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Crimson Rubeus is a fictional character from the anime Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal, serving as a primary antagonist during the Black Moon story arc. He is a distinguished member of the Black Moon Clan, an organization from the 30th century that seeks to overthrow the peaceful rule of Crystal Tokyo.
In terms of background, Rubeus originates from the dark planet Nemesis, a world associated with the Malefic Black Crystal. He is the first member of the Black Moon Clan to appear in the 20th century, dispatched with a specific mission to find a person codenamed Rabbit, who is later revealed to be the young Chibiusa, and to obtain the Legendary Silver Crystal. His allegiances are firmly declared as he has sworn absolute loyalty to the clan's leader, Prince Demande.
Rubeus has a striking and imposing appearance that matches his fiery personality. He possesses bright red hair styled to resemble a flame and piercing red eyes. Like all members of the Black Moon Clan, he bears a black, upside-down crescent moon symbol on his forehead. His attire consists of a brown leather vest, baggy pants with a camouflage-like design, black leather boots, and a necklace featuring a stone pendant, often complemented by the signature black crystal earrings. The Materials Collection describes him as very intense and a bit of a hot head, traits that align with his fiery visual design.
Regarding his personality and motivations, Rubeus is defined by his cruelty, arrogance, and unwavering dedication to the Black Moon Clan's cause. His primary motivation is to complete the mission assigned to him by Prince Demande and the mysterious Wiseman: to capture Chibiusa and obtain the Silver Crystal to aid in their plan to rewrite history. He views his underlings as disposable tools rather than comrades. Despite commanding the four Spectre Sisters, he holds no genuine care for them and does not reciprocate the romantic feelings they, particularly the youngest sister Koan, harbor for him.
His role in the story is that of a field commander and a direct threat to the Sailor Guardians. Rubeus is responsible for orchestrating the initial attacks on the Sailor Guardians in the present timeline, using the Spectre Sisters to do his bidding. He proves to be a formidable adversary, successfully capturing Sailor Mars, Sailor Mercury, and Sailor Jupiter in separate confrontations, transporting them to his UFO or to Nemesis for interrogation. He also attempts to blackmail Sailor Moon into surrendering the Silver Crystal in exchange for the lives of her captured friends.
In terms of key relationships, his most significant ties are to the leadership of the Black Moon Clan. He is obsessively loyal to Prince Demande, but his relationship with the shadowy Wiseman becomes one of manipulation and eventual betrayal. Rubeus begins to suspect that Wiseman has more sinister plans that endanger the clan. On the other hand, he has a competitive and hostile relationship with his fellow commander, Esmeraude, who views him as a failure and ultimately supplants him.
Rubeus experiences a notable, though tragic, development. While he starts as a confident and high-ranking operative, a string of failures as the Sailor Guardians defeat the Spectre Sisters and evade his traps leads to his downfall. As his mission falls apart, he becomes desperate and pleads for more chances to succeed. His development peaks when he attempts to defy Wiseman, realizing the entity poses a threat to Prince Demande and Saphir. However, this act of potential redemption is cut short when Wiseman mercilessly destroys him, using the powers of the newly created Black Lady, before he can warn his masters.
Notable abilities possessed by Rubeus include several supernatural powers common to his clan. He is able to fly, teleport himself and others through space, and create portals to transport victims directly to Nemesis. In combat, he demonstrates the ability to shoot powerful beams and bursts of dark energy. He also has a degree of control over fire-based attacks and can communicate telepathically with his subordinates. His operations are often conducted from a concealed UFO-shaped spaceship orbiting Earth, which amplifies his power through the influence of a Malefic Black Crystal.
In terms of background, Rubeus originates from the dark planet Nemesis, a world associated with the Malefic Black Crystal. He is the first member of the Black Moon Clan to appear in the 20th century, dispatched with a specific mission to find a person codenamed Rabbit, who is later revealed to be the young Chibiusa, and to obtain the Legendary Silver Crystal. His allegiances are firmly declared as he has sworn absolute loyalty to the clan's leader, Prince Demande.
Rubeus has a striking and imposing appearance that matches his fiery personality. He possesses bright red hair styled to resemble a flame and piercing red eyes. Like all members of the Black Moon Clan, he bears a black, upside-down crescent moon symbol on his forehead. His attire consists of a brown leather vest, baggy pants with a camouflage-like design, black leather boots, and a necklace featuring a stone pendant, often complemented by the signature black crystal earrings. The Materials Collection describes him as very intense and a bit of a hot head, traits that align with his fiery visual design.
Regarding his personality and motivations, Rubeus is defined by his cruelty, arrogance, and unwavering dedication to the Black Moon Clan's cause. His primary motivation is to complete the mission assigned to him by Prince Demande and the mysterious Wiseman: to capture Chibiusa and obtain the Silver Crystal to aid in their plan to rewrite history. He views his underlings as disposable tools rather than comrades. Despite commanding the four Spectre Sisters, he holds no genuine care for them and does not reciprocate the romantic feelings they, particularly the youngest sister Koan, harbor for him.
His role in the story is that of a field commander and a direct threat to the Sailor Guardians. Rubeus is responsible for orchestrating the initial attacks on the Sailor Guardians in the present timeline, using the Spectre Sisters to do his bidding. He proves to be a formidable adversary, successfully capturing Sailor Mars, Sailor Mercury, and Sailor Jupiter in separate confrontations, transporting them to his UFO or to Nemesis for interrogation. He also attempts to blackmail Sailor Moon into surrendering the Silver Crystal in exchange for the lives of her captured friends.
In terms of key relationships, his most significant ties are to the leadership of the Black Moon Clan. He is obsessively loyal to Prince Demande, but his relationship with the shadowy Wiseman becomes one of manipulation and eventual betrayal. Rubeus begins to suspect that Wiseman has more sinister plans that endanger the clan. On the other hand, he has a competitive and hostile relationship with his fellow commander, Esmeraude, who views him as a failure and ultimately supplants him.
Rubeus experiences a notable, though tragic, development. While he starts as a confident and high-ranking operative, a string of failures as the Sailor Guardians defeat the Spectre Sisters and evade his traps leads to his downfall. As his mission falls apart, he becomes desperate and pleads for more chances to succeed. His development peaks when he attempts to defy Wiseman, realizing the entity poses a threat to Prince Demande and Saphir. However, this act of potential redemption is cut short when Wiseman mercilessly destroys him, using the powers of the newly created Black Lady, before he can warn his masters.
Notable abilities possessed by Rubeus include several supernatural powers common to his clan. He is able to fly, teleport himself and others through space, and create portals to transport victims directly to Nemesis. In combat, he demonstrates the ability to shoot powerful beams and bursts of dark energy. He also has a degree of control over fire-based attacks and can communicate telepathically with his subordinates. His operations are often conducted from a concealed UFO-shaped spaceship orbiting Earth, which amplifies his power through the influence of a Malefic Black Crystal.