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The Elders' Guards

obedient disciplined vigilant
The Elders' Guards (also referred to as 'The Guards') are the disciplined security force enforcing the Elders' City under Captain Edal. They patrol borders, secure outsiders' spaceships, and escort leaders like Edal, Jano, and Senta to key sites such as the Valley of Caves and laboratories. Their primary functions include maintaining regime secrecy, containing breaches, executing arrests, and suppressing resistance from rebels and 'savages.' Known for their silent obedience and hierarchical loyalty, they embody the regime's stability through forceful intervention, though their effectiveness wanes against mass resistance. Their actions sustain the Elders' exploitative order, navigating tensions between superiors without question.
6 appearances
Elders' City Security
Also known as: guards, party of four guards, Elders’ guards, Elders' Guards

The Elders' …'s Journey

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6 moments
S3E41 · The Savages Episode 4
Steven and Dodo Escape with Jano’s Help

Suspicious and alert, with a hint of indignation. His emotional state is one of controlled intensity—he is not yet angry, but his question carries the weight of impending consequences. There is a sense of personal investment in uncovering the truth, as if the breach is a direct affront to his leadership.

Edal's presence is felt through his sharp question: 'Who opened the doors?' His voice cuts through the tension, signaling his return to the control room and his immediate suspicion of …

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S3E41 · The Savages Episode 4
Jano and Edal Split Forces Over Trust

Neutral and focused; their loyalty to the Elders and Edal is unwavering, and they show no signs of internal conflict.

The four guards stand in formation behind Jano and Edal, their posture disciplined and their expressions impassive. Two are immediately dispatched to watch the strangers’ spaceship, while the remaining two …

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S3E41 · The Savages Episode 4
Steven’s Tactical Distraction

Alert and focused, but with an undercurrent of frustration at being outmaneuvered. Their emotional state is one of professional detachment, though the failure to capture Steven introduces a subtle crack in their usual confidence.

The guards, led by Edal, circle around Steven’s hiding place but find it empty. Their disciplined formation suggests a well-trained unit, but their confusion at Steven’s disappearance reveals a momentary …

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S3E41 · The Savages Episode 4
Steven accepts leadership of a divided planet

Desperate and disorganized, with a sense of betrayal by their own system.

The Guards, initially obedient to Edal, are overpowered by the Savages during the laboratory destruction. Their defeat symbolizes the collapse of the Elders’ authority and the beginning of a new …

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S3E41 · The Savages Episode 4
Jano’s Laboratory Coup and Steven’s Leadership Nomination

Desperate and aggressive, driven by loyalty to Edal but ultimately powerless to stop the rebellion.

The Guards, loyal to Edal, attempt to break down the laboratory doors to stop the destruction but are overpowered by Steven and the Savages. Their failed intervention underscores the regime’s …

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S3E41 · The Savages Episode 4
Jano’s rebellion and Edal’s fall

Hopeful and supportive—his emotional state is one of optimism and determination, as he works to ensure a future where the Savages and Elders can live as equals.

Chal endorses Steven as the leader to unite the Elders and Savages, emphasizing the need for trust and coexistence. His dialogue—'Here is the leader we want, Jano.'—reflects his hope for …

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Affiliation

City of the Elders Enforcement Division
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Regime Enforcement and Fugitive Pursuit

The Elders' Guards are described as a specialized armed subunit of the City of the Elders, specifically designed for hunting fugitives and maintaining external security. Their purpose aligns directly with the defined functions of the City of the Elders Enforcement Division. The Guards actively participate in events serving the interests of this division.

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Season 3 · asteroid

The Elders' Guards (also referred to as 'The Guards') are the disciplined security force enforcing the Elders' City under Captain Edal. They patrol borders, secure outsiders' spaceships, and escort leaders like Edal, Jano, and Senta to key sites such as the Valley of Caves and laboratories. Their primary functions include maintaining regime secrecy, containing breaches, executing arrests, and suppressing resistance from rebels and 'savages.' Known for their silent obedience and hierarchical loyalty, they embody the regime's stability through forceful intervention, though their effectiveness wanes against mass resistance. Their actions sustain the Elders' exploitative order, navigating tensions between superiors without question.