"As long as the Ebony Blade blazes darkly in my hand, I must fight on! No matter how late I am to class!"
—The Black Knight
Wielder of the Ebony Blade, The Black Knight, aka Dane Whitman, is the antagonist of the British Invasion event and is a character you could recruit to your academy during the British Invasion event. His recruitment quest is Ancient Wisdom. His Mission Board Quests can be found here.
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 The Black Knight and freed him from the Black Knight's curse. He later became a student at Avengers Academy.
Requirements
- Level 6 (to start event)
- 100 Chalices (earned by fighting the Black Knight), and defeat Black Knight in combat 5 times
Upgrades
Each time Black Knight is upgraded, he gives +10% on Mission Board Quests.
| Rank | Title | Level Required | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | The Pendragon | 2 | 2,348 Credits |
| 3 | Champion of Avalon | 3 | 6,115 Credits, 62 Textbooks, 53 Saddles |
| 4 | King of Weirdworld | 4 | 10,382 Credits |
| 5 | Medieval Avenger | 5 | 17,591 Credits, 94 Textbooks, 82 Saddles |
Appearance
Black Knight's rank 1 is
Black Knight's rank 3 is
Black Knight's rank 5 is
Character Relationships
Captain Britain
A brainwashed Black Knight captured Captain Britain. He 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
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Actions
| Name | Time | Location | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practice Physics | 2m | Stark Tower (holo display) | 1 | |
| Question Your Sanity | 5m | Avengers Dorm (right chair) | 2 | |
| Gallop Onward! | 15m | Quad (walking) | 1 | |
| Slay Foul Technology! | 15m | The Timeless Archives (computer) | 2 | |
| Practice Swordsmanship | 15m | The Asgardian Forge (anvil) | 2 | |
| Order Another! | 25m | Club A (bar) | 1 | |
| Divide and Conquer | 30m | The Robo Dojo (arena) | 1 | |
| Discuss Camelot | 1hr | Stark Tower (J.A.R.V.I.S.) | 5 | |
| Study Genetic Engineering | 1hr | Pym's Lab (chemical station) | 5 | |
| Investigate Anomalies | 2hr | The Quinjet Hangar (Quinjet) | 3 | |
| Engage in Fisticuffs | 6hr | Avengers Dorm (punching bag) | 2 | |
| Organize Euroforce | 8hr | S.H.I.E.L.D. H.Q. (inside) | 4 |
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
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