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===Description===
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'''Cyrus Temple''' was the leader of the Special Tactical Anti-Gang (STAG) unit. He is described as cold with Kia, but willing to do whatever it takes to do his job. About two-thirds through the game, he uses Josh Birk as the poster boy for S.T.A.G, after being ordered to do it by Monica Hughes. He attempts to stop the capture of Birk by the Saints, but fails. He later travels to the Saints HQ, giving the player a choice to either give Birk to him and he'll focus on the Syndicate, or give Birk to Shaundi. Either choice will lead to Cyrus going back on his deal, or retreating to his Condor and firing on the penthouse. Later the player impersonates Cyrus via plastic surgery. The player infiltrates the aircraft-carrier on the shores of Steelport in order to free Shaundi, using Pierce and Viola as fake prisoners. The four fight their way through the carrier and rig it to blow up. At the end of the game, it is revealed the Kia has set up bombs at the base of the Steelport Monument and is threatening to blow it, along with Shaundi and Viola. The player must then choose to kill [[Killbane]] or Save Shaundi and Viola.
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'''Cyrus Temple''' was the leader of the Special Tactical Anti-Gang (STAG) unit. He is described as cold with Kia, but willing to do whatever it takes to do his job. He takes the nature of his missions way too seriously and has little regard for human life or property. Had it not been for Senator Monica Hughes overseeing their activities, Cyrus and Kia would have been free to unleash destruction and even go as far as destroy most of Steelport to wipe out the gangs. In other words, he sees this as a World War, rather than the crime stopping unit that they were meant to be.
===Biography===
===Biography===
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Following Senator Monica Hughes' unanimous approval from the United States Senate to execute the "STAG Initiative" upon the city of Steelport, Cyrus makes his first appearance in the mission "Gang Bang", where his voice can be heard briefly as he gives orders to Kia and her troops. He also makes a physical appearance at the end of the mission, giving a press conference about STAG's mission, and the effects it could have on Steelport’s citizens aboard the aircraft carrier Thermopylae.
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Following Monica Hughes' unanimous approval from the United States Senate to execute the "STAG Initiative" upon the city of Steelport, Cyrus makes his first appearance in the mission "Gang Bang," where his voice can be heard briefly as he gives orders to Kia and her troops. He also makes a physical appearance at the end of the mission, giving a press conference about STAG's mission, and the effects it could have on Steelport’s citizens aboard the aircraft carrier Thermopylae.
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Cyrus is next seen after the events of "Convoy Decoy" expressing some frustration over Monica Hughes's decision to use Nyte Blayde as the official mascot of STAG for publicity purposes, citing that "shock and awe" will win wars not "hearts and minds" as she believes. Before the conversation comes to an end, Cyrus requests that Monica Hughes give him permission to use the Daedalus straight away, so that he can bring STAG's mission to a quick and decisive end. Monica Hughes refuses, and orders Cyrus to ensure Josh Birk's safety, or else. An order he ultimately fails to follow as Viola and The Protagonist kidnap Birk in the mission "Nyte Blayde's Return".
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Cyrus is next seen after the events of "Convoy Decoy" expressing some frustration over Senator Hughes' decision to use Nyte Blayde as the official mascot of STAG for publicity purposes, citing that "shock and awe" will win wars not "hearts and minds" as she believes. Before the conversation comes to an end, Cyrus requests that Hughes give him permission to use the Daedalus straight away, so that he can bring STAG's mission to a quick and decisive end. Hughes refuses, and orders Cyrus to ensure Josh Birk's safety, or else. An order he ultimately fails to follow as the Boss and Viola kidnap Birk in the mission "Nyte Blayde's Return."
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Cyrus explains STAG's mission.
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Towards the end of the mission "STAG Party", Cyrus and his troops confront both Shaundi and the Protagonist on a helipad at the Saints HQ. After stepping out of his Condor he orders them to give up and surrender after STAG has surrounded the area. Shaundi and the Protagonist strike back by holding Josh Birk at gunpoint and demanding that STAG withdraw from Steelport immediately. Cyrus refuses, and instead offers to make another deal with the Protagonist in exchange for Birk's release. The terms of this new deal specify Cyrus' guaranteed commitment to leave the 3rd Street Saints alone for a period of time, and focus STAG's efforts on The Syndicate instead. The player must then choose to hand Josh Birk over to Cyrus or give him back to Shaundi.
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Towards the end of the mission "STAG Party," Cyrus and his troops confront both Shaundi and the Boss on a helipad at the Saints HQ. After stepping out of his Condor, he orders them to give up and surrender after STAG has surrounded the area. Shaundi and the Protagonist strike back by holding Josh Birk at gunpoint and demanding that STAG withdraw from Steelport immediately. Cyrus refuses, and instead offers to make another deal with the Protagonist in exchange for Birk's release. The terms of this new deal specify Cyrus' guaranteed commitment to leave the 3rd Street Saints alone for a period of time, and focus STAG's efforts on the Syndicate instead. The player must then choose to hand Josh Birk over to Cyrus or give him back to Shaundi.
