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* ''Franchise/MonsterVerse''

** [[Characters/MonsterVerseGodzilla Godzilla]], King of the Monsters, is the keeper of balance and the mighty beast who first hunts down the [[Characters/MonsterVerseMUTO MUTO duo]] across the world to prevent them from damaging the biosphere irreparably. Showing his intellect by baiting the male into a trap to finish him with a strike of his tail and cornering the female before beheading her by a blast of atomic breath into her mouth, Godzilla returns later to face his ages-old foe [[Characters/MonsterVerseKingGhidorah King Ghidorah]] whom he attempts to bring into the water where he is stronger. Defeating Ghidorah and reasserting himself as king of the Titans, Godzilla later begins to strike at Apex facilities when they attempt to experiment with Ghidorah. Upon [[Film/GodzillaVsKong the entrance of King Kong]], Godzilla wastes no time in pragmatically attempting to drown his rival, later facing Kong in Hong Kong and besting him before acknowledging him as a worthy opponent and departing in peace after the fall of Mechagodzilla. '''[[Film/GodzillaXKongTheNewEmpire Later sensing the return of his ancient enemy the Skar King]], Godzilla seeks out sources of power to strengthen himself for the coming conflict and allies with Kong and Mothra to put an end to the False King'''.
** [[Characters/MonsterVerseKingKong King Kong]], ruler of Skull Island, is an intelligent and dangerous ape who responds to threats with brutal attacks, wiping out a contingent of trespassing soldiers in Skull Island. Facing the Skullcrawlers, Kong kills the Alpha with a combination of [[GeniusBruiser brains and nearby weaponry]], before resuming his kingship over Skull Island. Later brought in to face Godzilla, Kong proves a WorthyOpponent for the Titan Alpha, resorting to his wits in the face of Godzilla's overwhelming might and utilizing an ax from materials in the Hollow Earth to counter Godzilla's atomic breath. Kong is the one to destroy Mechagodzilla himself, wielding his empowered ax and his own might, before making peace with Godzilla and [[ButNowIMustGo returning to the Hollow Earth in peace]]. '''[[Film/GodzillaXKongTheNewEmpire Delving deeper into Hollow Earth in search of his people]], Kong bonds with the young ape Suko before confronting the tyrannical Skar King. Injured by the King's abused pet Shimo, Kong uses various traps to defeat the Skar King's minions before teaming up with Godzilla, Mothra, and Suko to stop the King's conquest of the surface. With the help of his allies Kong is able to free Shimo from the Skar King's control and kill him before taking his place as king of the Apes with Shimo and Suko by his side.'''

** Jessica

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->'''[[Characters/MCUFrankCastle Frank Castle:]]''' You want me on the outside so I can step on every piece of shit I see. That way, nobody gets strong, and we... The city's yours for the taking.\\
'''[[Characters/MCUWilsonFisk Wilson Fisk:]]''' Something like that, yeah.\\
'''Frank Castle:''' So if you can do that, if you can get me out, why not just do it yourself?\\
''' Wilson Fisk:''' Because I play the long game, Mr. Castle. You see, when I'm finally let out of this cage, it won't be to wage war. It will be to win one.
-->--''Series/Daredevil2015'', "[[Recap/Daredevil2015S2E9SevenMinutesInHeaven Seven Minutes In Heaven]]"

