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1	''Voltron: Cosmic Knights'', or ''Cosmic Knights'' is a potential {{Crossover}} of ''WesternAnimation/VoltronLegendaryDefender'' and the ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}'' metaseries by [=G2BattleConvoy=]. The fic is an attempt to explore how a sufficiently technologically advanced civilisation would have faced the villains of ''WesternAnimation/VoltronLegendaryDefender'' without the assistance of the titular robot. At least, at first.
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3	For ten thousand years, the [[TheEmpire Galra Empire]] have been subjecting the citizens of the universe to their mad, brutal takeover of the cosmos. Thousands, if not millions of worlds have been crushed under their dark purple jackboots. There are rumours that there is [[LaResistance rebellion]] in a few insignificant locations and that five coloured [[AnimalMecha Lions]] have awoken from their slumbers. They are ''not'' the only ones fighting back. In another corner of the star-studded skies, there is a nation, the [[TheGoodKingdom Arian Cosmic Empire]], that has put up a stubborn defence against the invasion, and they are ready to release their latest weapon: [[SuperPrototype Gundam]].
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7	[[folder:Main Series Tropes]]
8	* AdaptationExpansion: The fic attempts to give a much more expanded picture of the Arian nation that Reiji hailed from in ''Anime/GundamBuildFighters'', while also expanding its scope in order to establish a nation with considerable might and influence in order to incorporate the standard Gundam tropes the franchise is known for, while justifying a sustainable conflict with one of the oldest empires in the known universe.
9	* AerithAndBob: Like many a ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}'' entry, a lot of the characters' names sound either fairly normal by Earth standards, or downright bizarre, as if they're in a ''Franchise/StarWars'' film. Partially justified as the Arian Cosmic Empire is a civilisation that is not necessarily connected to Earth.
10	* AppliedPhlebotinum: A two-fold example: Arian's Mobile Suits, and by extension the Gundams, are said to be derived from research into both the [[GreenRocks Arista mineral]] and [[LostTechnology Altean technology.]]
11	* BadassArmy: Arian's EliteArmy, the [[TheOrder Cosmic Knights]], consist of Arian's most talented soldiers, and were said to be able to HoldTheLine against the Galran forces until the first Gundams were deployed.
12	* CanonWelding: The fic links ''Anime/GundamBuildFighters'' with the ''[[WesternAnimation/VoltronLegendaryDefender Legendary Defender]]'' universe, as well as a few bits and pieces of the ''[[VideoGame/GundamVsSeries Gundam EXA]]'' manga.
13	* CoolVsAwesome: It's the Galran Empire pitted against a crapton of Mobile Suits. Also a case of AuthorAppeal.
14	* DarkerAndEdgier: Than both ''Anime/GundamBuildFighters'' and ''WesternAnimation/VoltronLegendaryDefender'', due to it being a war story.
15	* {{Defictionalization}}: In-universe example: The Gundams used by the A.I.S.F. were inspired by the knowledge that was gained from [[spoiler:[[FormerTeenRebel Reiji's]] travels to an alternate]] Earth and several Gundam metaseries materials.
16	* DuringTheWar: The story starts some time after Arian's FirstContact with the Galrans, where they've already conquered some of the frontier colonies.
17	* TheEmpire: The Galrans, naturally.
18	* FeudalFuture: The Arian Cosmic Empire is defended by a group called the Cosmic Knights, they're ruled by a King, and they use advanced technology in their exploits.
19	* FriendOrFoe: When the Blade of Mamora attempt to intervene in a Galran infiltration plan, they're accidentally mistaken for other infiltrators by Arian forces.
20	* TheGoodKingdom: Arguably, the Arian Cosmic Empire is this. They're ridiculously small compared to the several millennia-old Galra Empire, but they're stated to treat their people with human decency, and their unique resources are what have allowed them to HoldTheLine for as long as they have.
21	* HumanAliens: To the naked eye, the Arian population look indistinguishable from their counterparts from Earth (i.e. humans). It's not clear whether their origins are actually tied to Earth, or if they [[ContrivedCoincidence happened to turn out exactly like humanity would.]]