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Handing Birk back to Shaundi will result in him becoming an unlockable homie along with his other persona "Nyte Blayde". Cyrus then retreats back to his Condor and orders his troops to destroy the Saints HQ. Shaundi and Birk escape to safety while the Protagonist base-jumps off the helipad to escape the oncoming destruction. Handing Birk over to Cyrus will result in both him and Cyrus retreating to the safety of Cyrus' Condor before Cyrus goes back on his word and orders his troops to destroy the Saints HQ anyway. Shaundi escapes to safety while the Protagonist base-jumps off the helipad to escape the oncoming destruction. After STAG exits the area with Birk, the Protagonist is then given their full cooperation in the takeover of a single neighborhood in Steelport for the Saints (supposedly, STAG moves into the neighborhood, drives any presence of the Syndicate out, and leaves, allowing the Saints to move in unopposed by either side). After the Saints HQ is destroyed, Cyrus sends Kia some Intel on Shaundi, and requests that she capture the famed, Saints lieutenant for questioning. Kia complies with Cyrus' orders and immediately begins hunting for Shaundi.
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Handing Birk back to Shaundi will result in him becoming an unlockable homie along with his other persona "Nyte Blayde." But either way, Cyrus then retreats back to his Condor and orders his troops to destroy the Saints HQ before the Boss base-jumps off the helipad to escape the oncoming destruction. After the Saints HQ is attacked, Cyrus sends Kia some Intel on Shaundi, and requests that she capture the famed Saints talk show host for questioning. Kia complies with Cyrus' orders and immediately begins hunting for Shaundi.
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Shaundi is captured by STAG shortly after the Protagonist defeats Matt Miller and the Deckers. They take her aboard the Thermopylae and place her in the ship's detention center for questioning. In an effort to save her, the Protagonist disguises themselves as Cyrus via plastic surgery, and pretends to bring both Pierce and Viola into STAG custody. Once aboard the Thermopylae, Kia politely greets the Protagonist (believing them to be Cyrus), and congratulates them on their success before having her troops escort Pierce and Viola to the ship's detention center.
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Shaundi is captured by STAG shortly after the Boss defeats Matt Miller and the Deckers. They take her aboard the Thermopylae and place her in the ship's detention center for questioning. In an effort to save her, the Boss disguises as Cyrus via plastic surgery, and pretends to bring both Pierce and Viola into STAG custody. Once aboard the Thermopylae, Kia politely greets the Boss, and congratulates them on their success before having her troops escort Pierce and Viola to the ship's detention center.
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After spending a few minutes with the Protagonist, Kia begins to grow suspicious of their disguise due to them not using proper grammar for an army officer (saying things like "Dude" or "What's Up?"), and not addressing her by her name. Kia’s suspicions are finally confirmed when the real Cyrus announces his intentions to return to the Thermopylae to oversee Shaundi's interrogation. Knowing that their cover has been blown, the Protagonist quickly exits the room while Kia draws a pistol, and takes several shots at them, but fails to score a hit. She then sounds the alarm, informs Cyrus of the on-board situation, and orders all STAG units to shoot the imposter on-sight.
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After spending a few minutes with the Boss, Kia begins to grow suspicious of their disguise due to not using proper grammar for an army officer (saying things like "Dude" or "What's Up?"), and not addressing her by her name. Kia’s suspicions are finally confirmed when the real Cyrus announces his intentions to return to the Thermopylae to oversee Shaundi's interrogation. Knowing that the Saints' cover has been blown, the Boss quickly exits the room while Kia draws a pistol, and fires several shots, but fails to score a hit. She then sounds the alarm, informs Cyrus of the on-board situation, and orders all STAG units to shoot the imposter on sight.
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Unfortunately for both Kia and Cyrus, STAG is unable to stop the Protagonist from escaping the Thermopylae with their fellow Saints after they've sabotaged the ship’s main reactor. The resulting explosion destroys the Thermopylae and causes a major setback to STAG's plans. 12 hours later, Cyrus sets up shop at his new base-of-operations in Downtown while STAG prepares to lockdown the city. After a short conversation with Monica Hughes, Kia gives him an update on the lockdown's progress and states that STAG commando teams are currently en-route to Steelport. Cyrus thanks Kia for the update, and after listening to her desire to "take the gloves off" with the Saints, calmly dismisses her from his presence.
