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** At first glance Quincy is the public face of the Empire's hold over the town and thus is hated and targeted by LaResistance, but he secretly is sympathetic to LaResistance and tries to help them as much as he can while avoiding both LaResistance's assassination attempts and tipping off the Empire who could replace him with someone who wouldn't be so restrained against the [[YouRebelScum rebel scum]], all while knowing [[ZeroApprovalGambit his reputation has already been shot to hell]].
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* '''Downplayed''': He helps defend the town at first, but once the fight is lost Quincy is the first to [[DepartmentOfRedundancyDepartment preach peaceful collaboration for the sake of peace]].
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* '''Downplayed''': '''Downplayed''':
** He helps defend the town at first, but once the fight is lost Quincy is the first to [[DepartmentOfRedundancyDepartment preach peaceful collaboration for the sake ofpeace]].peace]].
** Quincy doesn't deny his cooperation with the Empire but tries his best to get away with as much autonomy as he can for the town without drawing their ire.
** He helps defend the town at first, but once the fight is lost Quincy is the first to [[DepartmentOfRedundancyDepartment preach peaceful collaboration for the sake of
** Quincy doesn't deny his cooperation with the Empire but tries his best to get away with as much autonomy as he can for the town without drawing their ire.
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* '''Downplayed''': He helps defend the town at first, but once the fight is lost Quincy is the first to [[DepartmentOfRedundancyDepartment preach peaceful collaboration for the sake of peace.peace]].
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* '''Reconstructed''': However, TheEmpire turns out to be even worse: Their 'superiority' was lies and propaganda. Quincy keeps on helping them and espousing their values anyway, because he doesn't want to admit to himself or others that he was so deceived.
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* '''Reconstructed''': However, TheEmpire turns out to be even worse: Their 'superiority' was lies and propaganda. Quincy keeps on helping them and espousing their values anyway, because [[SunkCostFallacy he doesn't want to admit to himself or others that he was so deceived.deceived]].
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* '''Reconstructed''': However, TheEmpire turns out to be even worse: Their 'superiority' was lies and propaganda. Quincy keeps on helping them and espousing their values anyway.
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* '''Reconstructed''': However, TheEmpire turns out to be even worse: Their 'superiority' was lies and propaganda. Quincy keeps on helping them and espousing their values anyway.anyway, because he doesn't want to admit to himself or others that he was so deceived.
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* '''Inverted''': [[SdrawkcabName Ycniuq]], one of the Empire's soldiers, decides to cooperate with LaResistance[=/=]the heroes.
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* '''Inverted''': [[SdrawkcabName Ycniuq]], one of the Empire's soldiers, [[DefectorFromDecadence decides to cooperate cooperate]] with LaResistance[=/=]the heroes.
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* '''Double Subverted''': But then it's revealed Quincy was just getting in close with LaResistance [[ReverseMole so he could give information about their activities to the Empire]], thus undermining resistance activities.
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* '''Double Subverted''': But then it's revealed Quincy was just getting in close with LaResistance [[ReverseMole [[DoubleAgent so he could give information about their activities to the Empire]], thus undermining resistance activities.
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'''Basic Trope''': Someone who openly cooperates with and emulates the enemy forces that have conquered or occupied his homeland, and seeks to curry their favour.
* '''Straight''': After TheEmpire conquers his hometown, [[TheQuisling Quincy]] becomes the leading pro-imperial person in town. He openly adopts Imperial customs and decides to run for mayor to help TheEmpire consolidate their control of said hometown, rather than joining LaResistance.
* '''Straight''': After TheEmpire conquers his hometown, [[TheQuisling Quincy]] becomes the leading pro-imperial person in town. He openly adopts Imperial customs and decides to run for mayor to help TheEmpire consolidate their control of said hometown, rather than joining LaResistance.
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'''Basic Trope''': Someone who openly cooperates with and emulates the enemy forces that have conquered or occupied his his/her homeland, and seeks to curry their favour.
* '''Straight''': After TheEmpire conquers his hometown, [[TheQuisling Quincy]] becomes theleading pro-imperial most pro-Imperial person in town. He openly adopts Imperial customs and decides to run for mayor to help TheEmpire consolidate their control of said hometown, rather than joining LaResistance.
* '''Straight''': After TheEmpire conquers his hometown, [[TheQuisling Quincy]] becomes the
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* '''Downplayed''': He helps defend the town at first, but once the fight is lost he's Quincy is the first to preach peaceful collaboration for the sake of peace.
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* '''Inverted''': [[SdrawkcabName Ycniuq]], one of the empire's soldiers, decides to cooperate with LaResistance[=/=]the heroes
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* '''Inverted''': [[SdrawkcabName Ycniuq]], one of the empire's Empire's soldiers, decides to cooperate with LaResistance[=/=]the heroesheroes.
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* '''Averted''': Quincy isn't pro-imperial: He's either a part of LaResistance, neutral, or displays only token support to TheEmpire to avoid having his house burned down.
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* '''Averted''': Quincy isn't pro-imperial: He's pro-Imperial: He either a part of belongs to LaResistance, is neutral, or displays only token support to TheEmpire to avoid having his house burned down.
