Coup
Take over
Take over verb - To serve as a replacement usually for a time only.
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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The arrival of the Seraphim is a perfect chance for her to pull a coup and take over the faction from the princess but...well...see the below trope.
Source: Video Game / Supreme Commander - A drain that less scrupulous underlings were more than willing to exploit in order to stage a coup and take over the business for themselves.
- Sullamander and Wind Whistler are both killed during the coup, leaving Hurricane to take over.
Source: Military Coup
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