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Armus

territorial resilient/invulnerable nihilistic sadistic manipulative malevolent intelligent
Armus exists as a malevolent, sentient black viscous mass that serves as a cruel antagonist on the planet Vagra Two. It actively blocks access to a crashed shuttle, physically obstructing the away team led by Commander Riker. Armus demonstrates intelligent and sadistic behavior, verbally taunting members of the away team notably Data and Counselor Troi, and exhibits a deep craving for suffering and domination. It violently kills Lieutenant Tasha Yar, absorbing phaser fire without harm, underscoring its invulnerability. Armus manifests psychological cruelty, enclosing the damaged shuttlecraft to torment Troi with physical pain and emotional anguish, revealing its nihilistic worldview and tortured origin as the rejected remnants of a titan race. It manipulates technology, forcibly removing Geordi's visor and threatening the crew, attempting to break their spirits through relentless mental and physical torment. Despite its hostility, Armus engages in tense dialogue with Picard and the crew, exposing its rage and cruel philosophy. Its control over energy fields and forcefields prevents transport and communication, strategically controlling the environment to maintain dominance. Armus’s presence transforms the mission from a rescue operation into a desperate fight for survival, symbolizing a primal, merciless evil that challenges the crew’s resolve and unity.
37 appearances
Hostile Alien Entity Interaction
Also known as: Malevolent Creature, Black Shroud, Malevolent Barrier, Black Viscous Mass, Malevolent Entity

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37 moments