“ | And now, your majesty, I must respectfully insist that you hand over to me the supreme command of the universe, sew a button on my spare uniform and marry me this afternoon. | „ |
~ Blackadder to Queen Asphyxia. |
Grand Admiral Blackadder is a supporting character in the 1988 Blackadder special Blackadder's Christmas Carol.
In a future timeline where Ebenezer Blackadder chooses to become evil, Grand Admiral Blackadder is a descendant of Ebenezer who serves as the leader of the despotic Queen Asphyxia XIX's armies. In a vision witnessed by Ebenezer and the Spirit of Christmas, Blackadder assassinates Asphyxia's three husbands and marries her to become supreme ruler of the universe.
What Makes Him Magnificent?[]
- Like most other versions of Blackadder, he is extremely entertaining to watch due to his sarcasm and wit.
- He's a competent military leader, having crushed both the Marmidons and the Sheepsqueezers.
- He disguises a weapon as a present for Queen Asphyxia to get it into the throne room and assassinate her triple husbandoid, allowing him to demand Asphyxia marry him.
- He succeeds in his goal of becoming ruler of the universe in awesome fashion.
What Makes Him A Baddie?[]
- He owns Baldrick as a slave.
- He kills Asphyxia's husbands and possibly plans to force her to marry him, although this second part does not happen because Asphyxia actually wants to marry him.