22	* HumongousMecha: Discounting Voltron, there is several fleets' worth of Mobile Suits, all used by the Arian Imperial Space Forces.
23	* LightIsGood: The Arians use white as well as a number of bright colours in their colour scheme, signifying their opposition to the Galrans.
24	* OCStandIn: A necessity, since a few of the Gundam EXA-original characters do not have very detailed entries in the ''Gundam'' wiki. Hell, Yuza doesn't even ''have'' an entry.
25	* SuperPrototype: The two Gundams that they give to Team Extreme near the start of the story are explicitly this. The Hot Scramble Gundam is meant to test the applicability of semi-independent attack drones, while the Extreme Gundam is meant to serve as a testbed for a multi-purpose MS frame. Their successors take this even further.
26	* VillainForgotToLevelGrind: A downplayed, interplanetary example: About halfway through the story, (not counting the Paladins' help) the Arians have managed to produce enough Gundams powerful enough to start pushing the Galrans back, who are so inclined into their WeHaveReserves attitude, that ''they don't even realise they're losing on the Arian front.''
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31	!! Characters
32	[[folder:Cosmic Knights: Team Extreme]]
33	!! A.I.S.F. Cosmic Knight Squadron 5 / Team Extreme
34	A group of elite soldiers tasked with fighting off the Galran invasion forces, and part of the titular Cosmic Knights. They are led by Leos Alloy and are given the first Extreme Gundam prototype in order to change the tide of the war.
35	* AcePilot: All of them (save for Sthesia) are noted to be [[{{Pun}} extremely]] capable pilots that have managed to help stave off the Galran offensive, even with their standard-issue Mobile Suits.
36	* ElitesAreMoreGlamorous: They are some of the best soldiers in all of Arian, and gain quite a bit of development as the protagonists of the story.
37	* ProtagonistTitle: Subtitle example. They are part of the titular Cosmic Knights.
38	* TheSquad:
39	** TheLeader: Leos Alloy
40	** NumberTwo: Meijin Kawaguchi III
41	** TheSquadette: Sthesia Awar
42	** TheBigGuy: Michael Tapferin
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44	!! Leos Alloy
45	--> '''Main mecha:''' AGX-11/MF Extreme Gundam I/MF Magnificence, AGX-14/VS Extreme Gundam II VS Valiance
46	* AllYourPowersCombined: [[spoiler:The Gundam Valiance is designed to have the abilities of all three variations of Gundam Magnificence, without the needed drawback to switch between the loadouts.]]
47	* BewareTheNiceOnes: If anyone threatens [[LoveInterest Sthesia's]] wellbeing, then Leos will be sure to give them a CurbStompBattle.
48	* TheDreaded: Once the Galrans learn just how powerful his Extreme Gundam is, they nickname it the "[[RedBaron Crimson Angel.]]"
49	* EvolvingWeapon: The Extreme Gundam prototype that he's given at the start of ''Cosmic Knights'' is designed to use combat data gathered in its deployments to craft new armaments and upgrades to improve its combat potential. If necessary, it can also deploy them at will.
50	* TheHero: He's very much your typical Gundam protagonist: a noble yet somewhat naive pilot who's been put in command of Team Extreme.
51	* MidSeasonUpgrade: [[spoiler:Eventually upgrades to the Extreme Gundam II VS "Valiance."]]
52	* MultiformBalance: The Extreme Gundam "Magnificence" eventually gains three different forms, each with their own strength and drawbacks:
53	** [[LightningBruiser Lightning Bruiser]]/[[CloseRangeCombatant Close-Range Combatant]]: The Xenon Face
54	** [[MightyGlacier Mighty Glacier]]/[[LongRangeFighter Long-Range Fighter]]: The Eclipse Face.
55	** [[GlassCannon Glass Cannon]]/[[JackOfAllStats Jack-of-All-Stats]]: The Agios Face.
