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* KilledOffForReal: [[spoiler:Baron Dark]] in the finale.
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* [[FiveBadBand Six-Bad Band]]: The named Skeleton Warriors form one:
** BigBad: Baron Dark - EvilOverlord and MonsterProgenitor of the Skeleton Warriors.
** TheDragon: Dagger - Despite his considerable incompetence and stupidity, he's sent on the most missions.
** TheBrute: Aracula - Cannot speak English, and is treated more like an attack animal than a teammate.
** The EvilGenius: Dr. Cyborn - In charge of all technological and scientific research, and doubles as a villainous MrExposition whenever Baron Dark needs something explained.
** DarkChick: Shriek - TheBaroness and [[SmurfettePrinciple token female skeleton]].
** SixthRanger: Klaw - Shows up in the third-to-last episode, and is significantly more competent than any of Dark's other minions.

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The story is set on the planet Lumimaire, with the [[MineralMacGuffin Lightstar Crystal]] as the center of the series. Baron Dark tried to steal it, but he could obtain only half of the Crystal, empowering him with the ability to turn people into the eponymous Skeleton Warriors, while Prince Lightstar, the one who was guarding the crystal, obtained the other half. Then, a battle ensued, in which [[CaptureTheFlag each side tried to obtain the other's half while guarding its own]]. Lightstar isn't alone, since his siblings, Joshua (who was closer with Baron Dark [[HeelFaceTurn until]] their KarmicTransformation) and Jennifer, and their uncle Ursak formed the Legion of Light. Their half of the crystal gave them many powers, such as energy channeling (Lightstar), flight (Jennifer/Talyn) and shadow-travelling (Joshua/Grimskull).

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The story is set on the planet Lumimaire, Luminaire, with the [[MineralMacGuffin Lightstar Crystal]] as the center of the series. Baron Dark tried to steal it, but he could obtain only half of the Crystal, empowering him with the ability to turn people into the eponymous Skeleton Warriors, while Prince Lightstar, the one who was guarding the crystal, obtained the other half. Then, a battle ensued, in which [[CaptureTheFlag each side tried to obtain the other's half while guarding its own]]. Lightstar isn't alone, since his siblings, Joshua (who was closer with Baron Dark [[HeelFaceTurn until]] their KarmicTransformation) and Jennifer, and their uncle Ursak formed the Legion of Light. Their half of the crystal gave them many powers, such as energy channeling (Lightstar), flight (Jennifer/Talyn) and shadow-travelling (Joshua/Grimskull).



* EverythingsBetterWithMonkeys: The ape-like Simianites may be pompous and sticklers for politeness, but they are ultimately good-hearted and see reason that an alliance with humanity against the Skeleton Warriors is in their best interests.



* {{Foreshadowing}}: In the first episode, Baron Dark has a spidery humanoid named "Aracula" as one of his minions. It turns out in the 10th episode that Aracula is one of a whole race of Araculans, long-standing enemies of the humans of Luminaire, and that Baron Dark actually was responsible for the death of the King by sending him into the hands of the Araculans.



* ShoutOut: Shriek line "Get your paws off me you big ape!" is taken from ''Film/PlanetOfTheApes1968''.

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* ShoutOut: Shriek Shriek's line of "Get your paws off me you big ape!" from the episode "Ball and Chain" is taken from ''Film/PlanetOfTheApes1968''.


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* SpiderPeople: The Araculans, six-armed goblinoids who spit sticky web-like slime from their mouths. They inhabit a vast, web-draped canyon called the Araculan Rift, and are enemies of the human race, having feuded with them for centuries.
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* AbhorrentAdmirer: Shriek has a huge crush on Prince Justin, and she retains this even after being turned into a hideous Skeleton Warrior. Needless to say, Justin is repulsed by her attempts to court him.



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%%* * AntiHero: Grimskull.Grimskull, who caused the whole mess courtesy of his jealousy and anger at his perceived inferiority to his brother, but repents his mistake and seeks to make amends. All whilst looking like a zombie and having the power to teleport through shadows.



* BloodlessCarnage: People get turned into skeletons rather then being killed. If the skeletons are knocked apart, the bones fly back into place.

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* BloodlessCarnage: People get turned into skeletons rather then being killed. If the skeletons are knocked apart, the bones fly slither back into place.



* TheCorrupter: Baron Dark is very manipulative and tempt many to join or help him such as Joshua and Zara.

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* TheCorrupter: Baron Dark is very manipulative manipulative, and tempt tempts many to join or help him him, such as Joshua and Zara.



