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Now I want to see Vi kick ass, take names, and confront some** inner demons. **

Or become one of those demons.

More like "Join the glorious evolution by killing cats and drinking its blood"

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I'm afraid, Viktor's story is not even out yet, but Riot missed the point of his character by SO MUCH

You are right to fear, and I share your trepidation. However, while I am resigned to confronting Riot's poor decision, there may yet be hope. Viktor's narrative has always involved people stealing something from him and twisting it to their own ends, such as Urgot. I noticed there is no mention of Viktor anywhere despite the fact that his name would be first and foremost associated with the Glorious Evolution.

It may be possible that Viktor's concept of The Glorious Evolution has been perverted by the population at large within Zaun, especially by the poor and desperate. I can easily see Viktor providing augmentations to those who willingly volunteer to be altered, more than likely not improving their life, while also trying to spread the word that augmentations can not only help but enhance someone's existence. Viktor educates, lectures, but people pick up on the wrong idea, they take what should be objective fact and twist it into salvation.

Once more, the world spoils Viktor's vision.

Like, the acolytes are literally copies of the Techpriests from WH40K

I'm not surprised, considering one of member of the narrative team is known for his works in the 40K universe. Unfortunate, I suppose, though I've always suspected something of the sort from the moment Viktor was joined by acolytes. I never thought it was so extreme though.

I personally don't see your problem here. Now, now, before you get your pitchforks hear me out.

The Glorious Evolution, to the uneducated mind, which mind you most of Zaun's population consists of, can seem as a MIRACLE. Replacing the weak flesh, riding you of your shortcomings, overcome the limitations of your body.

For them Viktor and the glorious evolutions are their SALVATION, Their Savior! It already is an established Zaunite tradition to offer something in order to pray for greater progress. Them just offering the parts they have shed for the glorious evolution isn't as macabre and fanatic as it may seem.

I see it as yet again something that outsiders may frown upon, yet if you think about it is just as logical as offering some animal carcass. It's sacred, it's symbolic, it's something the COMMON people can rally behind.

Viktor is ABOVE the aristocracy, he accepts the common folk under his wing, be it poor, deformed or anything in between, you're all equal under the glorious evolution. I don't see it as something that ruins his character, it just characterizes his followers.