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It can be a cruel life in a typical fantasy story. [[The Empire]] rules the land with an iron fist, the [[Evil Overlord]] is slowly but steadily taking over the world, or a [[The Evil Prince|new government]] ruthlessly takes power. The people are oppressed and overtaxed, but the enemy is just too powerful for anyone to overcome. What can they do? |
It can be a cruel life in a typical fantasy story. [[The Empire]] rules the land with an iron fist, the [[Evil Overlord]] is slowly but steadily taking over the world, or a [[The Evil Prince|new government]] ruthlessly takes power. The people are oppressed and overtaxed, but the enemy is just too powerful for anyone to overcome. What can they do? |
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Never fear, the Rebel Leader is here! Swinging into action (sometimes literally) with their [[La Résistance|band of loyal followers]], they lead the charge against evil and fight to free the people! |
Never fear, the '''Rebel Leader''' is here! Swinging into action (sometimes literally) with their [[La Résistance|band of loyal followers]], they lead the charge against evil and fight to free the people! |
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Almost every rebel group has one of these, a [[Heroic Spirit|heroic]] and [[Chaotic Good|free-spirited]] person with [[Beauty Equals Goodness|rugged good looks]] and [[Twinkle Smile|a perfect grin]]. Sometimes a series bucks the trend by having a [[Plucky Girl]] lead the rebels, or perhaps someone who was the [[Government in Exile|legitimate ruler]] and is trying to get back their country. |
Almost every rebel group has one of these, a [[Heroic Spirit|heroic]] and [[Chaotic Good|free-spirited]] person with [[Beauty Equals Goodness|rugged good looks]] and [[Twinkle Smile|a perfect grin]]. Sometimes a series bucks the trend by having a [[Plucky Girl]] lead the rebels, or perhaps someone who was the [[Government in Exile|legitimate ruler]] and is trying to get back their country. |
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Usually the Rebel Leader becomes an ally to the main cast, using their expertise and resources to [[We Need a Distraction|distract the enemy]], [[Gondor Calls for Aid|promise to help out at the final battle]] or [[The Alliance|band together]] against a common goal. There's also a chance of a [[Love Triangle]] with the hero's [[Love Interest]] as she swoons over the Rebel Leader's good looks. If the Rebel Leader is female, on the other hand, there's a high probability of her becoming the hero's [[Love Interest]] herself. |
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However, in other series [[Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism|things may not be as they seem]]. Sometimes the rebel leader may make [[Good Is Not Nice|questionable choices]] in the fight against the empire, perhaps they're just using the rebel cause to [[Magnificent Bastard|further their own agenda]], abuse the [[Human Shield|very people they're trying to help]], or are willing to take down the enemy [[Well-Intentioned Extremist|no matter what the cost]]. Sometimes the |
However, in other series [[Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism|things may not be as they seem]]. Sometimes the rebel leader may make [[Good Is Not Nice|questionable choices]] in the fight against the empire, perhaps they're just using the rebel cause to [[Magnificent Bastard|further their own agenda]], abuse the [[Human Shield|very people they're trying to help]], or are willing to take down the enemy [[Well-Intentioned Extremist|no matter what the cost]]. Sometimes the Rebel Leader will be [[Not So Different|just as bad]] as the [[Evil Overlord]] he's trying to take down, often leading to [[Meet the New Boss]] once they've taken over. |
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Other variations of this trope include a [[Dark Messiah]], a leader who is a very questionable 'savior', or perhaps a [[Doomed Moral Victor]] if the odds are ''really'' that bad. |
Other variations of this trope include a [[Dark Messiah]], a leader who is a very questionable 'savior', or perhaps a [[Doomed Moral Victor]] if the odds are ''really'' that bad. |