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* '''Exploited''': Denise, a savvy trader who has had good dealings with the Empire but has constantly been rebuffed by Quincy's homeland, successfully argues that now that the Empire runs Quincy's country, she deserves similar treatment from the new government.
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* '''Exploited''': Denise, a savvy trader from a third nation who has had good dealings with the Empire but has constantly been rebuffed by Quincy's homeland, successfully argues that now that the Empire runs Quincy's country, she deserves similar treatment from the new government.
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* '''Conversed''': "Boy, that Quincy was certainly cast directly into the role of [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benedict_Arnold Benedict Arnold]]."
* '''Deconstructed''': Quincy betrayed his homeland and espoused Imperial values because TheEmpire is a genuinely better alternative than what they had before; in his home country they practiced human sacrifice, had vast amounts of FantasticRacism, orphans starving in the streets, horrible ecological degradation, and the [[TheCaligula insane king]] is running things into the ground. While not perfect, at least other conquered countries weren't as messed up as his own.
* '''Deconstructed''': Quincy betrayed his homeland and espoused Imperial values because TheEmpire is a genuinely better alternative than what they had before; in his home country they practiced human sacrifice, had vast amounts of FantasticRacism, orphans starving in the streets, horrible ecological degradation, and the [[TheCaligula insane king]] is running things into the ground. While not perfect, at least other conquered countries weren't as messed up as his own.
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* '''Conversed''': "Boy, that Quincy was certainly cast directly into the role of [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benedict_Arnold Benedict Arnold]].Arnold."
* '''Implied''': Quincy was purportedly on a trip in yet another country; he comes home just after TheEmpire takes over, and is suspiciously sanguine about how his family will be treated.
* '''Deconstructed''': Quincy betrayed his homeland and espoused Imperial values because TheEmpire is a genuinely better alternative than what they had before; in his home countrythey the state religion practiced human sacrifice, had vast amounts of FantasticRacism, orphans starving in the streets, horrible ecological degradation, and the [[TheCaligula insane king]] is running things into the ground. While not perfect, at least other conquered countries weren't as messed up as his own.
* '''Implied''': Quincy was purportedly on a trip in yet another country; he comes home just after TheEmpire takes over, and is suspiciously sanguine about how his family will be treated.
* '''Deconstructed''': Quincy betrayed his homeland and espoused Imperial values because TheEmpire is a genuinely better alternative than what they had before; in his home country
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* '''Played For Laughs''': Quincy has pre-made signs with "I ♥ _____" ready and waiting to be filled out and hung at a moment's notice.
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* '''Played For Laughs''': Quincy has pre-made premade signs with "I ♥ _____" ready and waiting to be filled out and hung at a moment's notice.
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'''Basic Trope:''' Someone who openly cooperates with and emulates the enemy forces that have conquered or occupied his homeland, and seeks to curry their favour.
* '''Straight:''' After TheEmpire conquers his hometown, [[TheQuisling Quincy]] becomes the leading pro-imperial person in town. He openly adopts Imperial customs and decides to run for mayor to help TheEmpire consolidate their control of said hometown, rather than joining LaResistance.
* '''Exaggerated:'''
* '''Straight:''' After TheEmpire conquers his hometown, [[TheQuisling Quincy]] becomes the leading pro-imperial person in town. He openly adopts Imperial customs and decides to run for mayor to help TheEmpire consolidate their control of said hometown, rather than joining LaResistance.
* '''Exaggerated:'''
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'''Basic Trope:''' Trope''': Someone who openly cooperates with and emulates the enemy forces that have conquered or occupied his homeland, and seeks to curry their favour.
*'''Straight:''' '''Straight''': After TheEmpire conquers his hometown, [[TheQuisling Quincy]] becomes the leading pro-imperial person in town. He openly adopts Imperial customs and decides to run for mayor to help TheEmpire consolidate their control of said hometown, rather than joining LaResistance.
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* '''Downplayed:''' '''Downplayed''': He helps defend the town at first, but once the fight is lost he's the first to preach peaceful collaboration for the sake of peace.
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* '''Inverted:''' [[SdrawkcabName Ycniuq]], one of the empire's soldiers, decides to cooperate with LaResistance[=/=]the heroes
* '''Subverted:''' Quincy appears to be placidly accepting the Empire's rule, but is actually [[TheMole secretly supporting]] LaResistance and just puts on a show of supporting the Empire.
* '''Double Subverted:''' But then it's revealed Quincy was just getting in close with LaResistance [[ReverseMole so he could give information about their activities to the Empire]], thus undermining resistance activities.
* '''Parodied:''' Quincy meets the invading forces with signs and banners proclaiming "I ♥ TheEmperor" and "ForTheEvulz" and turns their marching down the streets into an impromptu ticker-tape parade.
* '''Zig Zagged:''' Quincy is living in TheFederation when TheEmperor invades it. At first, Quincy joins LaResistance, but is disillusioned with them after they turn out to be {{Fantastic Racis|m}}ts who are just in it for the violence and excitement. Quincy then becomes TheQuisling. After LaResistance is crushed, it seems he has [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness outlived his usefulness]], but in the last minute he [[TheStarscream assassinates The Emperor and declares himself Emperor]].
* '''Averted:''' Quincy isn't pro-imperial: He's either a part of LaResistance, neutral, or displays only token support to TheEmpire to avoid having his house burned down.
