The truth is I want you to resist. I’m not here because I want to spread the Viltrum Empire. I’m not here because I believe in one cause or the other, or that I’m fulfilling some kind of honorable duty. I’m here because I enjoy this.
Conquest taunting Invincible, Invincible Issue #62
Conquest was a high-ranking Viltrumite warrior as well as the second most powerful of the Viltrum Empire. He was put in charge of overseeing Mark's take over of Earth, perishing during his rematch with the young Viltrumite. He is a major antagonist in Invincible.
History[]
Background Information[]
Conquest receiving his injuries from the Rognarrs.
Conquest was born on Viltrum and was one of the few Viltrumites who survived The Scourge Virus. After the infection left his system, Conquest found himself vulnerable and his strength greatly diminished. Arriving on a planet inhabited by The Rognarr, his right arm was ripped off, his face permanently scarred, and he was blinded in his right eye.
Invincible War: The Aftermath[]
Conquest and Invincible charging at each other.
Conquest would be sent to Earth by the Viltrumites, with the task of informing Mark about his duties for the Viltrum Empire. Arriving on Earth, informing Mark of his mission and warning him by telling his history as a Conqueror. Still refusing to follow orders, the duo charge into battle, causing a large shockwave around the area.
Conquest easily overpowers Mark, crashing him through a building. As Mark is on the ground, he bloats about his stupidity in facing against him, going on a monologue about how much he enjoys conquering planets for the empire.
Mark uses this opportunity to get a hit on him, however, Conquest simply taunts him as his hit barely makes a scratch. Mark becomes angry and rushes into him, sending him through building. Conquest lifts the debris and holds Mark by his neck with one arm, begging Mark to show off more of his strength against him. Mark responds by smashing his fists on his temple. Conquest smiles as Mark punches him again, launching him into orbit.
Conquest charges him back into to the stratosphere, gripping tightly on Mark. After breaking hold of him, Conquest finally stops pulling his punches and hits Mark, breaking one of his monocles. Mark flies down at high speeds while Conquest pummels him. Mark holds hand over his eye, which was severely brushed from Conquest’s punch. From a distance, Oliver tries to catch up to Conquest to help Mark, but the duo are moving at a rate that is too fast for him.
Mark attempts to reason with Conquest, but Conquest refuses to stop since he’s enjoying the battle. Oliver ambushes him, with Conquest retaliating by grabbing him in the arm, demanding to know who he is. Mark rushes in to save Oliver, throwing him aside so he can escape. Conquest pushes Mark down with his elbow at his neck, as he taunts Mark to fight back. Mark headbutts Conquest causing his nose to bleed, much to his amusement. Mark continues by repeatedly punching him, with Conquest catching his last punch, mocking his strength.
Conquest tosses Mark around effortlessly, continuing to mock him as he exclaims to have once met Nolan, wishing that he could've told him that he killed his son. Oliver interrupts and catches him off guard, helping Mark up. While he explains how they can beat Conquest together, Conquest simply responds with a threat against the child. He swats Mark away to focus on Oliver, punching his teeth out and breaking his arm. Before being able to rip Oliver in half, Mark rushes in to save him. Conquest refocuses on fighting Mark as Cecil sends in a medical team for Oliver.
The fight rages on as Conquest punches Mark through the sea, launching him into a destroyer ship over an island. He retaliates by punching Conquest as Eve arrives to assist Mark, much to Mark’s horror. Mark attempts hold him off to give Eve the chance to escape, but Conquest breaks his leg, causing him to shriek in pain. Eve holds Conquest into a bubble, but he easily breaks out of it as Conquest punches Eve's face and impales her. As she falls to the ground, Mark holds her damaged body in sadness.
Conquest's cybernetic arm getting destroyed.
As Eve slowly takes her last breath, Conquest tells Mark how fun it's been to battle him, exclaiming that he's thankful Mark has made the Empire so pissed off. Mark threatens Conquest one last time, amusing him as he invites Mark to do his worst. The duo charges into one another with a punch, breaking Mark's forearm and destroying Conquest’s cybernetic arm from the impact. Conquest is finally amused at the destruction as Mark continues to punch him. Conquest attempts to take a hold of Mark, but Mark bites off a part of his muscle tissue.
While the two fight, Eve wakes up from her near death state and rebuilds her body. Mark pummels Conquest repeatedly until he gets distracted by Eve’s revival. Conquest punches him while he's distracted as Eve fires a beam of energy at Conquest, burning much of his skin. Eve loses consciousness and Conquest goes to kill Eve. However, Mark begins to pummel Conquest with his remaining arm, preventing him from hurting Eve.
