Arthur Pence

Arthur Pence, also operating under the alias (Lionheart) is a main character in Masked Rider: Swordblazers and acts as a major antagonist. A soldier working under a covert military unit, Pence becomes exposed to a Bio-Metal deposit and becomes corrupted by his newfound power. With his new power, Pence will stop at nothing to conquer the city....and maybe even the world. The alien invaders seem to have taken a shine to him. But why?

Personality
To both friend and foe, Arthur is known by all for his ruthlessness. Principles of gentleness, compassion, and "needs of the many" are all lost on this jaded soldier. Arthur is all about the job and the risk therein. To him, the ends justify any and all means. An archetypal conqueror, Arthur will do anything to claim all he sees as his; even using his allies as bait or attacking the innocent. His greed tends to get the better of him though, and he is easily lured in by promises of wealth and power.

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.

Trivia

 * While Arthur's Rider themes and concepts are based on King Arthur from medieval history; the character template here is used for a villain. Most media portrays King Arthur in a positive light.