History Main / YoungConqueror

* Griffith from ''{{Berserk}}'' in the Golden Age arc, before becoming a PhysicalGod EldritchAbomination.

* GloriousLeader s seem to always ''pretend'' to follow this trope even if they never fight a war in their entire life. As modern warfare is to bureaucratized for this, this image becomes something like MilesGloriosus.

* ''CodeGeass'': Lelouch vi Britannia. Probably the SugarWiki/MostTriumphantExample.

* ''CodeGeass'': Lelouch vi Britannia. Probably the MostTriumphantExample.

* GhenghisKhan came to be this going from being a NobleFugitive, nearly alone on the [[{{Deathworld}} steepes]] with his [[EvenBadMenLoveTheirMamas mother]] to being TheScourgeOfGod.
* GloriousLeader s seem to always ''pretend'' to follow this trope even if they never fight a war in their entire life. As modern warfare is to bureaucratized for this, this image becomes something like MilesGloriosus. The most infamous example of this is [[AdolfHitler guess who]].
** Of course, he was fifty when WorldWarTwo started. He wasn't fooling anyone.

* Darth Revan in KnightsOfTheOldRepublic. His peerless strategy wins the mandalorian wars, he then turns to the darkside and builds a new sith empire, although vanquished by the jedi and betrayed by his apprentice before the first game, the actions of this character drive the plot.

* The Prince in the third Fable can be played like one of this.

* ''{{Monster}}'': a story where the main villain, Johan, has all the qualifications, but rather than changing the world, wants to destroy it, just because he can. Unlike ForTheEvulz types who want to watch the world burn, he doesn't seem to get much satisfaction out of the horrible things he does: ''he'' just wants to ''set it on fire''. And is ''very good at it''.

* GloriousLeader s seem to always ''pretend'' to follow this trope even if they never fight a war in their entire life. As modern warfare is to bureaucratized for this, this image becomes something like MilesGlorious. The most infamous example of this is [[AdolfHitler guess who]].

* Charles XII of Sweden. Ascending the throne at 15, Denmark-Norway, Saxony, and Russia formed an alliance against Sweden to take advantage of his youth. Charles surprised everybody by holding his own and then outright invading and conquering the first two members of the alliance, winning an outnumbered victory against the Russians (and almost killing Peter the Great) in the process. He got greedy fighting in Russia, however, and was beaten decisively at Poltava.

* GhenghisKhan came to be this going from being a NobleFugitive, nearly alone on the [[{{Deathworld}} steepes]] with his [[EvenBadMenLoveTheirMamas mothers]] to being TheScourgeOfGod.

When TheAlexander is done with his conquests, he may settle down to being TheEmperor.

In addition to differing from the typical hero in vision - or ends - they will also differ in the means used. In contrast to the IdiotHero, the YoungConqueror will have a strong dose of IntelligenceEqualsIsolation, which may cause them to be [[InsufferableGenius quite prideful]]. And instead of a typical hero who reacts to the nefarious plans of the BigBad and fights with brawn, they are a GuileHero who uses brains to come up with their own schemes, often being either TheChessmaster, ManipulativeBastard, MagnificentBastard, MaryTzu, or all of the above, capable of cooking up a XanatosGambit or XanatosRoulette just as good as or possibly ''better'' than your standard BigBad. As such, they are often subversions or ''inversions'' of TheLawOfBruce, which is one of the main reasons why these characters are so unique and intersting.

In a way a variant of RagsToRiches. A milder and hopefully less bloody version found in the commercial rather then politico-military sphere is the SelfMadeMan. When this is RecycledInSpace, it is likely to be GallacticConqueror .

In a way a variant of RagsToRiches. A milder and hopefully less bloody version found in the commercial rather then politico-military sphere is the SelfMadeMan.

When TheAlexander is done with his conquests, he will of course be TheEmperor.

In addition to differing from the typical hero in vision - or ends - they will also differ in the means used. In contrast to the IdiotHero, the YoungConqueror will have a strong dose of IntelligenceEqualsIsolation, which may cause them to be [[InsufferableGenius quite prideful]]. And instead of a typical hero who reacts to the nefarious plans of the BigBad and fights with brawn, they use brains to come up with their own schemes, often being either TheChessmaster, ManipulativeBastard, MagnificentBastard, MaryTzu, or all of the above, capable of cooking up a XanatosGambit or XanatosRoulette just as good as or possibly ''better'' than your standard BigBad. As such, they are often subversions or ''inversions'' of TheLawOfBruce, which is one of the main reasons why these characters are so unique and intersting.

* Peter Wiggin in ''[[EndersGame Ender's Game]]''. The ''[[EndersShadow Ender's Shadow]]'' series details his rise to power as Hegemon of Earth.

In some cases, may obtain or be born with some [[SuperpowerLottery special power]] to help them achieve their goal. Whether they do or not, the key difference between TheAlexander and TheHero is that instead of [[TheyFightCrime fighting crime]] on a case by case basis or having to face an already existing BigBad, they have a much bigger vision and will try to TakeOverTheWorld in a belief that UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans. However, if these ideas are already a quick way for ''adult'' characters to go merrily JumpingOffTheSlipperySlope, being a young, frustrated rebel, complete with the standard [[YouthIsWastedOnTheDumb emotional immaturity and sometimes flat-out childish fantasies]] you'd expect out of someone this age only makes things worse. Consequently, they often end up as a WellIntentionedExtremist and end up on the SlidingScaleOfAntiHeroes, unless they are a(n) ([[AntiVillain Anti]])VillainProtagonist.

In addition to differing from the typical hero in vision - or ends - they will also differ in the means used. In contrast to the IdiotHero, TheAlexander will have a strong dose of IntelligenceEqualsIsolation, which may cause them to be [[InsufferableGenius quite prideful]]. And instead of a typical hero who reacts to the nefarious plans of the BigBad and fights with brawn, they use brains to come up with their own schemes, often being either TheChessmaster, ManipulativeBastard, MagnificentBastard, MaryTzu, or all of the above, capable of cooking up a XanatosGambit or XanatosRoulette just as good as or possibly ''better'' than your standard BigBad. As such, they are often subversions or ''inversions'' of TheLawOfBruce, which is one of the main reasons why these characters are so unique and intersting.

If they're targeted by bullies, expect them to later gloat [[WhosLaughingNow Who's Laughing Now?]], though when they realize the extent of the damage they've caused, they're especially prone to wondering MyGodWhatHaveIDone and going through a HeroicBSOD and/or HeelRealization, assuming their {{Ubermensch}} mentality cracks enough to let them see it. These characters often [[FailureIsTheOnlyOption die young]], seemingly "burned out" by their own genius, though an Alexander who lives to adulthood can either continue down their path to AntiVillain status (or sometimes simply become TheBigBad, deluded by their own idealism), or they can become [[TheDumbledore a mentor]] who issues {{Jacob Marley Warning}}s to other youngsters in their former position.

Named for AlexanderTheGreat, who became a military commander at the age of 16, became king and began his conquest of the known world at the age of 20, and died emotionally and physically burned out at age 32 with his plans completely unfinished with no successor to leave them to.

* AlexanderTheGreat: TropeNamer and UrExample (probably)

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