#cyberdramon is dragon/dark

[aparticularbandit]

my current digimon emerald party is:

lillymon

zudomon

cyberdramon

angewoman

rapidmon

taomon

i had wizardmon for a while - and then he evolved into wisemon - but then i finally got to the safari zone to catch tanemon so. now i have lillymon instead. (wizemon is a strong psychic type than taomon, but i don't need two psychic types and you really expect me to drop taomon?? hah, no.)

[digi-tama-in-your-pocket]

I've been on a real comic book kick lately. I'm mostly fixated on Batman at the moment ( his partner would totally be Cyberdramon btw, maybe tukaimon as the rookie stage ) but it got me thinking about how id love to see more collaboration between the western comics scene and the japanese manga scene, we've got a Naruto meets Ninja Turtles crossover coming soon, DC and Marvel already dabbled in manga and anime versions of their stuff, and we have various netflix adaptations of anime, and a few movies. Admittedly, I wish when it came to the western side of things, we'd stop doing so much live action and start doing animation and comics.

I'm getting rambling a little off topic here. It led me to think back, and I swear I have a memory of manga releasing as single floppy issues on american comic book racks. I distinctly remember Dragon Ball Z, Sailor Moon, Pokemon Adventures, and The Electric Tale of Pikachu all releasing each chapter as a single stand alone comic book. I just can't seem to find any evidence of this... but tell you what I do remember though...

These western adaptations of the Digimon Anime, mostly just a 1:1 recration, hand drawn, rather than, whatchacallem, those "Cinemangas" that used to take up space on the shelf at Borders.

Look at these fucking covers.

I love them so much. The composition of each one really has the attention grabbing energy that so many comics on store shelves had to have at the time. Although only 12 issues were published in the west, it looks like other territories got the whole she-bang, and even Adventure 02, Frontier, and Tamers got comics.

I'd love to see these all re-released in glorious full color, even if it's only digitally... however, we all know that's never going to happen. I'm sure these comics are wrapped in all kinds of legal red tape and Bandai probabl doesn't even know they exist.

That being said...

it would be so cool to see a brand new ongoing comic book in the west set in the world of Digimon. I know the western comic book scene has it's issues but one thing they do very well is explore an established canon from all sorts of different angles. And the best part is, purists who don't want this, don't have to read it.

And I'd kind of like a Tamagotchi comic too, that's kind of what I thought that "time travel" shell was at first, but alas. And I think that's even less likely than a Digimon Dark Horse reprint, because.. well I don't think a tamagotchi comic would sell even a little. We can't even get the anime subbed and fans aren't interested. No chance a comic book could happen.

[arcthebreeder]

Dark Dragon Retrievement Operation_07:

Cannonbeemon, Mechanorimon, Hover Espimon, a mechanical variation of Cyberdramon, even Blinkmon for god's sake, this moronic rat got a whole army under its name.

Huh?

A chat window popped up.

"long time no see"

Bastard.

As soon as he heard one mechanical movement coming towards us, Fenriloogamon used the Jötunheimr Gale.

The mechanic digimon coming towards us was received with a storm of heat lasers coming from Fenriloogamon, and that's when the war started.

Canoweissmon rose to the sky with his brother and Siriusmon, to rapidly respond to a sky attack, coming from... Aegisdramon.

Barracuda is here.

It's the third time this maniac comes for me, and this time with not only two ultimates, but also a whole army constructed by him and a rat, awesome.

As soon as I deployed all my digimon, "D" did the same. Marin Angemon and Tlalocmon also came, this time leaving behind JESmon-X and Quantumon, since they are the ones that do all this moving around from one place to another.

The Vortex Warriors also showed themselves, along with... Chaos Dukemon? "D" has to take a decision man...

Whatever it is, this is not going to be fun...

[i-want-it-all-or-nothing-at-all]

WBJ Day 2: Geography

I’ll add a mapt to this once I’m done designing said map, but here’s a guide to the world.

