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{{about|references within the Kirby series to things outside it|the inverse list|[[List of references to the Kirby series|List of references '''to''' the Kirby series]]}} | {{about|references within the Kirby series to things outside it|the inverse list|[[List of references to the Kirby series|List of references '''to''' the Kirby series]]}} | ||
This page consists of a list of references | This page consists of a list of references in Kirby media (games, [[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!|the anime]] etc). This list does not include internal references to other ''Kirby'' series material or general fictional tropes shared between large amounts of media. | ||
==Copy Abilities== | ==Copy Abilities== | ||
*The [[Fighter]] ability takes inspiration from moves in the ''Street Fighter'' series, including the Hadoken, the Shoryuken, and the Tatsumaki Senpukyaku. | *The [[Fighter]] ability takes inspiration from moves in the ''Street Fighter'' series, including the Hadoken, the Shoryuken, and the Tatsumaki Senpukyaku. | ||
*The [[ | *The [[Yo-Yo]] and [[ESP]] abilities are a nod to [[wikibound:Ness|Ness]] from ''Earthbound''. | ||
*The [[Staff]] ability is a likely reference to Sun Wukong, from ''Journey to the West''. | |||
*The [[Staff]] ability is a | |||
*The [[Sword]] ability references [[zeldawiki:Link|Link]] from ''The Legend of Zelda''. | *The [[Sword]] ability references [[zeldawiki:Link|Link]] from ''The Legend of Zelda''. | ||
*Some of Kirby's rarer [[Stone]] transformations are references to other video game series such as ''Mario'' and ''Metroid''. | |||
*The [[Smash Bros.]] ability's name and moveset are based on Kirby's moveset from the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros. series]]. | |||
*The [[Whip]] ability is most likely a reference to action-adventure film hero [[wikipedia:Indiana Jones (character)|Indiana Jones]]. | *The [[Whip]] ability is most likely a reference to action-adventure film hero [[wikipedia:Indiana Jones (character)|Indiana Jones]]. | ||
*The [[Wrestler]] ability shares similar moves to [[bulbapedia:Incineroar|Incineroar]]'s appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. | *The [[Wrestler]] ability shares similar moves to [[bulbapedia:Incineroar|Incineroar]]'s appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. | ||
== Characters | == Characters & Enemies == | ||
*[[Apolo]] resembles (and is presumably named after) a type of chocolate confection called 「アポロ」''Aporo'' (Apollo), which is produced by [[wikipedia:Meiji Seika|Meiji]] and sold in Japan. This is likely the reason why Kirby is healed when he swallows one. | *[[Apolo]] resembles (and is presumably named after) a type of chocolate confection called 「アポロ」''Aporo'' (Apollo), which is produced by [[wikipedia:Meiji Seika|Meiji]] and sold in Japan. This is likely the reason why Kirby is healed when he swallows one. | ||
*[[Bo]] is extremely similar in look to the [[zeldawiki:Black Boe|Black Boe]] from [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|''The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask'']]. | *[[Bo]] is extremely similar in look to the [[zeldawiki:Black Boe|Black Boe]] from [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|''The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask'']]. Both that game and ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' shared a release year (2000), so it is possible the enemy was developed for one game, then borrowed for the other. | ||
*[[Booler]] resembles the [[mariowiki:Boo|Boo]] enemy from the [[mariowiki:Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]]. | *[[Booler]] resembles the [[mariowiki:Boo|Boo]] enemy from the [[mariowiki:Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]]. | ||
*[[Chef Kawasaki]] is named after [[wikipedia:Kawasaki motorcycles|Kawasaki motorcycles]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/Sora_Sakurai/status/4585384864387072 Masahiro Sakurai's Twitter answering Chef Kawasaki's name origin]</ref>. | *[[Chef Kawasaki]] is named after [[wikipedia:Kawasaki motorcycles|Kawasaki motorcycles]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/Sora_Sakurai/status/4585384864387072 Masahiro Sakurai's Twitter answering Chef Kawasaki's name origin]</ref>. | ||
*[[Computer Virus]] - the boss from ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and | *[[Computer Virus]] - the boss from ''[[Kirby Super Star|{{KSS KFP}}]]'' and {{KSSU}} - appears to be a reference to classical Japanese RPGs such as the ''[https://dragon-quest.org/wiki/Dragon_Quest_(series) Dragon Quest]'' games. Its windows in ''{{KSS KFP}}'' are also based on those of the [[wikipedia:Classic Mac OS|Classic Mac OS]]. | ||
*[[Efreeti]]'s name is likely based on the [[wikipedia:Ifrit|Efreet]] (more commonly known as Ifrit), a demon in Islamic mythology. | *[[Efreeti]]'s name is likely based on the [[wikipedia:Ifrit|Efreet]] (more commonly known as Ifrit), a demon in Islamic mythology. | ||
*[[Gabon]] bears similarities to both the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] [[bulbapedia:Cubone (Pokémon)|Cubone]] and [[bulbapedia:Marowak (Pokémon)|Marowak]], as well as the [[mariowiki:Little Skull Mouser|Little Skull Mouser]] enemies from ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island|Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', due to the fact that all of these creatures wear oversized skulls over their heads, as well as the fact that both Gabon and the Cubone line throw bones to attack and the fact that both Gabon and Little Skull Mousers can be unmasked | *[[Gabon]] bears similarities to both the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] [[bulbapedia:Cubone (Pokémon)|Cubone]] and [[bulbapedia:Marowak (Pokémon)|Marowak]], as well as the [[mariowiki:Little Skull Mouser|Little Skull Mouser]] enemies from ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island|Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', due to the fact that all of these creatures wear oversized skulls over their heads, as well as the fact that both Gabon and the Cubone line throw bones to attack and the fact that both Gabon and Little Skull Mousers can be unmasked. | ||
