Emperor Maximus

Form the Zorthian Empire at the beginning of his reign over the Zorthian race (succeeded)
Wipe out all non-Zorthian civilizations on Mundus so his people would dominate the planet (succeeded)
Travel to Earth using the Golden Record and conquer the planet by instigating a global invasion (succeeded)
Hunt down and kill the Miller brothers (ongoing)
Take down the Unified Omniversal Resistance (ongoing)

Conquer the Omniverse and establish an autocratic regime where all life serves as slaves to the Zorthian race (ongoing)

### Allies

Zorthian Empire
Warlord Julius
Mars

### Enemies

Clarence Miller (Archenemy)
Isaac Miller
Lawrence Miller
Unified Omniversal Resistance

### Crimes

Mass murder (including child murder and infanticide)
Mass populicide
 Mass genocide
Mass omnicide
Mass mundicide
Mass starvation
Mass destruction
Terrorism
War instigation
Omniversal endangerment
Slavery
Malefic
Animal cruelty
Torture
Mutilation
Corruption
Ecocide
Endangerment
Death threats
Arson
Psychological abuse
Human rights violations
Propaganda
War crimes
Hate crimes
Abuse of power
Enforced suicide
Stalking
Aggravated assault
Kidnapping
Mass incarceration
Crimes against humanity
Crimes against peace
Crimes against the Omniverse
World domination
Multiversal domination
Coercion
Conspiracy
Poaching
Usurpation
Brainwashing
Incrimination

### Role

Main Antagonist

**Emperor Maximus**, also referred to by his title, **The Dux**, is the main antagonist of *The Sublime Uprising*. He is the supreme ruler of the Zorthian Empire, the supreme leader of the Zorthian race, and the arch-nemesis of the Miller brothers, most specifically Clarence Miller. As a tyrannical megalomaniac ruling the Zorthian Empire with an iron fist, he believed in the superiority of the Zorthians and sought to assert their supremacy over other lifeforms in delusions of forwarding the survival and prosperity of his race.

He, alongside the Zorthian Empire, would embark on a mission to seize control of the Omniverse and build a fascistic regime where Zorthians, an advanced alien race of humanoids, would reign supreme. However, during his plan, he and his empire got into a conflict with the Miller brothers after they murdered their parents. The Miller brothers would establish a resistance movement and initiate an insurgency against Maximus and the Zorthian Empire to foil their plan and overthrow them. Furthermore, Maximus is the initiator of World War III and the Great Omniversal War.

## Biography

Emperor Maximus was born on 1,025 BC, on the exoplanet Mundus.

Several million years ago, the Zorthians were originally a benevolent race that lived in harmony on the alien exoplanet of Mundus. However, when Maximus rose to power and brought them under his rule, there came tyranny. He was a megalomaniac who deemed his people superior to all other Mundian life and was driven by delusions of ensuring their survival and dominance. At the time of his reign, he would establish the Zorthian Empire and rule with an iron fist. Over time, he asserted Zorthian supremacy and corrupted many of his brothers by immersing them in his wicked ideas. Some Zorthians would oppose his ideals and seek to overthrow him for a new leader, but Maximus would brutally execute them on the spot. Eventually, believing that other Mundian civilizations were too weak to rule the planet and that it was more fit for Zorthian rule, he and his empire instigated a genocidal campaign in which they would eradicate all non-Zorthian societies on Mundus, allowing the Zorthians to occupy and conquer the entire exoplanet.

Thousands of years later, Voyager 1, a NASA spacecraft launched in 1977 that carried the Golden Record, made its way to Mundus and entered the exoplanet. The spacecraft would attract the attention of Emperor Maximus and the Zorthian Empire, and they would conduct an examination. Upon scrutinizing Voyager 1, they would study the Golden Record and all the information it contained about Earth and the human race. After analyzing the Golden Record and its contents, they gained official knowledge that there were other intelligent life in the Omniverse. Maximus, clouded with delusions of furthering the prosperity of the Zorthian species, saw this as an opportunity to conquer the Omniverse and establish Zorthian dominance over all existence.

