Line #61 Characters/DrawYourOwnStory


1	Some of the notable characters from ''Webcomic/DrawYourOwnStory''. For a more complete (and '''much''' more detailed) list, see [[http://dyos.wikkii.com/wiki/Category:Characters its own wiki]].
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3	Needless to say, spoilers abound.
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8	[[folder: Contributors]]
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10	!![=Captain2=]
11	An adventurer/soldier of misfortune in his early appearances. In DYOS 10 onward, he became the leader of LaResistance after the Eastern Union invaded Canada; when this stalled, he went back to thrill-seeking.
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13	* MooseAndMapleSyrup: He'll occasionally play to stereotypes for humour. Other times he'll engage in in-jokes suited to a local audience.
14	* YourTerroristsAreOurFreedomFighters: Coruscant is initially skeptical of the Union's invasion of Canada, but after [=Captain2=] joins the Space Nazis in DYOS 10.5, New Port pledges unconditional support to the occupation.
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16	!!choxorn
17	Brother of fellow occasional contributor kill fire. Maintains a spontaneous and light-hearted tone to his comics, and manages to stay sort of relevant to the main story even during long bouts of inactivity. He was zombified in DYOS 10 and is currently the front-runner in the search for Toyoda in DYOS 10.5.
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19	* FriendlyNeighborhoodVampire: or in this case, zombie. Most of his crew is, too.
20	* KlingonPromotion: Some time after being zombified, he kills the DYOS 1 Zombies to become leader of what's left of the horde.
21	* PluckyComicRelief: as per Thorvald's tip for making funny comics: "feature choxorn and have him talk"
22	* RageAgainstTheAuthor as a result of winding up in harrowing circumstances for [[ButtMonkey little-to-no reason]].
23	* One of the [[TheChosenOne Chosen Ones]] in DYOS 10/10.5.
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25	!![=CivCube=]
26	The creator of ''Draw Your Own Story''. He was very active in the early years and has returned again; although like many others recently, new additions have been infrequent.
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28	* TheBadGuyWins: In DYOS 10, [=CivCube=]'s evil avatar killed him off and has remained his main character since.[[note]] He's still called [=CivCube=] by the other characters, though.[[/note]] May represent a shift to VillainProtagonist.
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30	!![=CivGeneral=]
31	A veteran of the series, he has participated in every installment since the beginning. By tradition he is the leader of the Republic of Coruscant (drawn heavily from, but ''not'' a total parallel to the [[Franchise/StarWars Galactic Republic/Empire]]), at least in a military role. In DYOS 11 he seeks to resurrect his bounty hunter image prevalent in older stories. In contrast to other contributors, [=CivGeneral=] tends toward DarkerAndEdgier comics as he claims he CannotTellAJoke.
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33	* AmicablyDivorced from Jill within DYOS 11.
34	* AuthorAvatar: Arguably the most poignant example.
35	* BreakTheCutie: Part of his back story when he was bullied. Some of the antagonists in DYOS 11 have tried to repeat this.
36	* BreakTheHaughty: Self-inflicted as part of his apology for the depression period, signalling the mellowing of his character.
37	* BountyHunter
38	* CombatPragmatist
39	* CoolCar: His [[Franchise/BackToTheFuture DeLorean]] TimeMachine
40	* CreatorBreakdown: A layoff in December 2009 spiralled into clinical depression in 2010, leading to frequent fights with fellow contributors and chronic CreatorBacklash. His work's quality nosedived as his plots became blatant WishFulfillment, possibly as a coping mechanism.
41	* CreatorRecovery: His depression slowly began to ease in latter 2010, and a dramatic turnaround occurred in 2014.
42	* EmpoweredBadassNormal in DYOS 10.5: Samus saves his life through a blood transfusion to counter TheVirus, imbuing him with Metroid and Chozo DNA.
43	** In DYOS 11, Wesker [[BroughtDownToNormal brings him down to normal]].
44	* FourStarBadass
45	* FourthDateMarriage: to [[Franchise/ResidentEvil Jill Valentine]]. Technically they knew each other, but that was years ago and the flame had to be lighted afresh.