League of Peace

Country of Light

This area―part of the League of Peace―is controlled by the Virus Busters and consists mostly of the Misty Forest, where Digimon not considered to be pure enough—like Tapirmon―live. Holy Angel Castle is home to only the Angel-type Digimon. King Seraphimon and Queen Ophanimon rule over the castle―and the confederacy―alongside their daughter Princess Lucemon, who spends a lot of time in Misty Forest just outside the castle. There are rumors that dark Digimon lerk in the forest, but most cases go uninvestigated and unsolved. Many Digimon pay the rumors no heed because they believe Princess Lucemon would smite any Nightmare Soldiers quickly and effortlessly. To the southwest of Misty Forest is Infinity Mountain. It is heavily patrolled by Virus Busters like Plotmon and Gatomon soldiers lead by Angewoman but is actually home to many Dragon (bottom third) like and Bird (middle third) Digimon and only a few Holy Digimon (top third), like Chirinmon, guardian of the Crest of Courage. Inside Chirinmon’s cave is the train station which leads to High Light Haven.

Country of Fire

Under the control of Dragon’s Roar, this area is where Dragon digimon live, and is part of the League of Peace. The Proxy Islands—to the west of the main continent—are home almost exclusively to Dragon Digimon, although Toucanmon and Muchomon make their home here as well, running resorts that only Dragon Digimon may enjoy. Also on this island is Digimon University, run by Professor Agumon. He leads Digimon up Bit Volcano, most famous as the home of Volcdoramon, whose mood is said to dictate the eruption of the volcano. For this reason, Digimon are often seen throwing offerings into the mouth of the volcano when the land begins to shake. Volcdoramon is the guardian of the Crest of Responsibility. the volcano to present offerings to Volcdoramon. Many Commandramon and Sealsdramon practice landing on the beach as marines, lead by Tankdramon. An enormous sand castle, Firaga Castle, at the base of the volcano houses Emperor Examon and Empress Magnadramon as well as the twins Prince Wingdramon and Princess Groundramon.

Country of Water

This area is home to most of the Saviors of the Deep and is part of the League of Peace. The Net Ocean is teeming with life and coral reefs. An entire castle made of coral is the abode of King Neptunemon, his Mermaimon mistress and Prince Divermon, and is located under Iceblock Road to the north of Ice Sanctuary, a series of small islands. A tundra, Freezeland is the only place in the Digital World where snow and ice may be found. Queen Dianamon rules the area from within the Ice Sanctuary. Also making his home in the Ice Ravine is WereGarurumon, guardian of the Crest of Honesty. Another well-known resident is IceDevimon, who makes his home in Ice Cave at the end of Freeze Ravine. Zudomon leads the Ikkakumon and Gomamon soldiers as they harass Gaia Empire vessels. 

Country of Wind

Also known as Task Canyon, this area is home to many villages of Wind Guardians as is part of the League of Peace. Atop Canyon Peak dwell King Eaglemon and King Varodurumon as well as Prince Garudamon. Known for the sudden bursts of fast winds and numerous rivers flowing through Great Ravine, it is not uncommon to see Digimon leaving for the more highly populated Infinity Mountain. This is partially due to the constant warfare between the Wind Guardians and Nightmare Soldiers. Valkyrimon, guardian of the Crest of Knowledge, makes its home at Valhalla Library on the Task Plateau to the east of the Overdell Cemetery. Garudamon leads the Aquilamon and Hawkmon soldiers in Limit Valley, the small area between Task Plateau and the cemetery.

Gaia Empire

Country of Steel

This area is part of the Gaia Empire and is populated mostly by Metal Kingdom subjects (really slaves), Magnet Mine is said to be the home of Knightmon, the guardian of the Crest of Hope. However, very few Digimon have seen him lately. He has supposedly been relaying orders through Cyberdramon, a Digimon of dubious alliance, for no one is sure if he seems to truly be part of the Metal Kingdom, as his name suggests Dragon’s Roar and his aura suggests Nightmare Soldiers. Regardless, Cyberdramon leads the efforts to excavate Magnet Mine, which digs into the western side of Infinity Mountain. Locomon then transport the precious gems, metals and ores to Process Factory, to the west of Infinity Mountain on the beach. Its citizen work hard and live in Steel City, which is entirely surrounded by the factory like a picture frame. East of the factory is the dump known as Trash Mountain, home to many Raremon, Garbagemon and others. Process Factory is run by Andromon, though their CEO is unknown, though assumed to be Prince Knightmon. East of Trash Mountain is Toy Town. Home to many puppet Digimon like ToyAgumon and Puppetmon, it is the number one vacation spot for workers at Process Factory. Locomon run through it on their way between the mines and the factory. At the center of the town is Checkmate Castle, protected by RookChessmon and BishopChessmon and home of KingChessmon and QueenChessmon. Kindhearted but foolish, KingChessmon is a figurehead controlled by QueenChessmon, who is rumored to meet regularly with Emperor Daemon. 

