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** The Doom troops dress in black leather, shiny black helmets, SpikesOfVillainy, have skull motifs, and [[GasMaskMooks wear gas masks]], but they spend their time conducting humanitarian aid, locating and apprehending terrorists, and defending their country's towns from invading armies. Their kit is actually armored [[HazmatSuit hazmat gear]], the spikes are to deter an endemic [[PersonalSpaceInvader monster that fights primarily with bear-hugs]], and the black/skull motif is a Cultural Thing[[Super Script: Thing[[superscript: TM]].
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** The Doom troops dress in black leather, shiny black helmets, SpikesOfVillainy, have skull motifs, and [[GasMaskMooks wear gas masks]], but they spend their time conducting humanitarian aid, locating and apprehending terrorists, and defending their country's towns from invading armies. Their kit is actually armored [[HazmatSuit hazmat gear]], the spikes are to deter an endemic [[PersonalSpaceInvader monster that fights primarily with bear-hugs]], and the black/skull motif is a Cultural Thing[[SuperScript: Thing[[Super Script: TM]].
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** The Doom troops dress in black leather, shiny black helmets, SpikesOfVillainy, have skull motifs, and [[GasMaskMooks wear gas masks]], but they spend their time conducting humanitarian aid, locating and apprehending terrorists, and defending their country's towns from invading armies. Their kit is actually armored [[HazmatSuit hazmat gear]], the spikes are to deter an endemic [[PersonalSpaceInvader monster that fights primarily with bear-hugs]], and the black/skull motif is a Cultural Thing[[SuperScript: TM]].
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** [[FatherToHisMen General Daniel]] is able to [[SherlockScan point out all of the weaknesses caused by the design]] as {{PaperTiger}}s leaving the Doom Troops both disadvantaged and their [[NightmareRetardent fear disarmed]].
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** [[FatherToHisMen General Daniel]] is able to [[SherlockScan point out all of the weaknesses caused by the design]] as {{PaperTiger}}s leaving the Doom Troops both disadvantaged and their [[NightmareRetardent [[NightmareRetardant fear disarmed]].
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* '''Deconstructed''': Evulz' soldiers become not only feared, but also [[ZeroPercentApprovalRating hated by the general population]], and the resistance efforts against them quickly gain ground.
** Doom Troops prove a failure [[GoneHorriblyRight to effective at dehumanizing them]]. Ordinarily it is quite difficult to get the average rag-tag militia to aim and shoot to kill another human and requires extensive training. However by being so menacing even unblooded rebels shoot as effectively against them as moving range targets.
* '''Reconstructed''': This is [[CardCarryingVillain exactly the kind of effect Evulz was going for.]]
** Doom Troops prove a failure [[GoneHorriblyRight to effective at dehumanizing them]]. Ordinarily it is quite difficult to get the average rag-tag militia to aim and shoot to kill another human and requires extensive training. However by being so menacing even unblooded rebels shoot as effectively against them as moving range targets.
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* '''Deconstructed''': '''Implied''': The Doom Troops are never actually shown on-screen, being [[TheDarkTimes an artifact of a dark past]], but the contemporary accounts of them portray them as utterly terrifying and using many of the [[VillainousFashionSense villainous costume tropes]] to massive effect.
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** Evulz' soldiers become not only feared, but also [[ZeroPercentApprovalRating hated by the general population]], and the resistance efforts against them quickly gain ground.
** Doom Troops prove afailure failure, with their look [[GoneHorriblyRight to too effective at dehumanizing them]]. Ordinarily it is quite difficult to get the average rag-tag militia to aim and shoot to kill another human and requires extensive training. However by However, with the enemies being so menacing menacing, even unblooded rebels who haven't spilled any blood can shoot as effectively against them as moving pop-up shooting range targets.
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** This is [[CardCarryingVillain exactly the kind of effect Evulz was going for.]]]]
** Which the Doom Troops welcome with open arms, since their ideology [[BloodKnight embraces the idea of "in war, it's kill or be killed!"]]
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** This is [[CardCarryingVillain exactly the kind of effect Evulz was going for.
** Which the Doom Troops welcome with open arms, since their ideology [[BloodKnight embraces the idea of "in war, it's kill or be killed!"]]
* '''Played For Drama''': Instead of casting the Doom Troops as a [[FacelessGoons distant, inhuman menace]] that the audience only ever sees down the sights of a rifle, the story casts them as {{Villain Protagonist}}s - [[WhatMeasureIsAMook and not the "cartoonishly evil" type]], either.
