Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Changed line(s) 23 (click to see context) from:
* '''Reconstructed''': They are in fact ReverseMole to Evulz who uses them to keep an eye out for outsiders. [[MagnificentBastard You didn't think someone in his position would trust anyone blindly regardless of origin?]]
to:
* '''Reconstructed''': They are in fact ReverseMole TheMole to Evulz who uses them to keep an eye out for outsiders. [[MagnificentBastard You didn't think someone in his position would trust anyone blindly regardless of origin?]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 4 (click to see context) from:
* '''Downplayed''': His guards are technically native of his domain, but belong to a extremely remote location that is effectively alien to the rest of their civilizaton, it might as well belong to another country.
to:
* '''Downplayed''': His guards are technically native of his domain, but belong to a extremely remote location that is effectively alien to the rest of their civilizaton, civilization, it might as well belong to another country.
Added line(s) 9 (click to see context) :
** The court is infamous for its politicking and infighting. The guards of Catay don't care about what official of what house get some honor - just that they get paid and aren't given suicidal odds.
Changed line(s) 9 (click to see context) from:
* '''Double Subverted''': They picked on so many costumes that they might as well be foreigners.
to:
* '''Double Subverted''': They picked on so many costumes that they might That turns out to be propaganda - Evulz's simply retcons his foreign guards as well be foreigners.always having been citizens.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
** The position of the emperor's personal guards is one of prestige, and Evulz is trying to curry favor with Catay by giving Catayan citizens such an honor.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 10 (click to see context) from:
* '''Zig Zagged''': Evulz himself is a foreigner to the country he's ruling, and his bodyguards are natives.
to:
* '''Zig Zagged''': Evulz himself is a foreigner to the country he's ruling, and his bodyguards are natives.???
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 10 (click to see context) from:
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???
to:
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???Evulz himself is a foreigner to the country he's ruling, and his bodyguards are natives.
Changed line(s) 14 (click to see context) from:
* '''Invoked''': ???
to:
* '''Invoked''': ???The country's constitution states that only foreigners are allowed to serve as bodyguards.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 4 (click to see context) from:
* '''Downplayed''': His guards are technically native of his domain, but belong to extremely remote locations that are effectively alien to the civilizaton.
to:
* '''Downplayed''': His guards are technically native of his domain, but belong to a extremely remote locations location that are is effectively alien to the civilizaton.rest of their civilizaton, it might as well belong to another country.
Changed line(s) 8,9 (click to see context) from:
* '''Double Subverted''': They picked on so many costumes that
* '''Parodied''': Its not just his each member of his PraetorianGuard that are from distinct foreign origins, but his entire building ''staff'' are from several distant parts all around the world.
* '''Parodied''': Its not just his each member of his PraetorianGuard that are from distinct foreign origins, but his entire building ''staff'' are from several distant parts all around the world.
to:
* '''Double Subverted''': They picked on so many costumes that
that they might as well be foreigners.
* '''Parodied''': Its not just his each member of his PraetorianGuard that are from distinct foreign origins, but his entire building ''staff'' are from several distant parts all around the world. And all of them are stereotyped too.
* '''Parodied''': Its not just his each member of his PraetorianGuard that are from distinct foreign origins, but his entire building ''staff'' are from several distant parts all around the world. And all of them are stereotyped too.
Changed line(s) 15 (click to see context) from:
* '''Exploited''': ???
to:
* '''Exploited''': ???Evulz goes EqualOpportunityEvil to improve his [[VillainWithGoodPublicity PR]].
Changed line(s) 17 (click to see context) from:
* '''Discussed''': ???
to:
* '''Discussed''': ???"We should be careful with Evulz' bodyguards, these are not like the rest of his army and have a few tricks we are probably not prepared for".
