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Overall, Marcus is one of the best Jagen archetypes in the series, and should not be overlooked simply because of his low growth rates. On easier difficulties Marcus can be used throughout the whole game without too many drawbacks. In Hector Hard Mode, he is still a fantastic Jagen who can transition into an excellent utility unit if his stats begin to falter. | Overall, Marcus is one of the best Jagen archetypes in the series, and should not be overlooked simply because of his low growth rates. On easier difficulties Marcus can be used throughout the whole game without too many drawbacks. In Hector Hard Mode, he is still a fantastic Jagen who can transition into an excellent utility unit if his stats begin to falter. | ||
==Personality | ==Personality== | ||
Marcus' main trait is his dedication to his job. As an experienced knight, he watches over Pherae's newest recruits. He is a strict teacher, though; he does not hesitate to point their every mistake and yell at them if necessary. A common complaint of Marcus is that younger generations do not have the spirit needed to fight for their marquess<ref>{{cite|'''Roy:''' What's the matter, Marcus?<br>'''Marcus:''' They're not good. Not good at all.<br>'''Roy:''' What's not good?<br>'''Marcus:''' The young recruits. Their combat skills leave much to be desired. Granted, not all of them are disappointments, but most are soft! What they need is a more intense training regimen...|[[Roy]] and [[Marcus]]' C support|The Binding Blade}}</ref>. He does not discriminate any soldier, though, which [[Isadora]], the only female knight of Pherae at that time, is grateful for<ref>{{cite|'''Isadora:''' Thank you, General Marcus. You have never treated me any differently for being a woman... You have thought of me always as a knight of the first rank of Pherae... If you had been too lenient or protective of me, I would not be alive to fight here today.<br>'''Marcus:''' ......|[[Marcus]] and [[Isadora]]'s A support|The Blazing Blade}}</ref>. | Marcus' main trait is his dedication to his job. As an experienced knight, he watches over Pherae's newest recruits. He is a strict teacher, though; he does not hesitate to point their every mistake and yell at them if necessary. A common complaint of Marcus is that younger generations do not have the spirit needed to fight for their marquess<ref>{{cite|'''Roy:''' What's the matter, Marcus?<br>'''Marcus:''' They're not good. Not good at all.<br>'''Roy:''' What's not good?<br>'''Marcus:''' The young recruits. Their combat skills leave much to be desired. Granted, not all of them are disappointments, but most are soft! What they need is a more intense training regimen...|[[Roy]] and [[Marcus]]' C support|The Binding Blade}}</ref>. He does not discriminate any soldier, though, which [[Isadora]], the only female knight of Pherae at that time, is grateful for<ref>{{cite|'''Isadora:''' Thank you, General Marcus. You have never treated me any differently for being a woman... You have thought of me always as a knight of the first rank of Pherae... If you had been too lenient or protective of me, I would not be alive to fight here today.<br>'''Marcus:''' ......|[[Marcus]] and [[Isadora]]'s A support|The Blazing Blade}}</ref>. | ||
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==Other appearances== | ==Other appearances== | ||
==={{FE9}}=== | |||
[[File:Cg fe09 fe06 marcus.png|200px|right]] | |||
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Marcus's official artwork from both {{Title|The Binding Blade}} and {{Title|The Blazing Blade}} can be viewed in {{Title|Path of Radiance}}{{'}}s extras menu if a copy of ''The Binding Blade'' or ''The Blazing Blade'' is connected to a copy of ''Path of Radiance'' respectively. Marcus's ''The Binding Blade'' illustration, along with all other ''The Binding Blade''-related artwork, is inaccessible in the international versions of the game, owing to the fact that ''The Binding Blade'' was not released in those regions. | |||
==={{TCGCipher}}=== | ==={{TCGCipher}}=== | ||
Marcus is | Marcus is featured on two cards in {{TCGCipher}}, one card each based on his older ''The Binding Blade'' and his younger ''The Blazing Blade'' incarnatons. | ||
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==Flavor text== | ==Flavor text== | ||
{{ | {{DescriptionHdr}} | ||
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| | |game={{title|The Binding Blade}} | ||
| | |english=A veteran paladin serving Pherae.<br>Roy's instructor in combat.{{h|*|Fan translation}} | ||
|japanese=フェレ家につかえる騎士<br>ロイの武術の師 | |||
| | }} | ||
| | {{DescriptionCell | ||
| | |game={{title|The Blazing Blade}} | ||
|english=A paladin serving House<br>Pherae. A skilled veteran. | |||
|japanese=フェレ家に仕える聖騎士<br>長年、主君を支えている | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{DescriptionFtr}} | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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==Etymology and other languages== | ==Etymology and other languages== | ||
{{Names | {{Names | ||
|eng-name=Marcus | |eng-name=Marcus | ||
|eng-mean=Marcus is a Latin name meaning "dedicated to Mars".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Marcus |title=Marcus - Name Meaning, What does Marcus mean? |site=www.thinkbabynames.com |retrieved=4 August 2018}}</ref> [[Wikipedia:Mars (mythology)|Mars]], being the Roman god of war, relates to Marcus's loyalty as a knight.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theoi.com/Olympios/Ares.html |title=ARES - Greek God of War & Battlelust (Roman Mars) |site=www.theoi.com |retrieved=4 August 2018}}</ref> Mars is also another translation for [[Marth]]. | |eng-mean=Marcus is a Latin name meaning "dedicated to Mars".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Marcus |title=Marcus - Name Meaning, What does Marcus mean? |site=www.thinkbabynames.com |retrieved=4 August 2018}}</ref> [[Wikipedia:Mars (mythology)|Mars]], being the Roman god of war, relates to Marcus's loyalty as a knight.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theoi.com/Olympios/Ares.html |title=ARES - Greek God of War & Battlelust (Roman Mars) |site=www.theoi.com |retrieved=4 August 2018}}</ref> Mars is also another translation for [[Marth]]. | ||
| | |jpn-name={{h|マーカス|Mākasu}} | ||
| | |jpn-mean=Officially romanized as '''Marcus'''; same as in English. | ||
|span-name=Marcus | |span-name=Marcus | ||
|span-mean=As above. | |span-mean=As above. | ||
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| style="border-left: 1px solid {{Color2}}" | [[File:Bs fe06 marcus paladin sword.png]]<br>[[Sword]] | | style="border-left: 1px solid {{Color2}}" | [[File:Bs fe06 marcus paladin sword.png]]<br>[[Sword]] | ||
| [[File:Bs fe06 marcus paladin lance.png]]<br>[[ | | [[File:Bs fe06 marcus paladin lance.png]]<br>[[Lance]] | ||
| [[File:Bs fe06 marcus paladin axe.png]]<br>[[Axe]] | | [[File:Bs fe06 marcus paladin axe.png]]<br>[[Axe]] | ||
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| style="border-left: 1px solid {{Color2}}" | [[File:Bs fe07 marcus paladin sword.png]]<br>[[Sword]] | | style="border-left: 1px solid {{Color2}}" | [[File:Bs fe07 marcus paladin sword.png]]<br>[[Sword]] | ||
| [[File:Bs fe07 marcus paladin lance.png]]<br>[[ | | [[File:Bs fe07 marcus paladin lance.png]]<br>[[Lance]] | ||
| [[File:Bs fe07 marcus paladin axe.png]]<br>[[Axe]] | | [[File:Bs fe07 marcus paladin axe.png]]<br>[[Axe]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
