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Black Narcissus (ブラック・ナルキッソス Burakku Narukissosu?) is a character that appears in the anime series Sonic X. He is one of the four Metarex Commanders that serve as Generals of the Metarex army under the leadership of Dark Oak.
Appearance
Black Narcissus has an insect-like head with a singular, large purple eye. His body is thin, and composed of black armor with large shoulder armor. He also has an orb on his chest that is the same as his eye. His cape, which denotes his position as a Commander of the Metarex, is light blue. Later during the final battle, he wields a large, metal staff with a mirror on the top, using it as a melee weapon.
History
Anime
Past
Many years ago, Black Narcissus was originally a member of a plant-like alien species who had decided to follow Lucas and his followers in staying behind on their planet to fight the invading forces. Despite the power they had obtained in their monster forms, they met the opposition with much failure. Eventually, Lucas came up with a plan to transform their bodies into that of techno-organic machines. Black Narcissus and the others then took new identities based off of various flora plus the color of their new bodies. Under the leadership of Lucas (now named Dark Oak), Black Narcissus and the others eventually built actual robots and raised an army, referring to themselves as the Metarex.
Metarex Saga
Black Narcissus is first seen in the series after Red Pine's death, discussing with the other Commanders about their fallen comrades failed plans. Black Narcissus complains they always argue, and mentions he only desires to avenge Red Pine's death, not caring what their leader is thinking on the matter. After Yellow Zelkova's initial defeat, Dark Oak commanded Narcissus to kill Sonic and co. with warships, however Narcissus wanted to test and analyze Sonic's abilities first. He sent a message to the Blue Typhoon, luring Cosmo and Christopher Thorndyke to his base. There, he stabbed Chris (in the dub, he simply knocked Chris unconscious) after Chris tried to escape with Cosmo, and held both of them captive, using them as bait to draw in Sonic. When Sonic arrived, he was enraged by Narcissus' treatment of his friends. Powering up into Dark Sonic by pure anger (and possibly the power of the fake Chaos Emeralds everywhere in the base) he destroyed Silver and Gold, the prototype Metarex designed by Narcissus to test his speed and strength, respectively. Sonic and co. then escaped, while Narcissus was subdued by Dr. Eggman, who then offered to help the Metarex.
This forced him to team up with Pale Bayleaf and Yellow Zelkova to attack Sonic and co. Together with Dr. Eggman, the trio led a large Metarex fleet attack on Sonic and his allies. He later teamed up with Pale Bayleaf to attack the Blue Typhoon, wielding a staff with a large mirror on the end. He also showed himself to be extremely vain, as evidenced by the mirror. Following his initial assault, Narcissus became fused together with Pale Bayleaf and Dark Oak, becoming one of three heads on a giant, dragon-like plant monster known as the Final Mova. Despite the power wielded in this form, Black Narcissus was eventually killed.
Personality
Black Narcissus is a complex and dangerous villain. Driven by an obsessive fascination with Sonic's unparalleled speed, he meticulously plots and manipulates to unravel its source. Believing that understanding an enemy is paramount to victory, he initially avoids direct confrontation, employing Sonic's friends as hostages to force him into combat against his own creations. However, unlike the more conventional villainy of Dr. Eggman, Narcissus demonstrates a chilling cruelty, often harming his captives before exploiting them.
Vanity is a defining trait for Narcissus. His narcissism manifests in his final battle, where he carries a staff adorned with a large mirror, allowing him to indulge in self-admiration. However, this facade of arrogance shatters when he succumbs to rage. In these moments, his personality undergoes a dramatic shift, revealing a darker, more volatile side, complete with the use of foul language. [2]
Powers and abilities
* Mover Mode: As a male member of Cosmo's species, Black Narcissus possessed the ability to transform into a powerful Mover Mode. However, this transformation was energetically taxing and prolonged use could prove fatal.
* Combat Prowess: While initially exhibiting poor hand-to-hand combat skills, struggling against even basic Eggman robots, Black Narcissus later demonstrated significant improvement. At Galactic Coordinates 000, he displayed enhanced fighting ability, engaging Rouge and Knuckles on equal terms.
* Physical Attributes: Black Narcissus possesses impressive physical strength, capable of delivering powerful blows with his mirrored staff. He also exhibits remarkable durability, withstanding multiple missile strikes from Cream's spaceship. Furthermore, he possesses sharp reflexes, effectively utilizing his staff for both offense and defense. He is also capable of flight.
* Scientific Expertise: A skilled scientist, Black Narcissus is the creator of advanced robotic entities such as Gold and Silver, showcasing his ingenuity and scientific acumen.
Weapons
Black Narcissus wielded a metal staff with a large mirror on top of it. The staff was durable enough to take several punches from Knuckles while wearing his Shovel Claws without breaking. He could use the staff to strike his foes and block attacks. He could also use the mirror to see enemies sneaking up behind him and deflect lasers, even as powerful as the beams of the Blue Typhoon's laser cannons.
Relationships
Friends/allies
Enemies
- Amy Rose
- Chaotix
- Cheese
- Christopher Thorndyke
- Cosmo
- Cream the Rabbit
- Eggman Empire
- Knuckles the Echidna
- Miles "Tails" Prower
- Rouge the Bat
- Shadow the Hedgehog
- Sonic the Hedgehog
Trivia
- Black Narcissus is based off of Narcissus in Greek mythology, a man who was so beautiful, he fell in love with his own reflection, not even realizing it was him. He was so enchanted by his own beauty, that he died while staring at himself, and his remains were transformed into flowers. Black Narcissus' vain personality is a reference to this, such as when he stopped to stare at himself in a mirror in the middle of a battle.
- Narcissus is also the name of a genus of plants (which are also related to the aforementioned tale of the mythological character), adding to the plant theme of the Metarex Commander's names.
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