The Viltrumite Executioner 1 is a minor antagonist in Invincible, debuting from Season 2 to 3. He was one of the executioners of "The Great Nolan".
He was a Viltrumite warrior of the Viltrum Empire, dedicated to aiding the Viltrumite mission to make it the only empire in the universe. Ultimately, he was killed by both Nolan and Allen.
Appearance
This Viltrumite Executioner was a tan-skinned male with short black hair. sports a well-groomed mustache, and dressed in the traditional white Viltrumite uniform. His skin color is tan.
Personality
As a Viltrumite soldier, he is extremely committed to the rules and goals of the Viltrum Empire. While having looked up to Nolan since he was a child, he had no reluctance in scolding the older Viltrumite while likewise carrying out the execution on Nolan. When Nolan chose to aid Allen, the executioner saw it as a further disgrace on Nolan's Viltrumite pride.
History
Early Life
Almost nothing is known is about the Executioner's early life, even his name is unknown.
As a child, he heard stories about "The Great Nolan", who took the Viltrum Empire to victory over countless cultures, worlds, and armies, and looked up to him. Once old enough, he was able to become a soldier of the empire, possibly taking over planets as well. Furthermore, he came to both fear and admire, Conquest, the rabid, bloodthirsty veteran warrior who became the second most powerful Viltrumite in history.
The Scourge Virus
During the Scourge Virus, he was one of its rare survivors. While he endured because of his exceptionally robust immune system, he and the other remaining survivors became weaker for a brief time.
Battle of Thraxa
After the battle between Nolan, Mark, Lucan, Vidor, and Thula on thraxa. The Executioner 1 can be seen taking Nolan away alongside with an unnamed Viltrumite.
Meeting his Idol
The Guards try to take Nolan back to his cell.
In the modern era, Executioner 1 along with another executioner guard were forced to hold Nolan down as he was beat down by General Kregg, before escorting him back to his cell, Nolan requested to them to wait. The guard sighed and told Nolan that he looked up to him as a child and pleaded him to not make him hurt Nolan but was only just stunned when Nolan just wanted to stand. as the trio were escorting Nolan back to his cell. the guard warned him not to try anything. Nolan just responded that he accepted his fate long-ago.
Nolan's Execution
Finally the time came, and both Viltrumites guards were called to execute Nolan, and began to beat him down to death, while scolding the traitor for his many crimes, abandonment, unapproved mating, and "murder of one of their own". The Executioners also recommended researching his lineage to understand the fullness of Nolan's betrayal.
Nolan vs The Viltrumite Guard.
Suddenly Allen and Battle Beast appeared, Battle Beast fought Executioner 2, while Executioner 1 fought Allen and Nolan. Infuriated by his betrayal once more, he fought Nolan in a blitz match and managed to best him, but Allen returned and temporarily knocked the Viltrumite out of the clash.
Allen and Nolan punch the Executioner's head at the same time, crushing and killing him.
The executioner recovered, but was stopped from re-joining the fight when Allen blasted through the hull, venting the prison’s atmosphere and hurling everyone into the vacuum. The Viltrumite relentlessly pummelled Allan until Nolan grabbed him in a chokehold, which he managed to break out of and knock both escapees away. Just as he flew towards Allan to deliver a killing blow, Allan swerves away and places the Viltrumite right in between him and a flying Nolan. The two simultaneously deliver a devastating punch into the Executioner’s head, crushing his skull between their fists and hurling his mangled brains into space.
Powers & Abilities
Powers
- Viltrumite Physiology: As a Viltrumite, he is an advanced being with extremely potent and well-developed genetics. From this, he eventually manifested a wide array of abilities common among the race, each of which will only steadily continue growing more powerful as he ages.
- Decelerated Aging: He possesses an extraordinarily lifespan. This stems from his body gradually aging slower the longer he lives. From this, it allows him to retain his health, vitality, conditioning, performance, and youthful appearance that much longer. Despite being thousands of years old, he remains a robust individual
- Dominant Genes: Viltrumite genes are extremely adaptive and powerful. As a Viltrumite, the Viltrumite Executioner 1’s genetics are so potent, he can reproduce with almost any other race and her genetics will almost completely overshadow the inherit genetics of the mate, making said offspring almost purely Viltrumite themselves. Likewise, the more naturally compatible the genetics are to the mate's race, the sooner and more likely the offspring will inherit all the standard Viltrumite abilities.
