Black Knight

Black Knight arrives at Avengers Academy

> "As long as the Ebony Blade blazes darkly in my hand, I must fight on! No matter how late I am to class!"
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> —The Black Knight
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Wielder of the Ebony Blade, **The Black Knight**, civilian name **Dane Whitman**, was first introduced as an antagonist. He could later be recruited to your academy after his defeat during the British Invasion Event. His Recruitment Quest is Ancient Wisdom. His Mission Board Quests can be found here.

## Requirements

### British Invasion Event

* Level 6 to start the event
* 100 Chalices, and defeat Black Knight in combat 5 times

### Avengers Under Siege Event

* 1 Chalice
* 1,500 Credits

## Upgrades

 3
 4
 5

## Combat Attributes

Black Knight was never released for combat in Avengers Academy 2.0.

## Appearance

Black Knight's Rank 1 outfit is a short-sleeved black and blue jacket over a black t-shirt with a red hawk symbol in it. He wears loose black shorts with a large black belt and black boots. He also wears a fingerless black and red glove on his right hand.

Black Knight's Rank 3 outfit is red, blue, and black armor with shoulder pads, black and gold helmet, black pants with a gold stripe on each leg, black belt, and black boots. There is a red hawk symbol on his chestplate.

Black Knight's Rank 5 outfit is a full suit of black, blue, red, and gold armor, with a brown cape, and the Ebony Blade slung across his back.

## Story

When the Ebony Blade took control over the Black Knight, he was used to wreak havoc in Europe and capture Captain Britain and Union Jack. When the Black Knight went to Avengers Academy to supply more power for the Ebony Blade, the Academy students tried to stop him.

The Academy students fought and freed him from the Black Knight's curse. He later became a student at Avengers Academy.

## Character Relationships

### Captain Britain

A brainwashed Black Knight captured Captain Britain. Brian later helped free the Ebony Blade's control over the Black Knight.

### Iron Man

Iron Man helped free the Ebony Blade's control over the Black Knight.

### Loki

Loki helped free the Ebony Blade's control over the Black Knight.

### Union Jack

A brainwashed Black Knight captured Union Jack. He later helped free the Ebony Blade's control over the Black Knight.

### Wasp

Wasp helped free the Ebony Blade's control over the Black Knight.

## Soundbites

Black Knight is voiced by Ian Russell.

* "Chivalry's here."
* "Don't ever touch my sword..."
* "Find me a horse!"
* "I have a tradition to uphold."
* "Let's get medieval."
* "My honor is intact."
* "The Academy is my kingdom."
* "The Black Knight has returned!"
* "The Ebony Blade is with me..."
* "There can be only one..."

## Gratitude Lines

* "Let me know if you want to try dueling sometime!"
* "Onwards, to victory! And so on."

## Trivia

* Black Knight's action "*Gallop Onward!*" is a reference to the movie "Monty Python and the Holy Grail".
* His action "*Divide and Conquer*" is also a reference to said movie, in which King Arthur fights the Black Knight.

## Gallery

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