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|voice=[[wikipedia:Mugihito|Mugihito]] | |voice=[[wikipedia:Mugihito|Mugihito]] | ||
|theme music=[[File:KPR The Noble Haltmann Sample.oga]] | |theme music=[[File:KPR The Noble Haltmann Sample.oga]] | ||
|theme title=[[The Noble Haltmann]] | |theme title="[[The Noble Haltmann]]" | ||
|description=30 second clip of "The Noble Haltmann" from ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' | |description=30 second clip of "The Noble Haltmann" from ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' | ||
}}{{title font|#F4E3F4|#7C09CF}}{{quote|Well... Allow me to elaborate. In compliance with the business plan drafted by | }}{{title font|#F4E3F4|#7C09CF}}{{quote|Well... Allow me to elaborate. In compliance with the business plan drafted by Star Dream... effective today, you are... terminated!|'''President Haltmann''' in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''}} | ||
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'''President Haltmann''' (full name '''Max Profitt Haltmann''') is a character in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', serving as the game's primary antagonist. He is President of the [[Haltmann Works Company]], even receiving the dignity of an [[The Noble Haltmann|anthem in his glory]], and is responsible for the invasion of [[Popstar|Planet Popstar]] and many worlds before it. He manages this invasion from the comfort of his executive suite on the Haltmann Works' flagship, the planet-sized [[Access Ark]], powered by an [[List of rumors of ancient civilizations in the Kirby series|ancient relic]] which he refers to as the [[Star Dream|Mother Computer]]. | '''President Haltmann''' (full name '''Max Profitt Haltmann''') is a character in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', serving as the game's primary antagonist. He is President of the [[Haltmann Works Company]], even receiving the dignity of an [[The Noble Haltmann|anthem in his glory]], and is responsible for the invasion of [[Popstar|Planet Popstar]] and many worlds before it. He manages this invasion from the comfort of his executive suite on the Haltmann Works' flagship, the planet-sized [[Access Ark]], powered by an [[List of rumors of ancient civilizations in the Kirby series|ancient relic]] which he refers to as the [[Star Dream|Mother Computer]]. | ||
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== Relation to Susie == | == Relation to Susie == | ||
Though not explicitly stated through dialogue, pause screen flavor text and additional details imply that Susie is meant to be President Haltmann's daughter, who managed to return to her native dimension after an incident involving Star Dream stranded her in a different dimension before the events of ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''. Despite this familial relation, Haltmann does not seem to recognize her anymore. It is explicitly stated in the Japanese and Korean texts that Haltmann "cast aside his heart and memories" for the sake of finding | Though not explicitly stated through dialogue, pause screen flavor text and additional details imply that Susie is meant to be President Haltmann's daughter, who managed to return to her native dimension after an incident involving Star Dream stranded her in a different dimension before the events of ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''. Susie being the president's daughter was later confirmed outright in the "Ask-a-thon" event held on [[Miiverse]], though other details about her past were left unanswered.<ref>{{Cite|Susie is not a clone; she is Haltmann’s real daughter. I’d had in mind two story paths - one in which you finish the game and the story concludes comfortably even without knowing Susie’s identity, and one that reveals more answers after you sink a lot of time into the game. But in Planet Robobot, the story is designed with just a small twist to surprise you when you find out Susie’s last name.|[[Shinya Kumazaki]]|[[List of HAL Laboratory Miiverse posts - Kirby: Planet Robobot|''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' Behind the Scenes]] on [[Miiverse]]}}</ref> Despite this familial relation, Haltmann does not seem to recognize her anymore. It is explicitly stated in the Japanese and Korean texts that Haltmann "cast aside his heart and memories" for the sake of finding his daughter, which is simplified in other languages to merely "dedicating his life to the company".<ref>{{quote|フルネームは「ゲインズ インカム ハルトマン」。<br>かつて ひとり娘を じこで なくし、それいらい 人の心も<br>きおくさえも すて、カンパニーの成長の ためだけに<br>生きる男。だがそれも、娘に ふたたび会いたい<br>ただその ねがいを かなえるため であったのだが…。<br>Literal translation: "His full name is "Gains Income Haltmann".<br>He once lost his only daughter in an accident, and ever since then,<br>the man has been casting aside his heart and even his memories,<br>living only for the sake of his company’s growth.<br>But even that too was only for the sake of granting his wish -<br>to see his daughter once more…"|Vs. Pres. Haltmann 2.0, Japanese ver. ([https://kaialone.tumblr.com/post/655354675528351744/kirby-planet-robobot-translation-comparison-pause source])}}</ref><ref>{{quote|풀 네임은「게인즈 인컴 할트만」.<br>무남독녀 외동딸을 사고로 잃은 후로는<br>마음도 기억도 모두 버리고 오로지 컴퍼니의<br>성장을 위해서만 살아온 남자. 하지만 그것도<br>딸을 다시 만나고 싶은 일념에 비롯한 것이었는데...|Vs. Pres. Haltmann 2.0, Korean ver.}}</ref> | ||
== Game appearances == | == Game appearances == | ||
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| ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' | | ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' | ||
| Reference | | Reference | ||
| Appears as a [[Dress-Up Mask]]. | | Appears as a [[Mask#Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe|Dress-Up Mask]]. | ||
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=== ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' === | === ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' === | ||
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|caption='''President Haltmann''', in his Executive Suit and ready to fight. | |caption='''President Haltmann''', in his Executive Suit and ready to fight. | ||
|game1=''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' | |game1=''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' | ||
| | |copy ability=[[Spark]] (Ms. Officer)<br>[[Bomb]] (Ms. Officer during explosion and Executive Missiles) | ||
|relative=[[Susie]] | |relative=[[Susie]] | ||
|theme music=[[File:KPR Crazy Rolling in Money Sample.oga]] | |theme music=[[File:KPR Crazy Rolling in Money Sample.oga]] | ||
|theme title=[[Crazy Rolling in Money]] | |theme title="[[Crazy Rolling in Money]]" | ||
|description=30-second clip of Haltmann's Boss theme from ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' | |description=30-second clip of Haltmann's Boss theme from ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' | ||
}} | }} | ||
President Haltmann's likeness is first seen in Stage 1 of [[Access Ark]], after Kirby has already boarded the mothership. He is later encountered directly at the end of that same level, in the Haltmann Works executive office. He dismisses [[Susie]] after [[Mecha Knight+]] is defeated, and then proceeds to address [[Kirby]] directly. Haltmann then shows him [[Star Dream]], explaining that they'd managed to reactivate it using the knowledge of lost ancient civilizations. He then mans a large mech made of pure gold, called the Executive Suit, and engages Kirby with it. | President Haltmann's likeness is first seen in Stage 1 of [[Access Ark]], after Kirby has already boarded the mothership. He is later encountered directly at the end of that same level, in the Haltmann Works executive office. He dismisses [[Susie]] after [[Mecha Knight+]] is defeated, and then proceeds to address [[Kirby]] directly. Haltmann then shows him [[Star Dream]], explaining that they'd managed to reactivate it using the knowledge of lost ancient civilizations. He then mans a large mech made of pure gold, called the Executive Suit, and engages Kirby with it. | ||
When he is defeated, he runs a tantrum, calling Kirby and his friends savages. In his rage, he turns to Star Dream and begins to activate it using a special helmet. As he boots it up, however, Susie steals the helmet from him, causing him to black out. As it turns out, Susie was aiming to betray Haltmann this entire time, and take Star Dream for herself. Star Dream itself then intervenes, knocking Susie out as well with a lightning bolt. Star Dream then uses Haltmann's body to declare that it will destroy all of history up to this point, in order to pave the way for | When he is defeated, he runs a tantrum, calling Kirby and his friends savages. In his rage, he turns to Star Dream and begins to activate it using a special helmet. As he boots it up, however, Susie steals the helmet from him, causing him to black out. As it turns out, Susie was aiming to betray Haltmann this entire time, and take Star Dream for herself. Star Dream itself then intervenes, knocking Susie out as well with a lightning bolt. Star Dream then uses Haltmann's body to declare that it will destroy all of history up to this point, in order to pave the way for "infinite prosperity". | ||
At this point, it is explained, primarily through Pause Screen notes, that Haltmann's mind and soul have been intertwined with Star Dream's OS. | At this point, it is explained, primarily through Pause Screen notes, that Haltmann's mind and soul have been intertwined with Star Dream's OS. The computer, having been granted sentience, decides to realize Haltmann's wish for "infinite prosperity" by eradicating all organic life. In [[The True Arena]], [[Star Dream Soul OS]] activates its "final program" and begins the process of erasing Haltmann's memories and soul. His voice can be heard throughout Star Dream Soul OS's final phase, crying out every time one of its parts is destroyed and one last time when its "heart" breaks. | ||
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=== ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' === | === ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' === | ||
In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', there is a [[Dress-Up Mask]] based on President Haltmann which replaces the wearer's voice with his voice clips from ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' when worn. It is awarded upon completing card #45 in the [[Stamp Rally]]. | In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', there is a [[Mask#Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe|Dress-Up Mask]] based on President Haltmann which replaces the wearer's voice with his voice clips from ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' when worn. It is awarded upon completing card #45 in the [[Stamp Rally]]. | ||
== Music == | == Music == | ||
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{{main|Crazy Rolling in Money}} | {{main|Crazy Rolling in Money}} | ||
President Haltmann is often associated with these musical themes: | President Haltmann is often associated with these musical themes: | ||
