History Main / TheLeader

* [[Film/{{RedTails}}]] - Easy, type II played straight.

TheLeader may not have any implications of being {{the protagonist}}; in fact a SupportingLeader probably will be cast aside in favor of [[TheHero a hero]]. See also TheChainsOfCommanding, StillTheLeader, and AuthorityEqualsAsskicking. Compare TheCaptain, OnlySaneMan, TheSmartGuy, and the BigGood. Many times TheHero is TheLeader, but not always.

** Though, dialogue from quite a few NPCs make Trait IV for to be the most dominating factor.

* Professor X of ''Comicbook/{{X-Men}}'' is a benevolent type I. Cyclops, the field leader is more of a type II.

* Ryo of ''Yoroiden Samurai Troopers (RoninWarriors)'' is a Type III and IV being TheDeterminator while Touma (Rowen and Seiji (Sage) are evenly split as the most leavelheaded. Ryo also sometimes serves as TheHeart of the team when Shin (Cye) isn't around.

** In Sonic SatAM Sally was a Type I of the Freedom Fighters.

* Professor X of ''{{X-men}}'' is a benevolent type I. Cyclops, the field leader is more of a type II.

* Jake of ''{{Animorphs}}'' type II

* Twilight Sparkle of ''MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' generally serves as a Type I and Type II leader among her group of friends. Princess Celestia is Type I, II ''and'' IV for all of Equestria.

TheLeader may not have any implications of being {{the protagonist}}; TheAragorn is usually the Leader. See also TheChainsOfCommanding, StillTheLeader, and AuthorityEqualsAsskicking. Compare TheCaptain, OnlySaneMan, TheSmartGuy, and the BigGood. Many times TheHero is TheLeader, but not always.

'''Type II''': Levelheaded. The most practical, experienced, [[OnlySaneMan mature]], or [[StandardizedLeader neutral member]] of the group. As such they are the most naturally qualified to lead and take the responsibility of the team on their shoulders. Generally driven by either a sense of caring towards their teammates and a sense of duty towards their goals. Most likely to suffer from TheChainsOfCommanding. An effective type II is usually TheCaptain, but less effective versions may have to fend off [[DividedWeFall persistent]] [[TheLancer dissenters]] and other loose cannons to maintain order in the team. Can either command from homebase or act as field leader.

'''Type IV''': Charismatic. Those who are just the most important member of the team, either because they're the [[AuthorityEqualsAssKicking most]] [[DefeatEqualsFriendship skilled]], [[TheHeart most loved and respected]], or otherwise [[TheChosenOne chosen by destiny]]. In contrast to type I's, [[MagneticHero their personality]] and is what brings, and keeps, the team together. At an impass everyone else is willing to agree to what they want to do and won't argue. These kinds of leaders can end up overlapping with or evolving into any of the other three.

* In the {{Dangerverse}}, Lupin is Type II and Type IV.

Type I: The Mastermind. They often assemble their team for a specific purpose, and have [[TheChessMaster clear goals in mind from the beginning]]. They tend to rely on their smarts and ability to be [[CrazyPrepared one step ahead]] of their competition. In a more heroic light they're typically TheSmartGuy, or TheStrategist. Darker versions are usually [[EvilGenius evil geniuses]] or the BigBad, and [[MagnificentBastard masters]] of [[ManipulativeBastard manipulation]]. Tends to work from the [[TheManBehindTheCurtain behind the scenes]] but be careful as AuthorityEqualsAsskicking may still be in effect.

Type II: Levelheaded. The most practical, experienced, [[OnlySaneMan mature]], or [[StandardizedLeader neutral member]] of the group. As such they are the most naturally qualified to lead and take the responsibility of the team on their shoulders. Generally driven by either a sense of caring towards their teammates and a sense of duty towards their goals. Most likely to suffer from TheChainsOfCommanding. An effective type II is usually TheCaptain, but less effective versions may have to fend off [[DividedWeFall persistent]] [[TheLancer dissenters]] and other loose cannons to maintain order in the team. Can either command from homebase or act as field leader.

Type III: Headstrong. The most [[HotBlooded outspoken and outgoing members]]. [[TheDeterminator Being so determined]] they often lead their team both in and out of trouble, and inspire the team to work through problems. Often noted for their bravery. Character development usually dictates that they take on more Type II traits as time goes on and they learn the difference between courage and recklessness. Tends to overlap with Type IV. Almost always on the front lines.

Type IV: Charismatic. Those who are just the most important member of the team, either because they're the [[AuthorityEqualsAssKicking most]] [[DefeatEqualsFriendship skilled]], [[TheHeart most loved and respected]], or otherwise [[TheChosenOne chosen by destiny]]. In contrast to type I's, [[MagneticHero their personality]] and is what brings, and keeps, the team together. At an impass everyone else is willing to agree to what they want to do and won't argue. These kinds of leaders can end up overlapping with or evolving into any of the other three.

Type II: Levelheaded. The most practical, experienced, [[OnlySaneMan mature]], or [[StandardizedLeader neutral member]] of the group. As such they are the most naturally qualified to lead and take the responsibility of the team on their shoulders. Generally driven by either a sense of caring towards their teammates and a sense of duty towards their goals. Most likely to suffer from TheChainsofCommanding. An effective type II is usually TheCaptain, but less effective versions may have to fend off [[DividedWeFall persistent]] [[TheLancer dissenters]] and other loose cannons to maintain order in the team. Can either command from homebase or act as field leader.

* ''{{Batman}}'' is a type I when he works with Robin or the extended Bat Family.

* Twilight Sparkle of ''MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' generally serves as a Type I and Type II leader among her group of friends.

** Azula is a clear Type I among her group, Suki and Iroh both come across as Type II in their respective teams.

* Twilight Sparkle of ''MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' generally serves as a Type I leader among her group of friends with some shades of Type II.

Type II: Levelheaded. The most practical, experienced, [[OnlySaneMan mature]], or [[StandardizedLeader neutral member]] of the group. As such they are the most naturally qualified to lead and take the responsibility of the team on their shoulders. Generally driven by either a sense of caring towards their teammates and a sense of duty towards their goals. Most likely to suffer from TheChainsofCommanding. An effective type II is usually TheCaptain, but less effective versions may have to fend off [[HangingSeparately persistent]] [[TheLancer dissenters]] and other loose cannons to maintain order in the team. Can either command from homebase or act as field leader.

This character may take command when YouAreInCommandNow but there are others of his rank, or even superiors. He may be able to take a CuttingTheKnot approach to HangingSeparately.

* In ''{{Thundercats}}'' Lion-O is mainly a type IV leader, by default since he's appointed Lord of the Thundercats.
** In ''{{Thundercats 2011}}'' Lion-O is a type IV as TheChosenOne and Lord of the Thundercats but rapidly develops a Type III demension as he becomes more HotBlooded and gets farther out of his depth. (much to [[TheLancer his brother]] Tygra's chagrin, since he presumes himself more suited for the job)
** In the 2011 episode "Old Friends," correctly reading Lion-O as a Type III, SixthRanger Panthro demands Lion-O's deference, and serves as a Type II until Lion-O proves himself in combat enough to [[AuthorityEqualsAsskicking earn Panthro's respect]].

* In ''{{Thundercats}}'' Lion-O is mainly a type IV leader, by default since he's the appointed Lord of the ThunderCats.

* Lion-o is mainly a type IV leader, by default since he's the appointed Lord of the ThunderCats. Much to Tygra and Panthro's chagrin in the new series since they'd both probably be better at the job.