Changed line(s) 19 (click to see context) from:
%%* '''Implied''': ???
to:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 6 (click to see context) from:
* '''Inverted''': The King's official Guard deserts him to take up service with a foreign pretender to the throne whom they consider more legitimate.
to:
* '''Inverted''': The King's official Evulz' own native Guard deserts him to take up service with a foreign pretender to the throne his Catayan relative, Fitz-Evulz, whom they consider more legitimate.a worthier candidate for the throne.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 6 (click to see context) from:
* '''Inverted''': ???
to:
* '''Inverted''': ???The King's official Guard deserts him to take up service with a foreign pretender to the throne whom they consider more legitimate.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 6 (click to see context) from:
* '''Inverted''':
to:
* '''Inverted''':'''Inverted''': ???
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Added standarized 'Playing With Wiki' template
Changed line(s) 2 (click to see context) from:
* '''Played Straight''': [[EvilOverlord Emperor Evulz]] has an elite PraetorianGuard composed of [[{{Wutai}} Catay]] warriors.
to:
* '''Played Straight''': '''Straight''': [[EvilOverlord Emperor Evulz]] has an elite PraetorianGuard composed of [[{{Wutai}} Catay]] warriors.
Deleted line(s) 11,12 (click to see context) :
* '''Desconstructed''': The Catay warriors are in fact serving as TheMole for their nation to spy on Emperor Evulz, while masquerading as his bodyguards.
* '''Reconstructed''': They are in fact ReverseMole to Evulz who uses them to keep an eye out for outsiders. [[MagnificentBastard You didn't think someone in his position would trust anyone blindly regardless of origin?]]
* '''Reconstructed''': They are in fact ReverseMole to Evulz who uses them to keep an eye out for outsiders. [[MagnificentBastard You didn't think someone in his position would trust anyone blindly regardless of origin?]]
Deleted line(s) 14 (click to see context) :
* '''Lampshaded''': ???
Changed line(s) 16 (click to see context) from:
* '''Invoked''': "Look at my finest guardians, they aren't bound by any sense of patriotism or service to the nation, only to me. And that is what is more important".
to:
* '''Invoked''': '''Lampshaded''': "Look at my finest guardians, they aren't bound by any sense of patriotism or service to the nation, only to me. And that is what is more important".important".
* '''Invoked''': ???
* '''Invoked''': ???
Changed line(s) 18 (click to see context) from:
* '''Defied''': Ezulz doesn't trust any outsiders who would spy on him.
to:
* '''Defied''': Ezulz Evulz doesn't trust any outsiders who outsiders, fearing they would spy on him.
%%* '''Implied''': ???
* '''Desconstructed''': The Catay warriors are in fact serving as TheMole for their nation to spy on Emperor Evulz, while masquerading as his bodyguards.
* '''Reconstructed''': They are in fact ReverseMole to Evulz who uses them to keep an eye out for outsiders. [[MagnificentBastard You didn't think someone in his position would trust anyone blindly regardless of origin?]]
* '''Desconstructed''': The Catay warriors are in fact serving as TheMole for their nation to spy on Emperor Evulz, while masquerading as his bodyguards.
* '''Reconstructed''': They are in fact ReverseMole to Evulz who uses them to keep an eye out for outsiders. [[MagnificentBastard You didn't think someone in his position would trust anyone blindly regardless of origin?]]
Changed line(s) 22 (click to see context) from:
* '''Played For Laughs''': The Catay enter a FishOutOfWater situation where they run into all kinds of wacky situations because of cultural differences.
to:
* '''Played For Laughs''': The Catay enter a FishOutOfWater situation where they run into all kinds of wacky situations because of cultural differences.differences.
----
Back to CadreOfForeignBodyguards
----
----
Back to CadreOfForeignBodyguards
----
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 20 (click to see context) from:
* '''Conversed''': [VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim Have you seen those warriors from Catay? They have curved swords. Curved swords.]]
to:
* '''Conversed''': [VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim [[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim Have you seen those warriors from Catay? They have curved swords. Curved swords.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
'''Basic Trope''': A very influential and powerful character employs personal guards of exotic origin to showcase his wealth.
* '''Played Straight''': [[EvilOverlord Emperor Evulz]] has an elite PraetorianGuard composed of [[{{Wutai}} Catay]] warriors.
* '''Exaggerated''': Each member of his guard are from distinct foreign countries.
* '''Downplayed''': His guards are technically native of his domain, but belong to extremely remote locations that are effectively alien to the civilizaton.