* DrunkOnTheDarkSide: There are subtle hints that the skeletonization process has euphoric effects on the transformed; Baron Dark goes from being horrified at his transformation to openly embracing it in the time it takes him to return to his core followers. Those he transforms immediately revel in their new status, ranting about how good they feel.



* FanDisservice: Shriek, who was your typical ChainmailBikini-clad villainess when she was alive and who retains the skimpy outfit even after she has been transformed into a hideous living skeleton.



* HeroWithBadPublicity: Grimskull get hit hard with this. He betrayed the royal family, but had a change of heart at the last moment. With his half-skeleton appearance, people around him don't trust him. It get worse when the truth about his betrayal goes public. Even after he redeemed himself, they're are still a lot of uneasiness around him.

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* HeroWithBadPublicity: Grimskull get hit hard with this. He betrayed the royal family, but had a change of heart at the last moment. With his half-skeleton half-dead appearance, people around him don't trust him. It get worse when the truth about his betrayal goes public. Even after he redeemed himself, they're are still a lot of uneasiness around him.



* MadeOfPlasticine: To an extent, at least; the Skeleton Warriors are fairly easy to shatter into bits with a strong impact. Not that it does much good since they have "the power of invincibility" and [[PullingYourselfTogether can reassemble themselves with a thought]].



* RewardedAsATraitorDeserves: Played with - Baron Dark turns humans that defect to him into skeleton warriors, even if they would be more useful staying TheMole. It is perfectly in character for him, though: He's not only [[MonsterProgenitor the sole infector]] of TheVirus (making everyone "joined in the darkness"), but the conversion is shown to make the victim far more loyal to him. A rabid dog becomes obedient, traitors and mercenaries who were OnlyInItForTheMoney instantly settle for doing his bidding only ForTheEvulz. Magically-enforced loyalty is probably the safest way to deal with someone who has a track record of betrayal.

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* PsychicLink: Grimskull and Baron Dark have one as a result of their creation. Each can sense the other's presence, and if Grimskull doesn't keep his defenses up, Baron Dark can even control him like a puppet from a distance.
* RewardedAsATraitorDeserves: Played with - Baron Dark turns humans that defect to him into skeleton warriors, even if they would be more useful staying TheMole. It is perfectly in character for him, though: He's not only [[MonsterProgenitor the sole infector]] of TheVirus (making everyone "joined in the darkness"), and subtly implied to be compelled to spread his state, but the conversion is shown to make the victim far more loyal to him. A rabid dog becomes obedient, traitors and mercenaries who were OnlyInItForTheMoney instantly settle for doing his bidding only ForTheEvulz. Magically-enforced loyalty is probably the safest way to deal with someone who has a track record of betrayal.



%%* ShouldersOfDoom: Baron Dark

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%%* * ShouldersOfDoom: Baron DarkDark wears elaborate epaulets made of skulls chained together after becoming the first Skeleton Warrior.



%%* TooDumbToLive: Dagger.

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%%* * TooDumbToLive: Dagger.Dagger is the most simple-minded of Baron Dark's followers and frequently makes comedic mistakes. As early as the second episode, Talyn tricks him into getting blown up by giving him a live grenade and telling him it's a birthday present.



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%%* WarriorPrince* WarriorPrince: Princes Lightstar and Grimskull both lead their rebellion by fighting on the front lines.



* ZombieInfectee: Grimskull is partially-transformed into a Skeleton Warrior when the Lightstar Crystal is shattered. He develops a psychic link with Baron Dark, a trait implied to be common to Skeleton Warriors, and faces constant distrust and suspicion from the Legion of Light. Baron Dark [[GenreSavvy is quick to take advantage of this]], and hatches several plots to cause infighting among the Legion by playing on their paranoia and making Grimskull look like TheCorruptible.

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* ZombieInfectee: Grimskull is partially-transformed into a Skeleton Warrior when the Lightstar Crystal is shattered. He develops a psychic link PsychicLink with Baron Dark, a trait implied to be common to Skeleton Warriors, and faces constant distrust and suspicion from the Legion of Light. Baron Dark [[GenreSavvy is quick to take advantage of this]], and hatches several plots to cause infighting among the Legion by playing on their paranoia and making Grimskull look like TheCorruptible.
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* HeroWithBadPublicity: Grimskull get hit hard with this. He betrayed the royal family, but had a change of heart at the last moment. With his half-skeleton appearance, people around him don't trust him. It get worse when the truth about his betrayal goes public. Even after he redeemed himself, they're are still a lot of uneasiness around him.

