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If they are the BigBad, then it's usually a case of WeakBossStrongUnderlings or NonActionBigBad. And, if they do reunite other traits to complement their intelligence, then you have a [[TheChessmaster Chessmaster]], a ManipulativeBastard, or a DiabolicalMastermind. On the other side of the coin, when much lower in the hierarchy, their effectiveness decreases accordingly. If in a team, either a BigBadDiuumvirate BigBadDuumvirate or a QuirkyMinibossSquad, they fit the role of TheSmartGuy.
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If they are the BigBad, then it's usually a case of WeakBossStrongUnderlings or NonActionBigBad. And, if they do reunite other traits to complement their intelligence, then you have a [[TheChessmaster Chessmaster]], a ManipulativeBastard, or a DiabolicalMastermind. On the other side of the coin, when much lower in the hierarchy, their effectiveness decreases accordingly. If in a team, either a BigBadDiumvirate BigBadDiuumvirate or a QuirkyMinibossSquad, they fit the role of TheSmartGuy.
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->'''Spinnerette''': Dr. Universe, wait! At least tell me something! You were a respected scientist, your work on the Cherenkovkirby Reactor was going to benefit all of mankind! Why would you turn into a supervillain? ''WHY?!''\\
'''Dr. Universe''': I read an Creator/AynRand novel.
-->-- ''Webcomic/{{Spinnerette}}''
An Evil Genius is a villainous archetype that adds generous helpings of intelligence to a base of misdeeds and objectionable morals.
Pretty straightforward, right? Well, this fellow's plans are probably not so much; because the Evil Genius is likely to be the brains behind the EvilPlan. Wanna build a WaveMotionGun? Ship nukes to a country? Resurrect/repair the LostSuperWeapon? Get an NGOSuperpower? Don't know how to use a MacGuffin? The Evil Genius is your answer. You can bet they are [[TheStrategist a planner of some sort]], [[BringingInTheExpert a specialist in a particular field, a fixer of some variety]], ([[MasterOfAll or a combination of the above]]. No matter what, this villain's forte is their intellect. Therefore making them the ScienceHero's EvilCounterpart.
It must be noted this doesn't always translate into political savviness, business acumen, or leadership abilities; which rely more on street smarts, social skills, or charisma. Their chances of being {{Badass Bookworm}}s are likewise fairly low but not entirely rare. Anyway, when the Evil Genius's more developed trait is intelligence, it's not rare for them to realize being TheCreon is a lot [[KlingonPromotion more secure and less stressful than being the top dog]]. Which also makes them a manifestation of BrainsVersusBrawn.
If they are the BigBad, then it's usually a case of WeakBossStrongUnderlings or NonActionBigBad. And, if they do reunite other traits to complement their intelligence, then you have a [[TheChessmaster Chessmaster]], a ManipulativeBastard, or a DiabolicalMastermind. On the other side of the coin, when much lower in the hierarchy, their effectiveness decreases accordingly. If in a team, either a BigBadDiumvirate or a QuirkyMinibossSquad, they fit the role of TheSmartGuy.
The Evil Genius's personality and physical description can make them overlap with any trope on the IntelligenceTropes index.
Sub-tropes of Evil Genius include:
* EmperorScientist
* EvilNerd
* MadScientist
* MakerOfMonsters
* MasterComputer
* MorallyAmbiguousDoctorate
Not to be confused with the DiabolicalMastermind simulation game ''VideoGame/EvilGenius'', nor [[Literature/EvilGeniusTrilogy the books]] by Catherine Jinks, which involve an AcademyOfEvil aimed at creating Evil Geniuses, or the Creator/Netflix series about one of the most infamous bank heists in history.
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'''Dr. Universe''': I read an Creator/AynRand novel.
-->-- ''Webcomic/{{Spinnerette}}''
An Evil Genius is a villainous archetype that adds generous helpings of intelligence to a base of misdeeds and objectionable morals.
Pretty straightforward, right? Well, this fellow's plans are probably not so much; because the Evil Genius is likely to be the brains behind the EvilPlan. Wanna build a WaveMotionGun? Ship nukes to a country? Resurrect/repair the LostSuperWeapon? Get an NGOSuperpower? Don't know how to use a MacGuffin? The Evil Genius is your answer. You can bet they are [[TheStrategist a planner of some sort]], [[BringingInTheExpert a specialist in a particular field, a fixer of some variety]], ([[MasterOfAll or a combination of the above]]. No matter what, this villain's forte is their intellect. Therefore making them the ScienceHero's EvilCounterpart.
It must be noted this doesn't always translate into political savviness, business acumen, or leadership abilities; which rely more on street smarts, social skills, or charisma. Their chances of being {{Badass Bookworm}}s are likewise fairly low but not entirely rare. Anyway, when the Evil Genius's more developed trait is intelligence, it's not rare for them to realize being TheCreon is a lot [[KlingonPromotion more secure and less stressful than being the top dog]]. Which also makes them a manifestation of BrainsVersusBrawn.
If they are the BigBad, then it's usually a case of WeakBossStrongUnderlings or NonActionBigBad. And, if they do reunite other traits to complement their intelligence, then you have a [[TheChessmaster Chessmaster]], a ManipulativeBastard, or a DiabolicalMastermind. On the other side of the coin, when much lower in the hierarchy, their effectiveness decreases accordingly. If in a team, either a BigBadDiumvirate or a QuirkyMinibossSquad, they fit the role of TheSmartGuy.
The Evil Genius's personality and physical description can make them overlap with any trope on the IntelligenceTropes index.
Sub-tropes of Evil Genius include:
* EmperorScientist
* EvilNerd
* MadScientist
* MakerOfMonsters
* MasterComputer
* MorallyAmbiguousDoctorate
Not to be confused with the DiabolicalMastermind simulation game ''VideoGame/EvilGenius'', nor [[Literature/EvilGeniusTrilogy the books]] by Catherine Jinks, which involve an AcademyOfEvil aimed at creating Evil Geniuses, or the Creator/Netflix series about one of the most infamous bank heists in history.
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