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{{Character Infobox
 |name=Marcus Damon
 |katakana=大門 大
 |japname=Daimon Masaru
 |image=[[File:Marcus Damon t.gif]]
 |t1=Normal
 |image2=[[File:Marcus Damon dm.jpg]]
 |t2=DATS Uniform
 |appears=[[Digimon Data Squad]]<br>[[Digimon Fusion]]
 |first=[[Digimon Data Squad|Data Squad]]: "[[THERE ARE MONSTERS AMONG US!]]" [01]
 |last=[[Digimon Fusion|Fusion]]: "[[Burn up Tagiru! A Glorious Digimon Hunt!]]" [79]
 |actors=('''Ja:''') [[Soichiro Hoshi]], [[Michiru Yamazaki]] (young)<br>('''En:''') [[Quinton Flynn]], [[Debi Mae West]] (young)<ref name="Data Squad">[http://digipedia.db-destiny.net/cast_crew/ds_voice.htm Digimon Encyclopedia: Voice Actors: Data Squad Character List]</ref>
 |actors_other=('''Pt-Br:''') [[Rodrigo Andreatto]]
 |partner={{c|Agumon|ds}}
 |digivice=Orange and white [[Data Link Digivice]]<br>Black and orange [[Digivice Burst]]
 |age=14<!--DDS01-->
 |blood=B<!--DDS01-->
 |born=April 2<!--DDS01-->
 |gender=Male
 |relatives=[[Spencer Damon]] (Father)<br>[[Sarah Damon]] (Mother)<br>[[Kristy Damon]] (Younger sister)
 |nationality=Japanese
 |occupation=Student<br>[[DATS]] Officer<br>General ([[Digimon Xros Wars: Super Digica Taisen|Super Digica Taisen]])<br>Digital World Enforcer (Epilogue)<br>[[Legendary Hero]]
}}
{{nihongo|'''Marcus Damon'''|大門 {{ruby|大|マサル}}|Daimon Masaru}} is a fictional character in the ''[[Digimon Data Squad]]'' series.

He is the first<!--hiro--> human lead of any Digimon anime serial, that doesn't wear [[goggles]].<!--what about the games, how frequent are goggles there? - very--> Marcus is also the first<!--Rina--> human protagonist to physically hurt Digimon on a regular basis.

In the Japanese version, when referring to himself, Masaru adds {{nihongo|"{{w|Japanese honorifics#Sama|-sama}}"|様}} onto his name.

Marcus's birthday, April 2, is the same day ''Digimon Savers'' started in Japan.

==Appearance==
Marcus is a tall teenage boy with lightly tanned skin, shoulder length auburn hair and olive green eyes. His hair is usually tied back in a half-ponytail, with bangs framing the sides of his face. Marcus's civilian attire consists of a white shirt under an unbuttoned red shirt, blue jeans, and red sneakers with white laces and soles. He wears a rectangular silver pendant on a white string, given to him by his father.{{storylink|Father and Son Destiny}}

His DATS uniform consists of a dark blue-and-white half-sleeve jacket with two yellow upside down triangle marks on the chest, a red jumpsuit with a partially white collar underneath, a light grey belt, and white and dark blue knee-high boots. He wears his pendant around his neck along with his Digivice.{{storylink|The Return of Thomas!}}

While he is at school, Marcus wears the Ootori Municipal Middle School uniform, consisting of a red blazer over a white button-up shirt, a grey tie, grey pants and black shoes.{{storylink|Marcus' Inner Strength!}}

After he returns from the {{c|Digital World|ds}} and has his memory erased, he begins wearing a black tank top, a red-and-white vest, khaki jeans with fake suspenders, black buckled wrist bands, and red sneakers with black laces and soles, as well as his pendant.{{storylink|Memory is the First Thing to Go!}}

As a four-year-old boy, Marcus's hair is short, messy and parted in the middle. He wears an orange short-sleeved hoodie, light blue jean shorts, white socks, and red shoes with grey laces and soles. Later, [[Spencer Damon|his father]] gives him his pendant.