- Flight: Viltrumite Executioner 1 can levitate himself in the air and propel himself in any direction he desires, able to alter his trajectory mid-flight, letting him maneuver seamlessly through various environments. He is also able to fly through space.
- Nigh-Invulnerability: Viltrumite Executioner 1’s body is incredibly resilient, allowing him to withstand a wide range of attacks without sustaining any significant harm. He is unfazed by virtually any environment, or lack thereof, and can walk away unscathed from explosions, bullets, and even powerful energy-based assaults. He was able to endure multiple blows from both Nolan and Allen, even while they attacked him simultaneously. However, a single punch from Allen managed to knock him out for a few moments and left a cut on his head. Despite his immense durability, he ultimately met his end when Allen struck the front of his face while Nolan hit the back simultaneously, crushing his skull and killing him instantly.
- Reactive Adaptation: Viltrumite Executioner 1 has a propensity for continual growth and improvement throughout his lifespan. His physical strength, speed, and durability progressively augment in correlation with the level of adversity he face or the severity of injuries recovered from. Moreover, his combat experience fosters an innate ability to assimilate knowledge and insights from past encounters, enabling him to gradually refine their tactics and enhance his efficiency in subsequent engagements.
- Superhuman Speed: He can move at tremendous speed, able to travel anywhere in the world in mere minutes if not seconds.
- Superhuman Stamina: He can sustain physical exertion for prolonged periods of time without showing any signs of exhaustion. He can likewise endure some of the most grievous of injuries that would instantly kill a human.
- Superhuman Strength: His strength extends to the ability to lift and press several tons, making him a powerhouse in combat situations. This strength allows him to go toe-to-toe with formidable foes. He was able to make an injured Nolan bleed with a single punch and managed to make Allen bleed profusely. His raw power was further displayed when he engaged in battle against both Allen and the injured Nolan simultaneously, demonstrating his formidable combat prowess and overwhelming physical strength.
- Regenerative Healing Factor: His body can recover from injuries in a day, if not mere minutes. He can restore broken bones, torn muscles, and damaged organs; he can even regrow lost anatomy with no lingering signs. This varies based on the severity of the injury. Likewise, he is virtually immune to almost all forms of illness and contamination.
Abilities
- Master Combatant: While he still relies mainly on his natural Viltrumite abilities to defeat opponents, he is a trained warrior, relying on his millennia of experience, which makes him well skilled and formidable in hand-to-hand combatant, able to contend against the more seasoned Nolan.
Weaknesses
- Excessively High Frequency: High-frequency noise can have harmful effects on the ears of Viltrumites. It disturbs their balance, restricts their flying capability, induces severe pain, and could potentially lead to their death. The frequency's intensity dictates the degree of pain felt.
- Extreme Force: Even though Viltrumites rank among the universe's mightiest, they are not entirely invincible. Viltrumites are vulnerable to entities with comparable or superior strength.
- Scourge Virus: Developed from Viltrumite DNA, the virus targets Viltrumites by compromising their immune systems, deactivating their strength and invulnerability. The sole method of survival is by having a uniquely strong immune system and patiently waiting for the virus to run its course.
Sightings
| Season 2 | ||||||||||||
| 1. "A Lesson For Your Next Life": | Absent | 5. "This Must Come as a Shock": | Absent | |||||||||
| 2. "In About Six Hours, I Lose My Virginity to a Fish": | Absent | 6. "It's Not That Simple": | Absent | |||||||||
| 3. "This Missive, This Machination!": | Absent | 7. "I'm Not Going Anywhere": | Absent | |||||||||
| 4. "It's Been a While": | Debut | 8. "I Thought You Were Stronger": | Appears | |||||||||
| Season 3 | ||||||||||||
| 1. "You're Not Laughing Now": | Absent | 5. "This Was Supposed To Be Easy": | Absent | |||||||||
| 2. "A Deal With The Devil": | Absent | 6. "All I Can Say Is I'm Sorry": | Absent | |||||||||
| 3. "You Want A Real Costume, Right?": | Absent | 7. "What Have I Done?": | Absent | |||||||||
| 4. "You Were My Hero": | Appears | 8. "I Thought You'd Never Shut Up": | Absent | |||||||||
Trivia
- His fate is the same as his comic counterpart when his skull crushed by Nolan and Allen.
- During Nolan's execution, he comments that they will investigate his lineage, almost find out the deceased father of Nolan, Emperor Argall.