* '''Enforced:''' After La Résistance win, they demand that all films about the war give Quincy a HistoricalVillainUpgrade.
* '''Lampshaded:''' "There's always one guy who ''really'' goes the extra mile in showing cooperation with the invaders, isn't there?"
* '''Invoked:''' The Empire picks locals sympathetic to them to become regional governors of conquered territories, since locals would (theoretically) hold stronger sway over the native-born population.
* '''Exploited:''' Denise, a savvy trader who has had good dealings with the Empire but has constantly been rebuffed by Quincy's homeland, successfully argues that now that the Empire runs Quincy's country, she deserves similar treatment from the new government.
* '''Defied:''' Quincy, while tempted, refuses to cooperate with the invaders in ANY way.
* '''Discussed:'''
-->'''Michael:''' Emperor Evulz has declared war on our country. As a proud soldier of Tropendom, I would be particularly affronted if someone were to hasten our defeat by aiding and abetting the enemy.
-->'''Quincy:''' [[{{Foreshadowing}} Let's hope it isn't my fault!]]
* '''Conversed:''' "Boy, that Quincy was certainly cast directly into the role of [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benedict_Arnold Benedict Arnold]]."
* '''Deconstructed:''' Quincy betrayed his homeland and espoused Imperial values because TheEmpire is a genuinely better alternative than what they had before; in his home country they practiced human sacrifice, had vast amounts of FantasticRacism, orphans starving in the streets, horrible ecological degradation, and the [[TheCaligula insane king]] is running things into the ground. While not perfect, at least other conquered countries weren't as messed up as his own.
* '''Reconstructed:''' However, TheEmpire turns out to be even worse: Their 'superiority' was lies and propaganda. Quincy keeps on helping them and espousing their values anyway.
* '''Played For Laughs:''' Quincy has pre-made signs with "I ♥ _____" ready and waiting to be filled out and hung at a moment's notice.
* '''Played For Drama:'''
* '''Subverted:''' Quincy appears to be placidly accepting the Empire's rule, but is actually [[TheMole secretly supporting]] LaResistance and just puts on a show of supporting the Empire.
* '''Double Subverted:''' But then it's revealed Quincy was just getting in close with LaResistance [[ReverseMole so he could give information about their activities to the Empire]], thus undermining resistance activities.
* '''Parodied:''' Quincy meets the invading forces with signs and banners proclaiming "I ♥ TheEmperor" and "ForTheEvulz" and turns their marching down the streets into an impromptu ticker-tape parade.
* '''Zig Zagged:''' Quincy is living in TheFederation when TheEmperor invades it. At first, Quincy joins LaResistance, but is disillusioned with them after they turn out to be {{Fantastic Racis|m}}ts who are just in it for the violence and excitement. Quincy then becomes TheQuisling. After LaResistance is crushed, it seems he has [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness outlived his usefulness]], but in the last minute he [[TheStarscream assassinates The Emperor and declares himself Emperor]].
* '''Averted:''' Quincy isn't pro-imperial: He's either a part of LaResistance, neutral, or displays only token support to TheEmpire to avoid having his house burned down.
* '''Enforced:''' After La Résistance win, they demand that all films about the war give Quincy a HistoricalVillainUpgrade.
* '''Lampshaded:''' "There's always one guy who ''really'' goes the extra mile in showing cooperation with the invaders, isn't there?"
* '''Invoked:''' The Empire picks locals sympathetic to them to become regional governors of conquered territories, since locals would (theoretically) hold stronger sway over the native-born population.
* '''Exploited:''' Denise, a savvy trader who has had good dealings with the Empire but has constantly been rebuffed by Quincy's homeland, successfully argues that now that the Empire runs Quincy's country, she deserves similar treatment from the new government.
* '''Defied:''' Quincy, while tempted, refuses to cooperate with the invaders in ANY way.
* '''Discussed:'''
-->'''Michael:''' Emperor Evulz has declared war on our country. As a proud soldier of Tropendom, I would be particularly affronted if someone were to hasten our defeat by aiding and abetting the enemy.
-->'''Quincy:''' [[{{Foreshadowing}} Let's hope it isn't my fault!]]
* '''Conversed:''' "Boy, that Quincy was certainly cast directly into the role of [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benedict_Arnold Benedict Arnold]]."
* '''Deconstructed:''' Quincy betrayed his homeland and espoused Imperial values because TheEmpire is a genuinely better alternative than what they had before; in his home country they practiced human sacrifice, had vast amounts of FantasticRacism, orphans starving in the streets, horrible ecological degradation, and the [[TheCaligula insane king]] is running things into the ground. While not perfect, at least other conquered countries weren't as messed up as his own.
* '''Reconstructed:''' However, TheEmpire turns out to be even worse: Their 'superiority' was lies and propaganda. Quincy keeps on helping them and espousing their values anyway.
* '''Played For Laughs:''' Quincy has pre-made signs with "I ♥ _____" ready and waiting to be filled out and hung at a moment's notice.
* '''Played For Drama:'''
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* '''Inverted:''' '''Inverted''': [[SdrawkcabName Ycniuq]], one of the empire's soldiers, decides to cooperate with LaResistance[=/=]the heroes
*'''Subverted:''' '''Subverted''': Quincy appears to be placidly accepting the Empire's rule, but is actually [[TheMole secretly supporting]] LaResistance and just puts on a show of supporting the Empire.
