Gold Saints

The Gold Saints (Gōrudo Seinto, 黄金聖闘士) are the most powerful Saints in Athena's Army, invincible among them since the mythological ages. They wear the 12 Gold Cloths that correspond to the zodiac constellations, the most powerful among the 88 Cloths. The Gold Saints have mastered the seventh sense, the essence of Cosmo, which grants them miraculous abilities, among them, the capacity of attaining the speed of light.

Power
They are known for wearing golden armor and are among the most powerful characters in the series. Move at the speed of light and completely dominate the Seventh Sense, reaching the eighth sense (Arayashiki). Are protected by the twelve zodiacal constellations. With the evolution of the series, only the more powerful enemies are compared to the Knights of gold, like,Sea Dragon Kanon, Siren Sorento, the Marina Generals and the three judges of the Underworld. Not only the power of the Golden Saints is unmatched superior to all other riders, but also their notions of honesty, ethics and righteousness and is therefore, very respected by the other riders. During the battle of the twelve homes, the final part of the Sanctuary Saga, five golden knights are dead, but only two were actually traitors to Athena (Cancer Death Mask and Aphrodite of Pisces). The others, including those not dead or fighting for what they believed were part of other frames. When the twelve Gold Armors are or are near one another, they shine and produce very loud sounds. This phenomenon is called resonance. If the Golden Knights with two equivalent forces waging a struggle, the battle is so fierce, that ends up lasting forever. In this confrontation, which is called the "War of a Thousand Days," or die or both will not have to fight the winner.

Story
The Gold Saints dominate a legendary technique known as Athena Exclamation, where three Gold Saints join their cosmos to form a single blow. This power is so immense that it releases an energy similar to the explosion that gave birth to the universe, the Big Bang. When Two Cheers for Athena collide, they will not only double or multiply, but increase infinitely. Athena banned all Gold Saints to use this technique because, besides being considered cowards, they can also cause terrible damage. Who is entitled to this technique, is regarded as a barbaric, horrible, and dishonored person. The Athena Exclamation appears in the saga of Hades when initially Gemini Saga, Camus of Aquarius and Capricorn Shura used this technique to defeat Shaka of Virgo. After defeating Shaka, Saga, Camus and Shura revert to using the coup against Aries Mu, Milo of Scorpio and Leo Aiolia to retaliate with the same technique. However, the most powerful and destructive technique of that class of knights is the "Sacrifice of the Golden Knights." In it, the twelve Gold Saints raise their cosmos and release an energy as strong and bright as the sun. All who come in contact with this energy, including the riders themselves with gold, die. Armour of Libra has six pairs of golden arms that can be used only in exceptional cases and with the consent of the knight of Libra. The pair of arms are: Tonfa, Spear, Sword, Shield, Three-section staff and nunchaku.

20th Century

 * Aries Mu
 * Taurus Aldebaran
 * Gemini Saga/Gemini Kanon
 * Cancer Deathmask
 * Leo Aiolia
 * Virgo Shaka
 * Libra Dohko
 * Scorpio Milo
 * Sagittarius Aiolos
 * Capricorn Shura
 * Aquarius Camus
 * Pisces Aphrodite

18th Century

 * Aries Shion
 * Taurus Hasgard/Taurus Ox
 * Gemini Aspros/Gemini Defteros
 * Cancer Manigoldo/Cancer Sage (originally Cancer Hakurei)
 * Leo Regulus/Leo Ilias
 * Virgo Asmita/Virgo Shijima
 * Libra Dohko
 * Scorpio Kardia
 * Sagittarius Sisyphus
 * Capricorn El Cid/Capricorn Izō
 * Aquarius Degel
 * Pisces Albafica/Pisces Cardinale

16th Century

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 * Pisces Lugonis