Cybernetic assassin sent by Skynet to kill Sarah Connor in the first film.
The Terminator's primary mission in this film is to preserve John's life.
The Resistance sends a reprogrammed T-800 back in time to protect John Connor.
Kate becomes part of the Terminator's protection mission because she is a future Resistance leader and John's future wife.
The Terminator protects Kate during the animal hospital attack and helps her escape with John.
The two machines represent opposing future missions and remain locked in combat throughout the film.
The Terminator repeatedly fights the T-X, including battles during the escape, at CRS, and at Crystal Peak.
Robert is connected to the Terminator's mission through the protection of John and Kate.
The Terminator takes John and Kate to the base where Robert is supervising Skynet's development, and Robert's information enables their escape route.
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