* '''Played For Horror''': Doom Troops are a fearsome, villainous military force that wins battles through sheer intimidation and shows no mercy... but as the unlucky protagonists find out, this is what Emperor Evulz and his soldiers consider AFormYouAreComfortableWith, and what Doom Troops actually ''are'' [[HumanoidAbomination is so terrifying as to be beyond description]].
* '''Played For Horror''': Doom Troops are a fearsome, villainous military force that wins battles through sheer intimidation and shows no mercy... but as the unlucky protagonists find out, this is what Emperor Evulz and his soldiers consider AFormYouAreComfortableWith, and what Doom Troops actually ''are'' [[HumanoidAbomination is so terrifying as to be beyond description]].
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** [[Literature/TheArtOfWar Sun Tzu says]]: "[[ToWinWithoutFighting The ultimate strategy is to eliminate the enemy's will to fight]]." Some generals use [[TheStrategist cunning]]; others make their soldiers so damn scary the enemy's too busy [[BringMyBrownPants changing their underwear]] to resist.
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** [[Literature/TheArtOfWar [[Literature/TheArtOfWarSunTzu Sun Tzu says]]: "[[ToWinWithoutFighting The ultimate strategy is to eliminate the enemy's will to fight]]." Some generals use [[TheStrategist cunning]]; others make their soldiers so damn scary the enemy's too busy [[BringMyBrownPants changing their underwear]] to resist.
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** "Salvation Troops", the good guy force that has designed it's every aspect to bring hope to their allies, with wing motifs, [[SuperheroesWearCapes capes]], and [[PrimaryColorChampion bright, heroic colors]].
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** "Salvation Troops", the good guy force that has designed it's its every aspect to bring hope to their allies, with wing motifs, [[SuperheroesWearCapes capes]], and [[PrimaryColorChampion bright, heroic colors]].
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* '''Zig Zagged''': The once-great Empire of Evulz has fallen apart, and it's resources - both soldiers and military equipment - are now in the hands of many, many different factions. Accordingly, you can't tell if people wearing their uniforms are good or bad just by looking at them.
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** ''Emperor Evulz and the Doom Troops'' is actually not any sort of military force, but the name of a DoomMetal band where our BigBad [[VillainsOutShopping plays bass on weekends]].
* '''Zig Zagged''': The once-great Empire of Evulz has fallen apart, andit's its resources - both soldiers and military equipment - are now in the hands of many, many different factions. Accordingly, you can't tell if people wearing their uniforms are good or bad just by looking at them.
* '''Zig Zagged''': The once-great Empire of Evulz has fallen apart, and
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* '''Inverted''': "Salvation Troops", the good guy force that has designed it's every aspect to bring hope to their allies, with wing motifs, [[SuperheroesWearCapes capes]], and [[PrimaryColorChampion bright, heroic colors]].
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** "Salvation Troops", the good guy force that has designed it's every aspect to bring hope to their allies, with wing motifs, [[SuperheroesWearCapes capes]], and [[PrimaryColorChampion bright, heroiccolors]].colors]].
** The Doom troops dress in black leather, shiny black helmets, SpikesOfVillainy, have skull motifs, and [[GasMaskMooks wear gas masks]], but they spend their time conducting humanitarian aid, locating and apprehending terrorists, and defending their country's towns from invading armies.
** "Salvation Troops", the good guy force that has designed it's every aspect to bring hope to their allies, with wing motifs, [[SuperheroesWearCapes capes]], and [[PrimaryColorChampion bright, heroic
** The Doom troops dress in black leather, shiny black helmets, SpikesOfVillainy, have skull motifs, and [[GasMaskMooks wear gas masks]], but they spend their time conducting humanitarian aid, locating and apprehending terrorists, and defending their country's towns from invading armies.
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** Doom Troops are feared because of their proficency in [[LetsSplitUpGang waiting for the enemies to split up]], sneaking up behind them, [[JumpScare and going"BOO!"]]"BOO!"]]
** Evulz's troops are just as scary and faceless as he wants them to be, marching in chilling formation in loud [[StompyMooks stomps]], but the moment they see the opposing soldiers, they drop their weapons and run away screaming.