Country of Darkness

This area is part of the Gaia Empire and is populated by Nightmare Soldiers. To the east of Infinity Mountain and connected to Steel Area by the Locomon tracks that run through the mountain, Overdell Cemetery, often simply called Overdell. Purely a long stretch of tombstones with no writing on them, it is very easy to get lost in the labyrinth of death. MetalPhantomon, guardian of the Crest of Friendship, is located somewhere in this labyrinth, living in an enormous mausoleum. Sometimes called a castle because of its size, cold temperatures and residents, the court of Emperor Daemon and Empress Lilithmon is located at Vampire Mansion, which is at the base of the mountain. The Mark of Evil can be found on many banners within the huge home, and dozens of empty rooms make it a difficult place to navigate without a guide. Littered with dangers, the extremely old home is said to be home to many pranksters and evildoers alike. Cyberdramon and QueenChessmon are frequent visitors, and many of the technologies built in Process Factory and many of the precious gems from Magnet Mine can be found throughout the mansion. Prince Beelzemon is often away. Dracmon and Sangloupmon soliders march all over the Digital World, lead by Matadormon.

Country of Earth

This area is home to the majority of the Nature Spirits and part of the Gaia Empire. To the southwest of Dragon Eye Lake, Chip Forest is home to King Merukimon and Queen SaberLeomon. Although the forest is enormous and many of the trees are somewhat tightly packed, numerous villages house many Digimon. A few Cherrymon populate the area as well. To the southeast of the lake is Pixel Desert, which is sparsely populated. The extremely territorial nature of many of its inhabitants makes it a dangerous place for the few cactus Digimon to survive. Starmon Town and Etemon Castle are the only regularly maintained structures. Where sand turns into hard earth are the Ancient Ruins on the northeast shore of the lake, populated by some monkey-like Digimon. Lynxmon, guardian of the Crest of Kindness, resides in this desert, although no one has ever reported seeing the guardian show kindness to any Digimon. The army of Bearmon and Grizzlymon, lead by WaruMonzaemon, mostly follow Matadormon.

Country of Thunder This area is populated by the Jungle Troopers and is part of the Gaia Empire. Southeast of Infinity Mountain is Tropica Jungle, which is surrounded by a wall of vines. Too hot and humid for most to handle, this jungle is home to many insect Digimon. Queen Rosemon and Queen Lotusmon’s distrust of insect Digimon keeps them locked away inside their castle. Lavish parties and banquets are served. They are the only royalty who rarely visit King Daemon and Queen Lilithmon, largely because of the overpowering flowery odor they emit, not because of their poison, which most Nightmare Soldiers are immune to. There are rumors that Metal Kingdom Digimon have been visiting the Queen and demanding rights to expand lodging to include the jungle in addition to the forest. Amida Forest is home to Kabukimon, the guardian of the Crest of Love, as well as many plant Digimon. Hiding an insect face behind a mask and claiming to be a plant Digimon, the Armor Digimon holds large festivals and performs on stage regularly, sometimes having to fend off Ninjamon and Kougamon assassins, often by pinning the two warring ninja factions against each other. Although the forest was once ruled by insect Digimon, the rivalry between Kabuterimon- and Kuwagamon-line Digimon kept them from uniting their forces against the conquering plant Digimon. The light rule of the plant Digimon, which would rather not associate with the insect Digimon, has also prevented them from uniting. However, there are rumors that some Metal Kingdom Digimon have been reaching out to the metallic insect Digimon in an attempt to incite rebellion. This is largely dismissed as a rumor, however, for the Jungle Troopers are friendly with the Metal Kingdom. Although, no troops have been aiding in the battle against the Virus Busters and allies, so there may be some validity to those rumors.