==Description==
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A junior high student who prefers to fight over a 3rd serving of rice. When he meets ones who looks strong, he can't help but challenge them to a fight. After he met and fought against an Agumon one day, they find mutual understanding and become Partners. Because of his latent powers which allowed Agumon to evolve, he joins DATS in search of stronger opponents. Even though Marcus is the son of the No.1 authority on Digimon research, Professor Spencer Damon, he is completely hopeless with computers and machines, and he usually ends up breaking or destroying them.
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Marcus is the kind of guy who would rather settle a dispute with his fists. He is loud and arrogant, and often rude and confrontational. However, his heart is in the right place. He is a caring and loyal friend, son and brother, who would protect his loved ones no matter what. He has a soft spot for children, stemming from his strong connection to his younger sister, [[Kristy Damon|Kristy]]. He considers himself to be an "ultimate fighter", but is also afraid of [[Yoshino Fujieda]] when she gets extremely angry.

Marcus isn't a good student, as he would rather fight or eat than study.

==Etymologies==
;Masaru Daimon (大門 大)
Name used in ''[[Digimon Savers]]'' and related materials. It is also used in the English translation of ''[[Digimon World DS]]''.
*'''Ja:''' {{nihongo|Daimon|大門}}. A Japanese surname meaning "great gate".
*'''Ja:''' {{nihongo|Masaru|大}}. A masculine Japanese name meaning "great".
*"Daimon Masaru" is also a pun, as it could be read {{nihongo|'''Daimondai'''|大門大||lit. "big problem"}}, appropriate for his hot-headedness and tendency to act before thinking.{{fact}}<!--Cite to Yamaguchi's site. Find specific page-->

;Marcus Damon
Name used in the English dub of ''[[Digimon Data Squad]]'' and related materials.
*Marcus. Similar to Masaru.
*Damon. Similar to Daimon.

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Marcus is presented as a fourteen year-old student who loves to fight. He has a reckless and hot headed attitude. He lives with his mother and younger sister Kristy. Marcus meets and fights {{c|Agumon|ds}} in the first episode of the series. When the fight ends in a draw, Agumon agrees to become his partner. Soon afterwards he's recruited as a member of D.A.T.S. As Marcus's partner, Agumon idolizes him and refers to him as his {{nihongo|"aniki"|兄貴}}, a Japanese {{w|colloquialism}} for "older brother," used in this case with the connotation of "boss" as seen in the {{w|Yakuza}}.

Marcus is one of the few humans shown to fight Digimon by himself, though he still counts on Agumon's help to fight the stronger opponents. Even though other humans can evoke their DNA charges by themselves, Marcus must usually connect a punch on an enemy to do so, subsequently using it to [[digivolve]] Agumon. A few exceptions are seen such as the very first time Agumon reaches a new form after GeoGreymon. Then in Episode 14, where Marcus enabled [[GeoGreymon]] to [[digivolve]] to [[RizeGreymon]] without punching another Digimon. In episode 46, Marcus is never seen punching anyone; instead his emotions of destroying his father/Yggdrasill enabled him to automatically Double Warp Digivolve Agumon to [[ShineGreymon]]. Then in episode 47, where he digivolves ShineGreymon to the Burst Mode without punching an opponent.
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==Story==
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A 14-year-old boy, Marcus Damon, an undefeated ultimate fighter (street fighter in the original Japanese version), meets Agumon, who has escaped from the Digital Accident Tactics Squad (DATS), a secret government organization set up to defend the human world from invading wild Digimon. After fighting each other, the two quickly become friends, and through a series of events, are inducted into DATS, where they hope to grow in strength.

Marcus' team-mates include the 14-year-old Thomas H. Norstein, a young prodigy, with his partner Gaomon, and 18-year-old Yoshino "Yoshi" Fujieda who has Lalamon for her partner. As the series progresses, Thomas discovers that Digimon respond to the "darkness" in humans, putting them at odds with monsters who seek to use humanity's own vices to bolster their own power.