** Doom Troops are feared because of their proficency in [[LetsSplitUpGang waiting for the enemies to split up]], sneaking up behind them, [[JumpScare and going
** Evulz's troops are just as scary and faceless as he wants them to be, marching in chilling formation in loud [[StompyMooks stomps]], but the moment they see the opposing soldiers, they drop their weapons and run away screaming.
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* '''Inverted''': "Salvation Troops", the good guy force that has designed it's every aspect to bring hope to their allies, with wing motifs, [[SuperheroesWearCapes capes]], and [[PrimaryColorChampion bright, heroic colors.colors]].
* '''Played For Laughs''': Doom Troops have a fearsome reputation and a terrifying military look to match... except whenever the heroes can catch them unaware, there's a good chance they will be [[LaughablyEvil goofing off in hilarious ways]], be it [[BoogieKnights dancing in full combat gear]], [[ExplosiveStupidity dynamite-fishing with high explosives]], [[StonersAreFunny smoking cannabis through their gas masks]], {{smashing watermelons}}, or any other numerous, silly things, utterly deflating their scary image.
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** [[Literature/TheArtOfWar Sun Tzu says]]: "[[ToWinWithoutFighting The ultimate strategy is to eliminate the enemy's will to fight]]." Some generals use [[TheStrategist cunning]]; others make their soldiers so damn scary the enemy's too busy [[BringMeMyBrownPants changing their underwear]] to resist.
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** [[Literature/TheArtOfWar Sun Tzu says]]: "[[ToWinWithoutFighting The ultimate strategy is to eliminate the enemy's will to fight]]." Some generals use [[TheStrategist cunning]]; others make their soldiers so damn scary the enemy's too busy [[BringMeMyBrownPants [[BringMyBrownPants changing their underwear]] to resist.
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** SunTzu [[Literature/TheArtOfWar Sun Tzu says]]: "[[ToWinWithoutFighting The ultimate strategy is to eliminate the enemy's will to fight]]." Some generals use [[TheStrategist cunning]]; others make their soldiers so damn scary the enemy's too busy [[BringMeMyBrownPants changing their underwear]] to resist.
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** SunTzu says: [[Literature/TheArtOfWar says]]: "[[ToWinWithoutFighting The ultimate strategy is to eliminate the enemy's will to fight]]." Some generals use [[TheStrategist cunning]]; others make their soldiers so damn scary the enemy's too busy [[BringMeMyBrownPants changing their underwear]] to resist.
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** [[ToWinWithoutFighting SunTzu says: "[[ToWinWithoutFighting The ultimate strategy is to eliminate the enemy's will to fight]]. fight]]." Some generals use [[TheStrategist cunning]]; others make their soldiers so damn scary the enemy's too busy [[BringMeMyBrownPants changing their underwear]] to resist.
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** [[SunTZu [[ToWinWithoutFighting The ultimate strategy is to eliminate the enemy's will to fight]]. Some generals use [[TheStrategist cunning]]; others make their soldiers so damn scary the enemy's too busy [[BringMeMyBrownPants changing their underwear]] to resist.
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* '''Straight''': [[BigBad Emperor Evulz']] footsoldiers all wear {{gas mask|Mooks}}s, [[DarkIsEvil black]] [[GasMaskLongcoat trenchcoats]], [[PuttingOnTheReich Stahlhelms, jackboots]], carry {{machete|Mayhem}}s instead of knives, and wield [[GoodGunsBadGuns bullpup knockoffs of AK-47s]] loaded with [[KillItWithFire incendiary ammunition]].
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* '''Straight''': [[BigBad Emperor Evulz']] footsoldiers all wear {{gas mask|Mooks}}s, [[DarkIsEvil black]] [[GasMaskLongcoat trenchcoats]], [[PuttingOnTheReich Stahlhelms, Stahlhelms and/or Pickelhauben, jackboots]], carry {{machete|Mayhem}}s instead of knives, and wield [[GoodGunsBadGuns bullpup knockoffs of AK-47s]] loaded with [[KillItWithFire incendiary ammunition]].
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* '''Inverted''': "Salvation Troops", the good guy force that has designed it's every aspect to bring hope to their allies.
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** Emperor Evulz has designed the uniforms himself to be as intimidating as possible.
** Emperor Evulz has designed the uniforms himself to be as intimidating as possible.
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'''Basic Trope''': {{Mooks}}, [[EliteMooks elite]] or otherwise, geared for maximum imtimidation.
