Benefit
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Both words in one sentence
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They'll act for their personal benefit normally, like the Terrans, but will go out of their way to achieve honor and glory and/or avoid disrepute, regardless of the morality in doing so.
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Technically, this trope isn't morality-sensitive, but heroes tend to be a lot less interested in submission, so it usually is done for the benefit of a villain.
Source: Ain't Too Proud to Beg - The ironic aspect of this is that they're not merely sociopaths, who have no concept of morality or ethics, but are also incapable of any self-control, even when they stand to benefit.
Source: Comedic Sociopathy
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