Neutral Territory

File City

Located to the south of Infinity Mountain, and home to a large portion of the world’s population, the city is a neutral ground where many Digimon—mostly humanoid but not exclusively—live in relative harmony. Although Mame Castle is situated there and many Mamemon-line Digimon reside within, the prince is almost always away visiting his good friend KingEtemon. Although the Digimon there swear allegiance to none of the Families, whether a Digimon is Vaccine, Virus or Data influences where a Digimon may work, live and sometimes even travel. Because the city is surrounded by sturdy walls, the population rarely changes aside from DigiEgg arrivals. Home to many celebrity Digimon like Petermon and Tinkermon, Etemon, Ganemon, Jokermon, Piximon, and others, the city is always full of life. It is ruled by PrinceMamemon in name and BanchoMamemon in practice. A Data-type Digimon, BanchoMamemon is dedicated to keeping Mephistomon and Grademon as well as their followers from destroying the peace of the city. The harmony of the city is constantly in danger from the outside as well, for both the Nightmare Soldiers and the Virus Busters are constantly visiting on “diplomatic missions” to coerce BanchoMamemon to pick a side in the War.

Loop Swamp

Considered neutral ground, the swamp north of the Country of Steel and home almost exclusively to ShogunGekomon’s evolution line. Shogun Castle is located near the ocean. The swamp is claimed by the Saviors of the Deep, but their leadership holds no authority within its borders. However, ShougunGekomon has recently been under pressure to fight again the Metal Kingdom, for some of its waste has been damaging the fragile ecosystem of the swamp.

Quartz Tower

Located near the Ancient Ruins, the tower is home to several Hagurumon and Solarmon in addition to a Clockmon. No one ever enters the tower, and no one has ever been seen to leave it. It is said that if the tower is disturbed or destroyed, time itself will malfunction within the Digital World.

DigiColiseum

Located north of Chip Forest and south of File City, the DigiColiseum is a decaying structure, a testament to the days before the war. Many Digimon who participated in the battles that took place within moved to File City and most have since become DigiEggs. It is said to have been home to the Royal Knights, a group of powerful Mega-level Digimon who built it after failing to protect the Digital World and being replaced by Yggdrasill with Gaia Origin. Some claim members of the Royal Knights reside in the coliseum currently, though this is said to be a myth due to King Examon’s presence on Proxy Island. Many believe the Royal Knights themselves are a myth and the DigiColiseum was a failed building project of KingEtemon. They argue, “If Royal Knights existed, why didn't they return after the disappearance of Gaia Origin to stop the war?”

The Great Digital Plains

Populated with nearly as much diversity as File City, the Great Digital Plains are located south of Process Factory and northeast of Pixel Desert and are dotted with villages and farms. How its population differs from File City is that The Great Digital Plains have no population of pure Holy or Dark digimon, as it is considered that they cannot coexist and that their types are at fault for the war. Right in the center and avoided by all is Hazard Tunnel, which leads underground. The entrance has the hazard symbol above it, a well-known warning sign in the Digital World. It leads into the Dark Area. Some say Emperor Daemon and Empress Lilithmon emerged from there, although these rumors are denied by said royals.

High Light Haven

A floating island above Infinity Mountain and hidden by the mist, it is home to both the Village of Beginnings and Yggdrasill’s Temple. The Village of Beginnings is run by Jijimon and Babamon, who care for the DigiEggs sent there by Anubismon from deep within the Dark Area. The elderly couple has few helpers aside from Swanmon and Digimon who hatched too quickly and are weak. Yggdrasill’s Temple was frequented before the war began but is now largely abandoned. The temple is guarded by several Airdramon and a Goldramon, who insists Cherubimon communicates that Shakamon communicates Yggdrasill’s orders to it. According to Goldramon, it was once the duty of Seraphimon, Ophanimon and Cherubimon to protect Yggdrasill, but two have fallen from grace as King Daemon and Queen Lilithmon. Cherubimon, however, has been said to admit that the original protectors of Yggdrasill were King Seraphimon and Queen Ophanimon of the Virus Busters, and that because of their abandonment, Yggdrasill left for the Kernel and left Shakamon in charge.

