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* '''Defied''': Imperius [[CardCarryingVillain has been, is, and always will be a villain]], no matter what good he could accomplish with his time and energy.
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* '''Defied''': Imperius [[CardCarryingVillain has always been, is, and will always will be a villain]], no matter what good he could accomplish with his time and energy.
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* '''Reconstructed''': [[ShutUpHannibal Resolute resoundly rejects Imperius's offer]], telling him that [[VillainHasAPoint while he's not entirely wrong]], [[SillyRabbitCynicismIsForLosers wasting his life as a criminal because he was dealt a bum hand early on is neither intelligent nor rational]], [[MachiavelliWasWrong truth and justice are supposed to be ideals, not tools for men to beat each other over the head with]], and that even if his crusade is pointless in the end [[TheAntiNihilist he would conduct it anyway to avoid coming within spitting distance of Imperius's pathetic, self-defeating situation]].
** He then [[YouAreNotAlone tells Imperius where to find him if he's ready to change]], before leaving with the doctor's latest doomsday weapon in tow.
** He then [[YouAreNotAlone tells Imperius where to find him if he's ready to change]], before leaving with the doctor's latest doomsday weapon in tow.
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* '''Reconstructed''': '''Reconstructed''':
** [[ShutUpHannibal Resolute resoundly rejects Imperius's offer]], telling him that [[VillainHasAPoint while he's not entirely wrong]], [[SillyRabbitCynicismIsForLosers wasting his life as a criminal because he was dealt a bum hand early on is neither intelligent nor rational]], [[MachiavelliWasWrong truth and justice are supposed to be ideals, not tools for men to beat each other over the head with]], and that even if his crusade is pointless in the end [[TheAntiNihilist he would conduct it anyway to avoid coming within spitting distance of Imperius's pathetic, self-defeating situation]].
** *** He then [[YouAreNotAlone tells Imperius where to find him if he's ready to change]], before leaving with the doctor's latest doomsday weapon in tow.
** Ironically, Captain Resolute is told that he could've genuinely convinced others that they could've done something good, because as the enemies of Captain Resolute has squandered their talents of intelligence and what-have-you, Captain Resolute in turn squandered his ''own'' talents of diplomacy and public speaking.
** [[ShutUpHannibal Resolute resoundly rejects Imperius's offer]], telling him that [[VillainHasAPoint while he's not entirely wrong]], [[SillyRabbitCynicismIsForLosers wasting his life as a criminal because he was dealt a bum hand early on is neither intelligent nor rational]], [[MachiavelliWasWrong truth and justice are supposed to be ideals, not tools for men to beat each other over the head with]], and that even if his crusade is pointless in the end [[TheAntiNihilist he would conduct it anyway to avoid coming within spitting distance of Imperius's pathetic, self-defeating situation]].
** Ironically, Captain Resolute is told that he could've genuinely convinced others that they could've done something good, because as the enemies of Captain Resolute has squandered their talents of intelligence and what-have-you, Captain Resolute in turn squandered his ''own'' talents of diplomacy and public speaking.
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** A rogue super-scientist [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome is dangerous to everyone]]--[[SlaveToPR and the heroes' approval ratings]]. Imperius turning good would be a boon to the world, [[SkewedPriorities and the heroes' approval ratings]].
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* '''Enforced''': A rogue super-scientist [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome is dangerous to everyone]]--[[SlaveToPR and the heroes' approval ratings]]. Imperius turning good would be a boon to the world, [[SkewedPriorities and the heroes' approval ratings]].
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* '''Enforced''': A rogue super-scientist [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome is dangerous The writers want to everyone]]--[[SlaveToPR and the heroes' approval ratings]]. Imperius turning good would be a boon to the world, [[SkewedPriorities and the heroes' approval ratings]]. create AnAesop about wasted potential and/or help establish [[HateSink Imperius’s]] determination towards villainy.
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** Imperius has powers that are actually applicable to day-to-day life or otherwise have obvious potential for good, [[GoodPowersBadPeople yet he uses them for evil.]]
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* '''Lampshaded''': "If you ''[[BerserkButton dare]]'' say that cliched line, so help me I'm using this laser array to ignite an orphanage full of kittens!"]