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* ''WebVideo/PuppetHistory'': [[OurGeniesAreDifferent The Genie]] is a mysterious figure who gave the Professor the ability to {{time travel}}. Realizing that the Professor's travels are inadvertently turning objects into puppets, the Genie began pursuing him through time in order to fix his mistake. When Ryan [[DealWithTheDevil makes a deal with Satan]] to win an episode of Puppet History, the Genie uses the opportunity to have the Professor possessed and forces him to give up his time travel abilities before banishing him to the Cretaceous Period. All this while simultaneously luring all the puppets to a party where he removes their sentience, leaving the scene victorious. Returning later, the Genie willingly grants Ryan's wish to return the Professor before parting with Ryan on good terms.
* ''WebVideo/IshStateExperiments''' "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv-TS_mEHE4 1000 Players Build MASSIVE Civilization in Minecraft]]": [[WellIntentionedExtremist Wazz0ck]] is the leader of one of the many tribes in the Jungle Island. Wishing to stop a war between two tribes before it broke out, [=Wazz0ck=] built a falling sand trap in secret and allowed them to meet on his tribe for any negotiations possible. Once they formally declared war, [=Wazz0ck=] had the trap activated, killing seven people and causing the two tribes to [[ZeroApprovalGambit put the war on hold and hunt him down]]. Eventually, he grew tired of running and turned himself in, [[FaceDeathWithDignity being executed on his own terms]] and granting the Jungle one last moment of peace.
* ''Titanic Creations: Soul War'': The alien kaiju, [[BenevolentMonsters Nosferadon]], and his human companion, [[KidHero Wolfgang "Wolf" Weintraub]] turn the tides against the Nazis when other kaiju awaken. Nosferadon is soul consuming alien bio weapon created to destroy the monstrous [[AliensAreBastards Griffixis]], and befriends Wolf, a boy whose parents were taken by the Nazi's. Forming a soul bond, the two cleverly and audaciously dispatch Nazi squads; even [[SurrenderBackfire feeding a surrendering soldier]] to Nosferadon. Sieging a camp, Nosferadon attacks a nearby village to draw out the entire unit, while Wolf picks off the stragglers. Learning that his parents were killed, but seeing the greater good they're doing, Wolf and Nosferadon go to intercept Rommel, Griffixis and Skureaus; during which, Wolf personally fights with Rommel, [[DefiantToTheEnd spitting in his face when overpowered]]. Putting their heads together with Project Serenity, the two help realize how to sever Griffixis' soul link with Skureaus, seeing Nosferadon devour Griffixis' soul, at which point Wolf and Nosferadon refuse to join the Project, becoming fugitives as they set out to continue their quest against the Nazis.
* ''Film/SleepyHollow1999'': The HeadlessHorseman was a Hessian mercenary fighting in the American Revolutionary War, and was infamous for [[ScaryTeeth filing his teeth to points]] in order to terrify his enemies as he rode across the battlefield [[OffWithHisHead chopping off heads]]. After being run down and killed in the woods on the outskirts of Sleepy Hollow, Mary Van Tassel uses his skull to command him to rise from the grave to kill their enemies. After killing multiple townsfolk with ruthless efficiency, the Horseman's skull is returned to him by Ichabod Crane, breaking his master's control over him. The restored Horseman [[MakesUsEven spares Ichabod]] and his friends and instead [[TheDogBitesBack claims his former master as his final victim]], returning to Hell with a triumphant cry.
* ''VideoGame/LikeADragonIshin'': [[VisionaryVillain Takechi Hanpeita]] is the ambitious leader of the Tosa Loyalist Party, and adoptive brother of Sakamoto Ryoma. Originally planning to remove the class system in Tosa for the better, even having his adoptive father Yoshida Toyo assassinated, he eventually evolves his plan to reform Japan as a whole after teaming up with Tosa daimyo Yamauchi Yodo. He fakes his death and takes Sakamoto Ryoma's name in order to conspire with the leaders of the Satsuma Domain and the Choshu Loyalists so that he can use them to start an anti-Bakufu civil war. When Ryoma interrupts his plan by having the shogun initiate the Great Restoration, Takechi orders the Shinsengumi to light the city of Kyo ablaze to provide a distraction while his fellow Tosa loyalist Okada Izo murders the Emperor and frames Shinsengumi chief Kondo Isami for it, in hopes of it igniting a war between the Bakufu and the Imperial Court. When Ryoma and his allies attempt to hold a meeting between the Satcho Alliance and "Sakamoto Ryoma" in order to bait him out, Takechi manages to see through this plan. Challenging him to one final duel in Tosa, Takechi is eventually defeated by Ryoma, who decides to spare him, which in turn leads to Takechi pulling a HeelFaceTurn, intending to fix his mistakes. After Yodo arrives and attempts to kill Ryoma whilst revealing his ultimate plans, Ryoma murders him and Takechi takes his name, working from behind the scenes to assist in Japan's rebirth.
* ''{{WebAnimation/Murder Drones}}'': [[EvilCounterpart Doll]] is a Russian-speaking worker drone and one of the most intelligent enemies faced by the main cast. Desiring to avenge the deaths of her parents at V's hands, Doll uses the Absolute Solver powers she inherited to kill of all possible prom queen candidates, planning to both feast on their oil to keep the Solver at bay and lure V to prom to kill her. Barely foiled by Uzi, N, and V, Doll strikes a deal with Tessa and J to get them the Keybug and go to the Cabin Fever Labs so as to cure the Solver, before betraying them and managing to escape when it becomes obvious Tessa wants to kill her. Doll then [[PlayingPossum plays dead]] to get Tessa and V attacked by Sentinels, seemingly vanquishing the later. Only stopped by Tessa revealing herself to be the Absolute Solver and attacking her, Doll uses the last of her strength to get to Uzi and tell her to keep fighting.
* ''Webcomic/TheOrderOfTheStick'':
** Shojo
** ''[[Recap/TheOrderOfTheStickGoodDeedsGoneUnpunished Good Deeds Gone Unpunished]]'''s "How The Paladin Got His Scar": [[NonActionGuy The unnamed hobgoblin cleric]] is, in spite of his seeming toadyism, a crafty goblinoid who strives for peace amongst his people. Intentionally hunching himself over three years to [[ObfuscatingDisability make himself look less threatening]], the cleric manages to talk down the war-hungry general from attacking O-Chul and his cohorts to grant them an audience with the Supreme Leader [[BriarPatching by careful use of his words]]. Later on, after [[KnightTemplar Gin-Jun]] has been stopped from raiding the outpost, the cleric enacts his plan to take over by poisoning the Supreme Leader and every other hobgoblin present. [[FrameUp Framing O-Chul and his allies for the assassination]] so that his takeover can go smoothly, the cleric is able to lead the hobgoblins into an age of peace, massively expanding their numbers in the process.
* ''TabletopGame/{{Cyberpunk}}'':
** "The Chrome Berets": [[TheQueenpin Kingpin Anastasia Chase]] is a brilliant [[DiabolicalMastermind criminal planner]] who runs almost all crime on Malagay Island after ascending from her position as a New York mobster. Using her connection to the government, Kingpin Chase manipulates both sides of the war for her own profit while avoiding prison and keeping power by being willing to confront much deadlier enemies without hesitation. Prepared for almost any eventuality thanks to her guards and lair full of traps, always willing to cut a deal, and capable of turning problems into advantages, Chase uses her hitmen to control the island's dealings and retains her spot as the top of the criminal pecking order, doing [[PragmaticVillainy only what suits her interests the best]].