* '''Straight''': [[BigBad Emperor Evulz']] footsoldiers all wear [[GasMaskMooks gas masks]], [[DarkIsEvil black]] [[GasMaskLongcoat trenchcoats]], [[PuttingOnTheReich Stahlhelms, jackboots]], carry [[MacheteMayhem machetes]] instead of knives, and wield [[GoodGunsBadGuns bullpup knockoffs of AK-47s]] loaded with [[KillItWithFire incendiary ammunition]].
* '''Straight''': [[BigBad Emperor Evulz']] footsoldiers all wear [[GasMaskMooks gas masks]], [[DarkIsEvil black]] [[GasMaskLongcoat trenchcoats]], [[PuttingOnTheReich Stahlhelms, jackboots]], carry [[MacheteMayhem machetes]] instead of knives, and wield [[GoodGunsBadGuns bullpup knockoffs of AK-47s]] loaded with [[KillItWithFire incendiary ammunition]].
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'''Basic Trope''': {{Mooks}}, [[EliteMooks elite]] {{elite|Mooks}} or otherwise, geared for maximum imtimidation.
* '''Straight''': [[BigBad Emperor Evulz']] footsoldiers all wear[[GasMaskMooks gas masks]], {{gas mask|Mooks}}s, [[DarkIsEvil black]] [[GasMaskLongcoat trenchcoats]], [[PuttingOnTheReich Stahlhelms, jackboots]], carry [[MacheteMayhem machetes]] {{machete|Mayhem}}s instead of knives, and wield [[GoodGunsBadGuns bullpup knockoffs of AK-47s]] loaded with [[KillItWithFire incendiary ammunition]].
* '''Straight''': [[BigBad Emperor Evulz']] footsoldiers all wear
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* '''Lampshaded''': "Attention everyone! The Enemy is here!" "They're here?! [[OhCrap Ohcrapohcrapohcrap...]]"{{Ohcrap}}ohcrapohcrap..."
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* '''Invoked''': Emperor Evulz' wants his enemies to fear him more than anything else, and has designed his troops' uniforms to facilitate that.
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'''Basic Trope''': {{Mooks}}, [[EliteMooks elite]] or otherwise, geared for maximum imtimidation.
* '''Straight''': [[BigBad Emperor Evulz']] footsoldiers all wear [[GasMaskMooks gas masks]], [[DarkIsEvil black]] [[GasMaskLongcoat trenchcoats]], [[PuttingOnTheReich Stahlhelms, jackboots]], carry [[MacheteMayhem machetes]] instead of knives, and wield [[GoodGunsBadGuns bullpup knockoffs of AK-47s]] loaded with [[KillItWithFire incendiary ammunition]].
* '''Exaggerated''': In addition to above, Evulz' soldiers all have red GlowingEyesOfDoom, their gasmasks are [[SkeletonsInTheCoatCloset shaped like skulls]], their insignia is literally [[Literature/NineteenEightyFour a boot stomping on a human face]], and the commanding officers forego modern military looks for [[TinTyrant armour that wouldn't look out of place on Sauron]].
* '''Downplayed''': The uniforms of Evulz' soldiers are mostly practical, but some details, such as [[SinisterShades opaque sunglasses]] and jackboots, give them a foreboding look anyway.
* '''Justified''': Emperor Evulz has designed the uniforms himself to be as intimidating as possible.
* '''Inverted''': "Salvation Troops", the good guy force that has designed it's every aspect to bring hope to their allies.
* '''Subverted''': The heroes encounter DoomTroops, but the first one they talk to reveals [[DarkIsNotEvil they're actually good guys]] [[TerrorHero who want the evildoers to fear them.]]
* '''Double Subverted''': He was lying; DoomTroops are [[VillainWithGoodPublicity villains with good publicity.]]
* '''Parodied''': Doom Troops are feared because of their proficency in [[LetsSplitUpGang waiting for the enemies to split up]], sneaking up behind them, [[JumpScare and going "BOO!"]]
* '''Zig Zagged''': The once-great Empire of Evulz has fallen apart, and it's resources - both soldiers and military equipment - are now in the hands of many, many different factions. Accordingly, you can't tell if people wearing their uniforms are good or bad just by looking at them.
* '''Averted''': Evulz' soldiers wear standard military gear and don't concern themselves with intimidation much.
* '''Enforced''': The work in question is [[WarIsHell "military horror"]], and so The Enemy is designed to be very threatening.