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* '''Lampshaded''': "If you ''[[BerserkButton dare]]'' say that cliched line, so help me I'm using this laser array to ignite an orphanage full of kittens!"]kittens!"
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* '''Conversed''': Both Resolute and Imperius [[ThePowerOfLanguage like having a debate over their sides' relative merits now and again]].
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* '''Conversed''': Both Resolute and Imperius [[ThePowerOfLanguage like having a debate over their sides' relative merits now and again]]. AliceAndBob wonder if that line should even be used anymore, considering that there are much more grey characters in fiction nowadays.
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* '''Deconstructed''': Imperius responds to Resolute's speech by [[ArmorPiercingResponse telling his own little story]] about a legitimate scientist who [[ForGreatJustice spent his early years working for the greater good]], only for his efforts [[AllForNothing to go to waste]] because [[ApatheticCitizens an ungrateful populace]] and [[CorruptCorporateExecutive crooked businessmen]] conspired to [[InherentInTheSystem create a society]] [[ItIsBeyondSaving too corrupt to bother improving]], resulting in the man [[StartOfDarkness throwing off his self-enforced shackles]] and forged his own path [[AndThatLittleGirlWasMe as Dr. Imperius]].
** Imperius then goes on to [[HannibalLecture question why Resolute bothers]] [[ArmorPiercingQuestion fighting for things like truth and justice that can never possibly exist]] [[HumansAreBastards without being corrupted]], and [[WeCanRuleTogether extends a counteroffer]] for the best thing he can hope for in a [[CrapsackWorld rotten world]]: [[UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans being an enlightened despot ruling an empire of morons]].
** Imperius then goes on to [[HannibalLecture question why Resolute bothers]] [[ArmorPiercingQuestion fighting for things like truth and justice that can never possibly exist]] [[HumansAreBastards without being corrupted]], and [[WeCanRuleTogether extends a counteroffer]] for the best thing he can hope for in a [[CrapsackWorld rotten world]]: [[UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans being an enlightened despot ruling an empire of morons]].
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* '''Deconstructed''': Imperius '''Deconstructed''':
** Imperious responds to Resolute's speech by [[ArmorPiercingResponse telling his own little story]] about a legitimate scientist who [[ForGreatJustice spent his early years working for the greater good]], only for his efforts [[AllForNothing to go to waste]] because [[ApatheticCitizens an ungrateful populace]] and [[CorruptCorporateExecutive crooked businessmen]] conspired to [[InherentInTheSystem create a society]] [[ItIsBeyondSaving too corrupt to bother improving]], resulting in the man [[StartOfDarkness throwing off his self-enforced shackles]] and forged his own path [[AndThatLittleGirlWasMe as Dr. Imperius]].
** *** Imperius then goes on to [[HannibalLecture question why Resolute bothers]] [[ArmorPiercingQuestion fighting for things like truth and justice that can never possibly exist]] [[HumansAreBastards without being corrupted]], and [[WeCanRuleTogether extends a counteroffer]] for the best thing he can hope for in a [[CrapsackWorld rotten world]]: [[UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans being an enlightened despot ruling an empire of morons]]. morons]].
** Captain Resolute is a hero, yes, but he takes this attitude with '''everyone''' who doesn’t use their powers for “the greater good”; i.e. selfless heroism. Since Dr. Imperius markets his inventions like a normal person would instead of giving them away and/or using them to fight crime, Resolute looks down on him and lectures Imperius about his “selfishness”, and doesn’t take it well when Imperius treats him as a HolierThanThou {{Jerkass}}.
** Imperious responds to Resolute's speech by [[ArmorPiercingResponse telling his own little story]] about a legitimate scientist who [[ForGreatJustice spent his early years working for the greater good]], only for his efforts [[AllForNothing to go to waste]] because [[ApatheticCitizens an ungrateful populace]] and [[CorruptCorporateExecutive crooked businessmen]] conspired to [[InherentInTheSystem create a society]] [[ItIsBeyondSaving too corrupt to bother improving]], resulting in the man [[StartOfDarkness throwing off his self-enforced shackles]] and forged his own path [[AndThatLittleGirlWasMe as Dr. Imperius]].
