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Extraterrestrials appear in many video games in a variety of styles. Sometimes they're evil, sometimes they're benevolent, and sometimes they're very similar to humans.
Characters either begin with multiple outfits, unlock them through play, or purchase them as in-game items. These costumes are sometimes integral to play.
Mythological creatures who bring destruction with their screams. Most commonly take the form of a woman.
A common character class / archetype in role-playing games and fantasy. They are often less chivalric than your average Knight-errant, generally being depicted as either archetypal villains (such as a Dark Lord), or troubled and ruthless anti-heroes.
Boxx Empire members that have learned the dark arts.
A Darknut is a armored, knight-like enemy in the Legend of Zelda series. Their weak point is in the back.
A fallen knightly champion (often a Paladin) who has returned as an undead. Not to be confused with Black Knight (though a character can certainly be both). Most commonly seen in High Fantasy roleplaying settings like Dungeons and Dragons and WarCraft.
A small group of Foot Ninjas in the 2003 cartoon and video game canons who represent the absolute greatest of Shredder's Foot Ninjas. Each one has a different weapon.
The Fallen, also known as the Eliksni, are an insectoid alien race in the Destiny universe. They fled their homeworld after the Traveler abandoned them, and have taken up a war against humanity after rediscovering the Traveler in the Solar System.
The very greatest of all of Bretonnia's knightly warriors, so named because they have each supped from the Grail and been endowed with the Lady's blessings over and above what any other Bretonnian knight receives.
Stories and legends created by the ancient Greeks. Today these myths are used as an endless source of inspiration for all media.
Ike wears a cape.
A fierce-fighting Rookie/Child Digimon who inherited the DNA of Gankūmon.
Soldiers who fight for Super-Earth and "democracy", so named for their dive-bombing into war-zones via drop-pods to engage the enemy. Recognizable by their signature capes. Friendly fire incidents common.
Successors to the Clone Trooper Coruscant Guard (also known as "Shocktroopers"), these red armored soldiers enforce the Empire's brutal order on Coruscant.
Former Jedi turned to the Dark Side, they now hunt other Jedi who have survived Order 66 at the direction of Darth Vader
The Jedi consists of individuals capable of using the Force. They are the protectors of peace and stability in the galaxy.
Juggler is a Pokémon trainer that can be found almost anywhere. He has many Voltorbs and some of the Jugglers even have mysterious ties into Team Rocket.
An extremely dangerous and expensive Droid model designed to fight alongside and protect General Grievous and other important Separatist figures. Skilled enough to challenge Jedi in combat.
Phantomon is an Ultimate level Ghost Digimon.
Main characters in games who hold leadership positions for a nation, world or planet.
Though a somewhat less common archetype than black knights, red-armored knights still show up now and again in Fantasy works and elsewhere. Like Black Knights, they are often (though not always), portrayed as malevolent.
Serving as polar opposites to the Jedi, they revel in dark side of the Force and lust power above all else. Sith Lords are identified by their "Darth" title, while lesser Sith and Dark Jedi are not allocated this title.
One of two playable Sith character classes in Star Wars: The Old Republic, with more of a focus on lightsaber combat as opposed to Force power. Also the name of rank-and-file Sith of Vitiate's Sith Empire.
The VIth Legion of the Space Marines, they are among the most prominent Space Marine chapters, well-known for their clashes with the Thousand Sons and for telling tall tales about their accomplishments.
Starman is an enemy in the Kirby series, and one of several entities in Nintendo's productions to have that name.
Koopas find a new way to fly.
Tailoring is the process of crafting clothing through the sewing and cutting of fabrics. It is a popular trade skill in many RPG's.
In multiple works of fiction, Vampires are depicted as knights clad in (usually black or red), sinister armor. In works of fiction with multiple types of vampires or undead, Vampire Knights are usually shown to be the elite.
Humans aligned with Chaos, they are one of the chief minions of the four Daemon gods in Warhammer Fantasy and Age of Sigmar, each one being larger, stronger, and deadlier than a mere mortal.
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