In the Christian hierarchy of angels, Dominions are part of the second sphere and are said to watch over nations and regulate the duties of lesser angels. In Moses Maimonides' hierarchy of angels, according to Jewish lore, they are Hashmallim (the fourth rank of angels) and are mentioned briefly in the Hebrew version of the Book of Ezekiel.
"Origin: Israel. They are the first of the middle angels. They are led by four angels who rank fourth in the hierarchy. Their duty is to spread God's word throughout the universe. When the angelic host is sent out during Armageddon, they will organize the armies."
Dominions, like other angels, appear in support of Yosuga. After Chiaki sides with Yosuga, a Dominion on the second floor of Mantra Headquarters will ask the Demi-fiend an alignment-shifting (and possibly rewarding) question. They then appear as regular enemies in the Amala Temple and the ruins of Mifunashiro.
In order to fuse Raphael, the Demi-fiend must fuse a Dominion with Uriel.
"The fourth class of angels, ranked first among the Second Sphere. Their name signifies control and rule. Dominions are seen as symbols of mercy and are charged with effecting God's rule over the entire earth. They also serve to convey the will of God to lesser angels and see that it is carried out. They are said to receive orders from the Cherubim, angels of wisdom, and faithfully obey them. The scepters that Dominions always hold in their hands are held to be a symbol representing God's power. In addition to these scepters, they are also sometimes depicted as holding scriptures, swords or scales. The Second Sphere of angels was created by God to serve as the link between the order of the universe and the world of the angels. Their presence and importance are believed to be much lower than that of other angels."
—Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE compendium
Dominion acts as a field boss during the New Moon phase on Shinagawa field. He can be summoned by killing many of the Inviolable mobs that spawn during this phase. In Club Hourai, it is possible to engage with a Dominion through the Interaction Time System. By reaching the maximum level of friendship with him, a player can obtain a special variant of Dominion.
"The fourth of the nine orders of angels. Their duty is to oversee the other angels. Their actions are a manifestation of God's will, and they wish for their domination to be spread throughout the universe."
In the "Escorting Your Comrade" Challenge Quest, Dominion will be one of the angels guarding Naraku that Flynn must defend Navarre against on the way into Tokyo.
"The fourth of the nine orders of angels. Their duty is to oversee the other angels. Their actions are a manifestation of God's will, and they wish for their domination to be spread throughout the universe."
—Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse compendium
Dominion can evolve from a Virtue if it is allowed to do so upon reaching level 46. They can also be encountered in the Firmament areas of the Sky Tower, but cannot be recruited through the Scout skill there. Dominion can teach Nanashi the Maziodyne, Megido, Samarecarm and Dekunda skills through its Demon Whisper. It benefits from learning Electricity, Light and healing skills. Upon reaching level 56, Dominion can evolve into Throne if allowed to do so.
"The fourth of the nine order of angels, their duty is to oversee the other angels. It is said that the success or failure of nations is decided by these angels."
"The fourth of the nine orders of angels. Their duty is to oversee the other angels. Their actions are the manifestation of God's will."
—Persona 5 background
Dominion is the sixth Persona of the Justice Arcana and can be found as a Shadow along the Path to the Holy Grail in the Qliphoth World, with the title "Merciless Inquisitor." He is one of four Personas to learn Nocturnal Flash and Kougaon and the first Persona usable in battle by the protagonist to naturally learn Makougaon. Dominion is one of three Personas to learn the Evade Curse skill. When itemized through Electric Chair execution in the Velvet Room, Dominion yields a Makougaon skill card. Dominion is required to summon Throne through advanced fusion, alongside Power and Melchizedek. He is also needed to summon Metatron as part of an advanced fusion recipe alongside Principality, Power, Melchizedek, Sandalphon and Michael.
Three Dominions ambush the party upon reaching the Quarantine Cell in the Depths of Mementos, replacing the Belial and two Nebiros's which do so in the original version. He can also be found as a shadow in the Path of Da'at.
"The Fourth Choir of the Second Sphere of the angelic hierarchy. Their name means "rule." The dominions govern the duties of lower angels. Their actions are said to represent God's will, and they seek to establish His reign throughout the cosmos."
—Devil Survivor 2 compendium
Part of Fusion Pack Vol. 2, Dominion is a special fusion of Abraxas and Suparna.
"The fourth of the nine orders of angels. Their duty is to oversee the other angels. Their actions are a manifestation of God's will, and they wish for their domination to be spread throughout the universe."
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