The Espada (十刃, (エスパーダ), Esupāda; Spanish for "Sword", Japanese for "Ten Blades") are the top-ranked members of Averian's new army. The membership, and organization, is thus far unknown, though the group itself seems to be made up of thirteen fiercely powerful individuals. The group have their headquarters in Dunamar, Hueco Mundo, which is protected behind a massive sandstorm-like curtain. Averian's Espada was generally considered to be the successor to Tier Harribel's Espada, whom were all but mysteriously destroyed during the violent events of The Collapse. With only one known survivor, Averian swooped in during the power vacuum and restored order to the land of Hueco Mundo.