Planet Cray
The Planet Cray is an earth-like planet in the lore of Cardfight!! Vanguard. Within the franchise's fictional backstory, cardfighters are said to project themselves onto Cray as astral bodies. According to Kai, these bodies are given two powers; the ability to call and control units, and the ability to possess (ride) a unit as the leader of their army.
United Sanctuary
This small nation is primarily dominated by the Royal Paladin clan, ruled by the King of Knights, Alfred. It follows a monarchical system of government; the previous ruler's name is unknown.
A nation of dark society whose true leadership is yet to be determined.
The Dark Irregulars are an army that gained power through the black arts and forbidden science.
The Planet Cray is an earth-like planet in the lore of Cardfight!! Vanguard. Within the franchise's fictional backstory, cardfighters are said to project themselves onto Cray as astral bodies. According to Kai, these bodies are given two powers; the ability to call and control units, and the ability to possess (ride) a unit as the leader of their army.
Relationship to the Real World
Cray's status as an actual planet is real, as revealed in ride 64 when a mysterious force (later revealed to be Takuto Tatsunagi) borrows Rekka's body. Kai refers to it as a real place, and Shin suggests that the Vanguard Fight Gloves' crystals originate from Cray.
Geography and Politics
Cray is divided into six nations; the United Sanctuary, Dragon Empire, Star Gate, Dark Zone, Magallanica, and Zoo. Each continent is close enough to another to permit contact, this goes the same for Magallanica, which despite its presence as a landmass is primarily located undersea.
=========
The other prominent force in the United Sanctuary is Oracle Think Tank, a corporation of magically-talented individuals led by the goddess CEO Amaterasu, and guarded by the Oracle Guardians.
United Sanctuary is stated to be a holy nation, which combines old traditions with scientific technology.
Outside the laws of the United Sanctuary are the Shadow Paladins, founded by Phantom Blaster Dragon in opposition to his ancient enemy the Royal Paladins. The Shadow Paladins are primarily composed of rogue Royal Paladins like Blaster Dark and Darkside Trumpeter, as well as enemies of the state like Skull Witch, Nemain.
The Angel Feather Clan also inhabits here, shown to take forms of doctors, nurses, hospitals and many other healing/healer aspects.
The Genesis Clan are group of witches and dieties from the beliefs and rituals of the Oracle Think Tank.
After the defeat of Phantom Blaster Overlord with the help of Majesty Lord Blaster, Void sealed the Hero Blaster Blade, the Assassin Blaster Dark and Dragon Empire's Dragonic Overlord. Thus, the Royal Paladins and Shadow Paladins were thrown into disarray and disolved. Royal Paladin's Fang of Light, Garmore created the new clan, Gold Paladin, composed of the Knights left from the Royal Paladins and Shadow Paladins and becoming Great Silver Wolf, Garmore, to liberate the heroes. With the help of Incandescant Lion, Blond Ezel, the captured heroes were released from Void's sealing.
After the War of Liberation, the Gold Paladins were officailly recognised as the second regular army of the Nation. Many of the Knights from the Royal Paladins which were scattered during the War were recruited by Blaster Blade as he founded the Liberators under the Gold Paladins and led by the revived Alfred. Blaster Dark returned to the Shadow Paladins and created the Revengers who operate as an assassination squad for the Nation.
The United Sanctuary has become the last foothold against the invading Link Joker, a clan created by Void.
Battle Flag Knight, Laudine, Battle Flag Knight, Constance and Leading Jewel Knight, Salome has this nation's flag on their card background.
United Sanctuary and the Dragon Empire used to be one Nation known as the Grand Sanctuary. However, after a civil war, the country split into those two Nations.
This nation is represented with the color yellow.
Clans from United Sanctuary:
- Royal Paladin
- Shadow Paladin
- Gold Paladin
- Oracle Think Tank
- Genesis
- Angel Feather
---------
Dragon Empire
The largest nation by far, the Dragon Empire is a military nation whose ruler is unknown. Its military is divided into several sections; anti-ground tactics are handled by the Aerial Assault Unit Kagerō, led by Dragonic Overlord.
