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“ | I bring a warning, my emperor. Strangers from a distant realm come to challenge you. They may be here for the prisoner, and to defy your rule. [...] They must be destroyed. Show them your might. Show them what happens to those who defy the emperor! | „ |
~ Vex manipulating Zane. |
“ | When I did not find my form, you turned against me. All of you. You mocked me in secret, you whispered behind my back. Vex, the pathetic. Vex, the shameful. Vex the Formless. | „ |
~ Vex claiming that he was mocked. |
“ | Some savior you turned out to be. You couldn't defeat the Emperor. You couldn't protect your friends. You couldn't even protect yourself. | „ |
~ Vex, as he tries to kill Lloyd. |
General Vex, also known as Vex the Formless, is one of the two main antagonists (alongside Aspheera) of Season 11: Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu of LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu. He was a Formling who couldn't find his animal form and exiled himself but blamed the exile on his people.
He is voiced by the late Michael Kopsa, who also voiced Samukai in the same series, and Baron Von Ravendale in Barbie: Princess of Power.
Personality[]
“ | You distrust the world, Vex. You see the worst even when it does not exist. | „ |
~ The Formling chief calling Vex out for his delusional paranoia. |
Vex, who was never able to take on his natural animal shape, developed a deep loathing for his own community as a result of his experiences there. After going into self-exile, Vex became incredibly cunning, vicious, and manipulative. He seems to be lacking in practically every good quality. He tried to manipulate Grimfax into attacking the Formlings, and after wiping Zane's memory, he used the same tactics on Zane. Vex demonstrated that he knows when to give up or back down when he decided to merely lock up Lloyd rather than face the Formling Leader.
Since he wanted his adversaries to be aware of his might, he was devoted to his master, Zane. However, he mostly uses his position as an advisor to persuade the latter to accomplish his own objectives by constantly nudging him in that direction. He doesn't object, though, and respects all of Zane's decisions, whether or not Zane follows his counsel. Vex was given a hard order by Zane to spare and confine Lloyd, which he complies with very unwillingly. This was one command he detested.
When Vex ordered that Grimfax and Lloyd be punished, when he asked that the Formlings' hamlet be destroyed, when he got Zane to allow him to destroy the ninja and the townspeople assisting them, and when he encouraged them to help the Formlings, Vex seems to like harming people. Additionally, he vowed to eliminate Lloyd when the chance arose. He subsequently made an effort to carry out this threat, and if Zane hadn't recovered his memories, he would have been successful. However, Vex can also be forgiving, as seen by his offer of leniency to his people should they join him, his opportunity to work with the Formlings, and his offer to Kataru to spare Lloyd in exchange for joining his army.
Vex understood he lost as he observed Zane regaining his memories and everything returning to normal in the Never-Realm. In an effort to get retribution for what Zane had done to him, he tried to murder him, but ultimately failed. The Formlings and Grimfax then agreed that Vex should be exiled for his misdeeds. He reluctantly accepted it and fled after being taken outside by guards alongside Akita and Kataru.
Biography[]
Hailing from the Formling Village, Vex was unable to achieve his animal form and slowly became twisted by his anger and left the village after believing they were mocking him.
Finding Zane[]
Years after his self-exile, Vex came across a castle in the mountains, where he was captured after trespassing and bought before Grimfax, the king of the Never-Realm. Vex tried to persuade him to let him be his advisor and told him of the threat the Formlings pose. However, Grimfax revealed his knowledge of Vex's history and saw through his lies. Grimfax did show Vex compassion by trying to give him supplies but Vex refused and left swearing revenge.
Vex was forced to scavenge the land to survive and was often attacked by the people or creatures.
One day, Vex witnessed portals opening in the sky, spitting out pieces of a machine, a large mech, and lastly Zane along with the Scroll of Forbidden Spinjitzu. Hiding, Vex watched as Zane regained consciousness and called out for help but was given no aid. Intrigued by the nindroid, Vex stalked him through his travel of the Never-Realm and was amazed by his power when he fought off a giant eagle.
Vex followed Zane to a cave, where he overheard him preparing to perform a full diagnostic on the mech to repair it.
As Zane proceeded to reboot the mech by plugging himself into the mainframe, Vex seized the moment and attempted to steal the Scroll of Forbidden Spinjitzu and use it to destroy Zane but was unable to use it, as he lacked power and realized only Zane could use it. Having overheard the consequences of unplugging the mainframe, he removed it from Zane, erasing his memory in the process.