46	* FirstGirlWins: [[Franchise/{{Metroid}} Samus]] in 10.5, [[Franchise/ResidentEvil Jill Valentine]] in 11.
47	* GratuitousGerman and [[GratuitousJapanese Japanese]]
48	* GunsAkimbo: Does this a lot, either with himself or his characters
49	* HeroicSelfDeprecation: A reflection of his depression in 2010. Combined with jealousy toward his fellow contributors it briefly made him TheResenter (especially of Thorvald), becoming so bad that any praise for colleagues' comics would spark passive-aggressive begs for attention. In one scene during the time travel arc, his character reacts furiously after learning that Thorvald kills Wesker in Bad 2011.
50	* HairTriggerTemper: Reached its peak in 2010, again stemming from depression. Still a trademark of the character, although the forumer has since mellowed considerably.
51	* HumanPopsicle: He justified his delayed entry into DYOS 10 in-universe as a result of his character being imprisoned by cryostasis. By the time resistance fighters free him, the Avatar Wars are well underway.
52	* JadeColoredGlasses: Partly due to depression, partly due to DYOS 10.5's shift towards GreyAndGrayMorality, and partly due to his experience in ''Roleplay/ImperiumOfftopicum''.
53	* KiManipulation
54	* LastGirlWins: [[VideoGame/DeadorAlive Ayane]] in 11.
55	* LongLostRelative: Marsha Conrad (Cousin), Hanna Antilles (Mother)
56	* LukeYouAreMyFather: During the time travel plot, he meets his future daughter Nozomi when a separate accident lands her in 2003.
57	* MultiMeleeMaster: Uses [[KatanasAreJustBetter Katanas]], pipe wrenches, daggers, and [[ImprovisedWeapon anything he can get his hands on]].
58	* MultiRangedMaster: Uses pistols, assault rifles, anti-tank rifles, bazookas and energy weapons frequently.
59	* {{Ninja}}
60	* NoSenseOfHumor: He is very sensitive to jokes about him and his characters. Recently, he's been coming to terms about it.
61	* PerpetualFrowner
62	* PoweredArmor: Wears one
63	* TheProtagonist: He's the main character in every major story arc.
64	* SmallNameBigEgo: Sad but true. Especially when falling through the DespairEventHorizon after losing his job and suffering a major depression.
65	* TrueCompanions /[[AFatherToHisMen Father To His Women]]: How he treats his team.
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67	!![=CurtSibling=]
68	A participant from the early years. While still active on the forums, he hasn't contributed since DYOS 5. Even so, he carries considerable star power, and is still referenced in new installments. Curt is in real life the creator of the independent comic series ''King Evil'' and ''Total Fear''.
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70	* HollywoodAtheist: Declare your love for God, and he'll declare war on you!
71	* PuttingOnTheReich: His personal attire, at least.
72	* TakeOverTheWorld: His goal is usually this.
73	* VillainByDefault: Curt's traditional role is to oppose [=CivGeneral=].
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75	!![=DaemonDD=]
76	Hobby cartoonist with an Anime-esque art style. Unlike most other contributors, [=DaemonDD=] wasn't familiar on the forums before joining DYOS.
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78	* SelfInsertFic: One of the few exceptions; perhaps the only contributor who hasn't even featured himself in a non-canon comic.
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80	!!e350tb
81	A contributor with an understandably British sense of humour. Most of his comics derive from Nickelodeon cartoons (WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddParents and [[WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants SpongeBob SquarePants]] especially) and UsefulNotes/WorldWarII paraphernalia.
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83	* AnyoneCanDie: Brutally and unapologetically. Supporting characters have been bumped off with little-to-no warning, and even [[spoiler:Spongebob and Sandy]] bit the bullet ([[spoiler:although they both earned a reprieve later]]).
84	* WarIsHell: Despite the primarily comedic tone of his work, the few times he addresses the dark underbelly of conflict are arresting. Especially noteworthy is the fight for London late in DYOS 11.
