John Connor
John Connor is a fictional character from the *Terminator* film franchise—the future leader of human resistance against machines who becomes a target for assassination by robots sent back in time.
The name has become shorthand for anyone destined to lead humanity through catastrophe: When the AI apocalypse comes, we'll need our John Connor.
- machine uprisingTechnological rebellion against humanity
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- leaderOne who guides others
- judgment dayFinal divine assessment
- sent backCaused to return
future · savior · T-800 · apocalypse · war · humanity · prophecy · survival · rebel · soldier · motorcycle · shotgun · Arnold · hasta la vista · cyborg · liquid metal · time travel · destiny
- Fictional RebelsKatniss Everdeen, Neo, V, Spartacus, Robin Hood
- Sci-Fi CharactersLuke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Yoda, Princess Leia, Chewbacca
- Saviorssavior, messiah, redeemer, deliverer, liberator
human resistance vs machine dominion
John ConnorSkynet
T-1000 · Legion · hunter-killer · AI uprising · machines