** Captain Resolute is a hero, yes, but he takes this attitude with '''everyone''' who doesn’t use their powers for “the greater good”; i.e. selfless heroism. Since Dr. Imperius markets his inventions like a normal person would instead of giving them away and/or using them to fight crime, Resolute looks down on him and lectures Imperius about his “selfishness”, and doesn’t take it well when Imperius treats him as a HolierThanThou {{Jerkass}}.
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* '''Subverted''': Resolute has no hope that Imperius will ever turn over a new leaf, and [[KickTheSonOfABitch deals with him accordingly]].
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* '''Subverted''': Resolute has no hope that Imperius will ever turn over a new leaf, and [[KickTheSonOfABitch [[KarmicDeath deals with him accordingly]].
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* '''Lampshaded''': [[BerserkButton "If you ''dare'' say that cliched line, so help me I'm using this laser array to ignite an orphanage full of kittens!"]]
* '''Invoked''': Resolute highlights the lowlights of the [[LegionOfDoom Compendium of Evil]]--[[DysfunctionJunction a bevy of wasted talent, empty hedonism and moral depravity]]--to convince Resolute that [[BeingEvilSucks villainy is not the way to go]].
* '''Invoked''': Resolute highlights the lowlights of the [[LegionOfDoom Compendium of Evil]]--[[DysfunctionJunction a bevy of wasted talent, empty hedonism and moral depravity]]--to convince Resolute that [[BeingEvilSucks villainy is not the way to go]].
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* '''Lampshaded''': [[BerserkButton "If you ''dare'' ''[[BerserkButton dare]]'' say that cliched line, so help me I'm using this laser array to ignite an orphanage full of kittens!"]]
kittens!"]
* '''Invoked''': Resolute highlights the lowlights of the [[LegionOfDoom Compendium ofEvil]]--[[DysfunctionJunction Evil]] -- [[DysfunctionJunction a bevy of wasted talent, empty hedonism and moral depravity]]--to depravity]] -- to convince Resolute that [[BeingEvilSucks villainy is not the way to go]].
* '''Invoked''': Resolute highlights the lowlights of the [[LegionOfDoom Compendium of
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* '''Justified''': Imperius has invented several brilliant devices with near-universal applications [[ReedRichardsIsUseless that are only being used as weapons against heroes and the law]].
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* '''Justified''': '''Justified''':
** Imperius has invented several brilliant devices with near-universal applications [[ReedRichardsIsUseless that are only being used as weapons against heroes and the law]].
** Imperius has invented several brilliant devices with near-universal applications [[ReedRichardsIsUseless that are only being used as weapons against heroes and the law]].
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* '''Straight''': After defeating [[MadDoctor Dr. Imperius]], [[TheGoodCaptain Captain]] [[TheCape Resolute]] admonishes him for using his intellect for evil, saying he could've achieved far better in life than [[TheAlcatraz being a prisoner]].
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* '''Straight''': After defeating [[MadDoctor [[MadScientist Dr. Imperius]], [[TheGoodCaptain Captain]] [[TheCape Resolute]] admonishes him for using his intellect for evil, saying he could've achieved far better in life than [[TheAlcatraz being a prisoner]].
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* '''Inverted''': Imperius praises Resolute for his drive, implacability and willingness to use pragmatic tactics when necessary, [[NotSoDifferent claiming that he could be a stellar villain if he would just apply himself]].
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* '''Inverted''': Imperius praises Resolute for his drive, implacability and willingness to use pragmatic tactics when necessary, [[NotSoDifferent claiming that he could be a stellar villain if he would just apply himself]].himself.
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* '''Enforced''': A rogue super-scientist [[RealityEnsues is dangerous to everyone]]--[[SlaveToPR and the heroes' approval ratings]]. Imperius turning good would be a boon to the world, [[SkewedPriorities and the heroes' approval ratings]].
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* '''Enforced''': A rogue super-scientist [[RealityEnsues [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome is dangerous to everyone]]--[[SlaveToPR and the heroes' approval ratings]]. Imperius turning good would be a boon to the world, [[SkewedPriorities and the heroes' approval ratings]].