56	* NiceGuy: He's incredibly polite and friendly to his comrades and other people alike.
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58	!! Meijin Kawaguchi III / [[spoiler:Tatsuya Yuuki]]
59	--> '''Main mecha:''' AGX-B76 Hot Scramble Gundam
60	* AscendedFanboy: Technically, he is one. [[spoiler:As [[TheGoodKing Aria von Reiji Asuna]] reveals, the only prior combat experience that he had before becoming a Cosmic Knight was ''Gunpla Battle.'']]
61	* TheAce: Even with his relatively simple Hot Scramble Gundam, he is very deadly in combat.
62	* AceCustom: Arguably, the Hot Scramble Gundam is an ''AceCustom Gundam''. Not only does it have its own model code, it was tweaked personally by him to take advantage of his [[spoiler:Gunpla Battle]] fighting style. [[spoiler:Considering that the design is derived from his own Gunpla, this makes perfect sense.]]
63	* AttackDrone: The fin funnels on the Hot Scramble Gundam's back can either be launched independently to attack from multiple angles, or attack to his beam rifle to power the weapon up.
64	* RecurringElement: He's an AcePilot who pilots a red Gundam, wears a CustomUniform complete with CoolShades, and has one hell of a charismatic personality. It brings to mind the countless Char Aznable clones present in the franchise.
65	* EnergyWeapon: His funnels fire high-powered energy beams capable of trapping enemies.
66	* TheLancer: Meijin, unlike Leos, is a very passionate person with his personality set to LargeHam on overdrive. Despite that, he normally acts as the voice of reason when he thinks that Leos is in over his head.
67	* SuperMode: [[spoiler: The Hot Scramble Gundam, while glowing red, can gain increased speed and firepower by overclocking its systems. This proves useful when the Paladin-Cosmic Knight alliance needs to retreat from a successful Galran counterattack.]]
68	* TokenHuman: [[spoiler: Or, at least, the only one from an Earth that isn't nearly as advanced as the one in this universe, but it still counts.]]
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70	!! Sthesia Awar
71	--> '''Main mecha:''' AGX-16/CL Extreme Gundam II CL Excellia
72	* ActionGirl: [[spoiler:She eventually gains this status, see TookALevelInBadass.]]
73	* FriendlySniper: Apparently, her marksmanship skills were more effective at longer ranges. [[spoiler:This serves as {{Foreshadowing}} for her eventual possession of the Extreme Gundam Excellia.]]
74	* TheHeart: She's the one who more or less keeps Team Extreme working together, despite their differences. It helps that she has a very optimistic personality and is always hopeful for the future.
75	* MissionControl: Serves this role for a good majority of the story.
76	* NiceGirl: Arguably more friendly than Leos.
77	* TookALevelInBadass: [[spoiler: She's eventually chosen to pilot the Extreme Gundam II CL "Excellia", a heavily modified variant of the Extreme Gundam II VS "Valiance".]]
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79	!! Michael Tapferin
80	--> '''Main mecha:''' AGS-95B Powered G-Stream Blazer, AGX-11/MF Extreme Gundam I/MF Magnificence.
81	* AceCustom: His Powered G-Stream Blazer is a customised G-Stream outfitted with a [[WalkingArsenal veritable arsenal]] of weapons, such as [[ShoulderCannon particle beam cannons]], integrated [[GatlingGood Gatling cannons]] and shield-mounted [[MacrossMissileMassacre missile racks.]]
82	* BadassNormal: He uses a customized G-Stream Mobile Suit as opposed to Leos's Extreme Gundam and Meijin's Hot Scramble Gundam in order to fight the Galrans.
83	* TheBigGuy: He's one of the more aggressive members of the Cosmic Knights, and can be incredibly arrogant at times.
84	* DualBoss: [[spoiler:Serves as one-half of one thanks to being BrainwashedAndCrazy by -EX-.]]
85	* DualWielding: A unique aspect of his fighting style is to usually have two of a certain weapon deployed.
