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Archetype:Squad Leader

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"Being a team leader isn't just a title you carry into battle, but a badge you wear constantly. If you are not always performing at your absolute best, then what reason do you give others to follow you?"
― Professor Ozpin (RWBY)

The archetype of a character that leads a squad.

Also Called[]

  • Band Leader
  • Group Leader
  • Team Leader

Properties[]

The character is a leader that leads a small squad of individuals while possessing the natural ability or molded themselves into knowing how to give orders, inspire momentum, and support their peers. They are aware of each of their squad members strengths and weaknesses as well as when and where to use them. Often coming up with the plan or are the ones to make sure someone else's plan comes to fruition.

They manage and keep tabs on everyone often being the most levelheaded of the group or the boldest one which allows them to pull members together. Their strong will and sense of leadership allows them to make even the most maverick characters fall in line.

Associated Powers[]

Relationship[]

  • Dimwitted Genius
    • Squad Leaders have the foresight to overcome the dimwitted genius's lack of smart decision making and can direct them to be a productive member of the team.
  • Genius Bruiser
    • Squad Leaders rely on the Genius Bruiser on planning and combat situations.
  • Lightning Bruiser
    • Squad Leader can direct the Lightning Bruiser to help forward the mission/goal.
  • Maverick
    • Squad Leader can make the most Irregular of characters fall in line. Either that or they have a hard time with them.
  • Military Leader
    • Squad Leader is often the leader of a military squad.
  • Navigator
    • Squad Leaders may a have a navigator to direct the squad on where to go.
  • Team Outsider
    • Squad Leader is often the outsider of the team.

Levels[]

Flaws/Weaknesses[]

  • All forms of leadership have its limits of influencing others.
  • Equal and fair treatment of squad members is crucial for morale.
  • Poor leadership can result in betrayal and/or abandonment.

Example Characters[]

Anime/Manga/Manhwa[]


  • Various Characters (Chrono Crusade)
    • Aion; for the Sinners
  • Levy McGarden (Fairy Tail); for Shadow Gear
  • Chimera Ant Squadron Leaders (Hunter x Hunter)
  • Kars (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part II: Battle Tendency); for the Pillerman
  • Bruno Bucciarati (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part V: Golden Wind/Vento Aureo)
  • Risotto Nero (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part V: Golden Wind/Vento Aureo)
  • Ihwa/Hero Killer (Hero Killer)
  • Haru Glory (Rave Master); for Rave Warriors
  • Jintae Yang (Hero Killer); for his gang
  • Genthru (Hunter x Hunter); for the Bomber
  • Joseph Joestar (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure); for the Joestar Group
  • Jotaro Kujo (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)
  • Bakumaru (Juuni Senshi Bakuretsu Eto Ranger)
  • Tsubomi Kido (Kagerou Project)
  • Various Characters (Kingdom)
  • Haruhi Suzumiya (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya); for the SOS Brigade.
  • Various Characters (Naruto)
    • Kakashi Hatake; for Team 7
    • Kurenai Yui; for Team 8
    • Asuma Sarutobi; for Team 10
    • Might Guy; for Team Guy
  • Lead Cures (Pretty Cure)
  • Nash (Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL) for the Seven Barian Emperors
  • Saki Nikaido (Zombieland Saga); for Franchouchou

Cartoons/Comics[]