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* DumbassHasAPoint: Lightstar and Talyn, who are imprisoned with Shriek and Dagger, suggest that they work together to escape. Dagger immediately agree and Shriek calls him out because he just want to save himself. Dagger ask her what her point is. [[{{Beat}} Shirek think about it for a second]] and agree to help.

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* DumbassHasAPoint: Lightstar and Talyn, who are imprisoned with Shriek and Dagger, [[EnemyMine suggest that they work together to escape. escape.]] Dagger immediately agree and Shriek calls him out because he just want to save himself. Dagger ask her what her point is. [[{{Beat}} Shirek Shriek think about it for a second]] and agree to help.


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* EnemyMine: Lightstar and Talyn agree to team up with Shriek and Dagger to escape imprisonment. As a subversion, Shriek and Dagger didn't do anything useful and betrayed the siblings.
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* EvilLaugh: All skeletons warriors laugh at their evil deeds, with Baron Dark being the most prominent.

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* EvilLaugh: All skeletons skeleton warriors laugh at their own evil deeds, with Baron Dark being the most prominent.of all.



* GemHeart: The Skeleton Warriors are revealed to have 'heart stones' inside their ribcages. If its ever removed or destroyed, the Skeleton Warrior immediately transforms back into a human.

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* GemHeart: The Skeleton Warriors are revealed to have 'heart stones' "heart stones" inside their ribcages. If its it's ever removed or destroyed, the Skeleton Warrior immediately transforms back into a human.



* HopelessWar: Until the weakness of the Skeleton Warriors is discovered, the good guys are essentially fighting one. How do you win a war against an enemy that can't be killed, and who can convert nearly any living human into their service?
* ImplacableMan: While they aren't as strong or skilled as the heroes, Baron Dark and the Skeleton Warriors are totally immortal and simply reform a few seconds after being shattered, meaning they can win battles through raw attrition. The Skeleton Warriors are well aware of this, and are quick to gloat about it.

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* HopelessWar: Until the Skeleton Warriors' weakness of the Skeleton Warriors is discovered, the good guys are essentially fighting one. How do you win a war against an enemy that who can't be killed, and who can convert nearly any living human into their service?
* ImplacableMan: While they aren't as strong or skilled as the heroes, Baron Dark and the Skeleton Warriors are totally immortal and simply reform a few seconds after being shattered, meaning they can win battles through raw attrition. The Skeleton Warriors are well aware of this, and are quick to gloat about it.
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The story is set on the planet Lumimaire, with the [[MineralMacGuffin Lightstar Crystal]] as the center of the series. Baron Dark tried to steal it, but he could obtain only half of the Crystal, empowering him with the ability to turn people into the eponymous Skeleton Warriors, while Prince Lightstar, the one who was guarding the crystal, obtained the other half. Then, a battle ensued, in which [[CaptureTheFlag each side tried to obtain the other's half while guarding its own]]. Lightstar isn't alone, since his siblings, Joshua (who was closer with Baron Dark [[HeelFaceTurn until]] their KarmicTransformation) and Jennifer, and their uncle Ursak formed the Legion of Light. Their half of the crystal gave them many powers, such as energy channelizing (Lightstar), flight (Jennifer/Talyn) and shadow-travelling (Joshua/Grimskull).

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The story is set on the planet Lumimaire, with the [[MineralMacGuffin Lightstar Crystal]] as the center of the series. Baron Dark tried to steal it, but he could obtain only half of the Crystal, empowering him with the ability to turn people into the eponymous Skeleton Warriors, while Prince Lightstar, the one who was guarding the crystal, obtained the other half. Then, a battle ensued, in which [[CaptureTheFlag each side tried to obtain the other's half while guarding its own]]. Lightstar isn't alone, since his siblings, Joshua (who was closer with Baron Dark [[HeelFaceTurn until]] their KarmicTransformation) and Jennifer, and their uncle Ursak formed the Legion of Light. Their half of the crystal gave them many powers, such as energy channelizing channeling (Lightstar), flight (Jennifer/Talyn) and shadow-travelling (Joshua/Grimskull).
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Video games for Sony UsefulNotes/PlayStation and UsefulNotes/SegaSaturn were released, as was [[TheMerch a toyline]]. The cast also appeared in the 1994 UsefulNotes/MacysThanksgivingDayParade, and [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/georgegaspar/skeleton-warriors-glyos-compatible-action-figures?ref=card a Kickstarter campaign]] for a revival of the toyline was successful.

