All the Tropes Additional Evil Overlord Vows: Difference between revisions

* If I have, indeed, taken over the world and wish to secure my presence, I will supplement my Machiavelli with some Foucault.

* I will not name my [[Right Hand Cat|feline companion animal]] something frilly, feminine, starting with 'Mr.' or even something remotely good and TOTALLY NOT EVIL, like Sir Fluffernutter. No. Instead, I will name it something dangerous, menacing, and most definitely evil, like [[Warrior Cats|Hawkfrost]]. Better yet, [[Everythings Worse With Bears|I'll have a trained bear]]. Or perhaps I will use swans instead. The Hero and most other people seem to believe swans are graceful and innocent, so they'll be quite shocked when the swans reveal their [[Ax Crazy|true nature]] and attack them anyway. Furthermore, If I should lose my companion animal, I will immediately plan and implement revenge, and UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES sob, shout "[[Big No|'NOOOOOOOOOO!!!]]" or otherwise enter a state of dramatic denial that could distract me from current developments. Being evil means I can have no strong emotional attachment to anyone, animals included.

** Nah. Even my most trusted can still [[Heel Face Turn|be turned]]. Just me.

* I will NOT be a [[Blood Knight]]. It makes no sense to drag out fights against the hero just so I can enjoy the fight. That's what gets foolish overlords killed.

* I will keep up good PR. If I find out a child has been orphaned, I shall take him in and politely ask if any family in the land can take him in. Until such time happens, I shall teach this child and spend time with him. This puts me off as a ruler who cares for his subjects. Any people convicted of a crime, except for ones such as rape or mureder, shall be given a one time pardon, putting up a merciful mask. I will also make sure everyone can have a job, house, food, etc., and all poverty stricken areas are given immediate detection. That way, when said Hero or Rebel faction walks into the town to try and recruit, people will report him to the guards stationed nearby. After all, if your people are happy having you as a leader, why would they want to rebel against you?

* If I find out that said prophecized person has been born in a village/town/city, I will immediately give that city my full attention. I shall repair all buildings, sewers, and public buildings. I shall set it up so said Hero's father is governor of that area, and constantly send that family, along with other Governor's families so not to make them jealous, gifts or supplies. I shall take special intrest in said Hero, raising him to become [[The Dragon|one of my trusted lieutenants]], that way if he does eventually turn on me, I can distract him long enough of how I helped his entire family, and while he contemplates all I've done for him, promptly shoot him.

* I will remember the power of hope is not the exclusive [[Evil Virtues|virtue]] of the good guys (see Warhammer40000).

* If [[The Hero]] attempts to construct or use mecha, I will first see where my universe stands on the sliding scales of seriousness versus silliness as well as the sliding scale of scientific hardness or softness. I will then respond accordingly.

* If I see an escape pod leaving a vessel I have just commandeered, I will destroy the escape pod, even if there doesn't appear to be anyone on board. Ammo may not be cheap, but the saying goes, "pay now or pay later."

 

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