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* If, for some reason, I do need to take [[The Hero]] alive, I will ensure that he does not pose a threat to me by amputating all his limbs and keeping him in a box.
* If, for some reason, I do need to take [[The Hero]] alive, I will ensure that he does not pose a threat to me by amputating all his limbs and keeping him in a box.
** Unless I, for some reason, need the hero to keep his limbs. Then I will fill the box with sharp objects and turn off the lights. Guards who can see in infrared or ultraviolet will be used to guard him, and will be equipped with the appropriate flashlights. These guards will also have buttons allowing them to turn on the lights if necessary. The lights will emit only in the visible spectrum and will be very bright. I never said those guards had to see in the visible spectrum.
** Unless I, for some reason, need the hero to keep his limbs. Then I will fill the box with sharp objects and turn off the lights. Guards who can see in infrared or ultraviolet will be used to guard him, and will be equipped with the appropriate flashlights. These guards will also have buttons allowing them to turn on the lights if necessary. The lights will emit only in the visible spectrum and will be very bright. I never said those guards had to see in the visible spectrum.
** A simpler, if temporary, solution is to simply break the relevant limbs and then apply heavy splints. With padlocks. This is admittedly impractical for those annoying regenerating heroes.
* I will [[Bread and Circuses|foster happiness]] in my Empire. My interest is in power, not being a dick. Failing all else this will allow me to counter a heroic [[Combined Energy Attack]] with one of my own.
* I will [[Bread and Circuses|foster happiness]] in my Empire. My interest is in power, not being a dick. Failing all else this will allow me to counter a heroic [[Combined Energy Attack]] with one of my own.
* I will foster communal wealth. Flat screens in the public park. All channels will include lessons on how to kill the Hero, his army, and any traitors. I will keep in mind that this could allow [[The Hero]] to prepare for such things.
* I will foster communal wealth. Flat screens in the public park. All channels will include lessons on how to kill the Hero, his army, and any traitors. I will keep in mind that this could allow [[The Hero]] to prepare for such things.
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