The Dark Masters of the Universe are the primary antagonists of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. They are led by Skeletor, who bestows the power of Havoc on his underlings, and they are the arch-nemeses of the Masters of the Universe, as well as King Randor, Eldress and Ork-O.
History[]
After stealing a rare and valuable metal alloy called Kirbinite, Skeletor used it to boost the power of his Havoc Staff, claiming he needed to do so in order to share the power of Havoc with his followers. This was a deception, as Skeletor anticipated they would conspire against him, and he revealed he never needed the Kirbinite to share Havoc with them but to control them, enforcing his power and domination over them.
After Skeletor's defeat and being restored back to Keldor, he was sent to the castle dungeon, and the group disbanded.
Former members are:
- Skeletor, Dark Master of Havoc (restored to being Keldor and imprisoned for his crimes)
- Rampage, Dark Master of Destruction (renounced the Power of Havoc returned to the Masters of the Universe)
- Evil-Lyn, Dark Master of Witchcraft (defected)
- Trap Jaw, Dark Master of Weaponry (turned against Skeletor to be freed of his mind-control, currently imprisoned)
- Beast Man, Dark Master of Beasts (turned against Skeletor to be freed of his mind-control, later turned into the first Skele-drone and remains at large)