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* '''Deconstructed''': Imperius responds to Resolute's speech by [[ArmorPiercingResponse telling his own little story]] about a legitimate scientist who [[ForGreatJustice spent his early years working for the greater good]], only for his efforts [[AllForNothing to go to waste]] because [[ApatheticCitizens an ungrateful populace]] and [[CorruptCorporateExecutive corrupt businessmen]] conspired to [[InherentInTheSystem create a society]] [[ItIsBeyondSaving too corrupt to bother improving]], resulting in the man [[StartOfDarkness throwing off his self-enforced shackles]] and forged his own path [[AndThatLittleGirlWasMe as Dr. Imperius]].
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* '''Deconstructed''': Imperius responds to Resolute's speech by [[ArmorPiercingResponse telling his own little story]] about a legitimate scientist who [[ForGreatJustice spent his early years working for the greater good]], only for his efforts [[AllForNothing to go to waste]] because [[ApatheticCitizens an ungrateful populace]] and [[CorruptCorporateExecutive corrupt crooked businessmen]] conspired to [[InherentInTheSystem create a society]] [[ItIsBeyondSaving too corrupt to bother improving]], resulting in the man [[StartOfDarkness throwing off his self-enforced shackles]] and forged his own path [[AndThatLittleGirlWasMe as Dr. Imperius]].
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* '''Reconstructed''': [[ShutUpHannibal Resolute resoundly rejects Imperius's offer]], telling him that [[VillainHasAPoint while he's not entirely wrong]], [[SillyRabbitCynicismIsForLosers wasting his life as a criminal because he was dealt a bum hand early on is neither intelligent nor rational]],[[MachiavelliWasWrong truth and justice are supposed to be ideals, not tools for men to beat each other over the head with]], and that even if his crusade is pointless in the end [[TheAntiNihilist he would conduct it anyway to avoid coming within spitting distance of Imperius's pathetic, self-defeating situation]].
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* '''Reconstructed''': [[ShutUpHannibal Resolute resoundly rejects Imperius's offer]], telling him that [[VillainHasAPoint while he's not entirely wrong]], [[SillyRabbitCynicismIsForLosers wasting his life as a criminal because he was dealt a bum hand early on is neither intelligent nor rational]],[[MachiavelliWasWrong rational]], [[MachiavelliWasWrong truth and justice are supposed to be ideals, not tools for men to beat each other over the head with]], and that even if his crusade is pointless in the end [[TheAntiNihilist he would conduct it anyway to avoid coming within spitting distance of Imperius's pathetic, self-defeating situation]].
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'''Basic Trope''': The hero laments that the villain has (or [[AlasPoorVillain had]]) the potential to be a good person.
* '''Straight''': After defeating [[MadDoctor Dr. Imperius]], [[TheGoodCaptain Captain]] [[TheCape Resolute]] admonishes him for using his intellect for evil, saying he could've achieved far better in life than [[TheAlcatraz being a prisoner]].
* '''Exaggerated''': Every time he and Dr. Imperius meet, Resolute [[{{Anvilicious}} delivers a lecture on the superiority of good over evil]].
* '''Downplayed''': Resolute only gets on Imperius's case after he commits [[MoralEventHorizon the most heinous offense possible]].
* '''Justified''': Imperius has invented several brilliant devices with near-universal applications [[ReedRichardsIsUseless that are only being used as weapons against heroes and the law]].
** Resolute [[TheIdealist tries to see the good in everyone]].
** Imperius [[FaceHeelTurn used to be a law-abiding citizen]].
* '''Inverted''': Imperius praises Resolute for his drive, implacability and willingness to use pragmatic tactics when necessary, [[NotSoDifferent claiming that he could be a stellar villain if he would just apply himself]].
* '''Subverted''': Resolute has no hope that Imperius will ever turn over a new leaf, and [[KickTheSonOfABitch deals with him accordingly]].
* '''Parodied''': Resolute records his various spiels for ease of recital.
* '''Zig Zagged''': Imperius conducts most of his business [[AntiVillain in a sort of "grey area"]], sometimes helping the bad guys and sometimes hindering them. The real conflict is [[HeelFaceRevolvingDoor over which side he'll eventually stick with]].