He catches his punch and breaks Marks hand, causing him to scream in pain. An amused Conquest laughs as Mark is in pain, continuing to taunt his strength. Mark responds by headbutting Conquest to the point until his face is disfigured, eventually losing consciousness from the battle, temporarily putting an end to the old Viltrumite.
In the aftermath of the battle, Cecil took Conquest's body from the battlefield and create a duplicate of the corpse to show to Invincible after his recovery, with his real corpse being held in a 400-ton prison in the Mojave Desert. Seeking answers on the Viltrum Empire, Cecil waits for Conquest to fully heal from his injuries.
Days later, Conquest fully healed from his injuries and easily escaped into space. He then smiled and headed to a Viltrumite Warship. Reporting to the Grand Regent, Thragg. He bowed to him at the request of Kregg, reporting his failure to the Grand Regent. Thragg compared him to an animal and cited his failure for reasons to not let him live. Thragg forgave him and tasked him to return to kill Invincible, Nolan. and anyone who is assisting in the Coalition cause.
Viltrumite War[]
Conquest led the charge against the Coalition with Lucan and an unnamed Viltrumite. Conquest had ran through a Coalition spaceship and readied himself for battle. He revealed himself to Invincible, believing him to be dead. Oliver charged for Conquest, only to be slapped away. He was then charged into by Nolan, but Conquest recovered. He grabbed Nolan and headbutted him.
Invincible interrupted and pummeled Conquest. Conquest smacked him away and charged towards him. Invincible asked how he was still alive. He revealed that he was imprisoned and had escaped. He punched Invincible and was punched back after a Viltrumite impressed alien race had arrived. Oliver, realized that he couldn't hold his breath for long, headed to an unknown planet. Conquest punched Invincible again and headed after Oliver. However, Invincible caught up to him and grabbed him. They crashed into the ground with Invincible attempting to suffocate Conquest. Attempting to break his hold, Conquest would fly into space and flew to various mountains. Realizing he won't let go, He punched Invincible and disemboweled him. An injured Mark doesn't let go and Conquest is suffocated to death. After the bloody fight, Omni Man decides to bury the old Viltrumite Titan, telling the enraged Oliver, that Conquest was one of the greatest warriors of the Viltrumite empire, and deserved to be laid to rest, despite his way was lost years ago, Nolan still respected him and found him to be greater man that himself.
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Viltrumite Physiology
- Superhuman Strength: A Viltrumite's strength is far greater than that of Humans. The upper limit is unknown as some Viltrumites are stronger than others.
- Superhuman Speed: Viltrumites are capable of moving at speeds much faster than Humans.
- Superhuman Stamina: Viltrumites generate less fatigue toxins than humans, allowing them to fight and move for extended periods of time without collapsing from exhaustion.
- Superhuman Endurance: Viltrumites have endurance beyond human capabilities and have survived disembowelment, touching lava, and bomb blasts without permanent physical damage.
- Flight: Due a complex balancing system located in their inner ears, Viltrumites have the ability to fly.
- Interstellar Travel: Viltrumites can survive in outer space without aid.
- Enhanced Lung Capacity: Viltrumites can hold their breath for up to two weeks without breathing.
- Invulnerability: Viltrumite skin is much harder to pierce than human skin. Only beings of similar strength can harm Viltrumites.
- Enhanced Healing Factor: Viltrumites can heal from injuries that would normally kill humans.
- Decelerated Aging: Viltrumites have the potential to live for thousands of years and still be in their physical prime.
- Dominant Genetics: A Viltrumite's genes will override other race's traits for physical appearance and powers.
Abilities[]
- Hand-to-Hand Combat
- Intimidation
Weaknesses[]
- Vulnerable Ears: When a Viltrumite's equilibrium in their ears is disturbed, mainly by frequency, it can cause extreme pain and may even possibly kill them. Depending on how strong the frequency is determines that pain of attack.
Paraphernalia[]
Equipment[]
- Cybernetic Right Hand: Conquest has been given a Cybernetic Hand to make up for the one he had lost to Ragnarr. He is capable of clenching or opening his fist with it.
Trivia[]
- Although dead in the main universe, Conquest would appear again in an alternate reality in which Mark Grayson became the Emperor of the Viltrum Empire, conquering Earth in the process.