By early February of 2035, he and the Zorthian Empire would arrive on Earth and carry out a global invasion, initially attacking Canada. During their assault on the Canadian land, they would enslave many citizens in the country. When they came across the Miller family, they all vehemently refused to submit to his servitude, including Clarence and his brothers. In response, Maximus would order the family to be executed. The Miller brothers would manage to escape, but their parents failed to do the same, as they were viciously killed immediately before they had the chance. Maximus would torture them to death and feed their corpses to Proxans. To add salt to the wound, he killed them in front of their sons, who were incredibly distraught by their death. Wanting to avenge the death of their parents, the Miller brothers would instigate a conflict with Emperor Maximus and his empire. Maximus' invasion of Canada would instantly precipitate World War III, which ultimately ended in their victory and following that, they would conquer Earth and enslave all humanity.

After World War III, when Maximus successfully defeated all the world's human forces and gained absolute dominance over the whole planet, he and his empire began invading the rest of the Omniverse, pursuing their ultimate goal to conquer it and create a regime where all life serves as slaves to the Zorthian race. Their shenanigans provoked all governments of the Omniverse, and they initiated a revolt against them, ultimately leading to a devastating war.

## Appearance

Emperor Maximus is shown to be a stupendously tall, muscular Zorthian possessing a red cybernetic armor with green highlights, green light circuits, and black cybernetic boots consisting of yellow light circuits, a golden figure and a golden sole. He also wears a long black cape with the Zorthian Empire insignia and a red outline. Furthermore, Maximus' eyes physically differ from each other. His left eye has an orange iris and a black sclera, while his right has a purely red sclera and it glows due to functioning like a "laser eye."

## Personality

Emperor Maximus is depicted as a malevolent, ruthless, megalomaniacal, narcissistic, arrogant, merciless, delusional, manipulative, and all around sociopathic fascist motivated by Zorthian supremacy and a lust for power. He is incapable of feeling any remorse or compassion. In general, he is entirely devoid of any redeeming qualities. Being incredibly evil, he takes pride in his malevolence and is willing to take extreme measures in order to get what he wants. Maximus would demand subservience from others and proceed to brutally execute those who choose to rebel against him. He is also a social Darwinist, believing that the strong should dominate and outlast the weak.

He is shown to be vehemently abusive towards his subordinates, willing to exploit, manipulate, and even sacrifice them. He even abuses and lacks care for Warlord Julius, who is genuinely loyal to him. Furthermore, he is incredibly sophisticated and charismatic. He is also extraordinarily intelligent, having an incredibly high IQ. Adding to his claims of fighting for the survival of his race, they are simply just delusions to stroke his narcissistic desire to have the Zorthians dominate every other species in the Omniverse and reach the top of the power hierarchy. Plus, he would callously abuse and manipulate his own people, and he is willing to sacrifice any Zorthians for his own gain, thus not genuinely caring for his race. Maximus merely cares about himself and has a massive god complex, making him a power-hungry and tyrannical egomaniac whose only desire is to reign supreme and keep those he deems inferior in line.