* '''DoubleSubverted:''' Subverted''': But then it's revealed Quincy was just getting in close with LaResistance [[ReverseMole so he could give information about their activities to the Empire]], thus undermining resistance activities.
*'''Parodied:''' '''Parodied''': Quincy meets the invading forces with signs and banners proclaiming "I ♥ TheEmperor" and "ForTheEvulz" and turns their marching down the streets into an impromptu ticker-tape parade.
* '''ZigZagged:''' Zagged''': Quincy is living in TheFederation when TheEmperor invades it. At first, Quincy joins LaResistance, but is disillusioned with them after they turn out to be {{Fantastic Racis|m}}ts who are just in it for the violence and excitement. Quincy then becomes TheQuisling. After LaResistance is crushed, it seems he has [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness outlived his usefulness]], but in the last minute he [[TheStarscream assassinates The Emperor and declares himself Emperor]].
*'''Averted:''' '''Averted''': Quincy isn't pro-imperial: He's either a part of LaResistance, neutral, or displays only token support to TheEmpire to avoid having his house burned down.
*'''Enforced:''' '''Enforced''': After La Résistance win, they demand that all films about the war give Quincy a HistoricalVillainUpgrade.
*'''Lampshaded:''' '''Lampshaded''': "There's always one guy who ''really'' goes the extra mile in showing cooperation with the invaders, isn't there?"
*'''Invoked:''' '''Invoked''': The Empire picks locals sympathetic to them to become regional governors of conquered territories, since locals would (theoretically) hold stronger sway over the native-born population.
*'''Exploited:''' '''Exploited''': Denise, a savvy trader who has had good dealings with the Empire but has constantly been rebuffed by Quincy's homeland, successfully argues that now that the Empire runs Quincy's country, she deserves similar treatment from the new government.
*'''Defied:''' '''Defied''': Quincy, while tempted, refuses to cooperate with the invaders in ANY way.
*'''Discussed:'''
-->'''Michael:''''''Discussed''':
-->'''Michael''': Emperor Evulz has declared war on our country. As a proud soldier of Tropendom, I would be particularly affronted if someone were to hasten our defeat by aiding and abetting the enemy.
-->'''Quincy:''' -->'''Quincy''': [[{{Foreshadowing}} Let's hope it isn't my fault!]]
*'''Conversed:''' '''Conversed''': "Boy, that Quincy was certainly cast directly into the role of [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benedict_Arnold Benedict Arnold]]."
*'''Deconstructed:''' '''Deconstructed''': Quincy betrayed his homeland and espoused Imperial values because TheEmpire is a genuinely better alternative than what they had before; in his home country they practiced human sacrifice, had vast amounts of FantasticRacism, orphans starving in the streets, horrible ecological degradation, and the [[TheCaligula insane king]] is running things into the ground. While not perfect, at least other conquered countries weren't as messed up as his own.
*'''Reconstructed:''' '''Reconstructed''': However, TheEmpire turns out to be even worse: Their 'superiority' was lies and propaganda. Quincy keeps on helping them and espousing their values anyway.
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'''Basic Trope''': Someone who openly cooperates with and emulates the enemy forces that have conquered or occupied his homeland, and seeks to curry their favour.
* '''Straight''': After TheEmpire conquers his hometown, [[TheQuisling Quincy]] becomes the leading pro-imperial person in town. He openly adopts Imperial customs and decides to run for mayor to help TheEmpire consolidate their control of said hometown, rather than joining LaResistance.
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* '''Straight''': After TheEmpire conquers his hometown, [[TheQuisling Quincy]] becomes the leading pro-imperial person in town. He openly adopts Imperial customs and decides to run for mayor to help TheEmpire consolidate their control of said hometown, rather than joining LaResistance.
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'''Basic Trope''': Trope:''' Someone who openly cooperates with and emulates the enemy forces that have conquered or occupied his homeland, and seeks to curry their favour.
*'''Straight''': '''Straight:''' After TheEmpire conquers his hometown, [[TheQuisling Quincy]] becomes the leading pro-imperial person in town. He openly adopts Imperial customs and decides to run for mayor to help TheEmpire consolidate their control of said hometown, rather than joining LaResistance.
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** Quincy keeps fighting for Emporer Evulz, even when his forces are obviously going to lose.
* '''Downplayed''': He helps defend the town at first, but once the fight is lost he's the first to preach peaceful collaboration for the sake of peace.
* '''Justified''':
** Quincy feels he simply isn't strong enough to oppose the empire, and would rather adjust to the new status quo than risk everything he has left with useless defiance.
* '''Downplayed''': He helps defend the town at first, but once the fight is lost he's the first to preach peaceful collaboration for the sake of peace.
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** Quincy feels he simply isn't strong enough to oppose the empire, and would rather adjust to the new status quo than risk everything he has left with useless defiance.
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** Quincy keeps fighting for Emporer Emperor Evulz, even when his forces are obviously going to lose.
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* '''Inverted''': [[SdrawkcabName Ycniuq]], one of the empire's soldiers, decides to cooperate with LaResistance[=/=]the heroes
* '''Subverted''': Quincy appears to be placidly accepting the Empire's rule, but is actually [[TheMole secretly supporting]] LaResistance and just puts on a show of supporting the Empire.
