He slaughters his entire clan, including his parents, leaving only his younger brother alive.
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Thanos is the modern poster child for this trope. He doesn't want to rule the universe; he wants it to survive. He slaughters his entire clan, including his parents,
These characters operate on a scale of cold, hard logic. They are the heroes of their own stories, convinced that their horrific actions are a necessary price for a greater good that only they are brave enough to achieve. The Philosophy of the "Greater Good" He doesn't want to rule the universe; he wants it to survive
He chose the lives of his family to prevent the deaths of millions, living his life as a hated criminal to maintain the secret peace. 4. Magneto (X-Men)
Resources are finite. By wiping out half of all life, the remaining half can thrive. The Result: A "grateful" universe, or so he believes. 2. Ozymandias (Watchmen)
Usually, a past trauma convinced them that the current system is broken and only a radical sacrifice can fix it. Iconic Members of the Sacrifice Villains Gallery 1. Thanos (Marvel Cinematic Universe)