* '''Lampshaded''': "Attention everyone! The Enemy is here!" "They're here?! [[OhCrap Ohcrapohcrapohcrap...]]"
* '''Invoked''': Emperor Evulz' wants his enemies to fear him more than anything else, and has designed his troops' uniforms to facilitate that.
* '''Exploited''': A small squad of mooks is surrounded by the forces of good, but they manage to use intimidation to weasel their way out.
* '''Defied''': Evulz doesn't want to have a disadvantage of being ObviouslyEvil, so he molds his army accordingly.
* '''Discussed''': "So... why do you fear this 'Enemy' anyway?" "New around here, huh? Their mere look is enough to scare some into retreat."
* '''Conversed''': "Those Doom Troops sure live up to their reputation, huh?" "Exactly... and I guess it's fitting for them as Evulz' soldiers, too."
* '''Deconstructed''': Evulz' soldiers become not only feared, but also [[ZeroPercentApprovalRating hated by the general population]], and the resistance efforts against them quickly gain ground.
* '''Reconstructed''': This is [[CardCarryingVillain exactly the kind of effect Evulz was going for.]]
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* '''Straight''': [[BigBad Emperor Evulz']] footsoldiers all wear [[GasMaskMooks gas masks]], [[DarkIsEvil black]] [[GasMaskLongcoat trenchcoats]], [[PuttingOnTheReich Stahlhelms, jackboots]], carry [[MacheteMayhem machetes]] instead of knives, and wield [[GoodGunsBadGuns bullpup knockoffs of AK-47s]] loaded with [[KillItWithFire incendiary ammunition]].
* '''Exaggerated''': In addition to above, Evulz' soldiers all have red GlowingEyesOfDoom, their gasmasks are [[SkeletonsInTheCoatCloset shaped like skulls]], their insignia is literally [[Literature/NineteenEightyFour a boot stomping on a human face]], and the commanding officers forego modern military looks for [[TinTyrant armour that wouldn't look out of place on Sauron]].
* '''Downplayed''': The uniforms of Evulz' soldiers are mostly practical, but some details, such as [[SinisterShades opaque sunglasses]] and jackboots, give them a foreboding look anyway.
* '''Justified''': Emperor Evulz has designed the uniforms himself to be as intimidating as possible.
* '''Inverted''': "Salvation Troops", the good guy force that has designed it's every aspect to bring hope to their allies.
* '''Subverted''': The heroes encounter DoomTroops, but the first one they talk to reveals [[DarkIsNotEvil they're actually good guys]] [[TerrorHero who want the evildoers to fear them.]]
* '''Double Subverted''': He was lying; DoomTroops are [[VillainWithGoodPublicity villains with good publicity.]]
* '''Parodied''': Doom Troops are feared because of their proficency in [[LetsSplitUpGang waiting for the enemies to split up]], sneaking up behind them, [[JumpScare and going "BOO!"]]
* '''Zig Zagged''': The once-great Empire of Evulz has fallen apart, and it's resources - both soldiers and military equipment - are now in the hands of many, many different factions. Accordingly, you can't tell if people wearing their uniforms are good or bad just by looking at them.
* '''Averted''': Evulz' soldiers wear standard military gear and don't concern themselves with intimidation much.
* '''Enforced''': The work in question is [[WarIsHell "military horror"]], and so The Enemy is designed to be very threatening.
* '''Lampshaded''': "Attention everyone! The Enemy is here!" "They're here?! [[OhCrap Ohcrapohcrapohcrap...]]"
* '''Invoked''': Emperor Evulz' wants his enemies to fear him more than anything else, and has designed his troops' uniforms to facilitate that.
* '''Exploited''': A small squad of mooks is surrounded by the forces of good, but they manage to use intimidation to weasel their way out.
* '''Defied''': Evulz doesn't want to have a disadvantage of being ObviouslyEvil, so he molds his army accordingly.
* '''Discussed''': "So... why do you fear this 'Enemy' anyway?" "New around here, huh? Their mere look is enough to scare some into retreat."
* '''Conversed''': "Those Doom Troops sure live up to their reputation, huh?" "Exactly... and I guess it's fitting for them as Evulz' soldiers, too."
* '''Deconstructed''': Evulz' soldiers become not only feared, but also [[ZeroPercentApprovalRating hated by the general population]], and the resistance efforts against them quickly gain ground.
* '''Reconstructed''': This is [[CardCarryingVillain exactly the kind of effect Evulz was going for.]]
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