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86	!!Gruekiller
87	A fairly recent contributor notable as one of the few who consistently hand-draws the story. He's a sort of roving vigilante, traveling with [[WesternAnimation/AquaTeenHungerForce a giant walking milkshake]] and an assassin called Valerie.
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89	* ActionHero: Leaping out of an airplane to attack a fighter jet and beating down a roving pack of Nazis in the Ethiopian highlands is a normal day for him.
90	* TheApprentice: Formerly mentored by big bad dictator Bowie. It didn't end well.
91	* ChaoticGood: "Have you stopped to consider the legal ramifications? ... Of course not."
92	* EverythingsBetterWithSamurai: the PoweredArmor resembles Samurai armor.
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94	!![=GuitarHero=]
95	One-shot contributor to DYOS 10. His account was later hijacked by a "friend", who posted a couple of comics before the moderators banned him.
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97	* OneHitWonder: The "original" [=GuitarHero=]'s much-lauded [[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?p=6447692#post6447692 comic]].
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99	!!Kan' Sharuminar
100	Another veteran and hobby cartoonist. While he tries to remain active in new stories, he tends to drop out if the plot becomes overly convoluted. Even so, he carries a similar reputation as [=CurtSibling=].
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102	* [[spoiler: BackFromTheDead]]
103	* BraveScot: Subverted not in that he isn't brave, but that he's not in-your-face about it.
104	* ScarsAreForever: An abrupt comic by Nuclear Kid had Kan' taken hostage and his left leg amputated. While he admitted to sometimes forgetting which leg he'd lost, in all future stories Kan' depicted himself with a peg leg.[[note]]Following his DYOS 11 regeneration, however, it's flesh-and-bone once more.[[/note]]
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106	!!kulade
107	A frequent contributor in later threads and the initial BigBad of DYOS 10, although he's only been seen once since. He proposed the DYOS Consul and its prototype ruleset.
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109	* LostEpisode: Virtually all his comics in DYOS 10 were lost when the [=CivFanatics=] database was hacked. Especially devastating considering they were regarded to be some of the funniest.
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111	!!lord_joakim (a.k.a. Angst)
112	He kicked off the Gem storyline in mid-DYOS 10; while he hasn't been as involved in its development in subsequent threads owing to ContinuitySnarl between threads 10.5 and 11, his character remains one of the driving forces of the plot.
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114	* GenreShift: Most notable example. His early comics were comedic shorts; when he got involved in the Gem arc, he took on a much darker tone and the trappings of a psychological thriller. After flirting with the funny pages again, he's settled on existential black comedy.
115	* MysteriousPast: in the Gem storyline.
116	* PersonOfMassDestruction: hinted at.
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118	!!mythmonster2
119	Sporadic contributor since DYOS 6. Following DYOS 10, he suggested he would not contribute to future instalments and donated his character to the public domain, although he has recently voiced interest in returning to the fold.
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121	* FailureIsTheOnlyOption: Late in DYOS 11, he's reintroduced under his [[{{Webcomic/Homestuck}} Jack Noir]] avatar and attempts to kill Mariko for an EstablishingCharacterMoment, but is blocked by the DYOS Rules, as [=CivGeneral=] set her up as a recurring villain.
122	* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: Although he followed the story closely, months often passed between contributions, and with the notable exception of DYOS 10 his subplots rarely reached meaningful closure.
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124	!!Perfection
125	Another DYOS 1 veteran, although even at the best of times his comics rarely follow the immediate story.
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127	* AffectionateParody: His involvement in recent threads is often a lighthearted play on other contributors taking themselves too seriously.
128	* NonSequitur: 9 times out of 10, it's Perfection.
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130	!!Stylesjl
131	Brother of Stylesrj. When they first joined in DYOS 5, they took turns writing what was essentially the same comic. While they continue to share characters, over time they came to develop divergent styles. Stylesjl's comics are primarily dialogue-driven shorts that often include references to current events.
