron

Titan

 * Vaati

Special
Main article: Mercenaries

Buildings

 * Agora
 * Domus
 * Vineyard
 * Horreum
 * Public Forums
 * Thermae
 * Honor Monument
 * Jeweller
 * Gymnasia
 * Holosideros
 * Foreign Quarter
 * Apotheon
 * Summonere
 * Colosseum
 * Armorum
 * Auditorium
 * Overwatch

Wonder

 * Tower of Hera

Trivia

 * The Darknut legion's faction symbol is based on the shields wielded by the Darknuts in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.