86	* EmpoweredBadassNormal: [[spoiler:He's given the Extreme Gundam I/MF "Magnificence" as his MidSeasonUpgrade.]]
87	* FieryRedhead: Downplayed. He can be rather irritable at times.
88	* OddFriendship: He forms one with Pidge.
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91	[[folder:Cosmic Knights: Team Firebrand]]
92	!! A.I.S.F. Cosmic Knight Squadron 6 / Team Firebrand
93	Another team of Cosmic Knights that take part in the anti-Galran offensive. They, unfortunately, have to play second-fiddle to Team Extreme, as they don't have any Gundams of their own to use in the war effort. [[spoiler:This changes shortly after the Galrans pull a devastating counter-attack.]]
94	* AntiHeroTeam: They, unfortunately, have to play a lot more dirty tricks in order to survive.
95	* BadassNormal: They truly are natural aces despite their lower-calibre Mobile Suits. It doesn't make them any less dangerous, though.
96	* {{Expy}}: Their Mobile Suits are basically identical to several Mobile Suit designs seen in the various anime series, [=OVAs=] and video games. Their {{Ace Custom}}s at the beginning are essentially [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam00 Celestial Being's 3rd Generation Gundams]] as MechaMooks.
97	* TheSquad:
98	** ColdSniper: Keith Ors
99	** ArmyScout: Yuza Shindou
100	** TheEngineer: Themis Chiron
101	** TheBigGal: Pigna Hershey
102	* WeakButSkilled: They certainly make up for their lack of firepower in a lot of creative ways.
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104	!! Keith Ors
105	--> '''Main mecha:''' AGS-95M G-Stream Marksman, AGX-15/RS Gundam Resolution
106	* ByronicHero: Downplayed. He is not a nice person by any means, but he still fights alongside the Cosmic Knights.
107	* ColdSniper: Carries a professional attitude, both in and out of combat, and is the designated sniper of the team.
108	* ConsummateProfessional: Takes his role as a Cosmic Knight ''very'' seriously, to the point of having an issue with Leos and Sthesia's increasing closeness.
109	* DarkIsNotEvil: Wears a black uniform, but is most definitely working on the side of the Cosmic Knights.
110	* DeadpanSnarker: This is most likely the ''only'' indication of him having a sense of humour.
111	* SmartPeoplePlayChess: Does this frequently with [[TheEngineer Themis.]]
112	* TheStrategist: Known for coming up with rather effective strategies against the Galran threat.
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114	!! Yuza Shindou
115	--> '''Main mecha:''' AGS-95S G-Stream Swordsman, AGX-15/TM Gundam Taskmaster
116	* AntiHero: Like Keith, he's not exactly a cheerful person, and is usually quick to eliminate the enemy as quickly as possible.
117	* CombatPragmatist: When necessary, he'll use ''anything'' to win.
118	* CustomUniform: His uniform looks like a customised ''cloak'', for crying out loud.
119	* DualWielding: [[spoiler:Gundam Taskmaster's design encourages this, with two pistols, two cannons and two heavy swords.]]
120	* DudeLooksLikeALady: He looks rather effeminate from a distance. The long-haired ponytail doesn't help.
121	* MasterSwordsman: He's more or less unrivalled in using a sword-like weapon in combat. [[spoiler:Elevates to TheMusketeer when he acquires the Gundam Taskmaster.]]
122	* TallDarkAndHandsome: Apparently, it's been noted that Yuza has a few admirers.
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124	!! Themis Chiron
125	--> '''Main mecha:''' AGS-96T G-Stream Technician, AGX-15/SM Gundam Seigemaster
126	* TheEngineer: He is more or less one of the few people that can understand how Altean tech can even ''work'' in the Gundams.
127	* TheSmartGuy: More or less plays this role for both Team Firebrand and the frontline unit of the Cosmic Knights as a whole.
128	* UnknownRival: To Pidge, of all people.
