Now that the story is complete and people are still shitting on Raserix, I thought I'd reveal the truth that people aren't prepared to hear: Raserix did nothing wrong.

Here we see a broken man who feels empty and cannot muster any purpose to his life. Instead of making excuses, blaming other people for his problems, or presenting himself as a perpetual victim, he decides to take it upon himself and turn his life around by joining the U.S. Marines. This is a responsible choice of action for a man like Raserix who needs a sense of purpose to his existence. He has taken initiative to better himself instead of sulking away in misery and self-pity.

Raserix is a role model of what it means to be a man. He doesn't take shit from anyone - not even the drill instructors. He refuses to be disrespected and lashes out against those who try to walk over him, which we see when he beats the shit out of his drill instructor and then proceeds to take out 10 more fucking dudes - including other drill instructors - before deciding he's had enough. This display alone has elevated his position in the social hierarchy dramatically. You can argue that he would be court martialed and arrested for assault, and this argument is totally valid. You can also argue that this isn't the point of boot and that the military doesn't operate this way, and you would also be valid. However, in this instance, Raserix has displayed unbelievable fighting talent and this cannot be argued. Had he failed to take down anyone in his backlash, it would be totally reasonable and expected that he would be court martialed for his behavior and would undergo entry-level separation. Instead, higher-ups within the military see this guy as an opportunity - someone with incredible fighting skill and an aura that surrounds him due to his unforeseen willpower and devotion to his actions. Someone like him would be perfect for classified ops and suicide missions. Displaying unfounded loyalty to the U.S. Marines, he would be used until top brass feels he knows too much and is then disposed of to tie up loose ends.

Arriving in Equestria, Raserix is still in game mode. He expects everyone he sees to be hostile, and after dealing with mongs shooting at him with Ak47s, it's reasonable for him to feel as though he is defending himself from these animals who are wearing armor and touting javelins. He doesn't know what's going on and perceives everyone as a hostile. Thus, he is pissed off to hear from Princess Celestia that he has committed 'irreversible crimes' and will be imprisoned. Keep in mind that Raserix still isn't entirely sure that this isn't part of his mission, and for all he knows, he's been captured by enemy combatants.

Raserix's refusal to be disrespected is once again observed when the bull smacks right into Raserix and knocks him onto his ass because he was in the way. Any reasonable person would be outraged by such a display, and Raserix makes quick work of the bull despite taking on serious injuries during the fight. His actions seem even more valiant when imagined in the context that it is Raserix's hypothetical lover that is knocked over by the bull, or anyone else who is innocent for that matter. By the time he wakes up in the hospital bed, he is absolutely fucking done. He is disgusted by these animals and their nonsense, and he now has it set firmly in his mind to make them pay for what they have done to him. From his perspective, he is justified to think this way.

Thus, after Raserix escapes, is saved by the demigod, and obtains knowledge of his magical powers, it is logical for his next move to be total annihilation of all the ponies who have disrespected him. He takes great joy in doing what he feels is right and is just in his eyes. Once his handiwork is done, his next objective is to return to command. He is proud to be a U.S. Marine and has unfounded loyalty to them and what they stand for. The USMC gives him a sense of purpose. However, in the final chapter, his adventure abruptly comes to an end. He fails to find out how to get back to command, but not before righting one last wrong - killing the demigod himself who acted like Raserix was his toy to be played with. With this last wrong made just, Raserix feels content enough to let himself pass away. The explosion killing the rulers of Equestria is the icing on the cake.

I've been working on this story on and off for over three years now despite how short it is. I hope that you've been taken on a crazy ride and have read something completely unlike any other story. I had alot of fun writing this story and portraying a man as raw and authentic as Raserix. It doesn't surprise me that this work is controversial, which I believe is part of what makes it so great. It's easy to take the events at face-value and demonize Raserix for his actions, which is why I encourage readers to think from his perspective and have a free discussion in the comment section. I consider this to be my greatest work of all time.

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