*[[Gobchomplin]] looks and behaves similarly to a [[mariowiki:Piranha Plant|Piranha Plant]] from the ''Super Mario'' series. | *[[Gobchomplin]] looks and behaves similarly to a [[mariowiki:Piranha Plant|Piranha Plant]] from the ''Super Mario'' series. | ||
*[[Great Gear]]'s visage bears a strong resemblance to the famous [[wikipedia:Aztec sun stone|Aztec sun stone]] found in the ruins of Tenochtitlan. | *[[Great Gear]]'s visage bears a strong resemblance to the famous [[wikipedia:Aztec sun stone|Aztec sun stone]] found in the ruins of Tenochtitlan. | ||
*[[Grindarr]] | *[[Grindarr]] is similar to that of [[mariowiki:Thwomp|Thwomps]] from the [[mariowiki:Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]] in how it looks and operates. | ||
*[[Gruegloom]] is very similar to (and its name possibly inspired by) a much older video game monster called the [[wikipedia:Grue (monster)|Grue]], which would eat anyone who ventured out into the dark. | *[[Gruegloom]] is very similar to (and its name possibly inspired by) a much older video game monster called the [[wikipedia:Grue (monster)|Grue]], which would eat anyone who ventured out into the dark. | ||
*[[Kabula]]'s modern look, starting with {{KSSU}}, resembles [[mariowiki:Banzai Bill|Banzai Bill]], with some of her projectiles bearing a much more direct resemblance. | |||
*[[Kabula]]'s modern look, starting with | |||
*[[Keke]] resembles the eponymous protagonist of ''[[wikipedia:Kiki's Delivery Service|Kiki's Delivery Service]]'', a 1985 Japanese novel and subsequent 1989 animated film. | *[[Keke]] resembles the eponymous protagonist of ''[[wikipedia:Kiki's Delivery Service|Kiki's Delivery Service]]'', a 1985 Japanese novel and subsequent 1989 animated film. | ||
*[[Kirby]] himself was named in part to | *[[Kirby]] himself was named in part to hon{{o}}r the late attorney [[wikipedia:John Kirby (attorney)|John Kirby]], who defended Nintendo from a lawsuit from Universal Studios over the use of "Kong" in the name "Donkey Kong". | ||
*[[Lololo & Lalala]] are directly taken from the | *[[Lololo & Lalala]] are directly taken from the [[wikipedia:Eggerland|Eggerland]] series, where they were originally known as "Lolo" and "Lala". | ||
**Likewise, the enemies [[Blocky]] and [[Skuller]] also originate from this series, where they were named "Rocky" and "Skull". | **Likewise, the enemies [[Blocky]] and [[Skuller]] also originate from this series, where they were named "Rocky" and "Skull". | ||
*[[Master Hand & Crazy Hand]] appear as bosses in ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', hailing from the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]''. They would make cameo appearances in a few subsequent titles. | *[[Master Hand & Crazy Hand]] appear as bosses in ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', hailing from the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]''. They would make cameo appearances in a few subsequent titles. | ||
*[[Moto Shotzo]] is based on the playable tank from the HAL Laboratory game ''Trax''. | *[[Moto Shotzo]] is based on the playable tank from the HAL Laboratory game ''Trax''. | ||
*[[Mumbies]] | *[[Mumbies]] typically share a similar behavi{{o}}r to that of the aformentioned Boo enemy from the '' Mario'' franchise in [[mariowiki:Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'']] games. | ||
*[[Pon & Con]] are a reference to the recurring duo of the ''tanuki'' (Japanese raccoon dog) and ''kitsune'' (fox) in Japanese folklore. | *[[Pon & Con]] are a reference to the recurring duo of the ''tanuki'' (Japanese raccoon dog) and ''kitsune'' (fox) in Japanese folklore. | ||
*[[Schwarz]]'s name is likely based off of the term 'Schwarzchild' - a term used to describe the radius from a black hole from which point on light cannot escape. | |||
*[[Simirror]] resembles earlier appearances of [[zeldawiki:Wizzrobe|Wizzrobe]], an enemy of [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. | *[[Simirror]] resembles earlier appearances of [[zeldawiki:Wizzrobe|Wizzrobe]], an enemy of [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. | ||
*[[Squishy]] bears resemblance to the [[mariowiki:Blooper|Blooper]] enemy from the ''Mario'' franchise in both appearance and behavi{{o}}r. | |||
*[[Starman]]'s name may be a reference to the [[wikibound:Starman|Starman]] enemy from the [[wikibound: EarthBound/Mother (series)|''EarthBound/Mother'' series]]. | |||
*[[Squishy]] bears resemblance to the [[mariowiki:Blooper|Blooper]] enemy from the ''Mario'' franchise in both appearance and | |||
*[[Starman]]'s name may be a reference to the [[wikibound:Starman|Starman]] enemy from the [[wikibound: EarthBound/Mother (series)|''EarthBound'' series]]. | |||
*[[Togezo]] is very similar in design to the ''Mario'' franchise enemy, [[mariowiki:Spiny|Spiny]], sharing names with that enemy in the Japanese releases of ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''. | *[[Togezo]] is very similar in design to the ''Mario'' franchise enemy, [[mariowiki:Spiny|Spiny]], sharing names with that enemy in the Japanese releases of ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''. | ||
*[[ | *[[Tury]] is very similar in appearance to [[mariowiki:Lakitu|Lakitu]] from the ''Super Mario'' games. | ||
