across infinite timelines to ensure they fall in love and produce Mortys.
: Eventually, the remaining Ricks begged for peace. Rick helped them build the Citadel and the Central Finite Curve —a wall around the multiverse that separates all universes where Rick is the smartest from the ones where he isn't. The Great Escape
Upon arriving at the Citadel, they meet (Evil Morty), who reveals the horrifying truth behind the station. The Citadel isn't just a city; it's a "Morty Market". Ricks have been:
Evil Morty’s ultimate goal was never to rule the Ricks, but to escape them. He destroys the Central Finite Curve by hacking the Citadel's portal fluid, turning the station into a massive weapon that kills thousands of Ricks and Mortys.
to use as disposable sidekicks and "human shields" because Morty's brain waves hide Ricks from their enemies. Rick’s True "Crybaby" Backstory
During a lunch meeting, Evil Morty scans Rick's brain to complete his plan, allowing Morty to finally see Rick’s real past in a wordless montage:
