Commander Maro

 is an Imperial and the leader of the Emperor's special security force, the Penitus Oculatus.

He is the primary antagonist of the Dark Brotherhood quest line, although his death is optional.

Background
He is in charge of protecting the Emperor during his visit to Skyrim. He is the father of Gaius Maro. He is the primary antagonist of the Dark Brotherhood quest line, although his death is optional.

Destroy the Dark Brotherhood!
If the Dragonborn chooses to destroy the Dark Brotherhood, Commander Maro provides them with the pass phrase for the Falkreath Sanctuary. Alternatively, siding with the Dark Brotherhood allows the Dragonborn to assassinate Maro for an added bonus, during the assassination of the Emperor.



Breaching Security
After the death of the Emperor's cousin, Vittoria Vici, Emperor Titus Mede II's visit to Skyrim becomes almost apparent. As the Emperor's visit approaches, he assigns his son, Gaius Maro, to verify the security of the major Holds. However, Gaius meets his demise at the hands of the Listener.

At the begining of the quest, Recipe For Disaster, Maro can be found outside of Castle Dour awaiting the false Gourmet.

Later, Commander Maro intercepts the Listener after he or she successfully assassinates a decoy of the Emperor, after the Listener was betrayed by Astrid. He therefore leads the Penitus Oculatus to destroy the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary near Falkreath.

Hail Sithis
If the Dragonborn chooses to kill Commander Maro, if he spots you when you're near him he will say, "You again!" Once on board the ship, when the Dragonborn enters the Emperor's room, Titus will state, "Well, once again I have proven Commander Maro the fool." Most likely because Maro informed the Emperor that the Dark Brotherhood was destroyed and the Emperor would have no threat on his life.

Quests

 * Breaching Security
 * Destroy the Dark Brotherhood!
 * Hail Sithis!
 * To Kill An Empire

Trivia

 * If you choose not to kill Maro he will be at the Solitude Docks, and if you talk to him he will say "You? But you're dead! " and attack. If you retaliate, you won't get a bounty.
 * After completing the quest "Destroy the Dark Brotherhood!," Maro may attend the Dragonborn's wedding. He will congratulate them on their wedding, then revert to his normal line ("I will personally inform the Emperor...").
 * After you complete "Hail Sithis!" Maro may spawn in the Dragon Bridge outpost and act as if nothing has happened.
 * Killing his son, Gaius, will result in getting bounty in "Commander Maro's Crime Faction". It is unknown if this is a glitch or not.

Appearances


Kommandant Maro Comandante Maro Командир Марон