*[[ | *[[Two Face]] is likely based off of the [[mariowiki:Phanto|Phanto]] from ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario Bros. 2|Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. | ||
== References by game == | == References by game == | ||
=== ''Kirby's Dream Land'' === | === ''Kirby's Dream Land'' === | ||
*Many areas of [[Castle Lololo]] are decorated with blocks that are marked with question marks, likely referencing [[mariowiki:? Block|? Blocks]] from the ''Mario'' universe. | *Many areas of [[Castle Lololo]] are decorated with blocks that are marked with question marks, likely referencing [[mariowiki:? Block|? Blocks]] from the ''Mario'' universe. | ||
=== '' | === ''{{KAv KGT}}'' === | ||
*''[[Kirby's Avalanche|{{KAv KGT}}]]'' - being effectively a reskin of the Japanese game ''[[wikipedia:Puyo Puyo|Super Puyo Puyo]]'' - shares many commonalities with that title. | |||
*''[[Kirby's Avalanche]]'' - being effectively a reskin of the Japanese game ''[[wikipedia:Puyo Puyo|Super Puyo Puyo]]'' - shares many commonalities with that title | |||
=== ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' === | === ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' === | ||
* In the Japanese version of ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', one of the characters that Kirby can rescue from a [[Protective Bag|bag]] is [[Chao]] from the Japanese game ''[[wikipedia:Yūyūki|Yūyūki]]''. She is replaced with the character [[Girl blob]] in international releases. | * In the Japanese version of ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', one of the characters that Kirby can rescue from a [[Protective Bag|bag]] is [[Chao]] from the Japanese game ''[[wikipedia:Yūyūki|Yūyūki]]''. She is replaced with the character [[Girl blob]] in international releases. | ||
=== '' | === ''{{KSS KFP}}'' and ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' === | ||
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* [[mariowiki:Mario|Mario]], [[mariowiki:Luigi|Luigi]], [[mariowiki:Peach|Peach]], [[mariowiki:Toad|Toad]], and [[mariowiki:Wario|Wario]] make a cameo appearance in [[Spring Breeze]], as part of the audience watching Kirby battle King Dedede. Several of these characters can also be seen in [[Megaton Punch]]. | * [[mariowiki:Mario|Mario]], [[mariowiki:Luigi|Luigi]], [[mariowiki:Peach|Peach]], [[mariowiki:Toad|Toad]], and [[mariowiki:Wario|Wario]] make a cameo appearance in [[Spring Breeze]], as part of the audience watching Kirby battle King Dedede. Several of these characters can also be seen in [[Megaton Punch]]. | ||
* Many of the treasures in [[the Great Cave Offensive]] are also references to other [[Nintendo]] franchises, such as ''[[mariowiki:Mario|Mario]]'', ''[[meow:Metroid|Metroid]]'', ''Earthbound'', ''Fire Emblem'', and ''Donkey Kong''. | |||
* The ending theme of [[Revenge of Meta Knight]] - [[My Friend and the Sunset]] - is partially based on the traditional folk song "[[wikipedia:The House of the Rising Sun|The House of the Rising Sun]]", particularly the 1964 blues cover by British rock band The Animals. The credits sequence, which features [[Wheelie Rider]] Kirby in riding through a barren desert at sunset, appears to be a reference to the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8Bf1tZwNNQ credits sequence] of the 1971 anime ''[[wikipedia:Lupin the Third Part I|Lupin the Third Part I]]''. | |||
* Many of the treasures in [[the Great Cave Offensive]] are also references to other [[Nintendo]] franchises, such as ''[[mariowiki:Mario|Mario]]'', ''[[meow:Metroid|Metroid]]'', '' | |||
* The ending theme of [[Revenge of Meta Knight]] - [[My Friend and the Sunset]] - is partially based on the traditional folk song "[[wikipedia:The House of the Rising Sun|The House of the Rising Sun]]", particularly the 1964 blues cover by British rock band The Animals. The credits sequence, which features [[Wheelie Rider]] Kirby riding through a barren desert at sunset, appears to be a reference to the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8Bf1tZwNNQ credits sequence] of the 1971 anime ''[[wikipedia:Lupin the Third Part I|Lupin the Third Part I]]''. | |||
* In the [[Milky Way Wishes]] stage [[Halfmoon]], one of the background decorations in the starry areas is an image of Saturn's moon [[wikipedia:Mimas (moon)|Mimas]]. | * In the [[Milky Way Wishes]] stage [[Halfmoon]], one of the background decorations in the starry areas is an image of Saturn's moon [[wikipedia:Mimas (moon)|Mimas]]. | ||
=== ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' === | === ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' === | ||
*Several of the friendly characters that Kirby helps are cameos from other video games. More details can be found on the [[Heart Star]] page. | *Several of the friendly characters that Kirby helps are cameos from other video games. More details can be found on the [[Heart Star]] page. | ||
*[[Metroid]]s appear as enemies in this game, as part of a mission involving | *[[Metroid]]s appear as enemies in this game, as part of a mission involving Samus Aran. | ||
=== ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' === | === ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' === | ||
*The planet [[Shiver Star]], which serves as one of the levels in the game, bears a striking resemblance to Earth, albeit frozen over. | *The planet [[Shiver Star]], which serves as one of the levels in the game, bears a striking resemblance to Earth, albeit frozen over. | ||
*The [[Spark-Cutter]] Power Combo gives Kirby a staff with blades of light extending from both ends. This | *The [[Spark-Cutter]] Power Combo gives Kirby a staff with blades of light extending from both ends. This is likely a reference to the double-bladed [[wikipedia:Lightsaber|lightsaber]] first seen in ''Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace'' - which came out a year before ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' released - and elsewhere in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. | ||
