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The Juggernaut is often seen as a simple, mindless tank of an X-Men character. Most of the time, people fail to see the real nuance behind the character of Cain Marko. However, the unstoppable anti-hero recently demonstrated a layer of vulnerability, revealing just how much he values his mystical Juggernaut armor.

In Juggernaut #1, by Fabian Nicieza and Ron Garney, Marko revealed just how much he values his armor's powerful gifts. During flashbacks, when Marko is trapped in limbo, the powerless Juggernaut muses over his armor's significance. The anti-hero longs to be reunited with his mystical protector, even talking to his helmet.

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As soon as Marko reaches the exit to limbo, he is forced to sacrifice "what's come before" for "the path forward." Finally, Marko acknowledges that his armor is the only thing that's truly mattered to him, relinquishing his treasured possession in order to leave.

This sacrifice is a humanizing moment for Marko, who recognizes the one meaningful aspect of his life. More importantly, this moment illustrates how important the armor is in making Marko feel whole. Marko is willing to part with his previous symbol of his power just so he can reclaim the Gem of Cyttorak and regain the feelings of invulnerability that come with being the Juggernaut.

As Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Alex Toth revealed in X-Men #12,  Juggernaut's armor originates from the magical Crimson Gem of Cyttorak. The creator of this gem, Cyttorak himself, is one of eight beings possessing great magical power. Cyttorak, along with his colleagues, created his own totem, sending a human emissary to create a temple for this artifact on Earth.

Anyone who touches the gem turns into an unstoppable Juggernaut, with enhanced strength and stamina. Additionally, the wearer needs no food, water, sleep or even air to breathe. The armor's helmet also shields its wearer from psychic attacks. Cain Marko originally discovered the gem in its cave, transforming into the unstoppable Juggernaut. Marko gained all of the aforementioned abilities and was able to summon the armor on his body at will.

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The value which Marko places on the armor stems from its protective capabilities. From an early age, Cain felt vulnerable. Marko's mother died early on, leaving him in the hands of an abusive father. To top things off, Marko's step-brother, Charles Xavier, bested him in every arena. Xavier was smarter than Marko and more successful in school. When Marko provoked Xavier into a fight, the young telepath even beat his step-brother physically. Everything about his childhood left Marko feeling weak and vulnerable, so naturally, he would welcome anything to make himself feel stronger.

Even after Marko became the Juggernaut, he experienced several moments of powerlessness. In the iconic "Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut!", by Roger Stern and John Romita Jr., Marko suffered his most ignoble defeat yet. Spider-Man, in an effort to stop the unstoppable Juggernaut, left Marko buried alive in wet cement, where he remained trapped for a year.

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This particular loss is referenced a couple of times in Juggernaut #1, serving as an embarrassing reminder of Marko's powerlessness. Wearing the armor, at least, allows Marko to persevere past this reminder of vulnerability. Several moments in Juggernaut #1 highlight Marko's overcompensation, using the armor to feel powerful once more.

For example, the Juggernaut refuses to stop when the metahuman D-Cel tries to slow down his kinetic motion. Wearing his armor, Marko feels that he can push past any moment of powerlessness thrown at him. Marko frequently mentions that he knows how it feels to be helpless, using this knowledge to fuel his actions while wearing his unstoppable armor.

The Juggernaut may not care about much in the Marvel Universe, but he certainly cares about his feelings of empowerment from the Crimson Gem of Cyttorak.

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