I'm going to be a little smug, as my "Praetorian" suggestion seems to be winning so far. 
It also kinda fits in with his insanity - like not only does he take over the world, but he renames it and his capital city after himself too 
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The assassin would only be eliminated when the new ruler is from within the the existing government, to add an air of legitimacy to the new regime. In coup, the old system is often demonized and the assassin made into a hero.
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Originally Posted by Schismatrix
Most of the time the new ruler makes a big show out of finding and executing the assassin of the former ruler. (Even if they were the one who sent the assassin the first place. Especially if they were the one who sent the assassin in the first place.)
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While I agree that its the best fit so far, the problem I see with "Praetorian" is that it seems at odds with the fact that his suit still has Statesman's patriotic themed costume as its base.
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Originally Posted by Eiko-chan
I'm going to be a little smug, as my "Praetorian" suggestion seems to be winning so far.
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Tyrant's costume isn't red-white-and-blue, and the Praetorian Guard were the patriotic guard of the rulers of Rome, so I'm not sure how this is a problem with the idea.
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Originally Posted by Shadow State
While I agree that its the best fit so far, the problem I see with "Praetorian" is that it seems at odds with the fact that his suit still has Statesman's patriotic themed costume as its base.
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You are right, I thought he still had the stars, and if it links to the Roman Republic Praetors and their guards rather then Emperor's guards they later became, it wouldn't raise too many flags pre-hamidon wars.
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Originally Posted by Eiko-chan
Tyrant's costume isn't red-white-and-blue, and the Praetorian Guard were the patriotic guard of the rulers of Rome, so I'm not sure how this is a problem with the idea.
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Not to mention the fact that Praetorian America was likely a bit less anti-Imperialism than Primal Earth. This is an America that elected Joseph McCarthy President, after all.
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Originally Posted by Shadow State
You are right, I thought he still had the stars, and if it links to the Roman Republic Praetors and their guards rather then Emperor's guards they later became, it wouldn't raise too many flags pre-hamidon wars.
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Which says VOLUMES about the people of that world... Like the fact that they -don't- value their freedom highly, if at all. And that Wardog is probably a raving lunatic for thinking that people just need to see Cole Bleed before they realize they should be free of him...|
Originally Posted by Eiko-chan
Not to mention the fact that Praetorian America was likely a bit less anti-Imperialism than Primal Earth. This is an America that elected Joseph McCarthy President, after all.
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Reminds me of 300.
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Originally Posted by Steampunkette
Which says VOLUMES about the people of that world... Like the fact that they -don't- value their freedom highly, if at all. And that Wardog is probably a raving lunatic for thinking that people just need to see Cole Bleed before they realize they should be free of him...
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Statesperson!
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Super Marcus!
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When did they elect McCarthy? Tyrant's bio makes a mention of President MacArthur, as in General Douglas, having been killed, but I see no mention of Joe McCarthy.
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Originally Posted by Eiko-chan
Not to mention the fact that Praetorian America was likely a bit less anti-Imperialism than Primal Earth. This is an America that elected Joseph McCarthy President, after all.
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Ah, right, sorry, my confusion. MacArthur's not really any better in that quality than McCarthy, though.
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When did they elect McCarthy? Tyrant's bio makes a mention of President MacArthur, as in General Douglas, having been killed, but I see no mention of Joe McCarthy.
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Originally Posted by Ms. Mesmer
When did they elect McCarthy? Tyrant's bio makes a mention of President MacArthur, as in General Douglas, having been killed, but I see no mention of Joe McCarthy.
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I'll vote for "Praetorian" being his supername. It makes more sense than anything else that's been put forward.
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I definitely think "The Praetorian" fits him well. And kind of leads to an Alexander the Great vibe, which is something he'd -certainly- want to lean toward.
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Thats a lie, why would my emperor want the world to be harmed. He's only watching out for our best interests.
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Originally Posted by Lord_Apollon
Unless of course it was a case of "Dad, you're purposefully letting cities get destroyed so that people loose hope and turn to you as a dictator. I'm going to the UN Security Council to tell them." "Oh mother..."
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Originally Posted by Santorican
Thats a lie, why would my emperor want the world to be harmed. He's only watching out for our best interests.
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You fool! Look what you've done!
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Originally Posted by Santorican
Thats a lie, why would my emperor want the world to be harmed. He's only watching out for our best interests.
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Its quite delicious, you should try some you rebel scum, o wait wrong forum, resistance scum |
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That Enriche must taste good
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You fool! Look what you've done!
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Stop tempting the thread destroyer to post here!
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Unless you mean me.
Then.... my bad....
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The thread destroyer needs no tempation. She is already here.
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Unless it was me... Because I wasn't here yet....
Well Shoot.
The Praetorian is a great name for him!
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I won't argue that it is not. I can't think of another good name for him either so I will have to stick with what someone else has as good idea.
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But your statement still works in that case. 'Cause you're here!
Unless it was me... Because I wasn't here yet.... Well Shoot. The Praetorian is a great name for him! -Rachel- |
Tyrant's bio on the GR website does actually mention the Praetorian Guard during the Hamidon Wars, so the name seems to have been linked to him or to the fight against the Devouring Earth before he became Emperor.
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