History Fridge / TRONUprising

* Another "horror mixed with brilliance." Programs tend to be {{BadLiar}}s, which is completely understandable as they are...well, Programs. The best Tron could manage is lying by omission. The best Able could do is by pointing out that The Renegade's tool was a standard issue and ''could'' have been stolen. This makes Tesler so much more terrifying as he ''was'' able to lie effectively to Paige, and did so in a way that she would have seen the massacre as ''her'' fault for choosing to help the Isos.

* This one requires a lot of paying attention to the ExpandedUniverse. Abel acting as a ParentalSubstitute, the closeness among the staff in the garage, Paige's mourning for the co-workers that were killed in the medcenter, and even Tron's shock at being betrayed by his fellow security personnel...Think about it, Programs ''do not'' have the same concept of "family" humans do. [[{{Film/TronLegacy}} Clu]] was completely baffled about why Kevin Flynn was willing to risk so much for Sam, and the closest [=Ma3a=] [[{{VideoGame/TronTwoPointOh}} came to understanding the concept of "father" was "earlier version."]] Where human society is usually centered around biological family, the ''Program'' one is likely centered around the primary function. What family is to a human; the workplace is to a Program.

* Another "horror mixed with brilliance." Programs tend to be {{BadLiar}}s, which is completely understandable as they are...well, Programs. Even the best Tron could manage is lying by omission and Able pointing out that the Renegade ''could'' have stolen a stolen a standard-issue tool. This makes Tesler so much more terrifying as he ''was'' able to lie effectively to Paige, and did so in a way that she would have seen the massacre as ''her'' fault for choosing to help the Isos.

* It was pointed out on Website/{{tumblr}} that [[http://tron.wikia.com/wiki/Nervous_Program the poor fellow]] who [[BetterToDieThanBeKilled jumped to his death]] in front of Sam rather than be sent to The Games looked a ''lot'' like Zed. Given that we see Bartik die in ''Legacy'', and Zed's chronic lack of luck, that very likely ''was'' Zed.

* A major sticking point between Beck and Tron through the series is Tron not being entirely truthful with Beck (first with the true extent of his injuries, and then about Cyrus), which bites them both in the ass. Of course it's justified why Tron would play his cards close to the3 vest under the circumstances, but it's a bad habit that's not ''entirely'' of Tron's own making. Check out the ''Flynn Lives'' AlternateRealityGame, ''Film/TronLegacy'', and the bonus "The Next Day." Alan Bradley is a master of the CrypticConversation, and seems almost incapable of telling the whole truth to anyone, even a close, long-time ally like Roy. Tron, like Clu, got the best and worst of his User.

* It was pointed out on Website/{{tumblr}} that the poor fellow who [[BetterToDieThanBeKilled jumped to his death]] in front of Sam rather than be sent to The Games looked a ''lot'' like Zed. Given that we see Bartik die in ''Legacy'', and Zed's chronic lack of luck, that very likely ''was'' Zed.

* Tron's bitterness is a ''far'' cry from the sweet, friendly DorkKnight of the [[Film/{{Tron}} 1982 film]] and VideoGame/KingdomHeartsII. While [[BeingTorturedMakesYouEvil his treatment at the hands of Dyson]], and the long line of lost apprentices certainly factor in, there's also the telling line that he was "blinded by friendship." Yes, he could be referring to Cyrus and Dyson; the first he had to imprison, the second betrayed him and carved him up like a Christmas turkey. But the additional twist of the knife? Notice how he ''never'' talks about the Users in the series. He was explicitly coded as [[ThePaladin a holy warrior]], [[PalsWithJesus and considered Flynn a close and dear friend.]] but Alan apparently gave him up (and probably has no idea Tron is a sentient being), and Flynn has abandoned the Programs, Tron included, to play Zen Master and protect Quorra (pretty much confirming Dyson's argument). [[EvilStoleMyFaith How much you want to bet he prayed with everything he had while imprisoned, only to realize the Users had completely abandoned him?]]

