“ | I PURGE THE WICKED. THE IMPIOUS MADNESS MUST END. I SHALL BE THE INSTRUMENT OF ARMAGEDDON. IT HAS GOTTEN OUT OF HAND. | ” |
— Jesus, Madness Combat 8: Inundation
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Jebediah Christoff, also known as Jesus is a character from the Madness Combat series. The self-proclaimed Savior of Nevada, he originally was an ally to The Sheriff and Tricky the Clown. After being betrayed by Tricky in battle, Jesus teamed up with Hank to try and stop the Agency Against Hank Wimbleton. As his name implies, he bears a resemblance to the religious figure Jesus Christ.
Background[]
Jesus began as an enemy of Hank. In Madness Combat, Jesus was a more formidable opponent to Hank compared to the easily disposed of Grunts. He summoned a cannon the fight, but was left open while preparing to fire. He was then shot and killed by Hank. He appeared as a bodyguard for The Sheriff in the beginning of the Madness series. In Madness Redeemer, he fought against Hank by reviving dead Grunts as zombies before retreating. As Hank approached The Sheriff in the ending, Jesus shot Hank, killing him. In Madness Avenger, Hank was alive and sought to kill The Sheriff. The Sheriff activated the Improbability Drive to try and stop Hank. Jesus appeared before Hank, reviving some fallen Grunts as zombies. He flees after being shot by Hank. When Hank finally confronted The Sheriff, Jesus took Hank by surprise and stabbed him with a sword. Hank shoots Jesus and The Sheriff, before he succumbs to his injuries. After The Sheriff's death, Jesus was an ally of the Agency Against Hank Wimbleton and it's leader, The Auditor. However, in Madness Depredation, he was attacked and betrayed by Tricky. Jesus resurrected again, this time leaving a note announcing that he quit the agency. When Hank was being attacked by Tricky, who is strengthened by the Improbability Drive, Jesus killed Hank with a mercy kill. He fought against Tricky, killing him. He made his final appearance in Madness Inudation, rebelling against the A.A.H.W. and the Auditor. Jesus kills various Agents before confronting The Auditior, but is defeated. Before the Auditor can finish him off, he accidently damages the "Improbability Management" drive. This activates a "normality restoration". A blast of energy strikes the building, killing Jesus.
Newgrounds Rumble[]
Jesus appears as a stage hazard in Newgrounds Rumble. He appears in the Nevada arena. He will fly above the battlefield at shoot his gun at the stage. Anyone who touchs the bullet gets damage. He will appear at the top right on the second floor. After the Improbability Drive is activated, he will appear in the bottom right where the hole spawned.
Action/Event | Description | Reference | Origin |
Jesus using a gun | When Jesus appears in Nevada, he will shoot at the charaters with his P90. | Jesus first used a P90 in Madness Combat 2: Redeemer. | Madness Combat 2: Redeemer (2003) |
Floating | Jesus will float to move around the stage | Jesus first appeared floating in Madness Combat 5: Depredation. | Madness Combat 5: Depredation (2005) |
Madness Combat | |
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Characters | Hank J. Wimbleton • Jesus • Henchman • Minor Characters |
Locations | Nevada |
Crossovers | Newgrounds Rumble (2007) • Indie Game Battle (2015) |
Crossover Entries | Madness Project Nexus 2 (2021) |