Gemini Gold Cloth

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"The fact you're not seeing my face means either I'm the main villain or I'm somebody's father/brother/cousin..."

Cloth: Gold Cloth
Constellation: Gemini (Twins)
Saints: Saga, Kanon, Aspros, Defteros, Abel, Cain
Status: Unknown
Versions: 1
Sagas: Sanctuary (arc), Hades (arc), Episode G, The Lost Canvas, Next Dimension

The Gemini Gold Cloth is the cloth of the Saints Saga and Kanon in Saint Seiya (Saga was still disguised as the Pope in Saint Seiya: Episode G), Aspros and Defteros in Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas, and Abel and Cain in Saint Seiya: Next Dimension. It is of the highest class of the cloths that Athena's Saints wield, the Gold Cloths.

Cloth History

Mythology: Gemini, Two Fathers?!

The Gemini constellation was based on the twins Castor and Pollux, who were born from Leda, but one was fathered by Zeus and another by Tyndareus. When Castor, mortal, died, Pollux asked to share their immortality, so they wouldn't be separated. Zeus granted his wish by placing them in the sky as a constellation.

Classic: Gemini- One Is Always Evil

Saga and Kanon trained to be Saints in Sanctuary, years before the birth of the modern Athena, by an unknown master. The cloth was likely kept in Sanctuary until a Saint worthy of wearing it was found. Kanon was allowed to return to the Gemini cloth, by Athena during the Hades arc. Saga killed himself in shame after his evil side was destroyed. He returned with the Specters to attack Sanctuary in an attempt to bring Athena to the underworld and awaken her Cloth. He returned one last time to combine his powers with the rest of the Gold Saints, dying once more in the process. Kanon died by destroying his body and Rhadamanthys' body with his Galaxian Explosion.

LC/ND: Previous War

Aspros was the Guardian of the third house of Sanctuary in The Lost Canvas, and was executed for treason, in plotting both the theft of Athena's cloth, and her murder. He would return to life as a Specter, and eventually meet his brother, Defteros, who took over as Gemini Saint. Defteros had trained Tenma some, and fell as the Gemini Saint fighting his brother. Aspros returned to the role of Gemini Saint after that, having joined with Defteros. He defeated Youma permanently, before returning to the dead. During Next Dimension, Garuda Suikyo encountered a Gemini Saint attacking Shun and Tenma in his Temple. He revealed himself to be Gemini Abel, the guardian of the Temple of the Gemini. During the battle, a second Gemini Saint, appearing to also wear a Gemini Gold Cloth as well, revealed himself to be Gemini Cain. The goodly Gemini Cain proved to be more powerful than his "brother", but Gemini Abel returned, using his own illusion attack on Garuda Suikyo. The two brothers, almost seeming to share one body with two distinct minds, argue, Gemini Abel trying to corrupt Gemini Cain, claiming he tries to give his brother his heart's desire.

Episode G: I'm Not Crazy, a God Made Me Do It!

In Saint Seiya: Episode G, it is revealed that some sort of god being made Saga attempt to murder Athena and therefore, have Aiolos killed. Whether this was what also lead him to kill the Pope or not is not entirely clear. It seemed to be the machinations of those seeking to free Cronus and his weapon.

Cloth Design: The Cloth With Two Identities

Classic Manga: Bipolar Pope Blues

"People always did call me "Two-faced"..."

This is the form the Gemini Gold Cloth takes during the original Saint Seiya series' manga. Saga and Kanon earned the cloth in Sanctuary, and it was first seen when the Bronze Saints arrived at the Temple of the Gemini during their assault on Sanctuary. Like most Gold Cloth's original forms, it covers most of the body in a golden armor. The wearer can use his cosmo to control the Cloth from other parts of Sanctuary, and put up an illusion, while they fight the empty Gold Cloth, thinking a Saint is in it. The Cloth also seems to emit two distinct cosmo, one of light, and one of darkness. Like most of Kurumada's designs, the Gemini Gold Cloth has a large amount of detail, with depth to the metal, engraved patterns, and the appearance of shine. The Cloth was last seen in Hades, not among the five Gold Cloths send to Elyseum by Poseidon.

Classic Anime: Inspiration for Captain Aizen

"When were you under the impression...that I wasn't the Pope?"

