Virtue

Virtue (ヴァーチャー, Vaachaa) recurs in the Megami Tensei series of games. Virtue is based on the name of angels in the fifth tier of the Christian angelic hierarchy.

History
In the Christian hierarchy of angels, Virtues are part of the second sphere and watch over the movement of the heavenly bodies so that order is maintained. They are also said to be the fifth rank of angel (possibly referring to Maimonides' hierarchy, where they would be equivalent to the Jewish definition of Seraphim), and apparently are responsible for the distribution of miracles.

Appearances

 * Shin Megami Tensei: Tenshi Clan
 * Shin Megami Tensei II: Tenshi Clan
 * Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne: Divine Race
 * Devil Summoner: Tenshi Clan
 * Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers: Tenshi Clan
 * Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: Aerial Race
 * Persona 3: Justice Arcana
 * Persona 3: FES: Justice Arcana
 * Persona 4: Justice Arcana
 * Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE
 * Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey: Divine Race
 * Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children Red Book
 * Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children Black Book
 * Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children White Book
 * Shin Megami Tensei: DemiKids: Light Version
 * Shin Megami Tensei: DemiKids: Dark Version
 * Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children Fire Book
 * Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children Ice Book
 * Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children Black Book/Red Book (PS)

Shin Megami Tensei
Virtues are simply recolored Dominions.

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne
Virtues appear as normal enemies in the Amala Temple and the ruins of Mifunashiro, as well as the Third Kalpa of the Labyrinth of Amara. Additionally, the White Rider will summon Virtues to it's side (up to two) whenever possible.

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
''"The fifth of the nine orders of angels, also known as "The Shining Ones." They give hope to people through the miracles they perform." ''- Strange Journey Compendium