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|species= Olympian God<br>
|species= Olympian God<br>
|occupation= God of War<br>
|occupation= God of War<br>
|episodes= [[Young Hercules (Movie Pilot)]]<br>[[1.01 Treasure of Zeus]]<br>[[1.02 Between Friends]]<br>[[1.03 What a Crockery]]<br>[[1.12 Battle Lines II]]<br>[[1.14 No Way Out]]<br>[[1.15 Ares on Trial]]<br>[[1.28 In Your Dreams]]<br>[[1.33 Con Ares]]<br>[[1.39 The Skeptic]]<br>[[1.42 The Prize]]<br>[[1.45 A Life for a Life]]<br>[[1.46 Under Siege]]<br>[[1.47 Mila]]}}
|episodes= [[Young Hercules (Movie Pilot)]]<br>[[1.01 - Treasure of Zeus]]<br>[[1.02 - Between Friends]]<br>[[1.03 - What a Crockery]]<br>[[1.12 - Battle Lines II]]<br>[[1.14 - No Way Out]]<br>[[1.15 - Ares on Trial]]<br>[[1.28 - In Your Dreams]]<br>[[1.33 - Con Ares]]<br>[[1.39 - The Skeptic]]<br>[[1.42 - The Prize]]<br>[[1.45 - A Life for a Life]]<br>[[1.46 - Under Siege]]<br>[[1.47 - Mila]]}}


The main antagonist of the story, Ares is the god of violence and war. He is primarily the patron god of [[Sparta]], but armies from all city-states offer prayers to him before going into battle. Ares also claims [[:Category:Amazons|The Amazons]] as his favorite mortals (''[[1.12 Battle Lines II]]'') and has been known to send them prophetic visions.
The main antagonist of the story, Ares is the god of violence and war. He is primarily the patron god of [[Sparta]], but armies from all city-states offer prayers to him before going into battle. Ares also claims [[:Category:Amazons|The Amazons]] as his favorite mortals (''[[1.12 - Battle Lines II]]'') and has been known to send them prophetic visions.


Though he represents the physical aspect of war, Ares is far from some mindless thug. He is, in fact, a brilliant strategist, preferring to plan his battles carefully rather than going into a fight with his proverbial guns blazing. Whenever possible, he seems to like the methods of getting other people to do his work for him or finding ways to get his enemies to destroy themselves. The latter is something he repeatedly attempts with [[Hercules]], knowing that he cannot kill his half-brother without suffering the wrath of [[Zeus]].
Though he represents the physical aspect of war, Ares is far from some mindless thug. He is, in fact, a brilliant strategist, preferring to plan his battles carefully rather than going into a fight with his proverbial guns blazing. Whenever possible, he seems to like the methods of getting other people to do his work for him or finding ways to get his enemies to destroy themselves. The latter is something he repeatedly attempts with [[Hercules]], knowing that he cannot kill his half-brother without suffering the wrath of [[Zeus]].
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== '''Powers''' ==
== '''Powers''' ==
* His image can appear on the surface of water and can be used to communicate with others. (''[[1.01 Treasure of Zeus]]'')
* His image can appear on the surface of water and can be used to communicate with others. (''[[1.01 - Treasure of Zeus]]'')
* Can temporarily encase people immobile in a forcefield. (''[[1.03 What a Crockery]]'')
* Can temporarily encase people immobile in a forcefield. (''[[1.03 - What a Crockery]]'')
* Can shoot bolts of energy lightning from his fingertips and palms. (''[[1.03 What a Crockery]]'')
* Can shoot bolts of energy lightning from his fingertips and palms. (''[[1.03 - What a Crockery]]'')


== '''Skills''' ==
== '''Skills''' ==
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* Can play chess - [[Young Hercules (Movie Pilot)]].
* Can play chess - [[Young Hercules (Movie Pilot)]].


== '''1.01 Treasure of Zeus''' ==
== '''1.01 - Treasure of Zeus''' ==
Ares spends a lot of time in his [[Ares's_Temple|temple]]. We're not sure what he does with all his time, but in his own words, "Even I have to work hard". Apparently this involves practicing swordplay with a floating set of armor. He is also easily angered and obviously carries a large amount of resentment towards Hercules. He listens to [[Strife]]'s griping, and subtly influences [[Strife]] into trying to kill Hercules. Later, he appears to Strife as an image in a bowl of water, checking in to see how Strife is pulling off his con.
Ares spends a lot of time in his [[Ares's_Temple|temple]]. We're not sure what he does with all his time, but in his own words, "Even I have to work hard". Apparently this involves practicing swordplay with a floating set of armor. He is also easily angered and obviously carries a large amount of resentment towards Hercules. He listens to [[Strife]]'s griping, and subtly influences [[Strife]] into trying to kill Hercules. Later, he appears to Strife as an image in a bowl of water, checking in to see how Strife is pulling off his con.



Revision as of 19:18, 10 July 2012


Ares as played by Kevin Smith.

The main antagonist of the story, Ares is the god of violence and war. He is primarily the patron god of Sparta, but armies from all city-states offer prayers to him before going into battle. Ares also claims The Amazons as his favorite mortals (1.12 - Battle Lines II) and has been known to send them prophetic visions.

Though he represents the physical aspect of war, Ares is far from some mindless thug. He is, in fact, a brilliant strategist, preferring to plan his battles carefully rather than going into a fight with his proverbial guns blazing. Whenever possible, he seems to like the methods of getting other people to do his work for him or finding ways to get his enemies to destroy themselves. The latter is something he repeatedly attempts with Hercules, knowing that he cannot kill his half-brother without suffering the wrath of Zeus.

Family

Wardrobe

Ares typically wears a vest, gauntlets and leather pants, all made of black leather studded with silver.

Powers

Skills

1.01 - Treasure of Zeus

Ares spends a lot of time in his temple. We're not sure what he does with all his time, but in his own words, "Even I have to work hard". Apparently this involves practicing swordplay with a floating set of armor. He is also easily angered and obviously carries a large amount of resentment towards Hercules. He listens to Strife's griping, and subtly influences Strife into trying to kill Hercules. Later, he appears to Strife as an image in a bowl of water, checking in to see how Strife is pulling off his con.