** ExpandedUniverse material supports the "different programming styles." Alan is much more sneaky, cautious, and devious guy than Flynn ever thought of being. [[TechnicianVersusPerformer He doesn't have Flynn's charisma or raw talent, and he withers when put in the spotlight, but he's positively]] ''[[ChessmasterSidekick dangerous]]'' [[TechnicianVersusPerformer when left to his own devices.]] His EstablishingCharacterMoment in [[Film/{{Tron}} the 1982 film]] was pulling a XanatosGambit on Dillinger and Master Control, and his appearance in ''Film/TronLegacy'' was arguably pulling a BatmanGambit on Sam. His [[VideoGame/TronTwoPointOh "legends canon"]] had him figuring out how to crash a server ''from the inside'' just by looking at the schematics. Tron was ''explicitly coded'' to take down [[AIIsACrapshoot an AI gone full crapshoot]], so Alan wasn't about to take any chances when it came to coding in the safeties. It's not a surprise that Rinzler's brainwashing was imperfect at best - the surprise is that Clu managed it at all.

** ExpandedUniverse material supports the "different programming styles." Alan is much more sneaky, cautious, and devious guy than Flynn ever thought of being. [[TechnicianVersusPerformer He doesn't have Flynn's charisma or raw talent, and he withers when put in the spotlight, but he's positively]] ''[[ChessmasterSidekick dangerous]]'' [[TechnicianVersusPerformer when left to his own devices.]] His EstablishingCharacterMoment in [[Film/Tron}} the 1982 film]] was pulling a XanatosGambit on Dillinger and Master Control, and his appearance in ''Film/TronLegacy'' was arguably pulling a BatmanGambit on Sam. His [[VideoGame/TronTwoPointOh "legends canon"]] had him figuring out how to crash a server ''from the inside'' just by looking at the schematics. Tron was ''explicitly coded'' to take down [[AIIsACrapshoot an AI gone full crapshoot]], so Alan wasn't about to take any chances when it came to coding in the safeties. It's not a surprise that Rinzler's brainwashing was imperfect at best - the surprise is that Clu managed it at all.

* Tron was this big, legendary warrior, the name everyone knew, the guy who could lead a revolution, so why is he so pants at it in Uprising? Yes, he's wounded, yes he's psychologically a mess. However, as much of a legendary fighter as he is (and even wounded, he does live up to the legend), [[CripplingOverspecialization he was not all that great at anything else.]] Why? [[{{Film/Tron}} Check out the first movie with a copy of the deleted scene and watch carefully.]] The hideout, the planning, the Solar Sailer, the diplomacy with Dumont - [[CombatAndSupport everything other than fighting]]? That wasn't his forte - it was ''Yori's.'' [[SequelNonEntity With his wife out of the picture]], it would be like tying his dominant hand behind his back.

* Tron's bitterness is a ''far'' cry from the sweet, friendly DorkKnight of the [[Film/{{Tron}} 1982 film]] and VideoGame/KingdomHeartsII. While [[BeingTorturedMakesYouEvil his treatment at the hands of Dyson]], and the long line of lost apprentices certainly factor in, there's also the telling line that he was "blinded by friendship." Yes, he could be referring to Cyrus and Dyson; the first he had to imprison, the second betrayed him and carved him up like a Christmas turkey. But the additional twist of the knife? Notice how he ''never'' talks about the Users in the series. He was explicitly coded as [[ThePaladin a holy warrior]], [[PalsWithJesus and considered Flynn a close and dear friend.]] but Alan apparently gave him up (and probably has no idea Tron is a sentient being), and Flynn has abandoned the Programs, Tron included, to Clu's rule to play Zen Master and protect Quorra (pretty much confirming Dyson's argument). [[EvilStoleMyFaith How much you want to bet he prayed with everything he had while imprisoned, only to realize the Users had completely abandoned him?]]