Dark Area

Circling around the Kernel like a donut, the Dark Area―not to be confused witht the Country of Darkness―is colder than even Freezeland and extremely harsh. Immediately after emerging from Hazard Tunnel, the Evil Forest, a forest of black and leafless trees greets visitors―which are nonexistent, for all know that only Digimon cursed with the Mark of Evil by Anubismon reside in the Dark Area, and there is no way out. Most Digimon inhabit the forest near Hazard Tunnel, for even greater dangers await deeper within. Where the forest ends and the pitch black sand begins sits GranDracmon’s Castle. He and his evolution line reside inside the castle, which is the only place not controlled by the Demon Lords or even Anubismon. The Dark Ocean stretches into infinity, though some say it leads to the Human World, and some Digimon above in the Digital World have claimed to see it in times of personal strife. Using a boat, one could travel to the island not too far into the Dark Ocean, where the Demon Lord Temple was built. Above that floats Anubismon's Pyramid, which has no visible entrance whatsoever and is said to house the Kernel. Within, Anubismon judges dead Digimon with a balance on top of Pharaohmon’s sarcophagus, and decides which will return to the Village of Beginnings as DigiEggs and which will remain in the Dark Area forever. Mummymon and Cerberumon surround the pyramid as if protecting some kind of entrance. Kernel

Very little is known about the Kernel aside from its reputation as the center of the Dark Area and indeed the Digital World. Because it is inside of Anubismon’s Pyramid, there is no way to explore it. Still, it is said that a powerful Digimon—as powerful as Yggdrasill himself—a being of pure darkness resides inside. Others say that when the war began, Yggdrasill left the temple on High Light Haven to inhabit the Kernel and left Shakamon in charge of the Digital World. A Prophecy does state that if that were to ever happen, Shakamon would call upon humans to restore order in the Digital World and retrieve Yggdrasill. Others say four Great Beasts inhabit it in an immortal and indivisible Jogress. This being is believed to be both good and evil because such a powerful being must be beyond the scope of morality. Others assure it must be evil because being inside the Dark Area must have some kind of effect on it. Many wonder if, far from the surface and especially from Yggdrasill in the heavens, it is even possible that a Digimon could know goodness.

[lighdramons]

Tamersona Week Prompt 2: Memorable Evolutions

I’m putting a readmore just because this got kinda long. Also, the reference for Newt's name was Aliens.

Newt’s first two evolutions happened pretty close together. We met in March and she hit rookie by April and by May she hit champion.

Within a couple weeks of Newt appearing, reports began of strange sightings locally. I wasn’t really allowed out very far, but I could go to the local park on my own. So I packed a bag with a flashlight and some snacks and me and Newt set off on an adventure. And we soon ran into trouble; I laugh now looking back on it, but we ran into three otamamon and something was not right. They just had the aura about them and it wasn’t good. Newt leapt out to protect me but she wasn’t strong enough against three rookies. So I ran in there with the intention to grab her, but she began to glow before I got there and a red dinosaur now stood between me and the otamamon. Guilmon was this forms name and she kicked ass. The only problem now was there were three eggs where the Digimon once were. I grabbed one and Newt grabbed the other two, and I had an idea of where to store em. There was a bomb shelter in the woods in the park and so we kinda broke in and hid them in there. This would become our secret base in the future!

Anyways, flash forward a couple more weeks and I had a camping trip coming up. And if there’s one thing you should know, it’s that I’m not to be trusted on camping trips. Mainly because I’m the resident pyromaniac and I also may have a tendency to lead people out into the woods in the middle of the night because I got bored and exploring is fun! I did not do any leading people into the woods this time, just me and Newt because she sensed something big. It was well past midnight when we finally managed to sneak out (because I swear the adults just have a sixth sense for when you try to sneak out). Once we hit the trees, I let Newt out of my device. She led the way as we made our way through the woods with only a flashlight. We hit a clearing and there stood a giant blue beetle, Kabuterimon. This thing was freaking huge, but we had to take this thing down. Newt was shooting pyrosphere’s at it but they were doing nothing. It launched a ball of electricity at her and she got hit. And I remember staring helplessly at her because I couldn’t do anything. I wanted to help but I wasn’t strong enough to. It was firing up another attack and my hand started glowing. I instinctively put it against my digivice and Newt began to glow and evolve. A large black dragon now stood where she was and the two digimon took to the sky. I saw sparks flying in the air as the two battled it out. Newt was holding her own against the bug!