* '''Averted''': Imperius grows tired of the hero/villain routine [[CutLexLuthorACheck and becomes a legitimate scientist and businessman]].
* '''Enforced''': A rogue super-scientist [[RealityEnsues is dangerous to everyone]]--[[SlaveToPR and the heroes' approval ratings]]. Imperius turning good would be a boon to the world, [[SkewedPriorities and the heroes' approval ratings]].
* '''Lampshaded''': [[BerserkButton "If you ''dare'' say that cliched line, so help me I'm using this laser array to ignite an orphanage full of kittens!"]]
* '''Invoked''': Resolute highlights the lowlights of the [[LegionOfDoom Compendium of Evil]]--[[DysfunctionJunction a bevy of wasted talent, empty hedonism and moral depravity]]--to convince Resolute that [[BeingEvilSucks villainy is not the way to go]].
* '''Exploited''': Several villains take advantage of Imperius's conflict to [[EnemyCivilWar absorb his resources and territory]].
* '''Defied''': Imperius [[CardCarryingVillain has been, is, and always will be a villain]], no matter what good he could accomplish with his time and energy.
* '''Discussed''': Resolute and his [[SuperTeam coworkers]] attempt to come up with arguments to try and sway Imperius--[[GoodCannotComprehendEvil "attempt" being the key word]].
* '''Conversed''': Both Resolute and Imperius [[ThePowerOfLanguage like having a debate over their sides' relative merits now and again]].
* '''Implied''': Resolute doesn't enjoy fighting Imperius as much as he does [[SmugSnake Mr. Insufferable]] or [[StupidEvil Lunkhead]].
* '''Deconstructed''': Imperius responds to Resolute's speech by [[ArmorPiercingResponse telling his own little story]] about a legitimate scientist who [[ForGreatJustice spent his early years working for the greater good]], only for his efforts [[AllForNothing to go to waste]] because [[ApatheticCitizens an ungrateful populace]] and [[CorruptCorporateExecutive corrupt businessmen]] conspired to [[InherentInTheSystem create a society]] [[ItIsBeyondSaving too corrupt to bother improving]], resulting in the man [[StartOfDarkness throwing off his self-enforced shackles]] and forged his own path [[AndThatLittleGirlWasMe as Dr. Imperius]].
** Imperius then goes on to [[HannibalLecture question why Resolute bothers]] [[ArmorPiercingQuestion fighting for things like truth and justice that can never possibly exist]] [[HumansAreBastards without being corrupted]], and [[WeCanRuleTogether extends a counteroffer]] for the best thing he can hope for in a [[CrapsackWorld rotten world]]: [[UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans being an enlightened despot ruling an empire of morons]].
* '''Reconstructed''': [[ShutUpHannibal Resolute resoundly rejects Imperius's offer]], telling him that [[VillainHasAPoint while he's not entirely wrong]], [[SillyRabbitCynicismIsForLosers wasting his life as a criminal because he was dealt a bum hand early on is neither intelligent nor rational]],[[MachiavelliWasWrong truth and justice are supposed to be ideals, not tools for men to beat each other over the head with]], and that even if his crusade is pointless in the end [[TheAntiNihilist he would conduct it anyway to avoid coming within spitting distance of Imperius's pathetic, self-defeating situation]].
** He then [[YouAreNotAlone tells Imperius where to find him if he's ready to change]], before leaving with the doctor's latest doomsday weapon in tow.
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* '''Straight''': After defeating [[MadDoctor Dr. Imperius]], [[TheGoodCaptain Captain]] [[TheCape Resolute]] admonishes him for using his intellect for evil, saying he could've achieved far better in life than [[TheAlcatraz being a prisoner]].
* '''Exaggerated''': Every time he and Dr. Imperius meet, Resolute [[{{Anvilicious}} delivers a lecture on the superiority of good over evil]].
* '''Downplayed''': Resolute only gets on Imperius's case after he commits [[MoralEventHorizon the most heinous offense possible]].
* '''Justified''': Imperius has invented several brilliant devices with near-universal applications [[ReedRichardsIsUseless that are only being used as weapons against heroes and the law]].