* Tron's bitterness is a ''far'' cry from the sweet, friendly DorkKnight of the [[Film/{{Tron}} 1982 film]] and VideoGame/KingdomHeartsII. While [[BeingTorturedMakesYouEvil his treatment at the hands of Dyson]], and the long line of lost apprentices certainly factor in, there's also the telling line that he was "blinded by friendship." Yes, he could be referring to Cyrus and Dyson; the first he had to imprison, the second betrayed him and carved him up like a Christmas turkey. But the additional twist of the knife? Notice how he ''never'' talks about the Users in the series. He was explicitly coded as [[ThePaladin a holy warrior]], but Alan apparently gave him up (and probably has no idea Tron is a sentient being), and Flynn has abandoned the Programs, Tron included, to Clu's rule while he plays Zen Master and protect Quorra (pretty much confirming Dyson's argument). [[EvilStoleMyFaith How much you want to bet he prayed with everything he had while imprisoned, only to realize the Users had completely abandoned him?]]

* Somewhere between Horror and Brilliance. If you've ever made the mistake of installing two antiviral programs on your computer, only for one to flag the other as potentially malicious and try to delete it or otherwise completely foul up your machine? Now consider that's ''exactly'' what's going on with Tron and Dyson.

* It's a RunningGag in fandom about the resemblance between the characterization of Tron in Uprising, and the equally cynical and bitter characterization of Alan in ''VideoGame/TronTwoPointOh'', doubly so when it comes to their [[ToughLove "parenting" style]]. We know that Programs take on the best and worst aspects of their User. Considering how terrifying Tron can be when he's sufficiently pissed off, it begs the question of what ''Alan'' might be capable of if you managed to force the issue. Sure, Alan seems a pretty mellow guy, but BewaretheNiceOnes.

* This one requires a lot of paying attention to the ExpandedUniverse. Abel acting as a ParentalSubstitute, the closeness among the staff in the garage, Paige's mourning for the co-workers that were killed in the medcenter, and even Tron's shock at being betrayed by his fellow security personnel...Think about it, Programs ''do not'' have the same concept of "family" humans do. [[{{Film/TronLegacy}} Clu]] was completely baffled about why Kevin Flynn was willing to risk so much for Sam, and the closest [=Ma3a=] [[{{VideoGame/TronTwoPointOh}} came to understanding the concept of "father" was "earlier version."]] Where human society is usually centered around biological family, the ''Program'' one is likely centered around the primary function. What family is to a human; the workplace is to a Program.

* This one requires a lot of paying attention to the ExpandedUniverse. Abel acting as a ParentalSubstitute, the closeness among the staff in the garage, Paige's mourning for the co-workers that were killed in the medcenter, and even Tron's shock at being betrayed by his fellow security personnel...Think about it, Programs ''do not'' have the same concept of "family" humans do. [[{{Film/TronLegacy}} Clu]] was completely baffled about why Kevin Flynn was willing to risk so much for Sam, and the closest [=Ma3a=][[{{VideoGame/TronTwoPointOh}} came to understanding the concept of "father" was "earlier version."]] Where human society is usually centered around biological family, the ''Program'' one is likely centered around the primary function. What family is to a human; the workplace is to a Program.

* This one requires a lot of paying attention to the ExpandedUniverse. Abel acting as a ParentalSubsitute, the closeness among the staff in the garage, Paige's mourning for the co-workers that were killed in the medcenter, and even Tron's shock at being betrayed by his fellow security personnel...Think about it, Programs ''do not'' have the same concept of "family" humans do. First of all, they don't self-replicate. [[{{Film/TronLegacy}} Clu]] was completely baffled about why Kevin Flynn was willing to risk so much for Sam, and the closest [=Ma3a=][[{{VideoGame/TronTwoPointOh}} came to understanding the concept of "father" was "earlier version."]] Where human society is usually centered around biological family, the ''Program'' one is likely centered around the primary function. What family is to a human; the workplace is to a Program.