* '''Double Subverted''': But then it's revealed Quincy was just getting in close with LaResistance [[ReverseMole so he could give information about their activities to the Empire]], thus undermining resistance activities.
* '''Parodied''': Quincy meets the invading forces with signs and banners proclaiming "I ♥ TheEmperor" and "ForTheEvulz" and turns their marching down the streets into an impromptu ticker-tape parade.
* '''Zig Zagged''': Quincy is living in TheFederation when TheEmperor invades it. At first, Quincy joins LaResistance, but is disillusioned with them after they turn out to be [[FantasticRacism Fantastic Racists]] who are just in it for the violence and excitement. Quincy then becomes TheQuisling. After LaResistance is crushed, it seems he has [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness outlived his usefullness]], but in the last minute he [[TheStarscream assassinates The Emperor and declares himself Emperor]].
* '''Averted''': Quincy isn't pro-imperial: He's either a part of LaResistance, neutral, or gives token support to TheEmpire to avoid having his house burned down.
* '''Enforced''': After La Resistance wins, they demand that all movies about the war give Quincy a HistoricalVillainUpgrade.
* '''Lampshaded''': "There's always one guy who ''really'' goes that extra mile in showing cooperation with the invaders, isn't there?"
* '''Invoked''': The Empire picks locals sympathetic to them to become regional governors of conquered territories, since locals would (theoretically) hold stronger sway over the native population.
* '''Exploited''': ???
* '''Defied''': Quincy, while tempted, refuses to cooperate with the invaders in ANY way.
* '''Discussed''': ???
* '''Conversed''': ???
* '''Deconstructed''': The reason why Quincy betrayed his homeland and espoused Imperial values is because the {{The Empire}} is a genuinely better alternative than what they had before; in his home country they practiced human sacrifice, had vast amounts of {{Fantastic Racism}}, orphans starving in the streets, and the [[TheCaligula insane]] King is running things into the ground. While not perfect, at least other conquered countries weren't as messed up as his own.
* '''Reconstructed''': However, TheEmpire turns out to be even worse: Their 'superiority' was lies and propaganda. Quincy keeps on helping them and espousing their values anyway.
* '''Played For Laughs''': Quincy has premade signs with "I ♥ _____" ready and waiting to be filled out and hung at a moment's notice.
* '''Played For Drama''':
* '''Subverted''': Quincy appears to be placidly accepting the Empire's rule, but is actually [[TheMole secretly supporting]] LaResistance and just puts on a show of supporting the Empire.
* '''Double Subverted''': But then it's revealed Quincy was just getting in close with LaResistance [[ReverseMole so he could give information about their activities to the Empire]], thus undermining resistance activities.
* '''Parodied''': Quincy meets the invading forces with signs and banners proclaiming "I ♥ TheEmperor" and "ForTheEvulz" and turns their marching down the streets into an impromptu ticker-tape parade.
* '''Zig Zagged''': Quincy is living in TheFederation when TheEmperor invades it. At first, Quincy joins LaResistance, but is disillusioned with them after they turn out to be [[FantasticRacism Fantastic Racists]] who are just in it for the violence and excitement. Quincy then becomes TheQuisling. After LaResistance is crushed, it seems he has [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness outlived his usefullness]], but in the last minute he [[TheStarscream assassinates The Emperor and declares himself Emperor]].
* '''Averted''': Quincy isn't pro-imperial: He's either a part of LaResistance, neutral, or gives token support to TheEmpire to avoid having his house burned down.
* '''Enforced''': After La Resistance wins, they demand that all movies about the war give Quincy a HistoricalVillainUpgrade.
* '''Lampshaded''': "There's always one guy who ''really'' goes that extra mile in showing cooperation with the invaders, isn't there?"
* '''Invoked''': The Empire picks locals sympathetic to them to become regional governors of conquered territories, since locals would (theoretically) hold stronger sway over the native population.
* '''Exploited''': ???
* '''Defied''': Quincy, while tempted, refuses to cooperate with the invaders in ANY way.
* '''Discussed''': ???
* '''Conversed''': ???
* '''Deconstructed''': The reason why Quincy betrayed his homeland and espoused Imperial values is because the {{The Empire}} is a genuinely better alternative than what they had before; in his home country they practiced human sacrifice, had vast amounts of {{Fantastic Racism}}, orphans starving in the streets, and the [[TheCaligula insane]] King is running things into the ground. While not perfect, at least other conquered countries weren't as messed up as his own.
* '''Reconstructed''': However, TheEmpire turns out to be even worse: Their 'superiority' was lies and propaganda. Quincy keeps on helping them and espousing their values anyway.
* '''Played For Laughs''': Quincy has premade signs with "I ♥ _____" ready and waiting to be filled out and hung at a moment's notice.
* '''Played For Drama''':
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* '''Inverted''': '''Inverted:''' [[SdrawkcabName Ycniuq]], one of the empire's soldiers, decides to cooperate with LaResistance[=/=]the heroes
*'''Subverted''': '''Subverted:''' Quincy appears to be placidly accepting the Empire's rule, but is actually [[TheMole secretly supporting]] LaResistance and just puts on a show of supporting the Empire.