=== | ===''{{KCC KPP}}''=== | ||
*Some of the objects that [[Paint Roller]] can paint in [[Paint Panic]] are references to other media, as follows: | *Some of the objects that [[Paint Roller]] can paint in [[Paint Panic]] are references to other media, as follows: | ||
**A [[Nintendo GameCube]]. | **A [[Nintendo GameCube]]. | ||
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===''Kirby Mass Attack''=== | ===''Kirby Mass Attack''=== | ||
*The core gameplay concept of ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' is very similar to that of the ''[[pikipedia:Pikmin series|Pikmin]]'' games, though more heavily focused on action and platforming rather than strategy. | *The core gameplay concept of ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' is very similar to that of the ''[[pikipedia:Pikmin series|Pikmin]]'' games, though more heavily focused on action and platforming rather than strategy. | ||
*The ''Kirby Mass Attack'' sub-game [[Kirby Quest]] has several references to media outside the ''Kirby'' series, as follows: | *The ''Kirby Mass Attack'' sub-game [[Kirby Quest]] has several references to media outside the ''Kirby'' series, as follows: | ||
**The title screen | **The title screen is a direct reference to a 1992 video game produced by [[HAL Laboratory]] called ''[[wikipedia:Arcana (video game)|Arcana]]''. Its Japanese name, "Kirby Master", is a reference to Arcana's own Japanese name, ''Card Master''. | ||
***The game over screen is a direct reference to a scene from the opening of ''Arcana'', with [[Dark Matter]] in place of the wizard Galneon. This scene was the same one in which Kirby made a cameo appearance a month before his official debut. | ***The game over screen is a direct reference to a scene from the opening of ''Arcana'', with [[Dark Matter]] in place of the wizard Galneon. This scene was the same one in which Kirby made a cameo appearance a month before his official debut. | ||
**One of Kirby's "Excellent" attacks calls on a horde of 66 [[Gator (Kirby Super Star)|Gator]]s to attack the enemies. This is a reference to the 1989 | **One of Kirby's "Excellent" attacks calls on a horde of 66 [[Gator (Kirby Super Star)|Gator]]s to attack the enemies. This is a reference to the 1989/90 game ''[[wikipedia:Revenge of the 'Gator|Revenge of the 'Gator]]'', also produced by HAL Laboratory (called ''Pinball: The Great 66-Alligator Parade'' in Japanese). | ||
**Another "Excellent" attack has Kirby ride a [[Moto Shotzo]] while being chased by a mechanical dragon with boxing gloves that highly resembles a boss from HAL Laboratories' 1991 game ''Trax''. As mentioned above, Moto Shotzo itself greatly resembles ''Trax'' | **Another "Excellent" attack has Kirby ride a [[Moto Shotzo]] while being chased by a mechanical dragon with boxing gloves that highly resembles a boss from HAL Laboratories' 1991 game ''Trax''. As mentioned above, Moto Shotzo itself greatly resembles ''Trax's'' main protagonist. | ||
=== '' | === ''{{KRtDL KAW}}''=== | ||
*[[Goriath]] is a possible reference to Saiyan warriors from the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise | * [[Goriath]] is a possible reference to Saiyan warriors from the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise. | ||
=== ''Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition'' === | === ''Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition'' === | ||
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=== ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' === | === ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' === | ||
*The [[Dreamstalk]] is a nod to the fairy tale of ''[[wikipedia:Jack and the Beanstalk|Jack and the Beanstalk]]''. | *The [[Dreamstalk]] is a nod to the fairy tale of ''[[wikipedia:Jack and the Beanstalk|Jack and the Beanstalk]]''. | ||
*The end of [[Old Odyssey - Stage 5|Old Odyssey's 5th stage]] is a reference to ''[[wikipedia:The Three Little Pigs|The Three Little Pigs]]''. | *The end of [[Old Odyssey - Stage 5|Old Odyssey's 5th stage]] is a reference to ''[[wikipedia:The Three Little Pigs|The Three Little Pigs]]''. | ||
*The battle with [[Ace | *The battle with [[Ace Fuwa Rover|King Fuwa Rover]] may be a reference to ''[[mariowiki:Luigi's Mansion|Luigi's Mansion]]''. | ||
*In the game's backstory, [[Queen Sectonia]] is said to have been bewitched by [[Dimension Mirror|a magic mirror]] and driven mad with the desire for perfect beauty and power. This is likely a nod to the tale of ''[[wikipedia:Snow White|Snow White]]'', particularly the character of the Evil Queen who also possesses a magic mirror and desires both beauty and power. | *In the game's backstory, [[Queen Sectonia]] is said to have been bewitched by [[Dimension Mirror|a magic mirror]] and driven mad with the desire for perfect beauty and power. This is likely a nod to the tale of ''[[wikipedia:Snow White|Snow White]]'', particularly the character of the Evil Queen who also possesses a magic mirror and desires both beauty and power. | ||
=== '' | === ''{{KatRC KatRP}}'' === | ||
*In ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]'', there is an area of the stage [[Infiltrate the Junk Factory!]] where Kirby picks up some [[Invincible Candy]] and defeats several [[Shockcreepa]]s in a vertical maze consisting of tight corridors. This scenario is very similar to the [[wikipedia:Pac-Man|Pac-Man]] arcade game, mainly due to the nature of the Shockcreepas, the layout of the room, and the fact that lines of [[Point Star]]s appear in a similar manner to dots on a Pac-Man board | *In ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse|{{KatRC KatRP}}]]'', there is an area of the stage [[Infiltrate the Junk Factory!]] where Kirby picks up some [[Invincible Candy]] and defeats several [[Shockcreepa]]s in a vertical maze consisting of tight corridors. This scenario is very similar to the [[wikipedia:Pac-Man|Pac-Man]] arcade game, mainly due to the nature of the Shockcreepas, the layout of the room, and the fact that lines of [[Point Star]]s appear in a similar manner to dots on a Pac-Man board. | ||
=== ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' === | === ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' === | ||
*[[Qbby]] from the [[nwiki:BoxBoy! series|''BOXBOY!'' series]] makes an appearance as one of the collectable [[Sticker (Kirby: Planet Robobot)|stickers]]. | *[[Qbby]] from the [[nwiki:BoxBoy! series|''BOXBOY!'' series]] makes an appearance as one of the collectable [[Sticker (Kirby: Planet Robobot)|stickers]]. | ||
*One of Kirby's rare Stone transformations in this game depicts [[nookipedia:Tom Nook|Tom Nook]] from the ''Animal Crossing'' series. | *One of Kirby's rare Stone transformations in this game depicts [[nookipedia:Tom Nook|Tom Nook]] from the ''Animal Crossing'' series. | ||
*[[Star Dream]] somewhat resembles the [[wikipedia:HAL 9000|HAL 9000]], a fictional sentient computer from ''[[wikipedia:2001: A Space Odyssey|2001: A Space Odyssey]]'', and after whom [[HAL Laboratory]] is named. | *[[Star Dream]] somewhat resembles the [[wikipedia:HAL 9000|HAL 9000]], a fictional sentient computer from ''[[wikipedia:2001: A Space Odyssey|2001: A Space Odyssey]]'', and after whom [[HAL Laboratory]] is named. | ||
=== ''Team Kirby Clash Deluxe | === ''Team Kirby Clash Deluxe'' === | ||
*In ''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe | *In ''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]'', one of the [[Hammer Lord]]'s purchasable weapons - the Lucky Mallet - is directly based on a common luck symbol in Japan. Likenesses of the mallet can be seen in the real world as decoration, as well as charms and trinkets. This hammer would also appear in ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''. | ||
=== ''Kirby Battle Royale'' === | === ''Kirby Battle Royale'' === | ||
*One of Kirby's | *One of Kirby's alternate costumes for the [[Bomb]] ability is based on Qbby, though it can only be unlocked with the Japan-exclusive Qbby amiibo. | ||
*One of Meta Knight's | *One of Meta Knight's alternate costumes, the Party Mask, may be a reference to [[wikipedia:Tuxedo Mask|Tuxedo Mask]] from the ''[[wikipedia:Sailor Moon|Sailor Moon]]'' series. | ||
=== ''Kirby Star Allies'' === | === ''Kirby Star Allies'' === | ||
*The | *The Plasma move 'Light-Speed Dash' is similar to [[bulbapedia:Quick Attack|Quick Attack]], a move commonly associated with the Pokémon [[bulbapedia:Pikachu|Pikachu]]. | ||
*[[Void Termina]]'s first form bears a striking resemblance to [[zeldawiki:Ganon|Beast Ganon]] from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''. | *[[Void Termina]]'s first form bears a striking resemblance to [[zeldawiki:Ganon|Beast Ganon]] from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''. | ||
*Qbby cameos in one of Kirby's rare [[Stone]] transformations. | *Qbby cameos in one of Kirby's rare [[Stone]] transformations. | ||
== ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'' == | == ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'' == | ||
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Many of the titles of episodes directly reference other media, as follows: | Many of the titles of episodes directly reference other media, as follows: | ||
*'''Japanese titles''' | *'''Japanese titles''' | ||
**[[Abusement Park|Viva! Welcome to DedeVegas]] - ''[[wikipedia:Viva Las Vegas|Viva Las Vegas]]'', a musical film from 1964 starring Elvis Presley. | **[[Abusement Park|Viva! Welcome to DedeVegas]] - ''[[wikipedia:Viva Las Vegas|Viva Las Vegas]]'', a musical film from 1964 starring Elvis Presley. | ||
**[[A Recipe for Disaster|Ultimate Iron Man Cook Osaka]] - ''[[wikipedia:Iron Chef|Iron Chef]]'', a Japanese cooking TV show from the 1990s. | **[[A Recipe for Disaster|Ultimate Iron Man Cook Osaka]] - ''[[wikipedia:Iron Chef|Iron Chef]]'', a Japanese cooking TV show from the 1990s. | ||
**[[Scare Tactics - Part I|A Midsummer Night's Scream!]] - ''[[wikipedia:A Midsummer Night's Dream|A Midsummer Night's Dream]]'', | **[[Scare Tactics - Part I|A Midsummer Night's Scream!]] - ''[[wikipedia:A Midsummer Night's Dream|A Midsummer Night's Dream]]'', one of the comedic plays of William Shakespeare. | ||
*'''English titles''' | *'''English titles''' | ||
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**[[Escargoon Squad]] - ''[[wikipedia:The Monster Squad|The Monster Squad]]'', an American comedy/horror film from 1987. | **[[Escargoon Squad]] - ''[[wikipedia:The Monster Squad|The Monster Squad]]'', an American comedy/horror film from 1987. | ||
**[[A Fish Called Kine]] - ''[[wikipedia:A Fish Called Wanda|A Fish Called Wanda]]'', a 1988 British-American heist comedy film. | **[[A Fish Called Kine]] - ''[[wikipedia:A Fish Called Wanda|A Fish Called Wanda]]'', a 1988 British-American heist comedy film. | ||
**[[Here Comes the Son]] - | **[[Here Comes the Son]] - ''[[wikipedia:Here Comes the Sun|Here Comes the Sun]]'', a famous song by [[wikipedia:The Beatles|The Beatles]]. | ||
**[[Hour of the WolfWrath]] - ''[[wikipedia:Hour of the Wolf|Hour of the Wolf]]'', a Swedish horror film from 1968. | **[[Hour of the WolfWrath]] - ''[[wikipedia:Hour of the Wolf|Hour of the Wolf]]'', a Swedish horror film from 1968. | ||
**[[A Spice Odyssey]] - ''[[wikipedia:2001: A Space Odyssey|2001: A Space Odyssey]]'', a | **[[A Spice Odyssey]] - ''[[wikipedia:2001: A Space Odyssey|2001: A Space Odyssey]]'', a famous science fiction