The Terminator
The Terminator, also known as a
Cyberdyne Systems Model 101 or the T-
800, is a character from the Terminator
franchise. Portrayed by Arnold
Schwarzenegger, the Terminator is an
infiltration-based assassin and a
cybernetic organism, consisting of living
tissue over a robotic endoskeleton.
Created by Skynet, an artificial intelligence
engaged in a war against humans, the
Terminator is sent back in time to execute
specific targets to alter the course of
history in favor of its machine creators.
Despite his menacing appearance, the
Terminator’s character evolves throughout
the series, serving as both an antagonist
and a protagonist. His most iconic line, “I’ll
be back,” has become a staple in pop
culture.