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Video games for Sony UsefulNotes/PlayStation and UsefulNotes/SegaSaturn were released, as was [[TheMerch a toyline]]. The cast also appeared in the 1994 UsefulNotes/MacysThanksgivingDayParade, and a Website/{{Kickstarter}} [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/georgegaspar/skeleton-warriors-glyos-compatible-action-figures?ref=card a Kickstarter campaign]] for a revival of the toyline was successful.



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* AndThenJohnWasAZombie: The fearful soldier Ferris, after being rescued at the start of ''"Heart and Soul"'', is skeletonized by Baron Dark during a battle shortly afterwords. He gets better, which leads to the discovery of a cure for the Skeleton Warrior transformation.

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* AndThenJohnWasAZombie: The fearful soldier Ferris, after being rescued at the start of ''"Heart "Heart and Soul"'', Soul", is skeletonized by Baron Dark during a battle shortly afterwords.afterwards. He gets better, which leads to the discovery of a cure for the Skeleton Warrior transformation.
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* DumbassHasAPoint: Lightstar and Talyn, who are imprisoned with Shriek and Dagger, suggest that they work together to escape. Dagger immediately agree and Shriek calls him out because he just want to save himself. Dagger ask her what her point is. Shirek think about it for a second and agree to help.

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* DumbassHasAPoint: Lightstar and Talyn, who are imprisoned with Shriek and Dagger, suggest that they work together to escape. Dagger immediately agree and Shriek calls him out because he just want to save himself. Dagger ask her what her point is. [[{{Beat}} Shirek think about it for a second second]] and agree to help.
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* WeWillUseManualLaborInTheFuture: Baron Dark make use of uncorrupted humans as slaves. Justified, as while they are imprisoned they can not rebel. And the shattering of the Lightstar crystal has left the city without power.
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* ParentalAbandonment: Jennifer, Justin and Joshua's father the king was dead before the start of the series. There's no mention of their mother.

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* ParentalAbandonment: Jennifer, Justin and Joshua's father the king was dead before the start of the series. There's no only a passing mention of their mother.
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* DumbassHasAPoint: Lightstar and Talyn, who are imprisoned with Shriek and Dagger, suggest that they work together to escape. Dagger immediately agree and Shriek calls him out because he just want to save himself. Dagger ask her what's her point is. Shirek think about it for a second and agree to help.

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* DumbassHasAPoint: Lightstar and Talyn, who are imprisoned with Shriek and Dagger, suggest that they work together to escape. Dagger immediately agree and Shriek calls him out because he just want to save himself. Dagger ask her what's what her point is. Shirek think about it for a second and agree to help.
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* CoolPet: Baron Dark adopts a savage skeleton dog he names [[GiverOfLameNames Bad Dog]]. Grimskull, meanwhile, gains a wolf named Stalker as a companion. Talon also has a pet bird of prey she has before the start of the series.

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* CoolPet: Baron Dark adopts a savage skeleton dog he names [[GiverOfLameNames Bad Dog]]. Grimskull, meanwhile, gains a wolf named Stalker as a companion. Talon Talyn also has a pet bird of prey she has before the start of the series.
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* TheCorrupter: Baron Dark is very manipulative and tempt many to join or serve him such as Joshua and Zara. His new found powers only made it worse.

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* TheCorrupter: Baron Dark is very manipulative and tempt many to join or serve help him such as Joshua and Zara. His new found powers only made it worse.Zara.
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The story is set on the planet Lumimaire, with the [[MineralMacGuffin Lightstar Crystal]] as the center of the series. Baron Dark tried to steal it, but he could obtain only half of the Crystal, empowering him with the abidlity to turn people into the eponymous Skeleton Warriors, while Prince Lightstar, the one who was guarding the crystal, obtained the other half. Then, a battle ensued, in which [[CaptureTheFlag each side tried to obtain the other's half while guarding its own]]. Lightstar isn't alone, since his siblings, Joshua (who was closer with Baron Dark [[HeelFaceTurn until]] their KarmicTransformation) and Jennifer, and their uncle Ursak formed the Legion of Light. Their half of the crystal gave them many powers, such as energy channelizing (Lightstar), flight (Jennifer/Talyn) and shadow-travelling (Joshua/Grimskull).

