History PlayingWith / TheQuisling

* '''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]].

* '''Downplayed''': He helps defend the town at first, but once the fight is lost Quincy is the first to preach peaceful collaboration for the sake of peace.

* '''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.

* '''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.

* '''Inverted''': [[SdrawkcabName Ycniuq]], one of the Empire's soldiers, decides to cooperate with LaResistance[=/=]the heroes.

* '''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.

'''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.

* '''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.

* '''Inverted''': [[SdrawkcabName Ycniuq]], one of the empire's soldiers, decides to cooperate with LaResistance[=/=]the heroes

* '''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.

* '''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.

* '''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.

* '''Played For Laughs''': Quincy has pre-made signs with "I ♥ _____" ready and waiting to be filled out and hung at a moment's notice.

%%* '''Implied''': ???

'''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:'''

* '''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:'''

* '''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:'''

'''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''':

** 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.

* '''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''':

** Quincy was coerced into helping the Empire by [[IHaveYourWife threat of his family.]]

* '''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.

* '''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.

* '''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.

* '''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.

* '''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.

Back to TheQuisling.
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** Quincy is a ReverseMole who is willing to employ a ZeroApprovalGambit in order to get close to Emperor Evulz and disrupt the Empire from higher up.

* '''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.

* '''Lampshaded''': "There's always one guy who ''really'' goes that extra mile in showing cooperation with the invaders, isn't it?"

* '''Lampshaded''': "Man, Quincy sure acts a lot like

* '''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.

'''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.

* '''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]].

* '''Averted''': No-one collaborates.

* '''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.

* '''Plotted A Good Waste''': ???

* '''Zig Zagged''': ???

* '''Inverted''': Ycniuq, one of the empire's soldiers, decides to cooperate with LaResistance[=/=]the heroes

* '''Enforced''': ???

* '''Reconstructed''': ???