* '''Justified''': Fearing that his countrymen would likely turn on him because of his oppressive rule, he enlists foreigners from distant lands not under his control because they have no stake in the rebellion and would place his safety above anything else.
* '''Inverted''':
* '''Subverted''': His guards are in reality natives of Evulz's country that were sent to Catay and train.
* '''Double Subverted''': They picked on so many costumes that
* '''Parodied''': Its not just his each member of his PraetorianGuard that are from distinct foreign origins, but his entire building ''staff'' are from several distant parts all around the world.
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???
* '''Desconstructed''': The Catay warriors are in fact serving as TheMole for their nation to spy on Emperor Evulz, while masquerading as his bodyguards.
* '''Reconstructed''': They are in fact ReverseMole to Evulz who uses them to keep an eye out for outsiders. [[MagnificentBastard You didn't think someone in his position would trust anyone blindly regardless of origin?]]
* '''Averted''': Evulz employs only his countrymen to guard him.
* '''Lampshaded''': ???
* '''Enforced''': The writers want to add some diversity in the show.
* '''Invoked''': "Look at my finest guardians, they aren't bound by any sense of patriotism or service to the nation, only to me. And that is what is more important".
* '''Exploited''': ???
* '''Defied''': Ezulz doesn't trust any outsiders who would spy on him.
* '''Discussed''': ???
* '''Conversed''': [VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim Have you seen those warriors from Catay? They have curved swords. Curved swords.]]
* '''Played For Drama''': The Catay warriors face prejudice from [[PoliticallyIncorrectVillain Evulz's court for being outsiders]] and [[TheQuisling aren't particularly well-liked by the populace for protecting a tyrant]]. As a result, they have a hard time adapting to the country they live in.
* '''Played For Laughs''': The Catay enter a FishOutOfWater situation where they run into all kinds of wacky situations because of cultural differences.
* '''Played Straight''': [[EvilOverlord Emperor Evulz]] has an elite PraetorianGuard composed of [[{{Wutai}} Catay]] warriors.
* '''Exaggerated''': Each member of his guard are from distinct foreign countries.
* '''Downplayed''': His guards are technically native of his domain, but belong to extremely remote locations that are effectively alien to the civilizaton.
* '''Justified''': Fearing that his countrymen would likely turn on him because of his oppressive rule, he enlists foreigners from distant lands not under his control because they have no stake in the rebellion and would place his safety above anything else.
* '''Inverted''':
* '''Subverted''': His guards are in reality natives of Evulz's country that were sent to Catay and train.
* '''Double Subverted''': They picked on so many costumes that
* '''Parodied''': Its not just his each member of his PraetorianGuard that are from distinct foreign origins, but his entire building ''staff'' are from several distant parts all around the world.
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???
* '''Desconstructed''': The Catay warriors are in fact serving as TheMole for their nation to spy on Emperor Evulz, while masquerading as his bodyguards.
* '''Reconstructed''': They are in fact ReverseMole to Evulz who uses them to keep an eye out for outsiders. [[MagnificentBastard You didn't think someone in his position would trust anyone blindly regardless of origin?]]
* '''Averted''': Evulz employs only his countrymen to guard him.
* '''Lampshaded''': ???
* '''Enforced''': The writers want to add some diversity in the show.
* '''Invoked''': "Look at my finest guardians, they aren't bound by any sense of patriotism or service to the nation, only to me. And that is what is more important".
* '''Exploited''': ???
* '''Defied''': Ezulz doesn't trust any outsiders who would spy on him.
* '''Discussed''': ???
* '''Conversed''': [VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim Have you seen those warriors from Catay? They have curved swords. Curved swords.]]
* '''Played For Drama''': The Catay warriors face prejudice from [[PoliticallyIncorrectVillain Evulz's court for being outsiders]] and [[TheQuisling aren't particularly well-liked by the populace for protecting a tyrant]]. As a result, they have a hard time adapting to the country they live in.
* '''Played For Laughs''': The Catay enter a FishOutOfWater situation where they run into all kinds of wacky situations because of cultural differences.