story by Arthur C. Clarke and Stanley Kubrick. | ||
**[[War of the Woods]] - ''[[wikipedia:The War of the Worlds|The War of the Worlds]]'', | **[[War of the Woods]] - ''[[wikipedia:The War of the Worlds|The War of the Worlds]]'', a famous science fiction story by H.G. Wells. | ||
**[[The Chill Factor]] - another reference to ''Fear Factor''. | **[[The Chill Factor]] - another reference to ''Fear Factor''. | ||
**[[Waddle While You Work]] - | **[[Waddle While You Work]] - ''[[wikipedia:Whistle While You Work|Whistle While You Work]]'', a song from the Walt Disney movie ''Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs''. | ||
**[[Born to Be Mild - Part I|Born to Be Mild]] - | **[[Born to Be Mild - Part I|Born to Be Mild]] - ''[[wikipedia:Born to Be Wild|Born to Be Wild]]'', a famous song by the band Steppenwolf. | ||
**[[Hunger Struck]] - | **[[Hunger Struck]] - ''[[wikipedia:Thunderstruck (song)|Thunderstruck]]'', a song by the band AC/DC. | ||
**[[Cappy Town Down]] - ''[[wikipedia:Black Hawk Down (book)|Black Hawk Down]]'', a non-fiction book from 1999 which was later adapted into a movie | **[[Cappy Town Down]] - ''[[wikipedia:Black Hawk Down (book)|Black Hawk Down]]'', a non-fiction book from 1999 which was later adapted into a movie with the same name. | ||
=== References by episode === | === References by episode === | ||
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*"Dededeep Space Nine" references ''[[wikipedia:Star Trek: Deep Space Nine|Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]''. | *"Dededeep Space Nine" references ''[[wikipedia:Star Trek: Deep Space Nine|Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]''. | ||
*"Globzilla" references [[wikipedia:Godzilla|Godzilla]]. | *"Globzilla" references [[wikipedia:Godzilla|Godzilla]]. | ||
*"King Klong" references [[wikipedia:King Kong|King Kong]] | *"King Klong" references [[wikipedia:King Kong|King Kong]]. | ||
*"Who Wants to Be a Dedede?" references ''[[wikipedia:Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?|Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?]]''. | *"Who Wants to Be a Dedede?" references ''[[wikipedia:Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?|Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?]]''. | ||
*"Everybody Loves Dedede" references ''[[wikipedia:Everybody Loves Raymond|Everybody Loves Raymond]]''. | *"Everybody Loves Dedede" references ''[[wikipedia:Everybody Loves Raymond|Everybody Loves Raymond]]''. | ||
*King Dedede's line "Hasta la vista, chump!" references | *King Dedede's line "Hasta la vista, chump!" references [[wikipedia:Arnold Schwarzenegger|Arnold Schwarzenegger]] in several of his movie roles. | ||
*Escargoon's line "Ahh, Sire, the studio's gone with the wind!" references | *Escargoon's line "Ahh, Sire, the studio's gone with the wind!" references ''[[wikipedia:Gone with the Wind|Gone with the Wind]]''. | ||
More references exist in the Japanese version, as follows: | More references exist in the Japanese version, as follows: | ||
*"Super Dededeman" references | *"Super Dededeman" references [[wikipedia:Superman|Superman]]. | ||
*"It's Dedede, Everyone Come On!" references a Japanese T.V. show called | *"It's Dedede, Everyone Come On!" references a Japanese T.V. show called ''It's 8 O' Clock, Everyone Come On!''. | ||
*"Dedede Mystery Discovery" references a Japanese T.V. show called | *"Dedede Mystery Discovery" references a Japanese T.V. show called ''World Mystery Discovery''. | ||
*"Gone with the Planet of the Apes" | *"Gone with the Planet of the Apes" references the ''[[wikipedia:Planet of the Apes|Planet of the Apes]]'' franchise, and may also reference ''[[wikipedia:Gone with the Wind|Gone with the Wind]]''. | ||
==== Curio's Curious Discovery ==== | ==== Curio's Curious Discovery ==== | ||
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==== Cappy New Year ==== | ==== Cappy New Year ==== | ||
In the Japanese version of [[Cappy New Year]], [[Escargoon]] refers to his rocket as the "Teppoudon", which is a reference to the North Korean ballistic missile called "Taepo Dong". Additionally, while Kirby is being flung around by the robotic arm, King Dedede says he'll "have Kirby depart on his 2,001-year space odyssey", explicitly referring to the [[wikipedia:2001: A Space Odyssey|science fiction story of the same name]] | In the Japanese version of [[Cappy New Year]], [[Escargoon|Escargon]] refers to his rocket as the "Teppoudon", which is a reference to the North Korean ballistic missile called "Taepo Dong". Additionally, while Kirby is being flung around by the robotic arm, King Dedede says he'll "have Kirby depart on his 2,001-year space odyssey", explicitly referring to the [[wikipedia:2001: A Space Odyssey|science fiction story of the same name]]. | ||
==== Labor Daze ==== | ==== Labor Daze ==== | ||
In the Japanese version of [[Labor Daze]], [[Tiff]] remarks that the pollution from King Dedede's factory is severely damaging the environment of Dream Land, which could result in a "Silent Spring". This is a reference to the [[wikipedia:Silent Spring|famous environmental science book of the same name]], published in 1962. | In the Japanese version of [[Labor Daze]], [[Tiff|Fumu]] remarks that the pollution from King Dedede's factory is severely damaging the environment of Dream Land, which could result in a "Silent Spring". This is a reference to the [[wikipedia:Silent Spring|famous environmental science book of the same name]], published in 1962. | ||
==== Abusement Park ==== | ==== Abusement Park ==== | ||