## Powers and Abilities

### Powers

* **Zorthian Physiology:** Being a Zorthian, Maximus is incredibly powerful, possessing a range of superhuman abilities.
	+ **Superhuman Strength:** Having a mind-boggling amount of physical strength, Maximus can hold an entire boulder with one hand and deliver punches more extreme than that of a peak human. He also can create fault lines and even provoke seismic disruptions just by smashing his fists on the ground.
	+ **Superhuman Speed:** Maximus is able to move, run, and jump at exceptionally advanced speeds, making it possible for him to outrun and catch up to his enemies. In addition, he has great agility and reflexes, being able to move far more quickly than a peak human and instantly react in a matter of seconds.
	+ **Superhuman Durability:** Maximus' skin is extremely tough, resilient, and almost impenetrable, making him incredibly durable. He is shown to be completely resistant and immune to physical trauma, gunshots, explosions (including nuclear bombs), electricity, fire, deadly temperatures, radiation, and even diseases. However, what can genuinely do Maximus serious harm is energy-based attacks and Mundian technology/weaponry.
	+ **Superhuman Agility:** Maximus is shown to be incredibly agile, being capable of enhanced body movement that allows him to easily avoid and dodge any attacks. He also possesses immense mobility and dexterity, as he is able to climb massive structures with ease and at superhuman speeds. Furthermore, he is capable of exceptional maneuverability, such as jumping across and running on walls.
		- **Superhuman Reflexes:** Maximus is capable of having instantaneous reactions.
	+ **Superhuman Longevity:** Maximus was able to live a thousand years.
	+ **Superhuman Senses:** Maximus possesses sensory abilities more advanced than the average human.
		- **Superhuman Hearing:** Maximus can hear sounds within a wide radius.
		- **Superhuman Sight:** Maximus is able to view objects from a great distance and with extraordinary clarity.
		- **Superhuman Awareness:** Maximus is incredibly perceptive of his surroundings.
	+ **Superhuman Leap:** Thanks to his tremendous strength, Maximus is capable of leaping to immense heights. In the most extreme cases, he can make a enormous leap and create a massive crater upon landing on the ground.
	+ **Superhuman Endurance:** Maximus can live and stay active for long periods of time without the necessity for food, water, sleep, and other resources/supplies. He can also adapt to any environment and survive in the vastness of space.
	+ **Superhuman Stamina:** Maximus is able to remain active in physical activities for prolonged periods of time without ever getting tired and needing to have rest.
	+ **Superhuman Mind:** The mind of Maximus is one beyond human capability. He has extraordinary intellect and can process information at supersonic speeds, as well as comprehend the massive volume of his senses.
	+ **Laser Beam Emission:** Maximus' "laser eye," which is his right eye, can generate a powerful laser beam that can rend anything and anyone to shreds. It is shown to be so destructive that it is capable of obliterating an entire star.
	+ **Regenerative Healing:** When Maximus is wounded, he can heal at significantly enhanced speeds. He can even regrow limbs that have been severed. However, if he gets seriously harmed enough to be killed, like being decapitated or sustaining severe brain damage, his healing factor would be ineffective in saving him.
* **Cybernetic Suit:** Maximus' suit grants him a few superpowers when in possession.
	+ **Portal Creation:** Maximus is able to create openings between locations or dimensions, allowing him to easily travel to different places.
	+ **Energy Absorption:** Maximus is capable of harnessing and utilizing various forms of energy to enhance his abilities.
	+ **Technopathy:** Maximus is capable of utilizing his mind to control, manipulate, and communicate through technology. This supernatural power enhances his superhuman mind.

### Abilities

* **Genius-Level Intellect:** Maximus is shown to be brilliantly intelligent, as he is strategic in devising plans to maintain and expand power. He also has exceptional knowledge and is skilled in manipulating people.
* **Combat Mastery:** Maximus is a impressively skilled fighter, being very proficient in martial arts and is able to defeat even other Zorthians in a fight. He also has practically learned almost all forms of combat in his lifetime.
	+ **Swordsmanship:** Maximus is exceptionally proficient with his Great Mundian Sword, being able to efficiently swing at his enemies and even block attacks with the sword.
* **Leadership Mastery:** Maximus led the Zorthians for thousands of years.
* **Intimidation:** Maximus has a presence that is shown to be very menacing and formidable, provoking fear and terror in everyone around him, including his own henchmen. In addition, his incredible power contributes to his fearsome nature.
* **Indomitable Will:** Having a lot of determination and perseverance, Maximus is never willing to surrender and give up and thus always attempts to remain undefeated. Even if he is on the brink of losing, he never seems to back down.

### Weaknesses

* **Cyronium:** Maximus' greatest weakness is a rare chemical known as Cyronium, which is shown to be incredibly harmful and lethal to Zorthians. If he is exposed to this chemical, it can severely incapacitate him, weaken his abilities, and make him as vulnerable as a human for an estimated five minutes. In worst cases, Cyronium can even potentially kill Maximus if he receives too much exposure to the chemical.
* **Energy-Based Attacks:** As mentioned earlier, Maximus is vulnerable to energy-based attacks, whether it would be lasers, plasma blasts, etc. However, the attacks have to be extremely powerful enough to do significant damage to him.
* **High Frequencies:** Maximus is sensitive to high-frequency noises and signals, which can distract him and severely harm his hearing.
* **Mundian Technology/Weaponry:** Any technology or weaponry originating from his homeworld Mundus have the capacity to seriously harm Maximus.