* '''DoubleSubverted''': Subverted:''' But then it's revealed Quincy was just getting in close with LaResistance [[ReverseMole so he could give information about their activities to the Empire]], thus undermining resistance activities.
*'''Parodied''': '''Parodied:''' Quincy meets the invading forces with signs and banners proclaiming "I ♥ TheEmperor" and "ForTheEvulz" and turns their marching down the streets into an impromptu ticker-tape parade.
* '''ZigZagged''': Zagged:''' Quincy is living in TheFederation when TheEmperor invades it. At first, Quincy joins LaResistance, but is disillusioned with them after they turn out to be [[FantasticRacism Fantastic Racists]] {{Fantastic Racis|m}}ts who are just in it for the violence and excitement. Quincy then becomes TheQuisling. After LaResistance is crushed, it seems he has [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness outlived his usefullness]], usefulness]], but in the last minute he [[TheStarscream assassinates The Emperor and declares himself Emperor]].
*'''Averted''': '''Averted:''' Quincy isn't pro-imperial: He's either a part of LaResistance, neutral, or gives displays only token support to TheEmpire to avoid having his house burned down.
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*'''Enforced''': '''Enforced:''' After La Resistance wins, Résistance win, they demand that all movies films about the war give Quincy a HistoricalVillainUpgrade.
*'''Lampshaded''': '''Lampshaded:''' "There's always one guy who ''really'' goes that the extra mile in showing cooperation with the invaders, isn't there?"
*'''Invoked''': '''Invoked:''' The Empire picks locals sympathetic to them to become regional governors of conquered territories, since locals would (theoretically) hold stronger sway over the native native-born population.
*'''Exploited''': ???
'''Exploited:''' Denise, a savvy trader who has had good dealings with the Empire but has constantly been rebuffed by Quincy's homeland, successfully argues that now that the Empire runs Quincy's country, she deserves similar treatment from the new government.
*'''Defied''': '''Defied:''' Quincy, while tempted, refuses to cooperate with the invaders in ANY way.
*'''Discussed''': ???
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-->'''Michael:''' Emperor Evulz has declared war on our country. As a proud soldier of Tropendom, I would be particularly affronted if someone were to hasten our defeat by aiding and abetting the enemy.
-->'''Quincy:''' [[{{Foreshadowing}} Let's hope it isn't my fault!]]
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'''Conversed:''' "Boy, that Quincy was certainly cast directly into the role of [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benedict_Arnold Benedict Arnold]]."
*'''Deconstructed''': The reason why '''Deconstructed:''' Quincy betrayed his homeland and espoused Imperial values is because the {{The Empire}} TheEmpire is a genuinely better alternative than what they had before; in his home country they practiced human sacrifice, had vast amounts of {{Fantastic Racism}}, FantasticRacism, orphans starving in the streets, horrible ecological degradation, and the [[TheCaligula insane]] King insane king]] is running things into the ground. While not perfect, at least other conquered countries weren't as messed up as his own.
*'''Reconstructed''': '''Reconstructed:''' However, TheEmpire turns out to be even worse: Their 'superiority' was lies and propaganda. Quincy keeps on helping them and espousing their values anyway.
* '''Played ForLaughs''': Laughs:''' Quincy has premade pre-made signs with "I ♥ _____" ready and waiting to be filled out and hung at a moment's notice.
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-->'''Michael:''' Emperor Evulz has declared war on our country. As a proud soldier of Tropendom, I would be particularly affronted if someone were to hasten our defeat by aiding and abetting the enemy.
-->'''Quincy:''' [[{{Foreshadowing}} Let's hope it isn't my fault!]]
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* '''Deconstructed''': The reason why Quincy betrayed his homeland and espoused Imperial values is because the {{The Empire}} is a genuinely better alternative than what they had before; in his home country they practiced human sacrifice, had vast amounts of {{Fantastic Racism}}, orphans starving in the streets, and {{The Caligula}} King is running things into the ground. While not perfect, at least other conquered countries weren't as messed up as his own.
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* '''Deconstructed''': The reason why Quincy betrayed his homeland and espoused Imperial values is because the {{The Empire}} is a genuinely better alternative than what they had before; in his home country they practiced human sacrifice, had vast amounts of {{Fantastic Racism}}, orphans starving in the streets, and {{The Caligula}} the [[TheCaligula insane]] King is running things into the ground. While not perfect, at least other conquered countries weren't as messed up as his own.
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* '''Exaggerated''': The moment that Emperor Evulz' forces even ''hint'' at wanting to invade his hometown, Quincy goes out of his way to help them take over and works to ensure they ''stay'' in power.
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** Quincy keeps fighting for Emporer Evulz, even when his forces are obviously going to lose.
** The moment that Emperor Evulz' forces even ''hint'' at wanting to invade his hometown, Quincy goes out of his way to help them take over and works to ensure they ''stay'' in
** Quincy keeps fighting for Emporer Evulz, even when his forces are obviously going to lose.
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* '''Justified''': Quincy feels he simply isn't strong enough to oppose the empire, and would rather adjust to the new status quo than risk everything he has left with useless defiance.
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** Quincy feels he simply isn't strong enough to oppose the empire, and would rather adjust to the new status quo than risk everything he has left with useless defiance.