The plot thickens with the introduction of Merukimon, one of the rulers (as a member of the Olympus Twelve, Merukimon has a god status in the Digital World), of the Digital World who rules the eastern Digital World and lives in the Infinite Ice Ridge, Biyomon and the human boy Keenan Crier, who serves him along with his partner Falcomon. The DATS team tries to unfold the reason for their hatred of humankind, until it is revealed that the real enemy was Akihiro Kurata, a scientist who led an attack on the Digital World years before that resulted in the death of many Digimon, including Keenan's adoptive mother, Frigimon.

Kurata gained the support of the Japanese government and important businessmen like Thomas' father on his plan to destroy all Digimon in the Digital World, claiming they were a threat to mankind. But this was only a facade to occult his main objective. He harnesses the energy of the Digimon he destroyed to power-up Belphemon, one of the Seven Deadly Digimon/Seven Great Demon Lords, and uses it in his attempt to rule the Human World (and eventually the Digital World), but his ambitions were shattered by the efforts of Marcus and his allies.

Kurata's last act was triggering a bomb which collapsed the frontier between the Human and Digital Worlds, putting both en route on collision, which could have led to the destruction of both realms. The collision was halted by the desperate efforts of BanchoLeomon who ordered Marcus to search for Yggdrasil/King Drasil, the Supreme Ruler and God of the Digital World. When the DATS team finally met King Drasil, they discovered that his decision to deal with the crisis unfolded, was to protect the Digital World by destroying the Human World, as the two worlds could not coexist in the same dimension. To perform this task, he assembled his elite guard, the Royal Knights.

Marcus was confused at first because King Drasil somehow had the appearance of his father, Dr. Spencer Damon, who disappeared in the Digital World years before. But it was revealed that King Drasil took his father's body, and his soul was somehow preserved by BanchoLeomon, who was revealed to be Spencer's partner Digimon. After defeating some of the Royal Knights, the DATS team decided to confront King Drasil himself, who after being expelled from Spencer's body, transformed himself into an all-powerful robotic form determined to destroy the Human World by itself.

However, even when the Royal Knights rebel against King Drasil, it won't give up its goal, attempting to destroy both worlds and create a new world. Using their emotions, Marcus and Agumon finally defeat King Drasil, and the two worlds cease their collision course. Before disappearing, King Drasil brings Spencer back to life and he returns to his family, but the Digimon decide to return to the Digital World to help restore it, and in the end Marcus decides to not part with Agumon and goes with them.

It should be noted of Marcus's importance to the team: he is often the one to finish a major opponent. Some examples are when he smashed [[SaberLeomon]]'s fang, blasting his DNA through {{c|Belphemon|ds}}'s chest, destroying [[Craniamon]]'s shield and shattering [[Yggdrasill]]'s true form. These are all performed from when he punches the opponent with immense strength.

Marcus's DNA Charge seems to possess great potential: the most noticeable moment was in episode 45 when his revelation that his friends believed and trusted him to stop [[King Drasil]]/[[Spencer Damon]], it created an aura that protected him from [[MirageGaogamon]]'s Full Moon Blaster and [[Rosemon]]'s Forbidden Temptation; instead of hurting him, it simply collided with the aura and propelled Marcus upwards (he had been falling at the time).
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Many years ago, his father [[Spencer Damon]] leaves alongside {{c|Kurata|Digimon}} and DATS members to explore the Digiworld, leaving [[Sarah Damon|Sarah]] to fend for herself with his sister [[Kristy Damon|Kristy]].

In the present day, he accidentally met [[Agumon]] while the latter are lost in Human World, annoyed by the Digimon's wild nature, he fights it by fists, which ended in a draw and drawing admiration by the Digimon, calling him 'Big Brother'. Agumon follows him anywhere, even in his own house, shocking his mother, but accepts the Digimon in her home, despite his protests.

He became a member of DATS after meeting [[Yoshino "Yoshi" Fujieda]] and [[Thomas H. Norstein]] alongside their respective Digimon and forms an unstable team, with him and Thomas bickering among themselves, but united when facing challenges.

