After the death of his wife and son before his eyes, he turned into a bitter being full of hatred and anger. With his lighter emotions vanquished, Max Rockatansky embraced his darker side; he broke out his MFP leathers and commandeered a supercharged black Interceptor prototype called the "Pursuit Special", thereby forevermore becoming "Mad Max.". He has lighting quick reflexes and can survive on his own in the wasteland. He is gentle to only those who deserve it.