- "Step into the fire!"
- — Inviktor
Inviktor, also known as Inviktor the Destroyer, is a character featured in Call of Duty: Vanguard Zombies mode. Inviktor is a deity of the Dark Aether, first being mentioned in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War by Sparagmos in intel for the map Forsaken.
History[]
Inviktor the Destroyer is one of the many Elder Gods residing in the Dark Aether. Since the beginning of time, the Dark Aether has been at conflict, and Inviktor has fought nearly every one of the many thousands of battles fought in the hellish realm. While he was a well-respected commander in battle, he didn't care much for the wars he fought - but rather the soldiers he commanded[3].
When the entities within the Dark Aether learned of the existence of another realm through the appearance of the Mystery Box and Pack-A-Punch Machine, they took an interest in the beings that resided in the other realm: humans. Thanks to the work of Saraxis the Shadow and Bellekar the Warlock, Dark Aether entities could now bond with humans and learn of their world through the use of Artifacts. Inviktor would create a Sword, which he sent to the ancient Greeks (to whom he took a liking). In particular, Inviktor was recognized by the Greek Hero, Achilles, as Ares, the Greek God of War. He would bond with Achilles through the Sword, fighting in the Trojan War. Eventually, the legends of the two would become mixed and future humans would erroneously recognize Inviktor as Achilles himself. [4]
Inviktor would participate in the Netherwars waged by Lord Kortifex the Deathless in his pursuit to conquer the Dark Aether. While Kortifex's campaign would prove successful at first with the extermination of Vercanna's clan, things would soon change after a Resistance formed - led by entities such as the likes of Saraxis the Shadow, Bellekar the Warlock and Vercanna, now going by Vercanna the Last. Inviktor would participate in the Battle of Obsidian Ridge, which he would flee for unknown reasons. Soon after, he defected to the Resistance against his former Lord. Eventually, after the defection of Norticus the Conqueror, the chief entities of the Resistance (thanks to a plan devised by Saraxis and Bellekar) would trap Kortifex in his Scepter. Unfortunately, this also resulted in them becoming trapped in their own artifacts, with Inviktor becoming trapped in his Sword.
World War II[]
These artifacts, including Inviktor's, would be discovered by Wolfram Von List and Die Wahrheit, remaining dormant in their possession. However, the breaching of the Dimensional Membrane at Poland by Projekt Endstation activated the artifacts. Kortifex, through his own artifact, would bond with Von List and allow him to command an army of the dead. The artifacts of the revolting gods would be given by Gabriel Krafft to various Allied Special Forces that arrived in Stalingrad to respond to Krafft's distress call. Specifically, the Sword of Inviktor utilized the power of the Ring of Fire. He would speak to these Special Forces with a hint of disdain, stating they were strangers to one another. But, so too would he desire for the Special Forces to prove themselves to him through battle against Kortifex's forces. He would also question Bellekar regarding her attempts to contact a possible ally in the Dark Aether.
Inviktor would be present as Vercanna made contact with Special Forces and transported them to the Eastern Desert of Egypt, as well as during their freeing of the Decimator and his shield. After the Special Forces battled Zaballa the Deceiver and retrieved a lost page of the Tome of Rituals, they would make their way to Shi No Numa to obtain the Relic Mirror, used against Saraxis centuries ago in feudal Japan. During this, he would speak to the Decimator regarding their differing styles of command. The two admitted they respected each other, albeit for different reasons. While Inviktor had inspired loyalty, the Decimator inspired fear by decimating his troops in the field of battle. But, as the two had changed since the days of the Netherwars, they pledged to finish their fight against Kortifex together. Later, he had a conversation with Norticus about the Netherwars. It was there that he would admit that he had grown to respect humanity, much like how he cared for his soldiers long ago in the Dark Aether.
Legacy[]
- "Created by the blast of the three-headed beast, the Geode's sharp edges could cut through Inviktor's Shield, let alone the flesh of mortal or unmortal."
- — Sparagmos
After the appearance of the Forsaken in the Dark Aether, he soon vied for power against the Old Ones, who ruled the Dark Aether at that point. While it is currently unknown whether or not Inviktor held any role during this power struggle, he was remembered by the Zealot Sparagmos while crafting the Chrysalax, stating that the Energetic Geode had such sharp edges that they could cut through Inviktor's Shield.
Personality[]
- "It is said all combat is based on deception, but nothing reveals the truth like a fight to the death. So don't tell me who you are, human. Show me. Bathe in the blood of your enemies. Only then will I know you are not wasting my time."
- — Inviktor
Inviktor is an honorable deity who takes pride in the many battles that were fought and won. However, Invitor acts dismissive of humanity and unimpressed by their ways. Regardless, Inviktor sees enough potential in humanity to trust them in defeating Kortifex. While paying most of mankind little attention, Inviktor does share a special disgust and hatred of Wolfram Von List. His dismissiveness seems to later turn into genuine interest and respect towards mankind later on in Shi No Numa, where he states he's never seen anything quite like them.
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References[]
- ↑ Der Anfang Season 1 Runestone
- ↑ Der Anfang Spawn-in quote "Your ancestors called me Achilles, but you'll find no weak spots on me!"
- ↑ It's always someone else's war. That much I knew from the start. If I cared about anything, it was the soldiers who fought alongside me. - Inviktor, Shi No Numa radios
- ↑ Der Anfang Season 1 Runestone
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