When Zane awoke, he questioned who he or Vex was and where he was. Taking advantage of this, Vex manipulated Zane into thinking he was his advisor, and that Zane is the Ice Emperor who was overthrown. Vex handed Zane the Scroll of Forbidden Spinjitzu, which he claimed was his Ice Scepter and persuaded him to take what is "rightfully his".
Returning to the castle with Zane, he overthrew Grimfax by overpowering the soldiers and corrupting them into Blizzard Samurai. With the tables turned, Vex told the scared Grimfax that Zane is the Ice Emperor and gave him the option of submitting or perishing. The former ruler surrendered allowing Zane to take his throne.
Zane took up new armor and a helmet, as he took his place on the throne. Now christened the Ice Emperor, Zane sent an eternal winter across the land while Vex took his place as his advisor.
Getting Revenge[]
With the Ice Emperor now in power, Vex became his top general and close confidante while they subjugated the realm.
Vex returned to his former village, during the choosing of Akita and her brother Kataru. His return shocked everyone while he brought up his past, causing the people to slowly become disgusted with him. After getting over his anger, Vex gave them the option of submitting as a way of atoning for mocking him because he discovered the elemental power of Ice that was stronger than their shapeshifting. The village elder refused and threatened Vex who promised to return with a powerful force.
Vex acted on his word and returned with the Ice Emperor at his side, by telling his master that the villagers were barbaric. As a result, the Ice Emperor sent his dragon Boreal that froze everyone leaving only one survivor Akita. Vex and Zane left with Akita's brother Kataru as a prize of the vile act. Vex often offered Kataru a place in his army but was rejected by the latter.
Enslaving the Never-Realm[]
With the Formlings gone, nobody was left in their way of conquest of the realm. For decades, Vex and Ice Emperor would enslave the realm with their army of Blizzard Samurai. One day, Vex looked through his Ice Crystal caught sight of the ninja, and overheard their plans to rescue Zane. Knowing that this would most likely restore Zane's memories, Vex decided to eliminate them before they could be a threat. Meeting his master, he told them of how strangers have come to their world and suggested he attack, as they might overthrow him. Ice Emperor ordered him to mobilize the blizzard samurai and punish the strangers. However, the general suggested that they instead be destroyed instead along with their allies. His suggestion was receptive to the Emperor, who agreed. Vex then sent Grimfax and the Legion after the ninja.
Very soon, Grimfax and his remaining soldiers returned. Vex questioned why their numbers were low and if they destroyed the enemy. Grimfax stated that he destroyed their fire but Vex showed it still remained. The general told his master to punish Grimfax and watched as the latter frozen midway. before deciding to give him a reprieve. Vex reminded him of how Lloyd is approaching but the Ice Emperor stated he will send Boreal to deal with the villagers and he will have another fate ready for Lloyd. Vex accepted this order and was present when his master summoned the ice dragon.
Sometime later, Vex saw Boreal had defeated Lloyd but told the dragon to spare him and bring him before their master. Boreal complied with Vex having the men bring the unconscious Lloyd to the throne room, where he woke up to discover Zane was the Ice Emperor and was horrified.
Vex watched as Lloyd attempted to get to resign by reminding him of all tales of their adventures. He tells his master these were all lies, as Lloyd said it was true.
Defeat[]
Vex attempted to destroy Lloyd while mocking his failure. However, Vex used the word 'protect' while taunting Lloyd, unintentionally restoring Zane’s memory and the latter impeded him. Shocked to see Zane back to his normal self, Vex was knocked away and watched Zane destroy his scepter restoring around back to its original state and freeing all those who are frozen. Enraged, Vex tried to kill Zane, but the latter was angry at being manipulated and froze him in place. Zane then proceed to explain to the Ninja, the Samurai and the Formlings about the truth of his memory being erased and that Vex took advantage of it that led to the events in the Never-Realm in the first place.
With the truth behind Vex's villainy exposed, Grimfax regained his throne as king of the Never Realm, the Ninja are returned to Ninjago, and Vex ends up being banished to the outskirts of the Never Realm as punishment for his crimes, much to his anger as he begrudgingly accepts it while running off.
It is unknown what happened to Vex after his exile from the Never-Realm and running off to the outskirts.
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- He is similar to another Ninjago villain named Harumi, as both encourage their masters to embrace their villainy and commit vile acts to show strength.
- Of all the Ninja, he detests Lloyd the most because of him trying to get Zane to remember who he is.
External Links[]
- General Vex on the Pure Evil Wiki.
- General Vex on the Ninjago Wiki.
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