This is the form the Gemini Gold Cloth takes during the original Saint Seiya series' anime. Saga and Kanon earned the cloth in Sanctuary, and it was first seen when the Bronze Saints arrived at the Temple of the Gemini during their assault on Sanctuary. Like most Gold Cloth's original forms, it covers most of the body in a golden armor. The wearer can use his cosmo to control the Cloth from other parts of Sanctuary, and put up an illusion, while they fight the empty Gold Cloth, thinking a Saint is in it. The Cloth also seems to emit two distinct cosmo, one of light, and one of darkness. As expected of the anime adaptation, details were reduced from the manga designs to allow for easier, cheaper animation. The Cloth was last seen in Hades, not among the five Gold Cloths send to Elyseum by Poseidon.

Episode G: He Looks So Innocent For a Murderer

Hobbies include Mountain Climbing, murdering people, assuming power...

This is the form the Gemini Gold Cloth takes during Saint Seiya: Episode G. Saga earned the cloth in Sanctuary, though it is not seen for some time due to Saga hiding his identity. Like most Gold Cloth's original forms, it covers most of the body in a golden armor. The wearer can use his cosmo to control the Cloth from other parts of Sanctuary, and put up an illusion, while they fight the empty Gold Cloth, thinking a Saint is in it. The Cloth also seems to emit two distinct cosmo, one of light, and one of darkness. The Gemini Gold Cloth is no exception to the rule of Episode G designs being highly detailed, adding to what the original designs did.

Lost Canvas Manga: Why Is One Twin Always Evil?

"I take pride in being Number Two...wait, why are all of you laughing?"

This is the form the Gemini Gold Cloth takes during Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas' manga. Aspros and Defteros earned the cloth in Sanctuary, and it first appeared early in the manga, during a group shot of Gold Saints. Like most Gold Cloth's original forms, it covers most of the body in a golden armor. The wearer can use his cosmo to control the Cloth from other parts of Sanctuary, and put up an illusion, while they fight the empty Gold Cloth, thinking a Saint is in it. The Cloth also seems to emit two distinct cosmo, one of light, and one of darkness. This design, like most Lost Canvas designs, is detailed at a similar, though lesser, level to the original design. The Cloth was last seen as Aspros fought Youma at The Lost Canvas.

Next Dimension: Dual Insanity

...Are there two of these guys, or is everyone crazy?

This is the form the Gemini Gold Cloth takes during Saint Seiya: Next Dimension. Cain and Abel, the Gemini Saints of the 1700s, earned the cloth sometime before the start of the series, and it was first seen when Tenma and Shun tried to pass through the Temple of the Gemini. Like most Gold Cloth's original forms, it covers most of the body in a golden armor. The wearer can use his cosmo to control the Cloth from other parts of Sanctuary, and put up an illusion, while they fight the empty Gold Cloth, thinking a Saint is in it. The Cloth also seems to emit two distinct cosmo, one of light, and one of darkness. The design stays mostly consistent with the original series' design, but in color. The Cloth was last seen the Temple of the Gemini, after Abel sent Suikyo ahead to kill.

Properties

Special Abilities of Gold Cloth of Gemini

The Gemini Gold Cloth has two cosmo, one of light, and one of darkness. It has the unique ability to be controlled, and to turn the Temple of the Gemini into an almost inescapable labyrinth.

Techniques used by Gemini Saints

Between Saga, Kanon, Aspros, Defteros, Abel, and Cain, four major attacks were shown for the Gemini Saints during their battles in the various series.

"Galaxian Explosion"

"Galaxian Explosion" is an offensive technique used by the Gemini Gold Saints. The attack is the release of a large amount of energy into an wave of destruction, from the palms. It moves at the speed of light, like most Gold Saint techniques, and is very powerful, appearing as a galaxy exploding. The move is claimed to be powerful enough to destroy the stars and the planets in the Milky Way, and was used by Saga to atomize Ikki, and by Kanon to destroy himself and Rhadamanthys.

"Another Dimension"

"Another Dimension" is a move that bends space and time to open an alternate dimension, where the opponent is sent. Once inside, one is trapped unless the user lets them out, or they are distracted, and forced to stop the technique. The dimension is connected to the user, even if that connection is light-years from the victim of the attacker. This attack was used by Saga on Hyoga and Shun while they tried to escape the Temple of the Gemini.

"Genrō Maō Ken"

"Genrō Maō Ken" or "Phantom Demon Emperor Attack" is a move that attacks the victim's psyche, and weakens their minds, while it can be used to brainwash them, and make them do the user's bidding. This was used by Saga on Ikki to make him kill Seiya, but he was able to regain control before doing it, due to Saga making him stab his own arm.

"Black Eruption"

"Black Eruption" is a move created by Defteros, in his attempt to overcome his past weakness, and to become a demon. Defteros summons lava to his location, and slams his hand into the ground, causing the lava to erupt into the air, showing control of the lava much like he did with the volcano found on Kanon Island.