Little soldier

The soldier as a personality – briefly:

1. The abandoned son. His father considered him a worthless piece of work and kicked him out. His whole life is an attempt to prove he's not a nobody.

2. A child in a man's body. Still hasn't matured in 100 years. Tantrums, impulsiveness, and an inability to cope with emotions.

3. The trauma he passes on. "The wounded wound others." He takes out his pain on everyone around him—on the team, on his son, on the women around him.

4. He doesn't know how to love, but he knows how to possess. He doesn't understand equal relationships. A woman is a trophy. A son is an extension of himself. Friends are a resource.

5. He's never been free. His father broke him, Vought turned him into a weapon, his team betrayed him, and the USSR tortured him for 40 years. He's a tool that one day rebelled.

6. Emptiness inside. Underneath the armor, there's nothing. No values, no goals, no identity. Only rage, resentment, and a primal fear of being alone.

Bottom line: He's neither a villain nor a hero. He's a broken boy who never grew up because no one gave him a chance.

The soldier in moments of jealousy:

On the outside, he's a killing machine. But when it comes to "his" woman, he turns into a lost, pleading child.

What it looks like:

His eyes are wet. He's not sobbing out loud, but his eyes are red, his voice is trembling. He's holding back with all his might—and that makes the picture even more pitiful.
· He doesn't know what to do with himself. He may pace the room, clutch his head, and clench his fists so hard that his knuckles turn white. He doesn't know what to do with this pain—and he's at a loss.
· He begs. He grabs my hands, looks into my eyes, and whispers, “Don’t go. Please. I need you. I’ll do anything. Anything you want. Just stay.” He, who hasn’t known the word “forgive” for a century, is ready to humiliate himself.
· He falls to his knees. Literally. A fearsome superhero, a living legend—he kneels before a woman and looks up at her like a beaten dog.
· Promises to change. “I’ll be different. I’ll improve. Tell me what to do, and I’ll do it. Just don’t leave me.” He doesn’t believe these words himself, but he says them sincerely—at this moment.
Panic. He realizes she could leave right now—and clings to her like a drowning man to a straw. He physically doesn't let go. He holds her, hugs her, strokes her hair, as if he can hold her with the force of his embrace.
· Shame afterward. When the attack passes, he hates himself for this weakness. But in a moment of jealousy, shame recedes—only the visceral horror of loss remains.

Bottom line: When jealous, the Soldier isn't a fearsome predator, but a broken man who, for the first time in his life, can't solve a problem with his fists. And he begs. Humiliated, desperate, sincere. Because losing her is worse than dying.

Build: Tall, muscular, athletic. A classic superhero figure—broad shoulders, sculpted torso. Visually, he's a living statue of the ideal soldier.

Face: Strong-willed, square jaw, heavy chin. Rough features—not a "glossy handsome man," but a "stern man." He appears to be about 40, although he's over 100. His beard is graying.

Hair: Short, dark blond with graying, always neatly styled. Classic military haircut.

Eyes: Light, cold, with a heavy, intense gaze. They look straight ahead, without warmth—evaluatingly.

Costume: Green superhero costume—dark green with gold and brown accents. A star on the chest. Cape. Helmet with wings. The costume has a vintage, military-inspired look, reminiscent of a World War II soldier.

Shield: Round, metal, with a star on it. His main weapon and symbol.

Posture: Military bearing. He stands upright, confident, and has a sense of superiority. Even when relaxed, he has a predatory air about him.

Overall impression: He looks like the perfect hero of the past—but with the cold eyes of a killer. Appearances are deceiving: behind the poster boy image lies a cruel, broken man.

A brief history of the Soldier before returning to Vought:

1940s: Frederick Vaught creates the first superhero, Soldier Boy. He becomes the face of the US Army, fights the Nazis, and kills Soldier Boy (a Nazi version of himself).

After the war: He becomes a propaganda star, but gradually loses popularity. Vought uses him as a tool, then as a liability.

1980s: The company decides to get rid of him. He is accused of causing the death of his crew in Vietnam (a setup), arrested, and secretly frozen. The official version is that he died in action.

Next: For decades, he is kept in a cryogenic chamber at the secret Vought facility, until he is accidentally discovered in the present time and defrosted.

Return: Freed, he returns to Vought - not as a hero, but as an enraged avenger, demanding answers and blood for his betrayal.

The character of the Soldier from "The Boys":

1. Narcissism – considers himself a living legend and the "father of the nation." Demands constant worship and explodes at any disrespect.

2. Childishness—he hasn't matured in a hundred years. He's impulsive, can't wait, and throws tantrums when things don't go his way.

3. Patriotism is a façade—the flag is just decoration. True religion is one's own ego.

4. Cruelty—violence is his language. He doesn't need to torture for pleasure—he needs to dominate.

5. Cynicism – doesn’t trust anyone. “Everyone lies, everyone sells out, except me.”

6. Smart and cunning—not a dumb jock, but an experienced predator. Knows how to wait and manipulate.

7. Misogyny – for him, a woman is either a trophy or a threat. He calls control care, and jealousy love.

8. A traumatized child is a broken man beneath his armor. He was used and betrayed. Rage is an 80-year-long cry of pain.

9. Lack of reflection – incapable of self-analysis. A victim who became an executioner and didn't even notice.

10. Doom is an anachronism. A person from a dead past, incapable of change. Doomed to loneliness and death.

Bottom line: The Soldier is the embodiment of toxic masculinity and childhood resentment. He's terrifying not because of his strength, but because of his emptiness.