  • Malory Archer (Archer)
  • Ultimos (Ben 10)
  • Wintergreen (Codename: Kids Next Door)
  • Chip (Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers); for the Rescue Rangers
  • Andy (Danny Phantom)
    • Variosu Characters (DC Comics)
      • Hal Grayson/NightLantern
      • Richard Grayson/Nightwing; for the Teen Titans
      • Sam/American Crusade
      • Scott/Soldier
      • Barry Allen/The Flash (Arrowverse); of Team Flash
      • Harrison Wells (Arrowverse); of Team Flash (formerly)
      • Oliver Queen (Arrowverse); of Team Arrow
      • Wind Dragon (DC Animated Universe)
      • Diana Prince/Wonder Woman (DC Super Hero Girls)
      • Garfield Logan/BEast Boy (Young Justice); of the Outsiders
      • Kaldurahm/Aqualad (Young Justice); of the Team
      • M'gann M'orzz/Miss Martian (Young Justice); of the Team
      • Richard Greyson/Nightwing (Young Justice); of the Team
  • Ted Juni (The Fairly Oddparents)
  • Hiccup Haddock (How To Train Your Dragon)
  • Vin (I.N.K. Invisible Network of Kids); for I.N.K.
  • Craig Crandall/Crystal Man (Image Comics)
  • The Immortal (Image Comics/Invincible); of the Guardians of the Globe
  • Rudolph Conners/Robot (Image Comics/Invincible); of the Guardians of the Globe (formerly)
  • Jo (Kid Cosmic)
  • Hego (Kim Possible)
  • Nu Hai (Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny); for the current Four Constellations
  • Po (Kung Fu Panda); for the Furious Five
  • Lloyd Garmadon (Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu); for the Ninja Team
  • Foghorn Leghorn as Fredhorn (Looney Tunes Comics)
  • Christoph Nord/Maverick (Marvel Comics); for the Mercs
  • Otto Octavius/Doctor Octopus (Marvel Comics); for The Sinister Six
  • Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic (Marvel Comics); fo the Fantastic Four
  • Scott Summers/Cylcops (Marvel Comics); for the Original X-Men
  • Steve Rogers/Captain America (Marvel Comics); for the Avengers
  • Blossom (The Powerpuff Girls); for the Powerpuff Girls
  • Sunset Shimmer (My Little Pony series); for the Rainbooms
  • Twilight Sparkle (My Little Pony series); for the Mane Six
  • Fred Jones (Scooby-Doo)
  • Jack Hollister/Skysurfer 1 (Skysurfer Strike Force)
  • Sally Acorn (Sonic SatAM/Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog); for Freedom Fighters
  • Robin (Teen Titans); for the Teen Titans
  • Bumblebee (Teen Titans); for Titans East
  • Various Characters (Transformers)
  • Leonardo (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles); for the Ninja Turtles
  • Graviturtle (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles); for Super Turtles
  • Hunter (Star Wars: The Clone Wars/The Bad Batch)
  • Titanium Rex (SuperMansion)
  • Luther Hargreeves/Number One (The Umbrella Academy); for the Umbrella Academy
  • Marcus Hargreeves/Number One (The Umbrella Academy); for the Sparrow Academy
  • Ted (The Venture Bros.)
  • Tosh Tompkins/Stars and Garters (The Venture Bros.)
  • Sam Turgen/U.S. Steel (The Venture Bros.)

Literature[]

  • Jake Berenson (Animorphs); for the Animorphs
  • Athos (The Three Musketeers); for the Three Musketeers

Live Television/Movies[]

  • Colonel John "Hannibal" Smith (The A-Team); for The A-team
  • The MC Bat Commander (The Aquabats! Super Show!); for The Aquabats
  • Billy Butcher (The Boys); for The Boys (formerly)
  • Marvelous Man (The Guardians of Justice)
  • Various Characters (Super Sentai)
  • Ciara (Knight Squad); for Phoenix Squad
  • Sage (Knight Squad); for Kraken Squadject); for Mekakushi Dan
  • Luke (Monster Warriors); for the Monster Warriors
  • Various Red Rangers (Power Rangers)
  • Alan "Dutch" Schaefer (Predator Series)

Video Games/Visual Novels[]

  • Plasma Bomber (Bomberman)
  • White Bomberman (Bomberman)
  • Marcus Cole/Statesman (City of Heroes)
  • Alyx Vance (Hλlf-Life series)
  • Barney Calhoun (Hλlf-Life series)
  • Gordon Freeman (Hλlf-Life series)
  • Rindo Kanade (Neo: The World Ends with You)
  • The Stranger/Captain (The Outer Worlds)
  • Makoto Yuki (Persona 3); for S.E.E.S.
  • Takaya Sasaki (Persona 3); for Strega
  • Aigis (Persona 3: The Answer); for S.E.E.S.
  • Kotone Shiomi (Persona 3 Portable); for S.E.E.S.
  • Yu Narukami (Persona 4); for the Investigation Team
  • Ren Amamiya/Joker (Persona 5); for the Phantom Theives
  • Rintato Okabe (Steins;Gate); of the Future Gadget Lab

Web Animation/Comic/Series/Original[]

  • Masa Shimamoto (Meta Runner); for MD5
  • Roy Greenhilt (The Order of the Stick); for the Order of the Stick
  • Xykon (The Order of the Stick); for Team Evil
  • Agent Washington (Red v. Blue); for the Blues
  • Leonard Church/Alpha (Red v. Blue); for the Blues (formerly)
  • Sarge (Red v. Blue'); for the Reds
  • Temple (Red v. Blue)
  • Coco Adel (RWBY); for Team CFVY
  • Jaune Arc (RWBY); for Team JNPR
  • Ruby Rose (RWBY); for Team RWBY
  • Sun Wukong (RWBY); for Team SSSN

Other[]

  • Various Characters (Bionicle)
  • Vivi Yukino (Mystery Skulls)

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