The Myrmidons

The Myrmidons (pronounced mer-mih-dons) were an elite organization of highly trained and well-armed enforcers and bodyguards operating under the command of the Marquis de Gramont and, by extension, the High Table. They served as the Marquis' main fighting force during the hunt for the legendary retired hitman, John Wick. Their main headquarters are possibly in Paris.
== History ==
=== Background ===
The Myrmidons were enforcers and bodyguards in the employ of Vincent Bisset de Gramont. They are depicted as men and women wearing grey, bulletproof suits, black leather gloves, black combat boots, and a silver lapel pin bearing the Marquis' insignia. The Marquis likely formed this group during his rise to power within the High Table.
=== John Wick: Chapter 4 ===
While Mr. Nobody was sitting at the lounge scanning his journal pages, he notices someone from afar. Chidi and the Myrmidons enter the Osaka Continental in pursuit of John Wick. Upon entry, Chidi is greeted by Akira, but immediately requests she bring him the manager of the Osaka Continental. Before responding, Akira glances at Chidi's lapel pin, identifying them as High Table representatives. She tells the men to make themselves comfortable, then orders an Osaka Continental employee to discreetly evacuate the hotel. Akira rushes to the rooftop to inform Koji of the High Table's presence and sees him and John Wick reconnecting. Akira berates Koji for harboring John at the Osaka Continental, fearing potential repercussions. but is interrupted by Koji, who announces that he will negotiate with the Table's forces, as they are unaware of John Wick's presence at the Osaka Continental. Koji walks into the lobby with his armed men and asks Chidi and the Myrmidons how he could be of assistance. Chidi informs Koji that the High Table believes that Koji is providing services to "one who is excommunicated" and that they will need to search the hotel. Koji retorts that business, even that of High Table representatives, cannot be conducted on Continental grounds, and that the Myrmidons will need to surrender their weapons to Koji. Chidi counters that they represent the Marquis, and warned him not to follow Winston's footsteps. 
Tensions boil as Caine enters, pleading with Koji to comply with the High Table and give John up. Koji rebukes Caine, stating that brotherhood is more important, causing Chidi angrily to interrupt, proclaiming that the Osaka Continental has been deconsecrated by the Marquis' order. Koji turns the lights off, signaling his men into position and readying his ambush. Caine, once more, pleads with Koji to comply, but is ignored. Caine then walks off-screen before Chidi signals the Myrmidons to apprehend Koji. Koji suddenly orders the ambush, and his archers open fire, killing several Myrmidons and almost killing Chidi. Koji's men unsheathe their swords in unison and Chidi orders the Myrmidons to attack. 
A huge fight ensues between the Myrmidons and Osaka Continental employees as elite High Table representatives clad in tactical gear and armed with assault rifles enter the Osaka Continental, prompting Koji and his men to fall back. Chidi orders the Myrmidons and High Table representatives to secure the hotel and find John. Several Myrmidons are killed by John Wick, Akira, Koji, Mr. Nobody, and Osaka Continental employees and John and Akira escape the Osaka Continental.
As the WUXIA Radio DJ begins the hunt for John, Myrmidons were seen preparing weapons and entering cars led by Chidi. The Myrmidons are no longer dressed in grey suits, but now don casual attire. The Myrmidons intercept John at the Arc de Triomphe and engage him in vehicular combat. Several Myrmidons are killed by John before his car is eventually flipped over, forcing John to escape via a commandeered motorcycle. The Myrmidons pursue John to an abandoned apartment alongside the La Main Rouge: a terrorist organization hired by the Marquis de Gramont, but several are killed by John and Mr. Nobody. John and Caine fight numerous Myrmidons on the Sacré Coeur stairs before reaching the duel. Chidi Caine proceeds ahead of John, allowing Chidi to take advantage of a weakened John and throw him down the stairs again. Chidi was about to kill John when Mr. Nobody is seen aiming at him from afar. Nobody contemplates killing John, however, decides against it after looking down at his dog. Mr. Nobody then shoots Chidi, prompting Caine to intervene. Caine holds Chidi at gunpoint, but is reminded that he cannot shoot Chidi. Instead, Caine flicks his sword at Chidi’s gun, disarming him. Chidi grabs Caine by neck, but Caine stabs Chidi’s hand with a pencil and slashes his legs to ensure Chidi could not further pursue John. After the two men leave Chidi, Mr. Nobody approaches Chidi and has his dog maul Chidi’s genitals. Mr. Nobody deadpans that Chidi hit his puppy and executes Chidi with a headshot. 
It is presumed that following the Marquis' death and John's victory of the duel, the Myrmidons were dissolved and remaining operatives under the Marquis sought employment under other figures in the criminal underworld.