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133	* BizarroEpisode: Most of his comics, especially the more recent contributions, are treated as this.
134	* FourthWallMailSlot: Midway through DYOS 11, he devoted half his comic to fan letters, typically from comic characters.
135	* TheCuckoolanderWasRight
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137	!!Stylesrj
138	Brother of Stylesjl. When they first joined in DYOS 5, they took turns writing what was essentially the same comic. While they continue to share characters, over time they came to develop divergent styles. Stylesrj's comics carry a campy action feel and elements of a sitcom.
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140	* ActionHero: even more so than [=CivGeneral=].
141	* BadassLongcoat
142	* FiveManBand: Tries to maintain this throughout DYOS XI.
143	** Although his team could be considered more ThreePlusTwo at times.
144	* FlamingSword
145	* [[LongLostRelative Long Lost Wife]]: Rhiza
146	* MoreDakka: He never has enuff
147	* NukeEm: Did this a lot pre-DYOS 10.
148	* PoweredArmor: Wears one early on.
149	* PowerTrio: Stylesrj, Rhiza and [[VideoGame/SuperMarioGalaxy Rosalina]]
150	* TheRival: To [=CivGeneral=] in his pre-DYOS 10 days. Eventually became FireForgedFriends in the post-DYOS 10 days.
151	* Absolutely loves StuffBlowingUp.
152	* SwordFight: Gets into these very often.
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154	!!taillesskangaru
155	Fairly regular contributor with a penchant for historical humour. In his early days of DYOS 5-6, he was a corrupt communist dictator. Now he's a wandering adventurer, his powergamey past incarnated in the character Rocket.
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157	* Arguably, an ActionSurvivor in later threads.
158	* IJustWantToBeNormal
159	* ReallySevenHundredYearsOld: implied in a flashback.
160	* One of the [[TheChosenOne Chosen Ones]] in DYOS 10/10.5.
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162	!!Taniciusfox (a.k.a. [=SonicTH=])
163	A newer contributor active midway through DYOS XI, self-professed homosexual, [[UsefulNotes/FurryFandom furry]], and Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog fan, all of which he plays for laughs.
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165	* FurriesAreEasierToDraw: although his sketch of the Hacker isn't lacking.
166	* HoYay: If you don't give him an excuse, he'll make his own.
167	* PersecutionFlip: An off-hand comment led to a RunningGag where his character suffers from "heterophobia".
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169	!!Thorvald of Lym
170	The overall manager, or "consul" of the comic from DYOS 10 onward. He first emerged in DYOS 6 as king of a fictional Scandinavian country seemingly caught in a time warp; fairly shortly afterwards he led a coup in Russia to found the Soviet-esque Eastern Union, which he has preferred to use in subsequent instalments.
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172	* CanonWelding: Many of the characters introduced after he started drawing herald from an unpublished personal project, and Toyoda's inclusion in particular has led to extensive {{revision}} of DYOS history.
173	* TheLancer to [=CivGeneral=].
174	* LiteralSplitPersonality: In DYOS X, he explains his avatars as each embodying a different aspect of his soul; unlike the other heroes, he defeats them by assimilating them back into himself.
175	* PermanentElectedOfficial as head of the Eastern Union. It's actually unclear how he got into power the first time, although he ''did'' run an election campaign in DYOS 8. His official title is "Supreme Prime Minister for Life"; everyone knows he's a dictator, but he's kept a positive spin on it.
176	* RoyalsWhoActuallyDoSomething: As King of Lym in DYOS 6, he led the expedition to recover the Fridge of the Mods, tried to conquer Scotland, fought alongside the Republic of Coruscant at Pripyat, and sparked a Ukrainian invasion of Russia.
177	* TrademarkFavoriteFood: Olive oil, introduced as a gag in DYOS 6.
178	* {{Tuckerization}}: At least two of his characters are named after people he knows, although he insists their personalities are completely unrelated.
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182	[[folder: Other characters]]
183	!!The Clone Guild
184	A loose collection of villains introduced by e350tb in DYOS 10.5 known for using cloning technology, hence the name.
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186	* FauxAffablyEvil: Colonel Sykes... until things fail to go according to plan.
