That’s not a stereotype, that’s how many fighter pilots actually are because of what they do. They’re taught to think of themselves as being the best of the best.
Just because many military pilots share common attitude, you generalize EVERYONE of them the same; THAT’S STEREOTYPING! There’s nothing wrong about humility, while being conscious of one’s great aptitude. In fact, it would help the person garner more reverence from others by his unselfish demeanour.
Maybe you didn’t like Maia and Marcus, but there was nothing wrong or unrealistic depicting them as fighter pilots confident in their own abilities with maybe some competition between them.
Confidence is one thing; but being NOISY about something is really annoying! For a change, let’s have some character where whatever grievances he/she may have they keep it to themselves. Don’t show it. Be cool and professional about it. You can hate the sins but love the sinner!
I always thought that Marcus Rush was actually a bit of a complex character, mainly because he was both racist and likable. lol
INDEED NOT! Marcus Rush is actually a SIMPLETON! No character appeal AT ALL! Even his name ain’t cool!
With regard to Maia, doesn’t she have any hobby or childhood preferences. The whole time Shadow Chronicle is played out, all she ever said was ONLY meaningless words! Why can’t the writer spare a few minutes (5 minutes at least) to allow the viewer to have some intimate moment with her alone. The same goes for Marcus. I don’t think 5 minutes is too expensive to spend?!
How can the hero of a series not be the main character?
And why not?! B-)
You mean another Rick Hunter? In the beginning of the Macross Saga, Roy Fokker was the ace veritech fighter pilot while Rick was a circus pilot.
Rick is the MAIN STAR HERO and the focal point! Roy Fokker is just the CO-STAR working on the sideline! Let’s switch them for a change; the CO-STAR is the HERO of the story while the MAIN STAR is only a spectator. How about it? B-)