In the Japanese version of [[Abusement Park]], when the Dream Landers are fighting over the [[Walky]] in the karaoke contest, Mayor Len attempts to sing | In the Japanese version of [[Abusement Park]], when the Dream Landers are fighting over the [[Walky]] in the karaoke contest, Mayor Len attempts to sing ''Y.M.C.A.'' by the [[wikipedia:Village People|Village People]] but gets the acronym wrong, singing "Y.W.C.A." instead. [[Sir Ebrum|Cabinet Minister Pāmu]] later tries to sing [[wikipedia:Frank Sinatra|Frank Sinatra]]'s songs ''I Left My Heart in San Francisco'' and ''My Way''. | ||
==== A Dental Dilemma ==== | ==== A Dental Dilemma ==== | ||
In the Japanese version of [[A Dental Dilemma]], [[Lady Like]] promises [[Tuff]] a "CubeGame" if he goes to the dentist, which is likely a reference to the [[Nintendo GameCube]]; the newest [[Nintendo]] console out at the time. | In the Japanese version of [[A Dental Dilemma]], [[Lady Like|Lady Mēmu]] promises [[Tuff|Bun]] a "CubeGame" if he goes to the dentist, which is likely a reference to the [[Nintendo GameCube]]; the newest [[Nintendo]] console out at the time. | ||
==== Watermelon Felon ==== | ==== Watermelon Felon ==== | ||
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==== A Novel Approach ==== | ==== A Novel Approach ==== | ||
The premise of [[A Novel Approach]] revolves around characters reading a new bestselling novel called "Pappy Pottey and the Fool's Stone", which is a direct reference to the ''[[wikipedia:Harry Potter|Harry Potter]]'' series of books. Likewise, the story also features Castle Dedede stylized as a "magic school" similar to Hogwarts, and a character called [[Rowlin]] appears, who is a stand-in for J.K. Rowling. | |||
The premise of [[A Novel Approach]] revolves around characters reading a new bestselling novel called | |||
==== Prediction Predicament - Part II ==== | ==== Prediction Predicament - Part II ==== | ||
In the Japanese version of [[Prediction Predicament - Part II]], the asteroid heading towards Dream Land is called [[Phantom Star Gerath]], which is a reference to the Japanese film ''[[Wikipedia:Gorath|Gorath]]'', which involves a white dwarf star heading directly toward Earth. Additionally, | In the Japanese version of [[Prediction Predicament - Part II]], the asteroid heading towards Dream Land is called [[Phantom Star Gerath]], which is a reference to the Japanese film ''[[Wikipedia:Gorath|Gorath]]'', which involves a white dwarf star heading directly toward Earth. Additionally, In the Japanese version, King Dedede sings a song on the swings that can be translated as such: "Life is short...fall in love, Dedede..." This is a reference to a famous Japanese film called ‘Ikiru’ (Live) by Akira Kuwasawa. The scene being referenced can be found at this link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umLtGRl_WE4 YouTube clip]. | ||
==== Scare Tactics - Part II ==== | ==== Scare Tactics - Part II ==== | ||
In [[Scare Tactics - Part II]], King Dedede and Escargoon reenact the murder in the shower scene from Alfred Hitchcock's film ''[[wikipedia:Psycho (1960 film)|Psycho]]''. | |||
In [[Scare Tactics - Part II]], King Dedede and Escargoon reenact the murder in the shower scene from | |||
==== Don't Bank on It ==== | ==== Don't Bank on It ==== | ||
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==== Snack Attack - Part II ==== | ==== Snack Attack - Part II ==== | ||
Some of the [[Martial Arts All-Stars]] that Kirby faces in [[Snack Attack - Part II]] are references, as follows: | Some of the [[Martial Arts All-Stars]] that Kirby faces in [[Snack Attack - Part II]] are references, as follows: | ||
*Kung-Fu Lee is a reference to | *Kung-Fu Lee is a reference to [[Wikipedia:Bruce Lee|Bruce Lee]]. | ||
*Boxer Dyson is a reference to | *Boxer Dyson is a reference to [[Wikipedia:Mike Tyson|Mike Tyson]]. | ||
*Karate Kid is | *Karate Kid is a reference to the [[Wikipedia:The Karate Kid|titular movie's]] main protagonist. | ||
==== One Crazy Knight ==== | ==== One Crazy Knight ==== | ||
The guest character of [[One Crazy Knight]] | The guest character of [[One Crazy Knight]] - [[Sir Gallant]] - is a reference to the main character of the classic novel ''[[wikipedia:Don Quixote|Don Quixote]]''. Likewise, the monster that features in this episode - the [[Windwhipper]] - references Don Quixote's battles against windmills in the book. | ||
==== Mabel Turns the Tables ==== | ==== Mabel Turns the Tables ==== | ||
The scene in [[Mabel Turns the Tables]] where [[Mabel]] and Kirby part the sea is a reference to the biblical [[wikipedia:Book of Exodus|Book of Exodus]], where the Abrahamic prophet Moses parts the Red Sea with Yahweh's power to | The scene in [[Mabel Turns the Tables]] where [[Mabel]] and Kirby part the sea is a reference to the biblical [[wikipedia:Book of Exodus|Book of Exodus]], where the Abrahamic prophet Moses parts the Red Sea with Yahweh's power to lead the Hebrews out of Egypt. | ||
==== The Kirby Quiz ==== | ==== The Kirby Quiz ==== | ||
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==== Dedede's Monsterpiece ==== | ==== Dedede's Monsterpiece ==== | ||
The episode [[Dedede's Monsterpiece]] revolves around the Dream Landers looking at several examples of real-world famous paintings and sculptures. | The episode [[Dedede's Monsterpiece]] revolves around the Dream Landers looking at several examples of real-world famous paintings and sculptures. | ||
==== Right Hand Robot ==== | ==== Right Hand Robot ==== | ||
In [[Right Hand Robot]], the scene where Escargoon empowers the [[Escar-droid]] using lightning is a reference to | In [[Right Hand Robot]], the scene where Escargoon empowers the [[Escar-droid]] using lightning is a reference to Mary Shelley's horror story ''[[wikipedia:Frankenstein|Frankenstein]]''. | ||
==== Goin' Bonkers ==== | ==== Goin' Bonkers ==== | ||
