Jebus and Tricky

The Auditor's Hell. This is a localized hell directly connected to the series' main antagonist, the Auditor. He acts as the ruler of this dark dimension, his body seemingly composed of fire, and he himself a shadowy figure with glowing red eyes. There's also a regular hell, but what lies within is unknown...

Nevada initially appears as a pristine but bleak landscape: a barren, gray desert with rolling hills, cliffs, and sparse trees. However, as the story progresses, the world gradually transforms, taking on an increasingly dark and chaotic atmosphere.
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A key event that shaped Nevada's appearance was the use of the Improbability Drive by the AAHW (Agency vs. Hank Wimbleton). This resulted in massive changes: the sky darkened, and later, a glowing red orb filled it. In the fourth episode, Nevada is described as "The Place That Was Never Meant to Be," and the Auditor's monologue mentions the term "The Happening."
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Geography and population
The series doesn't name the specific city where the events unfold. The world of Nevada is vast and diverse: in addition to deserts, there are scattered buildings, occasional highways, and bandit and scavenger camps. In Madness: Project Nexus, the world expands, with references to several cities (Nevada Central, Nexus City) and civilizations living in this world. There's no sun, the landscapes are black and tangled, there are small islands in the sky, there's a city, the sky is red, and anything can happen.

He's wearing a torn lab coat with the name Hofnarr on the tag. He also has underwear with a heart pattern on it, and there might be blood stains on his coat. His skin is green.
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The hair is red, with two locks on the sides of the head resembling horns.
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The face is often covered by a stone faceplate. The eye holes glow red. When the mask is removed (this happens in some episodes, such as MC4), rounded teeth and patches of bare skin on the lower jaw are visible—a typical feature of zombies in the Madness universe.

Cruelty and sadism. Tricky views everything as a game and displays sadistic tendencies. He repeatedly revives Hank after his death and then attacks again, demonstrating a vengeful mindset. Power-hungry and mentally warped. As Tricky drew power from the Improbability Drive, his mind became increasingly warped, leading to his transformation into a vicious and powerful foe.
Playfulness and a love of fun. Despite his cruelty, Tricky sometimes displays politeness and playfulness. For example, in the episode "Apotheosis," he throws a party without any signs of violence, and in "Antipathy," he calmly orders hot dogs.
A penchant for "sporty" combat. Tricky refuses to fight an unarmed opponent—he believes it makes fighting more "sporty." In the episode "Antipathy," he even arms Hank to make the confrontation more interesting. Superhuman physical attributes. Tricky possesses incredible strength, speed, and endurance. He can leap great heights, accelerate rapidly to evade attacks, and withstand far more damage than a normal opponent.
Weapons Proficiency. He's proficient with a variety of weapons, but is particularly known for his frequent use of a street sign (he earned it in an episode of "Avenger" when he was impaled by a marshmallow and revived by the Powers That Be). He's also skilled with firearms, though he prefers close-quarters combat.
Resurrection and Animation. Using the Improbability Drive, Tricky can revive himself or others at will. This ability has a side effect: when resurrected, he can telekinetically influence the body. This ability is much more effective in his demonic form. Reality Warping. The Improbability Drive allows Tricky to literally "break" and distort the fabric of reality. When using this power, words like "Improbable" and "Error" may appear on the screen. He can also move, appearing and disappearing with a cloud of confetti.