187	* HeelFaceTurn: Two female clone soldiers, Fifteen and Seventeen, defect to the heroes after growing fed up with the Hacker in DYOS 11.
188	* LaughablyEvil: General Valorum seemed to be heading in this direction when he was first introduced, until taillesskangaru started putting him in his stories.
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190	!!Lucifer
191	[=DaemonDD=]' s main character, an "Essential Being" whose ultimate aim is to rebuild the universe in his image. Despite the name, he shouldn't be confused with the Biblical {{Satan}}, who has appeared as a character in his own right.
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193	* BerserkButton: He's extremely protective of his hat, going so far as to KillSat a duck to get it back.
194	* OurGodsAreDifferent: indeed, all the Essental Beings.
195	* VillainProtagonist
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197	!!Manfred Hickten
198	Der Führer of the Space Nazis and an old foe from [=CivGeneral=]'s past. He personally leads the invasion into Earth in DYOS 10.5.
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200	* RevengeBeforeReason: Discussed by both sides. Hickten's stubborn idealism leads to poor strategy that is costing him the war.
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202	!!Mariko Antilles
203	The OppositeSexClone of [=CivGeneral=]. Originally intended as a backup for [=CivGeneral=] to [[BodySurf transfer his soul into]]. Awakened by Mara Jade in DYOS 11, she seeks to resurrect the [[Franchise/StarWars Galactic Empire]] and [[HeroKiller kill CG]].
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205	* ArchEnemy: To [=CivGeneral=]
206	* AuthorityEqualsAsskicking
207	* BastardUnderstudy: Originally recruited as TheApprentice to Mara Jade, she uses Umbrella's attack on New Port to assemble her own army. She betrays Mara during evacuation, leaving her for dead and absorbing what remains of Umbrella into the Second Empire.
208	* BoomerangBigot: An Earthling who [[InsignificantLittleBluePlanet despises Earth]]
209	** Schisming Coruscant's empire probably isn't the best way to show up the "factional" politics of Earth.
210	* BlackKnight: Her PoweredArmor
211	* CloneAngst: She believes herself superior to [=CivGeneral=], embarking on a CainAndAbel rivalry. Her attempts to insert herself into [=CivGeneral=]'s family tree are received... [[ThatThingIsNotMyChild poorly]].
212	* CommissarCap: ShoutOut to [[Franchise/StreetFighter M. Bison]].
213	* DarkActionGirl
214	* FromNobodyToNightmare
215	* NakedOnArrival
216	* [[TheOnlyOneAllowedToDefeatYou Only One Allowed to Defeat]]/[[OnlyICanKillHim Kill]] [=CivGeneral=].
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218	!!Mr. Toyoda
219	An enigmatic Japanese businessman introduced in DYOS 10. Surprisingly little is known about him by the main characters, but he seems tied up in some grand conspiracy regarding the Gem.
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221	* BeenThereShapedHistory: choxorn's sleuthing links a handful of military bases built by him to major events in DYOS (specifically, Quiet October and the War of the Steppes in DYOS 6), although whether he was ''personally'' involved isn't made clear.
222	* ChekhovsGunman: Toyoda first appeared early-ish in DYOS 10, completely silhouetted; he was not named until half a year later, not identified for longer still, and even '''now''' is important for reasons not yet known.
223	* PerpetualSmiler: Some exceptions, but few and far between.
224	* ShroudedInMyth: One half hates him. One half loves him. The protagonists still can't figure out exactly who he is even after meeting face-to-face, and the people who ''do'' know skirt the question at every opportunity.
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226	!!Pul Wat Aa, The Great Hacker
227	Chief villain of DYOS 11, at least at the outset, controversial for remaining the focus of the main story despite rapid onset of VillainDecay. Initially believed to be a ChaoticEvil marauder, the character pursued by the heroes is revealed to be a decoy as the true Hacker toils to create his own universe.