### Equipment

* **Cybernetic Suit:** Maximus wears a special kind of cybernetic armor that gives him the ability to create portals, the ability to absorb energy, and technopathy. It is also extremely durable and resistant, protecting Maximus from any attacks. Furthermore, it consists of built-in weaponry.
* **Great Mundian Sword:** The Great Mundian Sword was a formidable ancient energy sword that Maximus obtained during his early years. It is capable of absorbing energy, slicing through even the toughest material, and effectively blocking any attacks.

## Villainy

* When he became the leader of the Zorthians, he would virulently abuse his power. He asserted the superiority of the Zorthian race and corrupted his people by manipulating and indoctrinating them with his twisted ideals.
* He ruthlessly killed any Zorthians who rebelled against him and his ideology.
* He, alongside with the Zorthian Empire, would embark on a genocidal operation where he would eradicate all other Mundian civilizations so his would reign supreme over the planet.
* He traveled to Earth and launched a global assault on the planet, with Canada being his first target.
	+ During his attack on Canada, he subjected many civilians to forced labor and heartlessly executed those who resisted.
	+ He captured the Miller family and attempted to execute them all for disobedience, with only Clarence and his brothers being able to escape and survive. Maximus would horrifically murder their parents by tormenting them to death and feeding their bodies to ravenous Proxans. To make matters worse, he killed them in front of their sons, giving them extreme trauma that would haunt them for the rest of their lives. Furthermore, the death of Clarence Miller’s parents would provoke a clash between the Miller brothers and the Zorthian Empire.
	+ His assault on Canada's sovereignty would kickstart World War III.
* He fully allowed Warlord Julius to execute "Operation Julius" and spread a mutant virus globally.
* After winning World War III, he attained global dominance on Earth and enslaved all of humanity.
	+ He also proceeded to invade the rest of the Omniverse. His shenanigans would ultimately provoke another violent war known as the Great Omniversal War, which would involve the entire Omniverse.
* He conquered many civilizations across the Omniverse and enslaved them.
	+ Numerous other civilizations rejected submitting to his rule, which would result in Maximus annihilating their worlds, making him responsible for the destruction of countless planets.
* He had no regard for the lives of his men and would horrifically manipulate them, sacrifice them, and abuse them.
	+ He doesn't even care about his right-hand man Warlord Julius, merely being professional with him and callously abusing him as he would to other henchmen.
* While he claims his actions of asserting Zorthian supremacy over the Omniverse are to advance the prosperity of his race, it's nothing but mere delusions to satisfy his god complex and megalomaniacal ambitions, proving he doesn't genuinely care for his species.
* He would instigate whole famines, unashamedly mass starving his people to death.
* He would orchestrate many tortures without a single shred of remorse.
* He waged mass genocide against multiple species across the Omniverse.
* His actions were so destructive that it immensely disrupted the balance of the Omniverse and doomed it to interdimensional jeopardy, causing innumerable deaths, sparking wars, and placing all existent life in risk.

## Trivia

* "Maximus" comes from a Latin term meaning "the greatest."
* The word "Dux" is also a Latin term for "leader" or "guide." This is the title associated with Emperor Maximus.
	+ "Imperator" is a Latin term for "to order, to command."
	+ "Virtus Superior" is "Higher Power" in Latin.
* He, alongside Warlord Julius and Mars, is among the Zorthians with eyes of different color.
* Maximus' "laser eye" is a genetic mutation.
* Maximus is the strongest and most powerful Zorthian in the series.
* Maximus shares parallels with historical dictators like Adolf Hitler.
* Maximus holds similarities to Thragg from *Invincible*.
	+ They both are emperors.
	+ They both are leaders of their respective races (Zorthians and Viltrumites).
	+ They both believe in a Darwinistic ideology.
	+ They both see their actions as a means to ensure the survival of their races.
	+ They both share quite a similar goal: to expand their empire and bring everything under their rule.