Arkham Knight (Arkhamverse)

"Always defending the weak and the helpless. That's what I like about you.You're predictable. And that's why we're gonna win. We know your move before you do. We know how you think!"

- The Arkham Knight taunting Batman

The Arkham Knight is the titular secondary antagonist turned anti-hero in the 2015 video game ''Batman: Arkham Knight. ''His identity is later revealed to be Jason Todd, whereby he immediately transitions his identity to The Red Hood . He appears as the anti-hero and playable character in the Red Hood DLC Story Pack.

He is voiced by actor Troy Baker, who provided the voice for the Joker in Batman: Arkham Origins.

Batman: Arkham Knight
The titular villain, as aforementioned, appears as one of the major antagonists of Batman: Arkham Knight. Who is donning the mantle is currently unknown, yet he is still exclusively designed to be one of the few people who can hold their own against Batman, thus his appearance imitating the Dark Knight. He was shown in trailers to be using guns.

Arkham Asylum Incident
Through unknown means the Arkham Knight was able to monitor the actions of Batman and everyone else involved on the night of the Arkham riots.

Arkham City Incident
Through unknown means the Arkham Knight was able to monitor the actions of Batman and everyone else involved with Arkham City.

After Arkham City Incident
Mere minutes after the Joker's death, the Arkham Knight witnessed a brief encounter between Batman and the newElectrocutioner, who was quickly defeated. When Batman left the Knight executed the would be super criminal with a shotgun blast to the head. Later, when the Joker announced his plans to blow up the walls of Arkham City and free all the trapped inmates, the Arkham Knight followed Batman to Arkham Asylum. Batman triggered a final trap his dead nemesis had left for him. Wanting to kill Batman himself, the Arkham Knight attempted to save Batman, risking exposure. Both managed to survive the resulting explosion. Before Batman emerged from the rubble the Knight discovered the remains of the Joker's diary. Deciding it would be useful to hold onto he fled the scene before emergency crews arrived, Batman remaining unaware of his stalker's presence. A family later spotted him in an alleyway after setting fire to a pair of the Joker's former henchmen. When Tweedledie, Tweedledum and Tweedledee were prevented from stealing Batman's new batmobile and put in a holding facility, the Arkham Knight shot all three as well.

Arkham Knight Incident
"To all embedded units in Gotham: Operation Savior has begun. Each one of you has a role. Each of you knows your role. So move out into this damn city and lock it down. I want our hands wrapped tight around Gotham's throat within the hour."

- Arkham Knight.

At first, the Arkham Knight is a mystery. The only information Oracle manages to give Batman is that his code name is the only thing intelligence sources can agree on and that he works with a Venezuelan black ops team. He is fanatically dedicated to besting and killing Batman for unknown reasons, displaying keen observation and insight into the Dark Knight's tactics. To this end he has allied with Scarecrow, intending to use a wave of Fear Gas to destroy not just Batman but Gotham as well, invading the city with his own private army of operatives and drones.

In the ACE Chemical Infiltration trailer the Knight uses these and an attack chopper to provide protection while Scarecrow finishes perfecting his new toxin. He abandons it temporarily to face off with the Dark Knight while he is attempting to rescue trapped workers, instructing his men to aim at the less armored sections of Batman's suit. As Batman attempts to leave with the last worker the Knight forces a showdown between his chopper and the new Batmobile.

The Arkham Knight has also set up check points around Gotham City, according to details released to Edge Magazine, making the ground a dangerous place for Batman to cross. The Caped Crusader will have to clear out these nests, presumably as part of a side-mission.

Personality
"Batman likes to play the hero, Barbara, and he's pretty good at it. But it's an act. Batman's not about saving the innocent, oh no, he's about punishing the guilty.  Now don't get me wrong.  He'll look for you, or... he'll try.  But when it comes down to it, when he has to make a choice between you and the mission.  He'll choose the mission.  Every.  Time."

- Arkham Knight to Barbara Gordon.

