Knightwatch is a government agency that; was founded; by John Diggle and Lyla Michaels in an erased future of the original multiverse.

Overview

Knightwatch serves as an intelligence agency similar to that; of A.R.G.U.S.;^[1] but unlike A.R.G.U.S.; the organization is not very questionable, as everything they do is based on morals, principles and the value of human life.

History

Creation

At some point; before 2040, John Diggle and Lyla Michaels had founded Knightwatch.^[2]

Knighwatch mission

In 2040, Connor Hawke became an agent of Knightwatch. He was tasked to look after Mia Smoak^[3] and help her bring down the Glades wall.^[4]

Known members

• Lyla Michaels (co-founder; erased future)
• John Diggle (co-founder; erased future)
• Connor Hawke (field agent; erased future)

Appearances

Arrow

Season 7

• "Star City 2040" (Connor Hawke)
• "Spartan" (mentioned)

Season 8

• "Starling City" (mentioned)
• "Present Tense" (mentioned)
• "Prochnost" (mentioned)
• "Purgatory" (mentioned)

Trivia

• Knightwatch is described as the "good version of A.R.G.U.S.".

Behind the scenes

• In the comics, Knightwatch is the military arm of the D.E.O. They wore armor that resembled the suits worn by Checkmate agents.

References