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Unfortunately for both Cyrus and Kia, STAG is unable to stop the Boss from escaping the Thermopylae with their fellow Saints after they have sabotaged the ship’s main reactor. The resulting explosion destroys the Thermopylae and causes a major setback to STAG's plans. 12 hours later, Cyrus sets up shop at his new base-of-operations in Downtown while STAG prepares to lockdown the city. After a short conversation with Hughes, Kia gives him an update on the lockdown's progress and states that STAG commando teams are currently en-route to Steelport. Cyrus thanks Kia for the update, and after listening to her desire to "take the gloves off" with the Saints, calmly dismisses her from his presence.
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Cyrus later makes a brief appearance on the "undead-infested" Arapice Island at the very end of "Zombie Attack". This is already after the Saints have successfully (but secretly) dealt with the zombie virus on behalf of Steelport's mayor, Burt Reynolds. STAG enters the area with the intent to try to contain the undead menace, and although Cyrus and his men are more than capable of keeping the zombies from eating them, they are ultimately unsuccessful in achieving their goal. Frustrated, and still unwilling to let Cyrus have the Daedalus, Monica Hughes announces her intentions to come to Steelport and get the situation under control. The news of Monica Hughes's imminent arrival puts Cyrus in low spirits.
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Cyrus later makes a brief appearance on the "undead-infested" Arapice Island at the very end of "Zombie Attack." This is already after the Saints have successfully (but secretly) dealt with the zombie virus on behalf of Steelport's mayor, Burt Reynolds. STAG enters the area with the intent to try to contain the undead menace, and although Cyrus and his men are more than capable of keeping the zombies from eating them, they are ultimately unsuccessful in achieving their goal. Frustrated, and still unwilling to let Cyrus use the Daedalus, Senator Hughes announces her intentions to come to Steelport and get the situation under control. The news of Hughes' imminent arrival puts Cyrus in low spirits.
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Towards the end of the game, Steelport is engulfed in a violent war between the Luchadores and STAG. The Protagonist enters the conflict with their fellow Saints, intent on putting a stop to the chaos before things get out of control. Once successful, the player is presented with two major choices which are occurring at the same time: one is to chase down and kill Killbane, leader of the Luchadores, and the other is to travel to Magarac Island to save Shaundi, Viola, and Burt Reynolds, who have been taken hostage by Kia and her troops. Killbane is at the very top of the Protagonist’s hate / murder list, and he is currently preparing to escape the city via. private jet. Kia is plotting to destroy the Saints’ reputation and frame the gang for mass terrorism by destroying the Magarac Island, and leaving the bodies of her prisoners in the wreckage for the "proper" authorities to find.
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Towards the end of the game, Steelport is engulfed in a violent war between the Luchadores and STAG. The Protagonist enters the conflict with their fellow Saints, intent on putting a stop to the chaos before things get out of control. Once successful, the player is presented with two major choices which are occurring at the same time: one is to chase down and kill Killbane, leader of the Luchadores, and the other is to travel to Magarac Island to save Shaundi, Viola, and Burt Reynolds, who have been taken hostage by Kia and her troops. Killbane is at the very top of the Protagonist’s hate / murder list, and he is currently preparing to escape the city via private jet. Kia is plotting to destroy the Saints’ reputation and frame the gang for mass terrorism by destroying the Magarac Island, and leaving the bodies of her prisoners in the wreckage for the "proper" authorities to find. In the end, the Boss chooses to go after Kia and kills her and frees her hostages. Cyrus then attempts to arrest the Boss, Pierce, and Shaundi, but Hughes orders him to stand down and calls off the STAG initiative because the Saints have saved Magarac Island as opposed to his martial law bringing destruction. Cyrus then threatens the Boss that the next time the Saints step out of line, STAG will put them down.
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Later, Cyrus is held accountable for his destructive actions and discharged from the military. Distraught at the loss of his career, he then spiraled into insanity and blamed the Saints for "ruining America." Cyrus then believe that the nation's leaders made a mistake in sparing the Saints and partnered with Middle Eastern terrorists, supplying them with STAG surplus. He then hatched a plan to nuke Washington D.C. so that the United States can "start over." MI6 agent Asha Odekar gets wind of the scheme and enlists the help of the Saints to stop him. They battle through his base and the Boss then chases Cyrus down and a scuffle ensues. The Boss shoots Cyrus into a hazardous liquid, killing him, but not before Cyrus launches the nuclear missile. The Boss then risks life and limb to disable the missile in mid-flight and become the President of the United States.
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Zinyak later creates a virtual figment of Cyrus to oversee Kinzie Kensignton's nightmare simulation, hosting a rally and voicing his views on a perfect society. The President then arrives and defeats him with a dubstep gun. But Cyrus is not through yet and has taken over the SNG base of Sierra Point in the simulation. He then battles the President with a VTOL, superpowers, and soldiers. Kinzie then gains her own superpowers and ground-and-pounds Cyrus. Afterwards, he is reconstructed to aid the Saints.
[[Category:Military Villains]]
[[Category:Military Villains]]
[[Category:Dictator]]
[[Category:Dictator]]