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# If at all possible, I'll [[ManBehindTheMan stay as far back as possible from the action.]] And if the heroes ever fight me, I'll try to set it up so that they don't necessarily ''have'' to in order to stop my plans... the after-plot BonusBoss tends to be a lot tougher, anyway.

# I will allow my Guards to use the restroom if they patrol an area for long periods of time. However, they must let the main security office know that they are leaving their post for a period of time. Any guard who uses the restroom for [[ADatewithRosiePalms non-essential purposes]] will be fired by incinerator.

# [[WebComic/TheOrderOfTheStick "We do not have surprise inspections. Ever. Especially not at night, when other guards have been called away to another event. The inspectors in front of you? They're intruders. Get them."]]

# All inspections will be scheduled and announced in advance. I will have it drilled into my mooks' heads that if a stranger is at the door for a "surprise inspection" of my base, the proper choice of action is to kill them immediately.

# [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureVentoAureo An obsessive need to maintain my anonymity that borders on psychopathy]] is ''not'' an endearing villainous trait, and I will see my psychiatrist about this.

# If I must give a speech highlighting the [[NotSoDifferent similarities between myself and the hero,]] I'll take full advantage of every [[VillainousVirtues virtue]] I have. Nothing will knock the hero off his high horse faster than knowing the villain [[HitlerAteSugar would do the same thing in their shoes.]]

# [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureVentoAureo An obsessive need to maintain my anonymity that borders on psychopathy]] is ''not'' and endearing villainous trait, and I will see my psychiatrist about this.

# If i'm a [[Main/WalkingWasteland Walking Wasteland]], ignore anything about going green so i won't disturb gaia's wrath.

# All monitoring devices in my EvilLair will use thermal, X-ray, and sonar scanning, as well, to prevent being fooled by illusions or other such visual trickery. In addition, if it detects any discrepancies between these various views, it will sound a silent alarm to my soldiers. It will do the same thing if it's obscured.

# I will not be so stupid as to forbid marriage or love. It might be the one thing stronger than any power I can master, but that is precisely what makes forbidding it a bad idea. Either I will fall in love myself, or a happy romantic couple will stir up a rebellion by enflaming the romantic sensibilities of my people. Best to just drop it a leave it alone.

# In accordance with the above, the game will be in a [[TheMatrix simulation.]] However, any commands given will be monitored. Should any programmers or wardens who begin helping the hero, they will be summarily executed.

# I will go out of my way to break up anything resembling [[Main/ThePowerOfFriendship friendship]] or [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThePowerOfLove love]] of the identified archnemesis group.

# When training troops, I will not be afraid to bring them into battle. Rather, [[{{Overwatch}} I will have the ones on the field be assisted by those in training]], whenever by [[MagicFromTechnology magical obitars, or holo-targeting.]] Either way, those training will learn from those in battle.

# Learn from WebAnimation/DeathBattle. Nothing says prepared like going [[VideoGame/DevilMayCry Dante]] when TheHero is either an weapon master or DanceBattler who also plays a GlassCannon, or going [[{{Berserk}} Guts]] if TheHero is a MightyGlacier, is it's wiser to [[Literature/TheArtOfWarSunTzu appear at points which the enemy must hasten to defend; march swiftly to places where you are not expected.]]

# I will do my best to make the audience [[RootingForTheEmpire root for me to win]]. ''Especially'' if my opponent is a MarySue/MartyStu.

# If, by some unfortunate twist of fate, I am forced to go into hiding, change my identity, or swap bodies with someone, I will ABSOLUTELY quash the urge to gloat about who I truly am [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureDiamondIsUnbreakable to the one person who is too weak to stop me.]] Odds are they're either stronger than their appearance would belie, or [[ClickHello the]] {{Hero}} [[ClickHello is standing right behind me]] to listen in on this EngineeredPublicConfession.

# If I have somehow turned the {{Hero}} around to my way of thinking (or have at least gotten them to see things from my perspective) and they're asking me to prove I won't double cross them if they side with me, [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureSteelBallRun I will endeavor to not have anything on my person that would incriminate me or lead them to believe that I will try to double cross them.]] If I managed to get them to fall for my HannibalLecture, why throw all that effort out the window before they can even do anything for me?

# I will take controll over any and all supermarkets in the realm. They will be the only place you can get any healing items and will require an identification for those to buy. This way, I will know when someone buys them in bulk as those people tend to become problems and The Hero will support my cause financially.

# If I have to put a bounty on someones head, it will be for everyone present. This will not only prevent infighting between my mooks or bounty hunters, but it will also serve to have the people surrounded by civillians. If The Hero is relucant to hurt innocent people, that will prevent him from using any overkill attacks, if he/she doesn't care about it, I will use this to give him/her some bad PR. The bulk of people will also help to locate the target.

# I will have it drilled into my mooks' heads that if a stranger is at the door for a "surprise inspection" of my base, the proper choice of action is to '''close the door, we don't have surprise inspections'''.