{{c|Kurata|Digimon}} later hatches his vile plan, eliminating Digimon by deleting their data, and blackmailing Thomas into collaborating for him by he has the only cure for his sister's sickness. He later defeats Kurata merged with a {{c|Belphemon|ds}} after reunited with his partner, who reverts into a DigiEgg after using its life force out of rage upon Norstein's betrayal, but retains Agumon's memory.

After defeating Kurata, he alongside Yoshino and Thomas must return to Digiworld to confront [[King Drasil]] for his actions, and to find his father. He later found his father held captive by Drasil. When the portal to Human World is closing, he saves his father and the rest of the human members of DATS, decided to stay in Digiworld with Agumon.

Five years later, he and Agumon still wander the Digital World, challenging strong Digimon and settling rival disputes with fists and his partner Agumon.
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==Other Appearances==
===Digimon Fusion===
Marcus appears alongside {{c|Agumon|ds}} on the [[Watchmaker]]'s boat alongside [[Taichi "Tai" Kamiya|Tai Kamiya]], [[Davis Motomiya]], [[Takato Matsuki]], and [[Takuya Kanbara]] while punching his own fist.{{storylink|A Great Hunter Gathering! The Digimon Contest of the Southern Island!}} Marcus later reveals himself to Xros Heart alongside Tai, both of them appearing with their Agumons' respective Mega forms while helping give [[Tagiru Akashi]] the mindset to digivolve {{c|Arresterdramon|fu}} into Superior Mode. While he and Tai leave without fully introducing themselves, Marcus expresses how impressed he is with the way Tagiru and Gumdramon fight.{{storylink|A Golden Bug! The Mystery of MetallifeKuwagamon}}

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Marcus reappears alongside the other legendary heroes first appearing on Agumon Burt Mode's back. He then digivolves Agumon to ShineGreymon. After seeing Gallantmon changing to its Crimson Mode, Marcus transforms ShineGreymon to his Burst Mode
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===Digimon Xros Wars (manga)===
Marcus appears alongside {{c|ShineGreymon|ds}} in {{c|Bagramon|xw}}'s tale.{{storylink|Xros Miracle!! Reel in a Sliver of Hope!!}}
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===Digimon World DS===
One of the Digimon (varies depending upon the Player's available Digimon) on the {{c|Protagonist|dsds}}'s Digi-Farm befriends Masaru, and informs the Protagonist that Masaru had left behind his [[Data Link Digivice]], so the Protagonist returns the device to Masaru.{{storylink|Digimon World DS Walkthrough/Q06|Quest 06: Digivice Delivery}}

Later, when the Protagonist confronts a [[KingEtemon]] who had been stealing food from the Digi-Farm, Masaru rushes in to save them, digivolving {{c|Agumon|ds}} to {{c|GeoGreymon|ds}} to fight KingEtemon. [[Touma H. Norstein|Touma]], [[Yoshino "Yoshi" Fujieda|Yoshino]], {{c|MachGaogamon|ds}}, and {{c|Lilamon|ds}} show up to help intimidate the KingEtemon into surrendering the stolen food. Masaru and his friends inform the Protagonist that they are members of [[DATS]], a secret police-like organization that busts evil Digimon in the Digital World and Real World.{{storylink|Digimon World DS Walkthrough/Q17|Quest 17: To Catch a Thief!}}

Later, when investigating a ghost sighting at [[Chrome Mine]], the Protagonist runs into Masaru, who is also investigating the reports. They find a [[Bakemon]] who likes scaring others, and when Masaru confronts him, the Bakemon promises not to scare anyone anymore, so Masaru decides to let him go.{{storylink|Digimon World DS Walkthrough/Q31|Quest 31: A Ghost?}}

