Iscariot Crusade Arc

Lore & Background

The Order of the Holy Sword operates independently from the Hellsing Organization, answering directly to the Vatican. Their mission is the extermination of vampires using sacred weaponry blessed by the Church. Unlike Hellsing, who employ a vampire as their weapon, Iscariot adheres strictly to religious dogma regarding the nature of evil. Alexander Anderson leads this faction with fervor, wielding multiple bayonets embedded with crosses that can pierce even the strongest undead flesh. His squad consists of devout priests trained in combat. They view Alucard as an abomination equal to their enemies, leading to tension between the two factions despite a common goal. Their presence adds a layer of theological conflict to the war. While Hellsing fights for survival and duty, Iscariot fights for salvation and divine will. This ideological divide creates friction during joint operations against Millennium.

In Their Own Story

Rain slicked the cobblestones as Anderson stepped over the corpse of a fallen vampire. The scent of blood mixed with incense in the cold London air. He raised his bayonets, the crosses gleaming under streetlights. 'In nomine Patris,' he whispered, his voice steady despite the chaos around him. A shadow lunged from the alleyway, claws extended toward his throat. Anderson didn't flinch; he thrust forward with practiced precision. Steel met flesh, and the undead crumbled into ash before it could scream.

Reader's Guide

The narrative begins when the Order of the Holy Sword arrives in London to investigate vampire activity. They initially clash with the Hellsing Organization, viewing Alucard as a threat rather than an ally. Alexander Anderson leads his squad against the Millennium vampires invading the city. Their crusade intensifies as they discover the scale of the enemy's plan. Key battles occur across the streets and rooftops of London. Anderson eventually engages in a legendary duel with Alucard, testing their philosophies on faith and immortality. The Iscariot forces suffer heavy losses against the vampire army. Despite this, they continue to purge evil until the final confrontation. Their actions highlight the moral complexity of hunting monsters who are also humans. This sequence concludes with Anderson's ultimate sacrifice during the battle for humanity. The arc emphasizes their religious zeal and tactical prowess against supernatural foes.

Did You Know?

• The Order of the Holy Sword answers directly to the Vatican, not the Hellsing Organization.
• Alexander Anderson wields multiple bayonets embedded with crosses that can pierce even the strongest undead flesh.
• Iscariot views Alucard as an abomination equal to their vampire enemies, causing tension between the two factions.
• Anderson's squad consists of devout priests trained in combat.
• The arc concludes with Anderson's ultimate sacrifice during the battle for humanity.