control by intimidation theme

A person in charge uses fear to keep his underlings under control.

8 total · 1 major · 7 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
ldr2019e3x02 major The big crewmate used his size to proclaim himself the leader when he had, in fact, drawn the shortest straw meaning he should have been sacrificed. Torrin had to use his wits, but also a cleverly procured firearm in order to keep the cowardly crew under control.
ahp5x25 minor The bartender spoke about brotherly love, but mystery man said it was intimidation by threat of violence that had pacified the town.
ds91x19 minor Marritza described a Machiavellian philosophy of control
got7x04 minor Jamie ordered farmers "encouraged" and later there was talk about whipping stragglers
movie: A Clockwork Orange (1971) minor Alex made a display of force to show he was leader of his gang after his fellow gang members tried to depose him as leader.
tng3x22 minor Kivas Fajo :: Fajo maintains control of his ship by threatening to use his Varon T disruptor
tng4x13 minor Data talks of the power of fear
tng7x04 minor Baran's methods