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229	* AffablyEvil: As demonstrated by his interactions with the Narratorspace Gang, at least until Haruhi's antics collided with the canon.
230	* DependingOnTheWriter: Perhaps more so than any villain previous. e350tb's original SequelHook portrayed him as a ruthless strategist about to launch a concerted assault. [=CivCube=] showed him as pitiless, but also playful. The Styles brothers loaded him with interpersonal relationships such that he almost came across as a PunchClockVillain. In short, every contributor had a different take... [=CivGeneral=]'s, despite being the most prevalent, was arguably the least interesting.
231	* InTheHood: Kinda lost its impact when his face was shown.
232	* RealityWarper
233	* SelfDuplication: Employed as a diversion tactic when the heroes corner him on Wetickra. Hacker Prime reveals that previous encounters throughout the story were similarly android doubles.
234	* TrickBoss: Played completely straight with the introduction of Hacker Prime. As very few contributors were aware the plot twist was in the works, [=CivGeneral=]'s surprise was all too genuine.
235	* {{Ubermensch}}: In his [[EvilGloating villainous monologue]] to [=CivGeneral=], Hacker Prime lambastes a world that has enslaved itself to technology, boasting that in realizing and harnessing its "true" potential, he became [[AGodAmI a literal God from the machine]]. Now he seeks to exercise that boundless creativity by building his own reality.
236	* VillainDecay: At the start of the story his actions were dangerously unpredictable; he'd commit random assassinations and in one instance obliterated downtown Sydney, Australia. Over time inaction on his part and the heroes' victories diminished his perceived threat. Barely halfway through the story he lost the villainous spotlight to Wesker, and his beatdown by Marsha Conrad pretty much shattered any remaining air of menace.
237	** Then came the climax, [[TookALevelInBadass and the "real" Hacker took the stage.]]
238	* YouCantThwartStageOne: Despite the heroes ransacking his Wetickra headquarters, Hacker Prime reveals his ''true'' goal has just been achieved, and escapes to Xen.
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240	!!Randy Johnson
241	The nefarious deputy director of the CIA. In DYOS 10.5, Johnson uses the agency to advance his personal politics and private vendetta against Toyoda.
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243	* KnightTemplar: Johnson is convinced anyone who opposes Coruscant retreating into isolation is a threat to the nation and must be neutralized.
244	* [[MyCountryRightorWrong My Country, Right or Wrong]].
245	* TooDumbToLive: Johnson leaves an autographed dagger embedded in the headboard above the corpse of his boss.
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247	!!Rocket
248	Taillesskangaru's alter ego (he's depicted as a rocket, based on the poster's old avatar). He is cold, manipulating and revels in chaos.
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250	* ChaoticEvil: type two
251	* DespotismJustifiesTheMeans
252	* ManipulativeBastard
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254	!!Dr. Wallace Breen
255	Dr. Breen was pulled straight from ''VideoGame/HalfLife2'' as the leader of the Combine Empire. In DYOS 10, he emerges shortly before General Grievous[[note]]Yes, [[Franchise/StarWars that Grievous]][[/note]] is killed to supplant kulade as the BigBad. Breen becomes the president of the [[VideoGame/{{Fallout}} Enclave]] in DYOS 10.5, only to face a string of successive defeats that lead to his capture.
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257	* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: Both in regard to the source material ''and'' between contributors. In one comic by Thorvald, Breen seems to figure out Corporal Reitan's CrypticConversation, but in subsequent comics by [=CivGeneral=], he's unfazed by whatever he learned. This is revisited in DYOS 10.5 when Breen confronts [=CivGeneral=] and appears much more frightened, going so far as to suggest [[EnemyMine he'll join the good guys in fighting the Combine]].
258	** See also: PingPongNaivete
259	* EvenEvilHasStandards: Breen refuses to [[Webcomic/SchlockMercenary mind-rip]] Corporal Reitan, even though it would skip the excruciatingly frustrating interrogations.
260	* FallenOnHardTimesJob: Between the end of DYOS X and the rise of the Enclave, he worked as a janitor.
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