


They first appeared in their current form when CLU and a team of Black Guards with red circuits ambushed Tron and Flynn, with Dyson, the guards' commander, watching from the sidelines. In TRON: Evolution and TRON: Uprising, the guards are able to deploy personal riot shields.īefore CLU's coup, the Black Guard existed as a white-circuited security force under Tron's command. Many Black Guards can use their batons to provide personal transportation by generating light cycles or light jets. Grenades are arrayed within easy reach along the guards' thighs.īlack Guards commonly use recognizers for transportation, and on occasion will airdrop from these aircraft using dorsal Tron chutes attached to their backs. Their batons, usually equipped with multiple weapons and vehicle templates, are stored on their forearms, and the two halves can also separate to form a pair of nightsticks. They are well equipped for combat, regularly wielding light grenades and identity discs many are trained to wield more specific baton-generated weapons, such as staffs or swords. Rumors hold that no more than thirty Black Guards are on the Grid at one time, but numbers of these elite troops seen in Argon City alone suggest that at least at one time, there were many more.īlack Guards have red-orange circuitry and jet black helmets that leave no part of their faces exposed. The Black Guards originated as the Grid's security forces, commanded by Tron, who were either coerced or rectified into their current form around the time of CLU's coup. After Rinzler, they are the most vicious programs on the Grid. They are a deadly force to be reckoned with, as they are prepared for any mission with their advanced fighting skills and their sheer numbers. 2.3 Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distanceīlack Guards are the commando elite of CLU's forces and also serve as his personal guard.
