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Dominion is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Origin

Dominions are one of the ranks in the hierarchy of angels according to Pseudo-Dionysius in On the Celestial Hierarchy. The name is derived from Ephesians 1:21, which mentions that God is far above all principality, power, might, and dominion (dominationem in the Vulgate); and from Colossians 1:16, which mentions that God is the creator of thrones, dominions (dominationes in the Vulgate), principalities, and powers.

Dominion's Latin name, dominatio ("dominion; mastery; domination"), is translated from the Greek κυριότης (kyriótēs, "lordship"), the abstract noun form of κῡ́ριος (kýrios, "lord"). Isidore of Seville claims that dominions earned their name because "they dominate (...) other bands of angels."[1]

Design

Gameplay

For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Dominion.

Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei
(A-Mode DDS) 		Origin: Israel - They are the first of the middle angels. They are led by four angels who rank fourth in the hierarchy. Their duty is to spread God's word throughout the universe. When the angelic host is sent out during Armageddon, they will organize the armies.
Shin Megami Tensei III:
Nocturne 		The fourth of the nine orders of angels. Their duty is to oversee the other angels. It is said that the success or failure of a nation is decided by this order.
Shin Megami Tensei:
Strange Journey 		The fourth of the nine orders of angels. Their duty is to oversee the other angels.

Their actions are a manifestation of God's will, and they wish for their domination to be spread throughout the universe.

Shin Megami Tensei IV The fourth of the nine orders of angels. Their duty is to oversee the other angels.

Their actions are a manifestation of God's will, and they wish for their domination to be spread throughout the universe.

Shin Megami Tensei IV:
Apocalypse 		The fourth of the nine orders of angels. Their duty is to oversee the other angels.

Their actions are a manifestation of God's will, and they wish for their domination to be spread throughout the universe.

Shin Megami Tensei V The fourth of the nine orders of angels. Their name carries the meaning of "governance," and it is their duty to oversee the other angels.

It is said that their work is the embodiment of God's will, and that they wish for this governance to spread throughout the cosmos.

Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine The fourth class of angels, ranked first among the Second Sphere. Their name signifies control and rule.

Dominions are seen as symbols of mercy and are charged with effecting God's rule over the entire earth. They also serve to convey the will of God to lesser angels and see that it is carried out. They are said to receive orders from the Cherubim, angels of wisdom, and faithfully obey them.

The scepters that Dominions always hold in their hands are held to be a symbol representing God's power. In addition to these scepters, they are also sometimes depicted as holding scriptures, swords, or scales.

The Second Sphere of angels was created by God to serve as the link between the order of the universe and the world of the angels. Their presence and importance are believed to be much lower than that of other angels.

Liberation Dx2 The fourth of the nine orders of angels.

Their duty is to oversee the other angels. Their actions are a manifestation of God's will, and they wish for their domination to be spread throughout the universe.

Soul Hackers
(3DS) 		The fourth of the nine orders of angels. Their duty is to oversee the other angels.

Their actions are a manifestation of God's will, and they wish for their domination to be spread throughout the universe.

Soul Hackers 2 The fourth of the nine orders of angels. Their name carries the meaning of "governance," and it is their duty to oversee the other angels.

It is said that their work is the embodiment of God's will, and that they wish for this governance to spread throughout the cosmos.

Raidou Kuzunoha vs.
King Abaddon 		The fourth of the nine orders of angels; as Heaven's overseers, they supervise the lower angels.

Their every act represents the will of God, and they seek to spread his word to the entire universe.

Persona 3 The fourth of the nine orders of angels. Their duty is to oversee the other angels. It is said that the success or failure of nations is decided by these angels.
Persona 3 Reload The fourth of the nine orders of angels. Their duty is to oversee the other angels. Their actions are the manifestation of God's will.
Persona 4 The fourth of the nine orders of angels. Their duty is to oversee the other angels. It is said that the success or failure of nations is decided by these angels.
Persona 5 The fourth of the nine orders of angels. Their duty is to oversee the other angels. Their actions are the manifestation of God's will.
Persona Q:
Shadow of the Labyrinth 		The fourth of the nine orders of angels, their duty is to oversee the other angels. It is said that the success or failure of nations is decided by these angels.
Persona Q2:
New Cinema Labyrinth 		The fourth of the nine orders of angels, their duty is to oversee the other angels. It is said that the success or failure of nations is decided by these angels.
Persona 5 Strikers The fourth of the nine orders of angels. Their duty is to oversee the other angels. Their actions are the manifestation of God's will.
Devil Survivor 2 The Fourth Choir of the Second Sphere of the angelic hierarchy. Their name means "rule."

The dominions govern the duties of lower angels. Their actions are said to represent God's will, and they seek to establish His reign throughout the cosmos.

Game Appearances

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language Name Meaning
Japanese ドミニオン Dominion Dominion
Simplified Chinese 主天使 Zhǔtiānshǐ Dominion, lit. "master angel"

Traditional Chinese		 主天使 Zhǔtiānshǐ Dominion, lit. "master angel"
Korean 도미니온 Domini-on Dominion
Spanish Dominio Dominion

Gallery

Videos

Dominion's Daily Demon Showcase for Shin Megami Tensei V
Dominion's Daily Demon Future Prediction with Ringo for Soul Hackers 2

References

  1. ↑ "Book VII: God, angels, and saints (De deo, angelis et sanctis)", The Etymologies of Isidore of Seville (2006), Barney, Stephen A; Lewis, WJ; Beach, JA; Berghof, O. Published by Cambridge University Press. (1st ed.) p. 161. ISBN-13: 978-0-511-21969-6.
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