* ''Series/OhsamaSentaiKingOhger'': [[TheSocialExpert Kaguragi Dybowski]]/[[LovableTraitor Hachi Ohger]] is the ruling lord of the Kingdom of Toufu, having ascended to rulership after the tragic death of his mentor Iroki during the Fury of the Gods. Becoming a more duplicitous schemer as a result, Kaguragi willingly collaborates with Rcules Husty behind the scenes during the Bug Naraku invasion while aiding the other King-Ohgers in repelling the attack on the surface on the frontlines. Working with his younger sister Suzume to obtain the [=OhgerCrownLance=] from Rcules, he gives it to Gira to allow him to win the duel for Shugoddam's throne before using the information he and Suzume obtained from their subterfuge to save Tikyu. During the Galactinsects threat, Kaguragi secretly collaborates with Rcules once again to secure him a place within the Galactinsects and arrange a situation where [[BigBad Dagded Dujardin]] grants Rcules the power to kill immortals, allowing the monarchs to have the power to kill their invaders permanently. After being supported by the citizens of Tikyu, who chose to fight with their monarchs, Kaguragi joins the other King-Ohgers in destroying Dagded Dujardin once and for all, bringing true peace to Tikyu for the first time in 2,000 years.

** ''[[Recap/TheOrderOfTheStickGoodDeedsGoneUnpunished Good Deeds Gone Unpunished]]'''s ''How The Paladin Got His Scar'': [[NonActionGuy The unnamed hobgoblin cleric]] is, in spite of his seeming toadyism, a crafty goblinoid who strives for peace amongst his people. Intentionally hunching himself over three years to [[ObfuscatingDisability make himself look less threatening]], the cleric manages to talk down the war-hungry general from attacking O-Chul and his cohorts to grant them an audience with the Supreme Leader [[BriarPatching by careful use of his words]]. Later on, after [[KnightTemplar Gin-Jun]] has been stopped from raiding the outpost, the cleric enacts his plan to take over by poisoning the Supreme Leader and every other hobgoblin present. [[FrameUp Framing O-Chul and his allies for the assassination]] so that his takeover can go smoothly, the cleric is able to lead the hobgoblins into an age of peace, massively expanding their numbers in the process.
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''Film/DunePartTwo'':

