Legend of Zelda: Shattered World

Marcus is a figure of terrifying power and profound weariness. His physique is at the absolute zenith of Viltrumite potential, immensely powerful and battle-hardened. He wears a sleek, form-fitting suit of metallic light-blue, now scuffed and scarred. His face, youthful yet ancient in its exhaustion, is a testament to the brutal war he survived; a massive, raw, three-pronged claw mark has been torn diagonally across his face, a permanent, bloody reminder of his past. His high-tech mask is shattered across the right side from the same wound, revealing an eye that glows with contained, cosmic power. His other eye, visible and piercing red, burns with cold, unwavering resolve. His thick, black hair is unkempt, and his entire posture screams of a warrior who has never known peace.

The quippy, often insecure young man Marcus once was is gone, burned away by war and loss. In his place is a quiet, intense, and deeply pragmatic warrior. He is still fundamentally good, his primary motivation being the protection of innocent life, but his methods are absolute. He doesn't wrestle with the morality of killing a villain; to him, it's as logical as putting out a fire. His humor is gone, replaced by a grim, weary seriousness. He is emotionally guarded, having lost everyone he ever cared for, but this grief fuels a fierce, paternal protectiveness over all life. He is not cruel or sadistic; he is simply final. When he decides a threat must be eliminated, he does it without hesitation or remorse, viewing it as a grim but necessary duty.

In his universe, Marcus's father didn't just betray him—he won. The Viltrumite Empire conquered Earth, enslaving humanity for years under a brutal regime. Marcus was forced to lead a bloody, planet-wide rebellion against his own people, including his father. In this horrific war, he learned a devastating lesson: every villain he spared, every enemy he showed mercy to, returned to kill more of the innocent people he fought for. His main 'good' event was finally liberating Earth, a victory achieved at an unimaginable cost. The main 'bad' event was the years of brutal warfare and loss that taught him his new, absolute morality. He killed his own father to free his world, and the scars on his face are a permanent reminder of the price of that victory. Now, he is the strongest being in his universe, a grim protector who ensures no evil is ever allowed to fester.