Basic infantry is covered by the Ground Assault Unit Tachikaze, led by Tyrant, Deathrex.
Sensitive operations are divided between the Covert Operations Unit Nubatama, led by Stealth Dragon, Voidmaster, and Dueling Dragon, Zanbaku is in charge of the Black Ops Agency, Murakumo.
Dragon Empire holds a longstanding rivalry with United Sanctuary, doubtless due to their closely situated countries.
Recently, the Narukami, led by Dragonic Kaiser Vermillion, have emerged from behind the scenes in order to quell the chaos that emerged from the empire after a mysterious force caused the Kagerō to become sealed away. They have been successful in keeping the chaos from degenerating, and now carry the great expectations of the Dragon Empire.
The names of clans from the Dragon Empire are derived from air-based weather.
Clans from Dragon Empire:
- Kagero
- Narukami
- Tachikaze
- Nubatama
- Murakumo
---------
Dark Zone
The Spike Brothers Blood Ball team is led by General Seyfried. Blood Ball and Gallows Ball are apparently popular sports in the Dark Zone, with Spike Brothers coming up as the championship team. Blood Ball is said to be a combination of Rugby and American Football.
While the Pale Moon circus' leadership is the least clear of the three, it appears that the Hades Ringmaster is in charge. Their circus, while popular, serves covertly as an elite assassination corps. It is suggested that they have no true agenda, and will serve whomever is the champion in the Demon World Cup.
This nation is represented with the color purple.
Clans from Dark Zone:
- Dark Irregulars
- Spike Brothers
- Pale Moon
---------
Magallanica
An archipelago nation consisting of undying immortals and the enchanted inhabitants of the sea.
Magallanica has three clans: the Granblue pirates, captained by the King of Demonic Seas, Basskirk, the Bermuda Triangle idol group, with the world famousTop Idol, Riviere paving the way and the Aqua Force, Magallanica's naval military forces will anihilate any unwanted visitors with Blue Storm Dragon, Maelstrom in the frontline.
This nation is represented with the color blue.
Clans from Magallanica:
- Granblue
- Bermuda Triangle
- Aqua Force
---------
Zoo
Zoo is a nation of fertile ecosystem housing the most intelligent animals on the planet, and also the most dangerous criminals.
The Great Nature clan lives in harmony with nature; they have no known leader, and are the most peaceful clan yet revealed.
Opposite to this, the Megacolony insect mafia is headed by Evil Armor General, Giraffa. Megacolony appears to be based primarily around references to the Shocker organization from Kamen Rider, just as the Dimension Police are a combination of 80s-style Super Robots and Kamen Riders.
Neo Nectar also inhabits the area as Mechanical and Warrior Plants and are represented as elves and dryads including various types of flora and fauna. The leader of Neo Nectar is revealed to be Maiden of Trailing Rose.
This nation is represented with the color green.
Clans from Zoo:
- Megacolony
- Great Nature
- Neo Nectar
---------
Star Gate
This nation is situated at Cray's southern pole, Star Gate's landmass is a spaceport operated by the Commercial Wrestling Federation. Aliens, Battleroids and entities from alternate realities gather here.
The most prominent power present are the Nova Grapplers, led by Asura Kaiser and Mr. Invincible.
This is also the current home of the vigilante corp, Dimension Police. Super Dimensional Robo, Daiyusha is in head of the Dimensional Police's investigations of Cray. The Dimension Police are notably not native to Cray, as they are combating multidimensional criminals from their own world.
The Etranger also appears on this nation as a cameo clan of the Royal, Shadow and Gold Paladin's leaders.
This nation is represented with the color gray.
Clans from Star Gate:
- Nova Grappler
- Dimension Police
- Etranger
- Link Joker