Once the Protagonist defeats {{c|Chronomon DM|dsds}} and becomes the Tamer King, they are challenged to a series of one-on-one duels by the revived {{c|Seven Great Demon Lords|dsds}}. The DATS team attempts to help defeat {{c|Belphemon|dsds}} at the [[Destroyed Belt]], but are easily defeated by the empowered demon lord, wounding them in the process. Masaru continues to pursue Belphemon despite his injuries, so when the Protagonist arrives, Touma and Yoshino ask them to go after Masaru. The Protagonist is able to catch up to Masaru just before he reaches Belphemon, and Masaru encourages his friend to finish off the final demon lord. After the Protagonist successfully ends the threat of the Seven Great Demon Lords, Masaru and the rest of the grateful DATS team thank them and return to their headquarters.{{storylink|Digimon World DS Walkthrough/Q60|Quest 60: The Seven Demon Lords}}
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===Digimon World Dawn and Dusk===
Marcus is a competitor in Exhibition 3 of the Legend Tournament. He and {{c|ShineGreymon Burst Mode|ds}} fight alongside [[Thomas H. Norstein]] and {{c|MirageGaogamon Burst Mode|ds}}, who comment on Marcus acting before thinking.{{storylink|Digimon World Dawn Walkthrough/UQ12|Union Quest 12: The Legendary Tamer}}
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===Digimon Xros Wars: Super Digica Taisen===
Marcus is a legendary General, whose Partner is {{c|ShineGreymon|ds}}.
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===Digimon Adventure (PSP game)===
In the [[Digital Dungeon]], Marcus punches [[Takuya Kanbara]] while the boy is one of his Digimon forms. Later, he and {{c|Agumon|ds}} meet [[Taichi "Tai" Kamiya]], {{c|Agumon|a}}, and {{c|Hackmon|a}}. Marcus and his Agumon mistake Tai's Agumon for a fake.
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===Digimon World Re:Digitize: Decode===
[[Taiga]] can fight Marcus and {{c|Agumon|ds}} in the {{c|Colosseum|rd}}. The first battle is the "I am Masaru Daimon" Free Battle in the DigiTower's 1F. Later, Taiga can fight them again in the "Man-to-man Battle" in 20F. This time, if Taiga defeats Agumon, Marcus will get angry that the boy has already defeated them twice, and attempts to fight. {{c|Colosseum Attendants|rd|Growlmon}} tries to intervene, reminding Marcus that [[humans]] can't fight in the Colosseum, but Marcus punches the dragon, sending it flying to the reception. Marcus then notices the [[D.N.A.]] has apeared in his hand, and charges it, making Agumon [[digivolve]] to {{c|GeoGreymon|ds}}. If GeoGreymon is defeated, Marcus will try to fight Taiga himself, but Agumon complains he's hungry. Although Marcus asks Agumon to wait, the Dinosaur insists that he can't wait any longer to eat, and the two leave. Taiga then receives the [[Agumon (2006)]] and [[GeoGreymon]] cards.
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===Digimon Masters===
{{Character Infobox/Masters
 |name=Marcus Damon
 |hangugeo=
 |korname=
 |desc=A 14-year-old, 8th-grade boy who wouldn't miss a chance to fight. He made {{c|Agumon|ds}} his Partner Digimon after defeating it. Impressed by his distinguished performance - such as his evolving Agumon to {{c|GeoGreymon|ds}} - the [[Richard Sampson|Commander]] of [[DATS]] asked him to join.
 |HP=100
 |DS=80
 |DE=2
 |AT=10
 |skill=[[File:Bang! dm.png]]<br>'''Bang!'''<ref>Korean version only.</ref>
 |skill_cooldown=3 minutes
 |skill_desc=Punches the enemy, causing damage!<ref>Calculated by ATx6, plus a chance of causing critical damage.</ref>
}}
Marcus is a playable character. His unique Skill is "Bash", which deals damage to a targeted enemy.
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==Notes and references==
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[[Category:Tamers]]
[[Category:Generals]]
[[Category:Characters in Digimon Data Squad]]
[[Category:Characters in Digimon Adventure]]
[[Category:Characters in Digimon Fusion]]
[[Category:Characters in Digimon World Dawn and Dusk]]
[[Category:Characters in Digimon World DS]]
[[Category:Characters in Digimon World Re:Digitize: Decode]]
[[Category:Allies]]
[[Category:Protagonists]]
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