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130	!! Pigna Hershey
131	--> '''Main mecha:''' AGS-95C G-Stream Combatant, AGX-15/FH Gundam Fireheart
132	* AceCustom: Her personal Mobile Suit is a heavily modified pink-coloured [[MechaMooks G-Stream]], which she insisted upon. It's been heavily modified to transform into a jet fighter form with optional bombing equipment.
133	* {{BFG}}: [[spoiler:Her MidSeasonUpgrade, Gundam Fireheart uses a high-output heavy beam rifle that can wipe out several groups of Galran fighters in one shot.]]
134	* BoisterousBruiser: She's known to be rather overconfident at times.
135	* PinkMeansFeminine: Her uniform's colour and the colour of her Mobile Suit.
136	* MacrossMissileMassacre: Fittingly for a TransformingMecha AceCustom SpaceFighter, her Combatant can carry numerous missile pods which can be fired at her discretion.
137	* PintSizedPowerhouse: She's rather small compared to her fellow Knights. Doesn't stop her from fighting as well as her teammates during combat.
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140	[[folder:Team Voltron]]
141	!! The Paladins of Voltron / Defenders of the Universe
142	A group of five humans, from a planet called 'Earth', that were recruited by Princess Allura of Altea in order to fight back against the Galra Empire. They each control a Lion individually, but together they possess the greatest weapon the universe has ever known: Voltron, the combined form of all five Lions and perhaps one of the last few hopes the universe has.
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144	--> For other tropes related to them, please see their [[Characters/VoltronLegendaryDefenderTeamVoltron canon page]].
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146	* CombiningMecha: All five Lions can combine to form Voltron.
147	* ColourCodedForYourConvenience: All five Paladins have a distinct colour to them, and they each pilot a Lion which would match their uniform.
148	* FamedInStory: By the time they arrive in the Arian Cosmic Empire's territory, they are treated as legendary heroes. It helps that they managed to liberate some worlds themselves and give Emperor Zarkon something to think about.
149	* HopeBringer: Essentially, their arrival brings up the morale of the Arian troops that are defending their homeworlds simply because they were the first people to deal a major blow to Emperor Zarkon.
150	* TrueCompanions: Even more so than Team Extreme, especially since they were effectively thrown into the fight for universal liberation.
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152	!! Takahashi "Shiro" Shirogane / The Black Paladin
153	* TheHero: Of Team Voltron.
154	!! Keith / The Red Paladin
155	* TheLancer: A Foil to Shiro.
156	!! Lance / The Blue Paladin
157	* CasanovaWannabe: Any chance he gets to flirt with an attractive woman, human or otherwise, he'll take it, despite these attempts failing more than once.
158	!! Katie "Pidge" Holt / The Green Paladin
159	* OddFriendship: She forms one with [[FieryRedhead Mic]][[TheBigGuy hael.]]
160	* TheSmartGuy: Fills this role for Team Voltron, being the foremost expert on Altean technology and culture
161	!! Hunk / The Yellow Paladin
162	* TheBigGuy.
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164	!! Corran
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166	!! Princess Allura of Altea
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169	[[folder:The Arian Imperial Space Forces]]
170	The Arian Cosmic Empire's interplanetary military force, they are the ones who put their lives in defence of their various colonies and controlled worlds. They are also the ones providing the Cosmic Knights with their full support, allowing them to use their infrastructure in order to effectively deploy the Gundams against the invasion.
171	* CoolStarship: As they are a moderately well-armed SpaceNavy, this is a must. The ''General Answer'' is a primary example.
172	* {{Expy}}: Their general military structure is similar to the Earth Federation Space Forces from the Universal Century timeline.
173	* MechaMooks: A heroic variant with their use of the mass-produced Mobile Suit known as the G-Stream.
174	* RedshirtArmy: Unfortunately, a good number of them end up as casualties against the Galrans. Their elite brethren, the [[BadassArmy Cosmic]] [[EliteArmy Knights]], however, fare much better.
175	* StandardSciFiFleet: Just like any other fictional SpaceNavy, they have a ship-class structure and they stick to it fairly well.
