Was General Ironwood Ever Trustworthy? - The Nature of Plot Devices (RWBY Analysis)

I think this is the final Ironwood video. Follow me on Twitter -   / jessegolo   Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=50815805 RWBY (pronounced "Ruby") is an American anime-styled animated web series and media franchise created by Monty Oum for Rooster Teeth. It is set in the fictional world of Remnant, where young people train to become warriors (called "Huntsmen" and "Huntresses") to protect their world from monsters called Grimm. The name RWBY is derived from the four main characters' forenames: Ruby, Weiss, Blake and Yang, as well as their associated theme colors; Red, White, Black and Yellow, and their combined team name: Team RWBY. General James Ironwood is the Headmaster of Atlas Academy, as well as a general in the Atlesian Military and a holder of two seats on the Atlesian Council. His weapon of choice is Due Process a pair of revolvers. For currently unknown reasons, the entire right section of his body has been replaced with a robotic prosthesis. He was also an important member of a secret brotherhood led by Ozpin, whose purpose is to protect Remnant. As such, Ironwood has knowledge kept secret from most of the world. He was introduced in "Welcome to Beacon", where he is shown speaking to Ozpin about Qrow Branwen and his message. Originally, he was an ally to Ruby's Group. However, after learning that they lied to him and Salem was on her way in "Gravity", he turns against them and intends on raising Atlas out of her reach. He serves as an antagonist in Volume 8.