Cortez

Cortez is a rogue hero.

Early Life
Cortez was created alongside Venom, who was a good friend. The pair were created by the Great Beings to guide the universes progress. Cortez did a good job, and was praised. He was unaware that Venom was growing jealous of him. He didn't realize until he saw the damage Venom had caused. He then fought in a great battle against his former friend, eventually succeeding.

After Venom was banished, Cortez was sad and lonely for a long time. He continued on his travels, encountering many dangerous threats such as Gutren, a warlord. He defeated Gutren and his military was scattered, and Cortez continued to face off and defeat many dangerous threats afterward.

After encountering a Matoran, and realizing the importance of his future, Cortez left in a sophisticated pod designed for space travel, by one of Gutren's scientists. He went on to visit several planets.

Venom's Return
Cortez eventually heard of Venom's return from a former ally of the tyrant. After killing the ally, Cortez went to seek Venom and confront him.

Return
Cortez eventually returned. He fought alongside Venom and the others against Yzaa, and celebrated after his defeat. He was approached by Burdok, and he and Venom allied him in battling Makuta Zardan and Mersirax. He and Venom followed them to Kehtyva. He later climbed up the fortress, and spied on what was happening. Methenor blasted the window, causing him to fall.

Meeting the Valkea
Cortez encountered the two Valkea. They spoke of the Head, and were attacked by Promethius, Lurjas and Jyriqal. Cortez was able to handle the Skakdi, while the Valkea easily handled the two Makuta.