*'''The Noble Haltmann''' - The anthem of his company in his own glory. His boss battle Special Page shows verse 1 of its lyrics. The song is performed by [[Susie]] several times during the course of ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'', and the full version can be heard in the [[100% completion]] bonus movie. | *'''"The Noble Haltmann"''' - The anthem of his company in his own glory. His boss battle Special Page shows verse 1 of its lyrics. The song is performed by [[Susie]] several times during the course of ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'', and the full version can be heard in the [[100% completion]] bonus movie. | ||
*'''Crazy Rolling in Money''' - His boss battle theme with shifting tempo. | *'''"Crazy Rolling in Money"''' - His boss battle theme with shifting tempo. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:Art & Style Magolor Concept Art 2.jpg|thumb|Magolor's concept art from the ''Kirby Art & Style Collection'' that heavily resembles President Haltmann.]] | [[File:Art & Style Magolor Concept Art 2.jpg|thumb|Magolor's concept art from the ''Kirby Art & Style Collection'' that heavily resembles President Haltmann.]] | ||
*The dollar bills that spew out of Haltmann's mech have his face on them. The purple bills that spew out of Haltmann 2.0's mech, however, have Susie's face on them. | *The dollar bills that spew out of Haltmann's mech have his face on them. The purple bills that spew out of Haltmann 2.0's mech, however, have Susie's face on them. | ||
*Haltmann's voice | *Haltmann's voice features a [[wikipedia:bitcrusher|bitcrush]] effect in-game; it is noticeably lower-quality than the voices of most other characters. This trait is shared by [[Susie]] and [[Sectonia Clone]]. Interestingly, the [[Mask#Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe|Dress-Up Mask]] based on Haltmann in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' does not feature a bitcrush effect for its voice. | ||
*The [[Invader Armor]], [[Robobot Armor]] and [[Sword Hero]]'s [[Magolor's Shoppe#Armor|Haltonium Helm]] are made of a "Haltonium alloy" which is named after Haltmann himself. | *The [[Invader Armor]], [[Robobot Armor]] and [[Sword Hero]]'s [[Magolor's Shoppe#Armor|Haltonium Helm]] are made of a "Haltonium alloy" which is named after Haltmann himself. | ||
*In ''Kirby: Art & Style Collection'', a section depicting concept art for [[Magolor]] includes early designs for his "normal" and "evil" forms, each of which feature various details that would be incorporated into Haltmann's design. Both designs feature an egglike body, a large mustache, upwards-pointing tufts of hair on the back of the head, and gloved, disembodied hands, the early version of "normal" Magolor features blue skin & eyes and mittenlike hands, and the early version of "evil" Magolor features a similarly-shaped handlebar mustache. | *In ''Kirby: Art & Style Collection'', a section depicting concept art for [[Magolor]] includes early designs for his "normal" and "evil" forms, each of which feature various details that would be incorporated into Haltmann's design. Both designs feature an egglike body, a large mustache, upwards-pointing tufts of hair on the back of the head, and gloved, disembodied hands, the early version of "normal" Magolor features blue skin & eyes and mittenlike hands, and the early version of "evil" Magolor features a similarly-shaped handlebar mustache. | ||
*The name "Haltmann" may be an under-the-table reference to Halman, from ''[[wikipedia:3001: The Final Odyssey|3001: The Final Odyssey]]''. This character is the result of a fusion of [[wikipedia:David Bowman (Space Odyssey)|man]] and [[wikipedia:Hal 9000|machine]], just like the late president and the [[Star Dream|Mother Computer]], who itself shares similarities to HAL 9000. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Robobot Memories.png|"Robobot Memories" [[Celebration Picture]] from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', featuring a President Haltmann cameo | Robobot Memories.png|"Robobot Memories" [[Celebration Picture]] from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', featuring a President Haltmann cameo | ||
KDB President Haltmann character treat.png|[[Character Treat]] from ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' | KDB President Haltmann character treat.png|[[Character Treat]] from ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' | ||
KRtDLD President Haltmann Mask Icon.png|[[Dress-Up Mask]] from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' | KRtDLD President Haltmann Mask Icon.png|[[Mask#Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe|Dress-Up Mask]] from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' | ||
KRtDLD President Haltmann Mask.jpg|Kirby wearing the President Haltmann Dress-Up Mask in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' | KRtDLD President Haltmann Mask.jpg|Kirby wearing the President Haltmann Dress-Up Mask in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' | ||
KPR President Haltmann concept artwork 1.png|Early design of President Haltmann by [[Shinya Kumazaki]] under the pseudonym of "Secret Kumazaki" | KPR President Haltmann concept artwork 1.png|Early design of President Haltmann by [[Shinya Kumazaki]] under the pseudonym of "Secret Kumazaki" | ||
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|jaM=President Haltmann<br><small>Incorporates "[[HAL Laboratory#References to HAL in the Kirby series|HAL]]". Corruption of ハート "heart".</small> | |jaM=President Haltmann<br><small>Incorporates "[[HAL Laboratory#References to HAL in the Kirby series|HAL]]". Corruption of ハート "heart".</small> | ||
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| | |zhTradR=zǒng cái hā lǔ tè màn | ||
|zhSimp=总裁·哈鲁特曼 | |||
|zhSimpR=zǒng cái hā lǔ tè màn | |||
|zhM=President Haltmann | |zhM=President Haltmann | ||
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