* ''Series/OhsamaSentaiKingOhger'': [[TheSocialExpert Kaguragi Dybowski]]/[[LovableTraitor Hachi Ohger]] is the ruling lord of the Kingdom of Toufu, having ascended to rulership after the tragic death of his mentor Iroki during the Fury of the Gods. Becoming a more duplicitous schemer as a result, Kaguragi willingly collaborates with Rcules Husty behind the scenes during the Bug Naraku invasion while aiding the other Kingohgers in repelling the attack on the surface on the frontlines. Working with his younger sister Suzume to obtain the [=OhgerCrownLance=] from Rcules, he gives it to Gira to allow him to win the duel for Shugoddam's throne before using the information he and Suzume obtained from their subterfuge to save Tikyu. During the Galactinsects threat, Kaguragi secretly collaborates with Rcules once again to secure him a place within the Galactinsects and arrange a situation where [[BigBad Dagded Dujardin]] grants Rcules the power to kill immortals, allowing the monarchs to have the power to kill their invaders permanently. After being supported by the citizens of Tikyu, who chose to fight with their monarchs, Kaguragi joins the other Kingohgers in destroying Dagded Dujardin once and for all, bringing true peace to Tikyu for the first time in 2,000 years.

''Series/OhsamaSentaiKingOhger'' :[[TheSocialExpert Kaguragi Dybowski]]/[[LovableTraitor Hachi Ohger]] is the ruling lord of the Kingdom of Toufu, having ascended to rulership after the tragic death of his mentor Iroki during the Fury of the Gods. Becoming a more duplicitous schemer as a result, Kaguragi willingly collaborates with Rcules Husty behind the scenes during the Bug Naraku invasion while aiding the other Kingohgers in repelling the attack on the surface on the frontlines. Working with his younger sister Suzume to obtain the [=OhgerCrownLance=] from Rcules, he gives it to Gira to allow him to win the duel for Shugoddam's throne before using the information he and Suzume obtained from their subterfuge to save Tikyu. During the Galactinsects threat, Kaguragi secretly collaborates with Rcules once again to secure him a place within the Galactinsects and arrange a situation where [[BigBad Dagded Dujardin]] grants Rcules the power to kill immortals, allowing the monarchs to have the power to kill their invaders permanently. After being supported by the citizens of Tikyu, who chose to fight with their monarchs, Kaguragi joins the other Kingohgers in destroying Dagded Dujardin once and for all, bringing true peace to Tikyu for the first time in 2,000 years.

''Film/DunePartTwo:

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* ''VideoGame/AGameOfTurnabouts'' ([[https://www.aaonline.fr/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=12686 link]]): [[GameMaster Arkus Strater]] is the host of the murder mystery party who has a hidden agenda for his actions. [[PapaWolf Seeking justice for his murdered daughter Isla]], Arkus sets up the party with the exact same circumstances as her murder and invites the four possible suspects to the party, using [[Main/{{Blackmail}} blackmail]] he has on all of them to force them to participate. Knowing of [[CrusadingLawyer Phoenix Wright's]] propensity to solve complex murder cases, Arkus invites him and his fellow lawyer Athena Cykes to the party so that he can find the true culprit. Though dying in the process, Athena manages to find out who murdered his Isla through his murder trial, accomplishing his mission from beyond the grave.

* ''{{WebAnimation/Murder Drones}}'': [[EvilCounterpart Doll]] is a Russian-speaking worker drone and one of the most intelligent enemies faced by the main cast. Desiring to avenge the deaths of her parents at V's hands, Doll uses the Absolute Solver powers she inherited to kill of all possible prom queen candidates, planning to both feast on their oil to keep the Solver at bay and lure V to prom to kill her. Barely foiled by Uzi, N, and V, Doll strikes a deal with Tessa and J to get them the Keybug and go to the Cabin Fever Labs so as to cure the Solver, before betraying them and managing to escape when it becomes obvious Tessa wants to kill her. Doll then [[PlayingPossum plays dead]] to get Tessa and V attacked by Sentinels, seemingly vanquishing the later. [[spoiler: Only stopped by Tessa revealing herself to be the Absolute Solver and attacking her, Doll uses the last of her strength to get to Uzi and tell her to keep fighting.]]

* ''Film/SleepyHollow1999'': The Headless Horseman was a Hessian mercenary fighting in the Revolutionary War, and was infamous for [[ScaryTeeth filing his teeth to points]] in order to terrify his enemies as he rode across the battlefield [[OffWithHisHead chopping off heads]]. After being run down and killed in the woods on the outskirts of Sleepy Hollow, Mary Van Tassel uses his skull to command him to rise from the grave to kill their enemies. After killing multiple townsfolk with ruthless efficiency, the Horseman's skull is returned to him by Ichabod Crane, breaking his master's control over him. The restored Horseman [[MakesUsEven spares Ichabod]] and his friends and instead [[TheDogBitesBack claims his former master as his final victim]], returning to Hell with a triumphant cry.