** Quincy feels he simply isn't strong enough to oppose the empire, and would rather adjust to the new status quo than risk everything he has left with useless defiance.
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* '''Deconstructed''': The reason why Quincy betrayed his homeland and espoused Imperial values is because the {{The Empire}} is a genuinely better alternative than what they had before; in his home country they practiced human sacrifice, had vast amounts of {{Fantastic Racism}}, orphans starving in the streets, and {{The Caligula}} King is running things into the ground. While not perfect, at least other conquered countries weren't as messed up as his own.
* '''Reconstructed''': However, TheEmpire turns out to be even worse: Their 'superiority' was lies and propaganda. Quincy keeps on helping them and espousing their values anyway.
* '''Reconstructed''': However, TheEmpire turns out to be even worse: Their 'superiority' was lies and propaganda. Quincy keeps on helping them and espousing their values anyway.
* '''Exploited''': ???
* '''Deconstructed''': The reason why Quincy betrayed his homeland and espoused Imperial values is because the {{The Empire}} is a genuinely better alternative than what they had before; in his home country they practiced human sacrifice, had vast amounts of {{Fantastic Racism}}, orphans starving in the streets, and {{The Caligula}} King is running things into the ground. While not perfect, at least other conquered countries weren't as messed up as his own.
* '''Reconstructed''': However, TheEmpire turns out to be even worse: Their 'superiority' was lies and propaganda. Quincy keeps on helping them and espousing their values anyway.
* '''Reconstructed''': However, TheEmpire turns out to be even worse: Their 'superiority' was lies and propaganda. Quincy keeps on helping them and espousing their values anyway.
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* '''Played For Drama''': After the Empire takes over, [[RebelLeader Rachel]] starts organizing a secret resistance movement... unaware that her trusted friend Quincy has chosen to side with the occupying forces, and will likely betray her if he learns about her plans.
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** After the Empire takes over, [[RebelLeader Rachel]] starts organizing a secret resistance movement... unaware that her trusted friend Quincy has chosen to side with the occupying forces, and will likely betray her if he learns about her plans.
** After the Empire takes over, [[RebelLeader Rachel]] starts organizing a secret resistance movement... unaware that her trusted friend Quincy has chosen to side with the occupying forces, and will likely betray her if he learns about her plans.
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* '''Downplayed''': He helps defend the town at first, but once the fight is lost he's the first to preach peaceful collaboration for the sake of peace.
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* '''Subverted''': Quincy appears to be placidly accepting the Empire's rule, but is actually secretly supporting LaResistance and just puts on a show of supporting the Empire.
* '''Double Subverted''': But then it's revealed Quincy was just getting in close with LaResistance so he could give information about their activities to the Empire, thus undermining resistance activities.
* '''Double Subverted''': But then it's revealed Quincy was just getting in close with LaResistance so he could give information about their activities to the Empire, thus undermining resistance activities.
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* '''Subverted''': Quincy appears to be placidly accepting the Empire's rule, but is actually [[TheMole secretly supporting supporting]] LaResistance and just puts on a show of supporting the Empire.
* '''Double Subverted''': But then it's revealed Quincy was just getting in close with LaResistance [[ReverseMole so he could give information about their activities to theEmpire, Empire]], thus undermining resistance activities.
* '''Double Subverted''': But then it's revealed Quincy was just getting in close with LaResistance [[ReverseMole so he could give information about their activities to the
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* '''Lampshaded''': "There's always one guy who ''really'' goes that extra mile in showing cooperation with the invaders, isn't it?"
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* '''Lampshaded''': "There's always one guy who ''really'' goes that extra mile in showing cooperation with the invaders, isn't it?"there?"
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* '''Lampshaded''': "Man, Quincy sure acts a lot like
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* '''Lampshaded''': "Man, Quincy sure acts a lot like"There's always one guy who ''really'' goes that extra mile in showing cooperation with the invaders, isn't it?"
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* '''Averted''': Quincy isn't pro-imperial: He's either a part of LeResistance, neutral, or gives token support to TheEmpire to avoid having his house burned down.
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* '''Averted''': Quincy isn't pro-imperial: He's either a part of LeResistance, LaResistance, neutral, or gives token support to TheEmpire to avoid having his house burned down.
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'''Basic Trope''': Someone who cooperates with the enemy forces that have conquered or occupied his homeland.
* '''Straight''': After TheEmpire conquers his hometown, [[TheQuisling Quincy]] decides to adapt to the situation and support them rather than joining LaResistance.
* '''Straight''': After TheEmpire conquers his hometown, [[TheQuisling Quincy]] decides to adapt to the situation and support them rather than joining LaResistance.
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'''Basic Trope''': Someone who openly cooperates with and emulates the enemy forces that have conquered or occupied his homeland.
homeland, and seeks to curry their favour.
* '''Straight''': After TheEmpire conquers his hometown, [[TheQuisling Quincy]] becomes the leading pro-imperial person in town. He openly adopts Imperial customs and decides toadapt run for mayor to the situation and support them help TheEmpire consolidate their control of said hometown, rather than joining LaResistance.
