List of Mary Sues

A "Mary Sue" is a slang term for what essentially amounts to an abortion of a character. Said character is;

• An author self-insert
• Destined
• Ultra awesome
• Hated only by characters the audiance is supposed to hate or see as impotent
• An extreme prodigy where it matters
• Deficient in ways unimportant or superficial
• Totally unique, may have an awesome piece of gear or very distinctive markings like a scar or tattoo with a special meaning so they stand out more than anyone in the room
• A loner/rogue agent who also has rank and is in charge

Prequel Anakin Skywalker is often cited as a universally accepted Mary Sue (although some still disagree).

Accusations of Mary Sue often result in a varying degree of Skub. The term originates from the main character of an early and well-known Star Trek fanfiction.