The Knight seems vengeful but patient and calculating as well. He seems to exploit opportunities as they are presented to him, such as discovering the Joker's diary or taking advantage of Batman's presence at Ace Chemicals to instruct his men to avoid aiming at the armored sections of his suit. He also seems psychopathic, displaying no regard for the "weak" Batman protects, contemptuous of the Dark Knight's principles and mercilessly killing those he deems deserving, such as the second Electrocutioner and remaining members of Joker's gang, in cold blood. When Scarecrow asks why he hates Batman to such a degree the Knight coldly responds that no one could understand.

Abilities

 * Peak-Human Physiological Systems, Strength, Speed, Dexerity, Stamina, Senses, Tolerance, Metabolism, Healing, Longevity, Acrobatics & Reflexes
 * Genius-Level Intelligence & An Advanced Strategic Mind
 * Arsenal Of Resources, Influence, Charisma, Connections & Wealth
 * Master Combatant, Marksman & Martial Arts Skills
 * The Arkham-Knight High-Tech Suit With Lethal Weaponry, Advanced Technology & High-Tech Gadgetry

Appearance
The Arkham Knight dons a militaristic version of the bat-suit meant to mock Batman's appearance. The inside of his helmet gives him a heads up display of his troops throughout Gotham and the ears relay his commands to his troops. By using the Arkham symbol on his chest plate he inflicts psychological warfare on Batman reminding him of the past Arkham events. The chest plate also acts as a countermeasure to the Batclaw.

Quotes
"The gate's open, get ready. You got a billion dollar tank heading straight for you."

- Arkham Knight, speaking to his soldiers.

"I want you to imagine a city. A city broken, and crushed under our feet. Take that picture, hold on to it. Go make it happen."

- Arkham Knight.

"Oh, and avoid the bat symbol - it's a little trick. It's where [Batman's] armor's the strongest. Aim at the weak spots."

- Arkham Knight.

"I CAN FIX IT!!! I know now what to do. I take all this pain, all this blackness, and I put it all in a bullet, and I put it right between Bruce's eyes."

- Arkham Knight to Barbara Gordon, after she suggests that he should allow the Batfamily to help him emotionally recover.

"No way out! I did it. Cornered you.  Done what no-one else could!  All these years, all your enemies.  But none of them understands you like I do.  You think Crane found Oracle on his own?  I’m the one who told him about Barbara.  Me!  I told you I knew everything about you, didn’t I?  But don’t worry, Bruce, I kept some secrets to myself."

- Arkham Knight to Batman.

"You always told me Bruce... focus on what I want to achieve... and it'll happen. Well you want to know what I want now, huh? I want you... DEAD."

- Arkham Knight to Batman.

"You can't hide from me! I will hunt you down!!!"

- Arkham Knight to Batman.

Game Over Lines

 * "You failed Oracle, Batman. And I'll make sure she knows it."
 * "You're finished. And Gotham's finished too."
 * "I own the sky now."
 * "I didn't want it to end like this, Batman. I kinda hoped you would put up a fight."
 * "It's over, hero. Goodbye."
 * "You're old, you're predictable, and you never stood a chance."
 * "Look at me while you die, Batman. Look. At. Me."
 * "That makes us even, Bruce."
 * "This is justice, this is what you deserve."

Trivia

 * Notice that up close on the Arkham Knight's visors, there are holographic numbers. There also seems to be a map of Gotham City on the visor as well. His suit is also equipped with many of Batman's gadgets, including the Batclaw and possibly some sort of jammer.
 * The Knight is the first villain in the Arkhamverse to be the titular villain in one of the games.
 * He has been seen in previous demos calling Batman an old man, letting the audience know that he is obviously younger than the Dark Knight. His description implies that he is self confident and arrogant to such a degree that he believes he can beat the Dark Knight with ease.
 * His name and insignia imply he is somehow connected to Arkham Asylum and/or Arkham City.
 * It seems the Knight possibly feels wronged by something Batman did either during Arkham Origins, Arkham Asylum, or Arkham City.
 * It is later revealed that his actions toward Batman was so he could get revenge for being replaced and wasn't saved in time after being captured and tortured by The Joker.
 * Arkham Knight is the second major antagonist to be voiced by Troy Baker, the first being The Joker in Arkham Origins as well as the second supporting antagonist, the first being Two-Face.