== Conduct ==
As an extension of the Marquis de Gramont, the Myrmidons operate with similar impunity and authority. The Myrmidons brazenly refused to surrender their weapons at the Osaka Continental, and insisted on conducting their business in spite of the "neutral" status of Continental hotel chains, even going as far as threatening Koji Shimazu when further challenged. This brazenness led to the Harbinger reprimanding the Marquis, denouncing that the bloodshed at the Osaka Continental was not necessary. It is unknown whether the Myrmidons are extorted and threatened into service like Caine and Mr. Nobody, or they are genuinely loyal to the Marquis.
== Abilities ==
Expert Martial Artists: The Myrmidons are frequently seen displaying their martial arts proficiency. They were able to dispatch Koji's most skilled employees and some even held their own against Koji, Akira and John Wick.
Expert Marksmen and Melee Combatants: The Myrmidons primarily use firearms in combat. Many Myrmidons are seen firing at the Osaka Continental's archers. They are also capable of using knives in close quarters combat. 
Expert Drivers: Myrmidons are extremely skilled drivers. During the Arc de Triomphe battle, they were able to expertly maneuver their cars at high speeds and briefly engaged in vehicular combat with John Wick, managing to disable John's vehicle. 
== Equipment ==
Bulletproof Suit: Along with Chidi, the Myrmidons sport bulletproof suits while operating. Myrmidons are frequently seen blocking bullets with their grey suits.
Body Armour: During the hunt for John Wick in Paris, the Myrmidons no longer sport bulletproof suits. In order to compensate for this, Myrmidons are seen preparing black body armour vests before hunting John
Glock 17 and 34: The Myrmidons primarily use Glock 17s and 34s. They can be seen producing Glocks after Koji's ambush.
TTI Dracarys Gen-12: This weapon can be seen loaded into the Myrmidon and La Main Rouge's vehicle's trunks. The weapon fires incendiary "dragon's breath" shells. The weapon was later appropriated by John Wick and used against the Myrmidons.
Auto-Ordnance Thompson M1A1: During the abandoned apartment fight, Myrmidons and the La Main Rouge are seen using modernised Thompson M1A1s.
Knives: Various knives are honed by the Myrmidons. After being disarmed, many Myrmidons are seen continuing combat with a knife sheathed in their belts or under their jackets.
== Vehicles ==
BMW E60: The Myrmidons used E60s to form convoys during the hunt for John Wick in Paris, and some engaged John in vehicular combat.
Aprilia Tuono 660: Two Myrmidons were seen riding Aprilia Tuono 660s during the Arc de Triomphe battle. This motorcycle was eventually commandeered by John Wick and used to escape the Arc de Triomphe.
Audis: Various Audi models can be seen driven by the Myrmidons. 
 
Off-screen 
Although not fired or used on-screen by Myrmidons, these weapons are present in the Myrmidon's armoury. 
File:800px-JW4 064.jpg|From left to right: two M16A2s, a Spike's Tactical Compressor, and another M16.
File:800px-JW4 066.jpg|A TR-1 Ultralight can also be seen.
File:Screenshot 2023-08-10 070225.png|A fifth generation Glock 17. Other generations of Glocks are used on-screen, however, the fifth generation is never used on-screen.
File:Screenshot 2023-08-10 070655.png|Two TTI Dracarys Gen-12s can be seen in the trunk, however, the other two rifles are never used on-screen.
== Notable Agents ==
File:AFROM.png|A Myrmidon with an afro.
File:BALDM.png|A bald Myrmidon with a full-bodied beard.
File:BRUTEM.png|A Myrmidon brute. This Myrmidon has a noticeably larger build than his colleagues.
File:Screenshot (2551).png|A female Myrmidon.
File:Screenshot (2553).png|A Myrmidon with a man bun.
File:Screenshot (2552).png|An African-American Myrmidon
== Gallery ==
File:MYR.png|The Myrmidons stand alongside Chidi.
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File:MYRAM.png|The Myrmidons after being ambushed by Koji.
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== Trivia ==
*In Greek mythology, The Myrmidons are well-armored elite soldiers who served under the renowned warrior Achilles during the Trojan War.
*Though hard to see, women are present among the Myrmidon's ranks. During the Osaka Continental assault, Akira can be seen struggling against a female Myrmidon. During the hunt for John Wick in Paris, another female Myrmidon can be seen alongside the Marquis.
*The WUXIA Radio DJ refers to the Myrmidons as "the boys in black" during the hunt for John Wick in Paris. It is unknown why, however, this was likely due to their change in attire, from all-grey suits to mostly black clothing.
*During the Osaka Continental assault, when Koji orders his ambush, an arrow can be seen harmlessly bouncing off a Myrmidon's suit. This could be a CGI error, however, bulletproof suits are likely also resistant to sharp tips when fired at high velocity.
Category:Organizations
Category:High Table
Category:Enforcers