And then I heard voices and saw a flashlight coming, and I hid as best as I could. As they got closer I realized they weren’t anyone from camp, so I was safe for that, but like I had no clue who these people were coming towards me. That’s when I heard one of them say that they had to take down two rogue digimon. The person held out a device similar to mine and a rabbit came out and that rabbit became a larger metal coated rabbit and it flew up towards the arial battle. I bit my lip because I knew I had to come out or Newt would get hurt. “Stop! Don’t hurt my partner. You can’t hurt her.” The guy with the device just stared at me at first, probably confused at why me, a smol child was out in the woods and with a digimon. He called his partner off temporarily though. This guy in his 20s now has to deal with this whiny 12 year old in the woods in the middle of the night. I’m sure he was happy.

After a quick explanation, he helped me finish off the kabuterimon and he taught me how to send the digieggs back to the digital world. He was part of a group of older people (mainly in their 20s and 30s) who dealt with stray digimon that came to our world. And I guess this is how I got roped into the “saving the world” business. More to come on this later.

I know, not the greatest stories, but that’s how she evolved. You want a fun story though? Don’t mix alcohol and Digimon. So one weekend at college, we’re all sitting around, playing video games, drinking some beer, and well, all my college friends know about Newt so she is normally out with us while we’re hanging out. She normally wouldn’t touch alcohol when we were drinking, mainly because she saw the shit that it made us do sometimes. And, due to something I’ll talk about in a minute, she didn’t want to risk something bad happening. But for some reason she decided to try some and you’d think a dinosaur would have a better tolerance, but no. We started doing jager bombs and next thing you know, we were all outside, she evolved into Devidramon and we were all drunk riding a dragon across campus and by riding I mean she could barely fucking fly because of what she drank…and we may have lit one of the buildings on fire in the process…I mean, no one was in it, and the joke was always that I’d be the one to burn down that building…I mean, nobody traced the fire back to us, but yeah…It was a fun night though because we flew away and I have no clue where we ended up. She devolved back to Guilmon and I put her in the digivice and we wandered until we found a wawa and got some food. And then we had to figure out how to get back to campus because where the fuck were we.

As for ultimate, well, that wasn’t until almost a year later. And nothing really special here. She just evolved during a fight where we needed a little more power. It wasn’t really memorable or special. Though, I guess what was more memorable was the time she dark digivolved to ultimate. I should note, Newt doesn’t have a special dark evolution like some do, more so it’s the attitude and out of controlness. I mean, I think any digimon can be good or bad, and appearance shouldn’t effect if it’s good or bad. I mean, most people assume her as devidramon is bad but she just a big sweetheart in that form.

Anyways…

It was my junior year of college. There was a guy I liked and he did like me in some form. We flirted a lot my sophomore year, summer happened, we came back in the fall and well, we still flirted. He knew about Newt because as I said earlier, most of my college friends know about her. I was planning to ask him out because he was taking too long to ask me, but one night he slapped me and kicked me to the ground and I got scared. And it’s not Newt’s fault, but she reacted negatively to this and I don’t know why but next thing I knew she was cyberdramon and had him pinned to the ground. But this wasn’t Newt. I could feel something different. I pulled myself to my feet and tried to pull her off, but she slapped me away. She slashed at him and he screamed and I screamed her name and was crying and threw myself at her. She was gonna fucking kill him if I couldn’t get her under control and even if he did fucking hurt me, he didn’t deserve this. But I finally managed to get through to her and she went back to normal and devolved.

Part of me feels like he deserved it, part of me doesn’t. But we don’t really talk much anymore and he really doesn’t like Newt around.

Back to the earlier discussion of appearance, it’s really important when it comes to Newt’s mega. She kinds evolves into Megidramon and most people freak when they see it. I see her as a beautiful dragon baby but most don’t agree with that. I don’t really have a story with this one, other than she didn’t evolve until I was in like 10th grade? Something like that. Nothing really exciting. We were in the Digital World doing something and it happened during a fight. Honestly, its been more entertaining watching other people’s reactions to her being a Megidramon since “oh no, its evil!” and its like, nah, she’s just a big cuddle monster.