Martin Vale

"Yo! What is up, Rickstead? I'm the Death Rider. Nice to meet ya-Sorry, no autographs! Just wanted to let you know that y'all are about to die! Don't be sad though, 'cause it'll be the most epic death you could've hoped for! You're welcome. Ciao!"

- The Death Rider to the City of Rickstead before unleashing the Skull Invader

Martin Vale is a main character in Masked Rider: Swordblazers and acts as a major antagonist. One of Keith's former friends who defected to the Human Liberation Front when his newfound Kamen Rider powers allowed him to satisfy his sadistic side. Sympathizes with the Mallakor and approaches their conquest of Earth with the greatest of fervor.

Personality
Before becoming a Rider, Martin was a low-key, timid sort who was picked on for most of his life. Upon discovering his Death Rider powers, he reveled in his destructive potential, and gleefully joined the Human Liberation Front when they extended an offer. As an enemy, Martin is sporadic, sadistic, and aggressive; with a nhilistic mindset spurring him onward. He doesn't want to just conquer Earth, he wants it destroyed. As long as Martin remains the Death Rider, he is a threat to everyone and everything around him.

As a former friend of Keith's, he possesses an odd hatred toward him; blaming him for not being there when the Invader Pods touched down on the city. However, the Death Rider's sadism makes this claim ambiguous.

It is implied that the Bio-Metal may be affecting him mentally, but this is currently unconfirmed.

Personas
The Masked Riders of the Human Liberation Front, like the Riders of the International Protectorate Army, utilize Break-Locks carried on their person which allow them to use the Persona System when the Locks are tapped open. Different Personas have different strengths and weaknesses; with results dependent on the Rider accessing them. Unlike the Army Riders though, the Break-Locks of the HLF are unique in nature; possessing the ability to summon Invaders to attack enemies, but with a charge-time to maintain as a price.

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