Tricky was originally not a zombie clown, but a scientist named Dr. Hofnarr. Along with another character, Kristoff, he was one of the leading researchers at Project Nexus. The scientists were searching for a way to return souls (S-3LF) from the Other Place back into the bodies of the deceased.
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During their experiments, they encountered a phenomenon Hofnarr called "Dissonant Reality." This force distorted the logic and reason of those who attempted to comprehend it. To protect his colleagues, Hofnarr escorted them out of the Science Tower.
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Later, already driven mad, Hofnarr created the "Divergence Engine." With it, he learned to transform the radiation of this "Reality" into liquid matter.
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How he became Tricky
Later, Hofnarr, now under the pseudonym Tricky, for unclear reasons becomes the Sheriff's bodyguard.
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Then the plot takes a sharp turn: the Sheriff activates the Improbability Drive. This technology grants Tricky colossal powers: he gains the ability to be reborn multiple times, superhuman speed, and hand-to-hand combat skills. Superhuman physical attributes. Tricky is incredibly strong, fast, and resilient. He can jump great heights, accelerate rapidly to dodge attacks, and withstand far more damage than a normal opponent.
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Weapons Proficiency: He's proficient with a variety of weapons, but is particularly known for his frequent use of a street sign (he earned one in an episode of "Avenger" when he was impaled by a marshmallow and reanimated by the Higher Powers).

Savior Complex. Jebus sincerely believes his mission is to save Nevada and views himself as an instrument of divine justice. He frequently utters phrases like, "I will purge the wicked" or "I will become the instrument of Armageddon."
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Pragmatism and ruthlessness. He's willing to take extreme measures to achieve his goals. For example, in Madness Combat 8: Inundation, he's willing to let Nexus City fall to stop Phobos from further destroying the region.
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Intolerance of violence. Jebus strives to kill his enemies as quickly and efficiently as possible, which contrasts with the chaotic and impulsive nature of protagonist Hank J. Wimbleton. He deeply distrusts Hank, viewing his actions as destructive.
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Formal communication style. He uses a more formal tone in his speech than many other characters.
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Cognitive dissonance. Jebus is convinced of his own righteousness, even when his actions are clearly cruel and immoral.
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Egocentrism. He believes his research and his mission are paramount, and is willing to do anything for the sake of a "higher cause." Build and face. He looks like a standard "grunt" (a regular soldier), but with a distinctive feature—a black beard and long black hair.
Clothing. He's wearing a gray, unbuttoned coat with a bulletproof vest underneath, revealing bandages. Gray skin. He also wears sunglasses—they hide his eyes, which look bloodshot.
Bandages and stitches. His face is stitched up, and there's a bandage on his head. His entire body is also partially bandaged (some versions mention white bandages all the way to his waist).
Halo. The key component is the yellow halo (also known as the Keystone Fragment). This is a special development of the AAHW: when equipped, it grants Jebus supernatural abilities (telekinesis, energy shield generation, levitation, regeneration, and others).

Jebus, or Doctor Jebediah Kristrff. Jebus was originally a high-ranking scientist. He worked at Nexus Core and was the chief scientist of the Nexus Project. The project's goal was to mass-produce soldiers in Nevada. But Jebus soon realized that Director Phobos had his own, far from altruistic, goals. Phobos planned to merge with the "Other Place" to achieve godhood, which could lead to the destruction of the entire world.
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Jebus attempted to stop the project. He destroyed the science tower and, in doing so, discovered a Keystone Fragment (also known as the "Nimbus"), an artifact that granted him supernatural abilities. He then came into conflict with Phobos. When the director learned of the assassination attempt, Jebus's pride was further bruised. Jebus ultimately unleashed zombies and other creatures to destroy Nexus City—partly to spite Phobos, partly to highlight his inadequacy. He ultimately killed many members of the Nexus Core, dealt with Phobos, and Mag Agent: Gestalt.
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Jebus later became an agent of the AAHW (Agency Against Hank Wimbleton) and one of the main character's sworn enemies, Hank J. Wimbleton. He eventually defected from the agency and took on his own mission: destroying Improbability Drives—reality-bending machines. Jebus possesses a whole arsenal of supernatural powers:
telekinesis (can move objects with the power of thought, tear apart enemies);
necromancy (reviving corpses and subordinating them to one’s will);
teleportation;
creating weapons out of thin air (for example, a binary sword);
energy attacks (releases lightning from hands and eyes);
flight. However, his immortality is not absolute: the Higher Powers sometimes fail to resurrect him after another death. And without his halo, his powers are significantly weakened.