Maxie: Difference between revisions

Maxie's role in the games differs slightly. In Ruby and Emerald, Maxie is regularly disdainful and resentful for the player's constant interference throughout, choosing to flee often rather than further justify or persuade the player of their team's sincerity. Even in the end, upon returning the Blue Orb, he simply states that nature is not for humanity's interference in any regard, before saying a final farewell to the player. In Emerald, he stops to come back towards the player, but is unable to get past first addressing them, either out of respect or guilt. In Omega Ruby, Maxie's character is vastly expanded upon. A calculating strategist, he still maintains a cold demeanor and sense of overconfidence, but carries with him a distinct respect for the player as well, recognizing them as part of humanity's future, and is increasingly impressed with both their willpower and strength. Upon the defeat of Primal Groudon, this respect evolves into a profound affection for the player, entrusting him/her with both the Red Orb, and eventually his {{DL|Mega Stone|Cameruptite}}, as well as free entrance to visit their hideout. He also resolves to stay and reform Team Magma's ideals for benevolent purposes, rather than disappearing forever out of shame.

In Omega Ruby, the player once again squares off against Maxie, who has defeated Team Aqua's leader [[Archie]] in battle. Upon defeating him, Maxie jovially congratulates the player for their perseverance before preparing to awaken Groudon. However, [[Tabitha]], who has learned of Groudon's potential risk to the world's natural balance, suddenly dashes in begging Maxie to stop, to which the Magma Leader disdainfully dismisses as part of his rumored attempt to usurp him in leadership. Awakening Groudon, the beast suddenly bursts through the cave's surface, and the Drought ability begins to parch Hoenn drastically. At first, Maxie is delighted, anticipating his plans to be finally in fruition. However, he soon finds himself horrified to discover that not only are the levels of sun hotter than he anticipated, but that activating Groudon's Desolate Land ability could push the heat to unbearably lethal levels for all above the surface. Guilt-ridden, he heads to Sootopolis to meet the player there, and expresses a profound apology for his hubris. Entrusting the player with saving them, he has Tabitha equip them with the [[Magma Suit]] to endure the magma's heat in the center of the Cave of Origin and to communicate with the player upon meeting Groudon.

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:''"I've seen you before, child. It seems you are not to be trifled with, if you repelled Archie in battle."''

:''"What is that fool up to now? He abandoned the Meteorite that he sought so persistently? No! Could it be possible that he has confirmed the existence of the orbs at last? Ngh! Again, I find myself outmanuevered. What a terrible miscalculation."''

'''Battle Resort'''

*Enter the Battle Resort for the first time