Manipulated by The Emperor and overwhelmed by the power of The Dark Side: Anakin accepts his new title as the Sith lord Darth Vader. Seeing his former Jedi allies as corrupt and treasonous he launches a genocide, killing adults and children alike, to cement his new role in the newly formed Galactic Empire.
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Macbeth
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As Macbeth hears the prophesy of his rise as king he discovers himself in a position to be the King's successor. Despite the old king's generosity and friendship, Macbeth personally assassinates him at night to take the throne.
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Skynet (Terminator)
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Robots were always designed to be under man's command, but Skynet's abilities far exceeded mankind's. Seeing this it destroys the governments of the world to form a new masterrace under the Terminators.
Soon Ralph loses almost all authority and is almost slaughtered before a sailor arrives, questioning the new brutality of the children.
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Saruman
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The 'Third Party' of the Lord of the Rings. Saruman was once Gandalf's closest ally before becoming corrupted by the lust for power of The One Ring. He now challenges both mankind and Sauron for global conquest.
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Scar (Lion King)
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As Simba's birth replaces Scar's role as the King's successor, he devises a successful plot to assassinate Mufasa and exile Simba. But as his Hyena army takes command the land itself decays under Scar's greed for power.