* This one requires a lot of paying attention to the ExpandedUniverse. Abel acting as a ParentalSubsitute, the closeness among the staff in the garage, Paige's mourning for the co-workers that were killed in the medcenter, and even Tron's shock at being betrayed by his fellow security personnel...Think about it, Programs ''do not'' have the same concept of "family" humans do. First of all, they don't self-replicate. [[{{Film/TronLegacy}} Clu]] was completely baffled about why Kevin Flynn was willing to risk so much for Sam, and the closest [=Ma3a=][[{{VideoGame]TronTwoPointOh}} came to understanding the concept of "father" was "earlier version."]] Where human society is usually centered around biological family, the ''Program'' one is likely centered around the primary function. What family is to a human; the workplace is to a Program.

* This one requires a lot of paying attention to the ExpandedUniverse. Abel acting as a ParentalSubsitute, the closeness among the staff in the garage, Paige's mourning for the co-workers that were killed in the medcenter, and even Tron's shock at being betrayed by his fellow security personnel...Think about it, Programs ''do not'' have the same concept of "family" humans do. First of all, they don't self-replicate. [[{{Film/TronLegacy}} Clu]] was completely baffled about why Kevin Flynn was willing to risk so much for Sam, and the closest [[{{VideoGame]TronTwoPointOh}} [=Ma3a=]]] came to understanding the concept of "father" was "earlier version." Where human society is usually centered around biological family, the ''Program'' one is likely centered around the primary function. What family is to a human; the workplace is to a Program.

* Remember that Beck is at the least the ''sixth'' apprentice Tron's had. First was Ram, and that poor script de-rezzed halfway through the first movie. There was the Iso, Jalen, who Clu corrupted horribly into a living virus. Then there was Anon, who de-rezzed in a very messy painful way in the Outlands. We also had Dyson and Cyrus. With a track record like that, little wonder Tron is struggling not to get attached.

* Tron was this big, legendary warrior, the name everyone knew, the guy who could lead a revolution, so why is he so pants at it in Uprising? Yes, he's wounded, yes he's psychologically a mess. However, as much of a legendary fighter as he is (and even wounded, he does live up to the legend), [[CripplingOverspecialization he was not all that great at anything else.]] Why? [[{{Film/Tron}} Check out the first movie with a copy of the deleted scene and watch carefully.]] The hideout, the planning, the Solar Sailer, the diplomacy with Dumont - [[CombatAndSupport everything other than fighting]]? That wasn't his forte - it was ''Yori's.'' [[SequelNonEntity With his wife out of the picture]], it would be like tying his dominant hand behind his back.

* Tron was this big, legendary warrior, the name everyone knew, the guy who could lead a revolution, so why is he so pants at it in Uprising? Yes, he's wounded, yes he's psychologically a mess. However, as much of a legendary fighter as he is (and even wounded, he does live up to the legend), [[CripplingOverspecialization he was not all that great at anything else.]] Why? [[Film/Tron Check out the first movie with a copy of the deleted scene and watch carefully.]] The hideout, the planning, the Solar Sailer, the diplomacy with Dumont - [[CombatAndSupport ''everything'' other than fighting]]? That wasn't his forte - it was ''Yori's.'' [[SequelNonEntity With his wife out of the picture]], it would be like tying his dominant hand behind his back.

* Tron was this big, legendary warrior, the name everyone knew, the guy who could lead a revolution, so why is he so pants at it in Uprising? Yes, he's wounded, yes he's psychologically a mess. However, as much of a legendary fighter as he is (and even wounded, he does live up to the legend), [[CripplingOverspecialization he was not all that great at anything else.]] Why? [[{{ Film/Tron}} Check out the first movie with a copy of the deleted scene and watch carefully.]] The hideout, the planning, the Solar Sailer, the diplomacy with Dumont - [[CombatAndSupport ''everything'' other than fighting]]? That wasn't his forte - it was ''Yori's.'' [[SequelNonEntity With his wife out of the picture]], it would be like tying his dominant hand behind his back.

* How did Zed build his [[NitroBoost extra fast]] light cycle? He reverse-engineered it from the Encom 786.