** Resolute [[TheIdealist tries to see the good in everyone]].
** Imperius [[FaceHeelTurn used to be a law-abiding citizen]].
* '''Inverted''': Imperius praises Resolute for his drive, implacability and willingness to use pragmatic tactics when necessary, [[NotSoDifferent claiming that he could be a stellar villain if he would just apply himself]].
* '''Subverted''': Resolute has no hope that Imperius will ever turn over a new leaf, and [[KickTheSonOfABitch deals with him accordingly]].
* '''Parodied''': Resolute records his various spiels for ease of recital.
* '''Zig Zagged''': Imperius conducts most of his business [[AntiVillain in a sort of "grey area"]], sometimes helping the bad guys and sometimes hindering them. The real conflict is [[HeelFaceRevolvingDoor over which side he'll eventually stick with]].
* '''Averted''': Imperius grows tired of the hero/villain routine [[CutLexLuthorACheck and becomes a legitimate scientist and businessman]].
* '''Enforced''': A rogue super-scientist [[RealityEnsues is dangerous to everyone]]--[[SlaveToPR and the heroes' approval ratings]]. Imperius turning good would be a boon to the world, [[SkewedPriorities and the heroes' approval ratings]].
* '''Lampshaded''': [[BerserkButton "If you ''dare'' say that cliched line, so help me I'm using this laser array to ignite an orphanage full of kittens!"]]
* '''Invoked''': Resolute highlights the lowlights of the [[LegionOfDoom Compendium of Evil]]--[[DysfunctionJunction a bevy of wasted talent, empty hedonism and moral depravity]]--to convince Resolute that [[BeingEvilSucks villainy is not the way to go]].
* '''Exploited''': Several villains take advantage of Imperius's conflict to [[EnemyCivilWar absorb his resources and territory]].
* '''Defied''': Imperius [[CardCarryingVillain has been, is, and always will be a villain]], no matter what good he could accomplish with his time and energy.
* '''Discussed''': Resolute and his [[SuperTeam coworkers]] attempt to come up with arguments to try and sway Imperius--[[GoodCannotComprehendEvil "attempt" being the key word]].
* '''Conversed''': Both Resolute and Imperius [[ThePowerOfLanguage like having a debate over their sides' relative merits now and again]].
* '''Implied''': Resolute doesn't enjoy fighting Imperius as much as he does [[SmugSnake Mr. Insufferable]] or [[StupidEvil Lunkhead]].
* '''Deconstructed''': Imperius responds to Resolute's speech by [[ArmorPiercingResponse telling his own little story]] about a legitimate scientist who [[ForGreatJustice spent his early years working for the greater good]], only for his efforts [[AllForNothing to go to waste]] because [[ApatheticCitizens an ungrateful populace]] and [[CorruptCorporateExecutive corrupt businessmen]] conspired to [[InherentInTheSystem create a society]] [[ItIsBeyondSaving too corrupt to bother improving]], resulting in the man [[StartOfDarkness throwing off his self-enforced shackles]] and forged his own path [[AndThatLittleGirlWasMe as Dr. Imperius]].
** Imperius then goes on to [[HannibalLecture question why Resolute bothers]] [[ArmorPiercingQuestion fighting for things like truth and justice that can never possibly exist]] [[HumansAreBastards without being corrupted]], and [[WeCanRuleTogether extends a counteroffer]] for the best thing he can hope for in a [[CrapsackWorld rotten world]]: [[UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans being an enlightened despot ruling an empire of morons]].
* '''Reconstructed''': [[ShutUpHannibal Resolute resoundly rejects Imperius's offer]], telling him that [[VillainHasAPoint while he's not entirely wrong]], [[SillyRabbitCynicismIsForLosers wasting his life as a criminal because he was dealt a bum hand early on is neither intelligent nor rational]],[[MachiavelliWasWrong truth and justice are supposed to be ideals, not tools for men to beat each other over the head with]], and that even if his crusade is pointless in the end [[TheAntiNihilist he would conduct it anyway to avoid coming within spitting distance of Imperius's pathetic, self-defeating situation]].
** He then [[YouAreNotAlone tells Imperius where to find him if he's ready to change]], before leaving with the doctor's latest doomsday weapon in tow.
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