Man-At-Arms as seen in the Filmation animated series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.
History[]
In the 1980s animated series, Duncan is an inventor, soldier and Teela's foster father, as well as a mentor to Prince Adam. The Sorceress asked Man-At-Arms to adopt Teela because she felt she could not raise her daughter and protect Castle Grayskull at the same time, begging: "Please, take care of my daughter." Man-At-Arms complied: "She will always be safe with me for as long as I live."
Man-At-Arms wears armor which is slightly different from that of the standard uniform of the royal guards. His mustache was not present on the original figure (which was also beefier and more menacing), having been added by Filmation to make him look older, wiser and more fatherly. Man-At-Arms has an understanding, fatherly voice. He is often aggravated with court jester Orko, and Orko's magic tricks often backfire directly at him. Duncan is also one of the three people who know He-Man's secret identity, as explained in the introductory sequence of the cartoon. Also, Man-At-Arms knows that Adam's twin sister Adora is She-Ra.
More than an ally and friend to Adam, he sometimes shows him a great fatherly regard as a second father, especially when Adam has to leave the scene, taking his defense by telling King Randor that Adam has an understanding of his duties as a prince.
Appearances[]
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983)[]
Season One (1983)
- The Cosmic Comet
- The Shaping Staff
- Disappearing Act
- Diamond Ray of Disappearance
- She-Demon of Phantos
- Teela's Quest
- The Curse of the Spellstone
- The Time Corridor
- The Dragon Invasion
- A Friend in Need
- Masks of Power
- Like Father, Like Daughter
- Colossor Awakes
- A Beastly Sideshow
- Reign of the Monster
- Daimar the Demon
- Quest for He-Man
- Dawn of Dragoon
- The Royal Cousin
- Song of Celice
- Wizard of Stone Mountain
- Evilseed
- Ordeal in the Darklands
- The Defection
- Prince Adam No More
- The Taking of Grayskull
- Search for the VHO
- The Starchild
- The Dragon's Gift
- The Search (mentioned only)
- It's Not My Fault
- Valley of Power (mentioned only)
- Trouble in Arcadia
- House of Shokoti Part 1
- Double Edged Sword
- The Mystery of Man-E-Faces
- The Region of Ice
- Orko's Missing Magic
- Eternal Darkness
- Keeper of the Ancient Ruins
- Return of Evil
- Return of the Gryphon
- Temple of the Sun
- City Beneath the Sea
- Teela's Trial
- Dree Elle's Return
- Game Plan
- Eye of the Beholder
- Quest for the Sword
- Castle of Heroes (mentioned only)
- The Once and Future Duke
- The Witch and the Warrior
- The Return of Granamyr
- Pawns of the Game Master (mentioned only)
- The Remedy
- The Heart of a Giant
Season Two (1984-1985)
- The Cat and the Spider
- The Energy Beast
- Day of the Machines
- The Gamesman
- The Rarest Gift of All
- The Great Books Mystery
- Origin of the Sorceress
- Island of Fear
- To Save Skeletor
- The Ice Age Cometh
- Trouble in Trolla
- The Shadow of Skeletor
- The Arena
- Attack from Below
- Into the Abyss
- Fraidy Cat
- The Rainbow Warrior
- A Trip to Morainia
- Things That Go Bump in the Night
- Three on a Dare
- Just a Little Lie
- One for All
- Jacob and the Widgets
- The Littlest Giant
- Trouble's Middle Name
- Journey to Stone City
- Battlecat
- Search for the Past
- Hunt for He-Man (mentioned only)
- The Greatest Show on Eternia
- Not so Blind
- The Good Shall Survive
- The Secret of Grayskull
- No Job Too Small
- The Bitter Rose
- The Gambler
- Teela's Triumph
- Orko's New Friend
- The Problem with Power
- Double Trouble
- Happy Birthday Roboto
- Battle of the Dragons
- Here, There, Skeletors Everywhere
- Orko's Return
- Visitors from Earth
- The Magic Falls
- Search for a Son
- The Toy Maker
- Bargain with Evil
- Capture the Comet Keeper
- The Games
- The Cold Zone
Movie/TV Special[]
She-Ra: Princess of Power (1985)[]
Season One (1985)
- Reunions
- Battle for Bright Moon
- The Price of Freedom (mentioned only)
- A Talent for Trouble (mentioned only)
Season Two (1986)