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Lost in my dreams...
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Character discussion - Maximilian
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2009-06-02, 11:34 | Link #3 |
Takao Tsundere Cruiser
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Please remember people. Just because his Japanese VA is Jun Fukuyama, it doesn't mean Maxmillian will act like that Flamboyant bastard Lelouch. He's more tough and smart Commander than a flamboyant showoff weakling. His English VA on the other hand, is very manly & fierce since, Matthew Yang King also voiced the Demon Night Elf, Illdian Stromrage of the Warcraft series.
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2009-06-02, 19:17 | Link #6 |
Observer/Bookman wannabe
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Fukuyama is doing Max as Lelouch with practically 0 compassion. No laughs, no games. He drives hard bargains, and everyone knows it, even Gregor.
P.S. Look at where Illidan ended up. Not a good place, if you ask me.
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2009-06-23, 20:44 | Link #8 | |
Catholic = Cat addiction?
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Although it must be noted that the game's momentum did accelerate right after the Federation kidnap attempt, and prompted a new wave of offensives by the Empire. Although it should be noted that Max did what he did mainly out of vengeance not because he cared much about his Imperial lineage or the Empire itself. - Tak
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2009-06-23, 21:37 | Link #9 |
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On the contrary, I believed that he pursued the Gallian campaign to prove that he is a force to be reckoned with in the Imperial court. If he succeeds, he becomes a war hero, and his standing in the court would be greatly enhanced. That is his main goal.
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2009-06-23, 21:50 | Link #10 | |
Catholic = Cat addiction?
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After all, I highly doubt the proposal he offered near the end of the game was part of the Imperial agenda for Gallia. - Tak
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2009-06-23, 21:53 | Link #11 |
Observer/Bookman wannabe
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Well, he probably wants to become Emperor himself. First step is to raise his standing. If all goes well, the end game would be him sweeping the old court out and him becoming the new status quo. It's more palatable to the people if a war hero launches a coup.
It's dangerous for a man with such ambition not to have some brains. Whether Max has enough, is another question.
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2009-06-23, 22:22 | Link #12 | |
Catholic = Cat addiction?
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Then we should look at what Max got for assistance. His general staff isn't exactly what you would call top-notch. He got a childhood housemaid, who relies on individual brute strength over actual tactical planning. He got a minority, who cares not for the Empire but the independence of his own homeland. Then he acquired an obvious outcast, who is probably the least popular individual amongst his colleagues and no wonder he was sent to Max because people just wanted to get rid of him. With those three at hand, what are the chances of success, realistically speaking? Not very much. - Tak
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2009-06-23, 23:05 | Link #13 |
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Well, I guess he might rename the era once he comes to power. As you said, the well-being of the current dynasty isn't his worry, but the conditions of the Empire itself is his worry.
1) When "individual brute strength" involves crushing companies without breaking a sweat, I go for tactics becoming secondary. 2) Having a mercenary doesn't mean failure by default. As you said, since Max isn't caring much about the dynasty, hiring a person who isn't that loyal to the Empire is logical. 3) Having a brutal commander is a double-edged sword. Terror can either break the spirit of the defenders or spur them to greater resistance. To Max, his chance of success must be pretty high for him to even make the move. Last I heard, "making the impossible possible" wasn't his line.
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2009-09-03, 11:59 | Link #16 |
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Oddly, despite a whole chapter on Imperials and a few little scenes, felt the game gave more coverage to His Grace then the show has so far. His (English) voice in the game carried arrogance, could deliver both a little bit of charisma and could be chilling. Don't recall seeing him that much outside of tank or war room but he seemed to get more chance to stamp his mark, ruthless, fairly intelligent, even moment of honour
Spoiler for game ending:
Despite seeing him more outside tank/war room in the show, he seems to take a backseat to the other generals and be a little bland so far, don't think they have quite got him right so far. Getting better in last two episodes though |
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