# Learn from WebAnimation/DeathBattle. Nothing says prepared like going [[VideoGame/DevilMayCry Dante]] when TheHero is either an weapon master or DanceBattler who also plays a GlassCannon, or going [[{{Berserk}} Guts]] if TheHero is a MightyGlacier, is it's wiser to [[Literature/TheArtOfWar appear at points which the enemy must hasten to defend; march swiftly to places where you are not expected.]]

# If I [[HarryPotter split my soul into seven fragments]] and create [[SoulJar Soul Jars]], I will hide one of them between the couch cushions.

# Learn from WebAnimation/DeathBattle. Nothing says prepared like going [[VideoGame/DevilMayCry Dante]] when TheHero is either an weapon master or DanceBattler who also plays a GlassCannon, or going [[{{Berserk}} Guts]] if TheHero is a MightyGlacier, is it's wiser to [[TheArtOfWar appear at points which the enemy must hasten to defend; march swiftly to places where you are not expected.]]

# I will not discriminate against members of sexual minorities when it comes to hiring practices; however, I will also never allow homosexuals to guard prisoners of same gender as them. Also, my prison guards will not be bisexual (to make it harder for prisoners to attempt to seduce their guards).

# I will wear a lightweight jockstrap or cup, with plenty of padding, just in case TheHero’s love interest hits on the bright idea of [[GroinAttack slamming her heel or knee]] [[BallsOfSteel between my legs]]. Now it's [[AgonyOfDefeet her leg]] in trouble.

# When I have to [[EnemyMine team up with the heroes against a greater threat]], I will endeavour to act [[NobleDemon honourably]] and [[AffablyEvil amicably]]. I will not act like a DirtyCoward but be [[PragmaticVillainy reasonable in all my suggestions]] and [[VillanousValour not be afraid]] to get stuck in with the enemy. I will make it clear that our enmity is not personal, it's just business. The bluster is just theatrics for the sake of PR and propaganda. This is to plant in the heads of the heroes that I am the ''much'' [[ALighterShadeOfBlack lesser of two or more evils]] and contribute enough that without me, they would be toast. They might not like me but [[VetinariJobSecurity they need me]]. IDidWhatIHadToDo and am NecessarilyEvil. If they want an AxCrazy or LaughingMad Overlord to replace a saner, more honourable one, go ahead and see what happens.
# If I ever create a [[Mother3 dangerous chimera]] that has CompleteImmortality and can OneHitKill anything in it's sight, I will not make the source of activation/deactivation a BigRedButton on it's back. I will instead create a device that will turn the Chimera on and off from a distance. I will keep one for myself, and give duplicates to my henchmen who will be ordered to keep them on their person '''at all times'''. Not only will it be easier to control it if it breaks loose, but it also will make it much easier for my Legions of Terror exterminate my enemies without having to worry about their ''own'' safety.

# If I ever create a [[Mother3 dangerous chimera]] that has CompleteImmortality and can OneHitKill anything in it's sight, I will not make the source of activation/deactivation a BigRedButton on it's back. I will instead create a device that will turn the Chimera on and off from a distance. I will keep one for myself, and give duplicates to my henchmen who will be ordered to keep them on their person ''at all times''. Not only will it be easier to control it if it breaks loose, but it also will make it much easier for my Legions of Terror exterminate my enemies without having to worry about their ''own'' safety.

# If I ever create a [[Mother3 dangerous chimera]] that has CompleteImmortality and can OneHitKill anything in it's sight, I will not make the source of activation/deactivation a BigRedButton on it's back. I will instead create a device that will turn the Chimera on and off from a distance. I will keep one for myself, and give duplicates to my henchmen who will be ordered to keep them on their person ''at all times''. Not only will it be easier to control it if it breaks loose, but it also will make it much easier for my LegionsOfTerror exterminate my enemies without having to worry about their ''own'' safety.

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# If I ever create a [[Mother3 dangerous chimera]] that has CompleteImmortality and can OneHitKill anything in it's sight, I will not make the source of activation/deactivation a BigRedButton on it's back. I will instead create a device that will turn the Chimera on and off from a distance. I will keep one for myself, and give duplicates to my henchmen who will be ordered to keep them on their person ''at all times''. Not only will it be easier to control it if it breaks loose, but it also will make it much easier for my LegionsOfTerror exterminate my enemies without having to worry about their ''own'' safety.

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# When I have to [[EnemyMine team up with the heroes against a greater threat]], I will endeavour to act [[NobelDemon honourably]] and [[AffablyEvil amicably]]. I will not act like a DirtyCoward but be [[PragmaticVillany reasonable in all my suggestions]] and [[VillanousValour not be afraid]] to get stuck in with the enemy. I will make it clear that our enmity is not personal, it's just business. The bluster is just theatrics for the sake of PR and propaganda. This is to plant in the heads of the heroes that I am the ''much'' [[ALighterShadeOfBlack lesser of two or more evils]] and contribute enough that without me, they would be toast. They might not like me but [[VetinariJobSecurity they need me]]. IDidWhatIHadToDo and am NecessarilyEvil. If they want an AxCrazy or LaughingMad Overlord to replace a saner, more honourable one, go ahead and see what happens.