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The story is set on the planet Lumimaire, with the [[MineralMacGuffin Lightstar Crystal]] as the center of the series. Baron Dark tried to steal it, but he could obtain only half of the Crystal, empowering him with the abidlity ability to turn people into the eponymous Skeleton Warriors, while Prince Lightstar, the one who was guarding the crystal, obtained the other half. Then, a battle ensued, in which [[CaptureTheFlag each side tried to obtain the other's half while guarding its own]]. Lightstar isn't alone, since his siblings, Joshua (who was closer with Baron Dark [[HeelFaceTurn until]] their KarmicTransformation) and Jennifer, and their uncle Ursak formed the Legion of Light. Their half of the crystal gave them many powers, such as energy channelizing (Lightstar), flight (Jennifer/Talyn) and shadow-travelling (Joshua/Grimskull).
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* ShoutOut: Shriek line "Get your paws off me you big ape!" is taken from ''Film/PlanetOfTheApes1968''.
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The story is set on the planet Lumimaire, with the [[MineralMacGuffin Lightstar Crystal]] as the center of the series. Baron Dark tried to steal it, but he could obtain only half of the Crystal, empowering him with the ability to turn people into the eponymous Skeleton Warriors, while Prince Lightstar, the one who was guarding the crystal, obtained the other half. Then, a battle ensued, in which [[CaptureTheFlag each side tried to obtain the other's half while guarding its own]]. Lightstar isn't alone, since his siblings, Joshua (who was closer with Baron Dark [[HeelFaceTurn until]] their KarmicTransformation) and Jennifer, and their uncle Ursak formed the Legion of Light. Their half of the crystal gave them many powers, such as energy channelizing (Lightstar), flight (Jennifer/Talyn) and shadow-travelling (Joshua/Grimskull).

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The story is set on the planet Lumimaire, with the [[MineralMacGuffin Lightstar Crystal]] as the center of the series. Baron Dark tried to steal it, but he could obtain only half of the Crystal, empowering him with the ability abidlity to turn people into the eponymous Skeleton Warriors, while Prince Lightstar, the one who was guarding the crystal, obtained the other half. Then, a battle ensued, in which [[CaptureTheFlag each side tried to obtain the other's half while guarding its own]]. Lightstar isn't alone, since his siblings, Joshua (who was closer with Baron Dark [[HeelFaceTurn until]] their KarmicTransformation) and Jennifer, and their uncle Ursak formed the Legion of Light. Their half of the crystal gave them many powers, such as energy channelizing (Lightstar), flight (Jennifer/Talyn) and shadow-travelling (Joshua/Grimskull).



* DumbassHasAPoint: Lightstar and Talyn, who are imprisoned with Shirek and Dahher, suggest that they work together to escape. Dagger immediately agree and Shriek calls him out because he just want to save himself. Dagger ask her what's her point is. Shirek think about it for a second and agree to help.

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* DumbassHasAPoint: Lightstar and Talyn, who are imprisoned with Shirek Shriek and Dahher, Dagger, suggest that they work together to escape. Dagger immediately agree and Shriek calls him out because he just want to save himself. Dagger ask her what's her point is. Shirek think about it for a second and agree to help.

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* DumbassHasAPoint: Lightstar and Talyn, who are imprisoned with Shirek and Dahher, suggest that they work together to escape. Dagger immediately agree and Shriek calls him out because he just want to save himself. Dagger ask her what's her point is. Shirek think about it for a second and agree to help.



* RevengeBeforeReason: When Justin learn that Baron Dark was responsible for his father's death, he start making rash decisions is obsessed on taking out Dark Baron. It get worse when Grimskull is apparently dead.

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* RevengeBeforeReason: When Justin learn that Baron Dark was responsible for his father's death, he start making rash decisions and is obsessed on taking out Dark Baron. It get worse when Grimskull is apparently dead.
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* RevengeBeforeReason: When Justin learn that Baron Dark was responsible for his father's death, he start making rash decisions is obsessed on taking out Dark Baron. It get worse when Grimskull is apparently dead.
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* AlienSky: The planet has two stars.

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* AlienSky: The planet has two stars.moons.
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* AlienSky: The planet has two stars.
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* TheCorrupter: Baron Dark is very manipulative and tempt many to join or serve him such as Joshua and Zara. His new found powers only made it worse.
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* MorallyAmbiguousDoctorate: Dr. Cyborn, the chief scientist of the Skeleton Warriors.

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* AristocratsAreEvil: Baron Dark was already an evil evil noble long before he went after the lightstar crystal.

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* AristocratsAreEvil: Baron Dark was already an evil evil noble long before he went after the lightstar crystal.


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* ParentalAbandonment: Jennifer, Justin and Joshua's father the king was dead before the start of the series. There's no mention of their mother.
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* AristocratsAreEvil: Baron Dark was already an evil evil noble long before he went after the lightstar crystal.

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* EvilIsHammy: Baron Dark takes the cake in the hamminess department.



* OpeningNarration: Each episode has narration voiced by [[Creator/TonyJay late Tony jay]].

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