* '''Straight''': After TheEmpire conquers his hometown, [[TheQuisling Quincy]] becomes the leading pro-imperial person in town. He openly adopts Imperial customs and decides to
** Quincy ideologically believes that TheEmpire is superior to the old regime.
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* '''Deconstructed''': Quincy doesn't want to be involved in the fighting at all, and just wants to live his life as best he can despite the conflict. Unfortunately, LaResistance adopts a "WithUsOrAgainstUs" mentality: if he doesn't join them, then '''clearly''' he's a traitor dragging their embattled country to hell. He winds up supporting the Empire because it appears to be the stronger side, knowing that if LaResistance wins, they'd punish him even if he hadn't acted at all.
** The reason why Quincy betrayed his homeland is because the {{The Empire}} is a genuinely better alternative than what they had before; in his home country they practiced human sacrifice, had vast amounts of {{Fantastic Racism}}, orphans starving in the streets, and {{The Caligula}} King is running things into the ground. While not perfect, at least other conquered countries weren't as messed up as his own.
* '''Reconstructed''': Although LaResistance has a WithUsOrAgainstUs mentality and would punish Quincy for remaining neutral if they are victorious, the punishment that Quincy would receive is minor.
** Alternatively, after Quincy begins to support the Empire, he forgets his ideals, betrays his own family, and [[BecomingTheMask Becomes The Mask]].
** The reason why Quincy betrayed his homeland is because the {{The Empire}} is a genuinely better alternative than what they had before; in his home country they practiced human sacrifice, had vast amounts of {{Fantastic Racism}}, orphans starving in the streets, and {{The Caligula}} King is running things into the ground. While not perfect, at least other conquered countries weren't as messed up as his own.
* '''Reconstructed''': Although LaResistance has a WithUsOrAgainstUs mentality and would punish Quincy for remaining neutral if they are victorious, the punishment that Quincy would receive is minor.
** Alternatively, after Quincy begins to support the Empire, he forgets his ideals, betrays his own family, and [[BecomingTheMask Becomes The Mask]].
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* '''Deconstructed''': Quincy doesn't want to be involved in the fighting at all, and just wants to live his life as best he can despite the conflict. Unfortunately, LaResistance adopts a "WithUsOrAgainstUs" mentality: if he doesn't join them, then '''clearly''' he's a traitor dragging their embattled country to hell. He winds up supporting the Empire because it appears to be the stronger side, knowing that if LaResistance wins, they'd punish him even if he hadn't acted at all.
**The reason why Quincy betrayed his homeland and espoused Imperial values is because the {{The Empire}} is a genuinely better alternative than what they had before; in his home country they practiced human sacrifice, had vast amounts of {{Fantastic Racism}}, orphans starving in the streets, and {{The Caligula}} King is running things into the ground. While not perfect, at least other conquered countries weren't as messed up as his own.
* '''Reconstructed''':Although LaResistance has a WithUsOrAgainstUs mentality However, TheEmpire turns out to be even worse: Their 'superiority' was lies and would punish propaganda. Quincy for remaining neutral if they are victorious, the punishment that Quincy would receive is minor.
** Alternatively, after Quincy begins to support the Empire, he forgets his ideals, betrays his own family,keeps on helping them and [[BecomingTheMask Becomes The Mask]].espousing their values anyway.
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* '''Averted''': No-one collaborates.
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* '''Lampshaded''': "Oh yes, there's always ONE guy who supports the invaders."
* '''Invoked''': The Empire rewards anyone who cooperates with their conquering forces with nicer living arrangements, money, safety and protection, while harassing anyone who actively defies them.
* '''Invoked''': The Empire rewards anyone who cooperates with their conquering forces with nicer living arrangements, money, safety and protection, while harassing anyone who actively defies them.
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* '''Lampshaded''': "Oh yes, there's always ONE guy who supports the invaders."
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* '''Invoked''': The Empirerewards anyone who cooperates with their conquering forces with nicer living arrangements, money, safety and protection, while harassing anyone who actively defies them.picks locals sympathetic to them to become regional governors of conquered territories, since locals would (theoretically) hold stronger sway over the native population.
* '''Invoked''': The Empire
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* '''Zig Zagged''': ???Quincy is living in TheFederation when TheEmperor invades it. At first, Quincy joins LaResistance, but is disillusioned with them after they turn out to be [[FantasticRacism Fantastic Racists]] who are just in it for the violence and excitement. Quincy then becomes TheQuisling. After LaResistance is crushed, it seems he has [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness outlived his usefullness]], but in the last minute he [[TheStarscream assassinates The Emperor and declares himself Emperor]].
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* '''Inverted''': Ycniuq, [[SdrawkcabName Ycniuq]], one of the empire's soldiers, decides to cooperate with LaResistance[=/=]the heroes
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* '''Enforced''': ???After La Resistance wins, they demand that all movies about the war give Quincy a HistoricalVillainUpgrade.
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* '''Reconstructed''': ???Although LaResistance has a WithUsOrAgainstUs mentality and would punish Quincy for remaining neutral if they are victorious, the punishment that Quincy would receive is minor.
** Alternatively, after Quincy begins to support the Empire, he forgets his ideals, betrays his own family, and [[BecomingTheMask Becomes The Mask]].
** Alternatively, after Quincy begins to support the Empire, he forgets his ideals, betrays his own family, and [[BecomingTheMask Becomes The Mask]].