176	** TheBattlestar: The ''General Answer'' serves as one of these, having a moderately high amount of firepower and being able to deploy Mobile Suits into combat.
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178	!! Captain Davron Fiennes
179	--> '''Main ship:''' AIC-1024 ''General Answer''.
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181	* TheCaptain: Of the ''General Answer.''
182	* CommandingCoolness: Nothing gets past him, and he rarely loses his temper.
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186	[[folder:The Arian Royal Family]]
187	The ruling family of the Arian Cosmic Empire, they have a fair but firm ruling stance on their denizens. Known for possessing the mysterious Arista crystals and allowing the Gundams to be developed.\
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189	'''''SPOILERS AHOY FOR [[Anime/GundamBuildFighters GUNDAM BUILD FIGHTERS]]. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.''''' \
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191	!! His Imperial Majesty, Aria von Reiji Asuna
192	* BigGood: As TheGoodKing, he automatically fills this position.
193	* TheEmperor: Defied. He deliberately calls himself a King for two reasons: Emperors are usually seen as corrupt rulers, and he has no delusions about holding ''all'' the power of the Arian Cosmic Empire.
194	* FormerTeenRebel: Was very much this in ''Gundam Build Fighters.''
195	* TheGoodKing: A lot of the Arian people praise him for being fair, but firm to his people, and never letting the temptations of the Crown get in the way of his responsibilities.
196	* OldFriend: [[spoiler:He actually knows Meijin by his real name, Tatsuya Yuuki.]]
197	* RankScalesWithAsskicking: Ascending to the throne hasn't stopped him from being a capable fighter, in and out of a Mobile Suit.
198	%%* ReasonableAuthorityFigure
199	%%* RoyalsWhoActuallyDoSomething
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201	!! Her Royal Highness, Aila Jyrkiäinen-Asuna
202	* DarkAndTroubledPast: Working for the Flana Institute did ''not'' do her any favours in [[spoiler:her previous life on Earth]].
203	* TheHighQueen: Of a sort. Alongside Reiji, she holds the second-highest amount of power in all of Arian.
204	* RagsToRiches: Her backstory is essentially this, all the way up till she married Reiji.
205	* RankScalesWithAsskicking: Like her husband, she's capable of giving ''anyone'' a CurbStompBattle.
206	* RoyalsWhoActuallyDoSomething: Do ''not'' assume her to be one who takes the possible invasion of her subjects' homes lightly.
207	* {{Tsundere}}: Sometimes her husband's trademark oddness can ''really'' get on her nerves.
208	* PurpleIsPowerful: She wears purple to contrast Reiji's RedIsHeroic, but is just an effective a fighter as he is.
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211	[[folder:The Galra Empire]]
212	[[/folder]]
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214	[[folder:Others]]
215	!! The Blade of Mamora
216	A [[LaResistance Galran Resistance group]] who reject the Galran Empire's current mission to bring the universe under their jackboot rule. Using infiltration and subterfuge tactics, one of their main methods is to weaken the Galran Empire on the inside. They have worked with the Paladins before, but after learning that the Arian Cosmic Empire has somehow held off the invasion of their own territory for some time, have decided to place some agents there too.
217	* DarkIsNotEvil: Despite wearing dark colours, they are on the side of good.
218	* MalevolentMaskedMen: Subverted. They're somewhat benevolent, but a lot of their members still wear masks in an effort to preserve their true identities, lest members of the Galran military find out.
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220	!! Cosmic Compiler
221	The main intelligence agency for the Arian Cosmic Empire, they collect any and all information they learn about the Galrans and send the appropriate intelligence to the frontlines. They work closely with the Cosmic Knights, and as a result are necessary for the war effort.
222	* CovertGroupWithMundaneFront: Of a sort. They're a secret intelligence agency, but their public front is a historic library and museum in one, showing natural pride for the Arian nation.
223	* GovernmentAgencyOfFiction: Their job is to essentially gather and use any information about the Galra Empire that they find for their own uses.
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