In the | In the 4Kids version of [[Goin' Bonkers]], several characters have lines that reference the movie ''[[wikipedia:Planet of the Apes (1968 film)|Planet of the Apes]]''. Additionally, while [[Bonkers]] is in his monster form, his actions mimic scenes from the movie ''[[wikipedia:King Kong (1933 film)|King Kong]]''. Lastly, in the Japanese version, when Bonkers first shows up, [[Chef Kawasaki (anime character)|Chef Kawasaki]] speculates that Bonkers might be a [[Wikipedia:Terminator (character concept)|Terminator]]. | ||
==== Shell-Shocked ==== | ==== Shell-Shocked ==== | ||
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==== Tooned Out ==== | ==== Tooned Out ==== | ||
There are several references to cartoons and other subjects related to animation and film in [[Tooned Out]], as follows: | There are several references to cartoons and other subjects related to animation and film in [[Tooned Out]], as follows: | ||
*In the Japanese version, King Dedede mentions that his animation aspirations had "gone with the wind" while the recap montage shows the scene in [[Waddle While You Work]] | *In the Japanese version, King Dedede mentions that his animation aspirations had "gone with the wind" while the recap montage shows the scene in [[Waddle While You Work]] that references ''[[wikipedia:Gone with the Wind (film)|Gone with the Wind]]''. | ||
* | *When the townsfolk are coming up with cartoon ideas, [[Gengu]] proposes an anime where a space hero fights monsters only to find out that he is actually a toy. This is a ''[[wikipedia:Toy Story|Toy Story]]'' reference. | ||
**Additionally, [[Professor Curio]] proposes "Curio Jones", which is inspired by ''[[wikipedia:Indiana Jones|Indiana Jones]]''. | |||
**In the Japanese version, the character Mayor Len proposes for it is called "Wooltaro". This is a reference to the popular anime series ''[[wikipedia:Hamtaro|Hamtaro]]''. | |||
**[[Professor Curio]] proposes "Curio Jones", which is inspired by ''[[wikipedia:Indiana Jones|Indiana Jones]]''. | **In the Japanese version, [[Iro|Hohhe]] proposes a robot character called "Ovangelidan". This is a reference to the anime series ''[[wikipedia:Neon Genesis Evangelion|Neon Genesis Evangelion]]''. | ||
** | **In the Japanese version, [[Honey]] proposes a cartoon idea similar to ''[[wikipedia:Kiki's Delivery Service|Kiki's Delivery Service]]''. | ||
*The monster [[Anige]] is initially disguised as "Dis Walney", who is a direct stand-in for Walt Disney. | |||
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==== Born to Be Mild ==== | ==== Born to Be Mild ==== | ||
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==== Hunger Struck ==== | ==== Hunger Struck ==== | ||
In the Japanese version of [[Hunger Struck]], when King Dedede and | In the Japanese version of [[Hunger Struck]], when King Dedede and Escargon are being chased by the Waddle Dees, Escargon says (translated) "This is a revolt! No...it's a revolution!" This may be a reference to the famous line offered to [[wikipedia:Louis XVI|King Louis XVI]] of France when the [[Wikipedia:Bastille|Bastille]] was stormed in 1789. | ||
==== Cowardly Creature ==== | ==== Cowardly Creature ==== | ||
In the Japanese version of [[Cowardly Creature]], when King Dedede is hammering [[Phan Phan]], he repeats | In the Japanese version of [[Cowardly Creature]], when King Dedede is hammering [[Phan Phan]], he repeats the line (translated) "Defense only!" This is a reference to Japan's policy of keeping an army only for defense purposes. | ||
==== Frog Wild ==== | ==== Frog Wild ==== | ||
In [[Frog Wild]], the way Mabel reacts after Devil Kirby cracks her crystal ball in two is a reference to the | In [[Frog Wild]], the way Mabel reacts after Devil Kirby cracks her crystal ball in two is a reference to the famous painting, [[wikipedia:The Scream|The Scream]]. | ||
==== Cappy Town Down ==== | ==== Cappy Town Down ==== | ||
In the Japanese version of [[Cappy Town Down]], when King Dedede and | In the Japanese version of [[Cappy Town Down]], when King Dedede and Escargon first see the [[Halberd]], they reference the anime ''[[wikipedia:Space Battleship Yamato|Space Battleship Yamato]]'', which the Halberd itself was based on. The composer for the Japanese version of the anime, [[Akira Miyagawa]], has worked on the ''Space Battleship Yamato'' franchise and is the son of the series' original composer, Hiroshi Miyagawa. | ||
==== Kirby 3D ==== | ==== Kirby 3D ==== | ||
The monster [[Lobzilla]] is named after the film monster [[wikipedia:Godzilla|Godzilla]] in English; his name is | The monster [[Lobzilla]] is named after the film monster [[wikipedia:Godzilla|Godzilla]] in English; his name is ''Ebizō'' in Japanese, after a famous family line of kabuki actors, [[wikipedia:Ichikawa Ebizō|Ichikawa Ebizō]]. Fittingly, he gives Kirby the [[Kabuki]] ability. | ||
=== Other references === | === Other references === | ||
* | *In the Japanese version of the show, the [[Booma-Dooma Volcano]] is referred to as Gilauea, which is a reference to [[wikipedia:Kīlauea|Kīlauea]] volcano in [[wikipedia:Hawaii|Hawaii]]. | ||
*The location [[Babagahara]] is likely a reference to the real-world Japanese forest [[wikipedia:Aokigahara|Aokigahara]], also known as the Sea of Trees, located near Mount Fuji. | *The location [[Babagahara]] is likely a reference to the real-world Japanese forest [[wikipedia:Aokigahara|Aokigahara]], also known as the Sea of Trees, located near Mount Fuji. | ||
*The veteran [[Star Warrior]]s Sir Arthur, Sir Galahad, Sir Lancelot, and Sir Percival are named after various [[wikipedia:Knights_of_the_Round_Table|Knights of the Round Table]]. | *The veteran [[Star Warrior]]s Sir Arthur, Sir Galahad, Sir Lancelot, and Sir Percival are named after various [[wikipedia:Knights_of_the_Round_Table|Knights of the Round Table]]. | ||
*The giant [[Destroya]] starships greatly resemble the alien motherships from the science fiction film ''[[wikipedia:Independence Day (1996 film)|Independence Day]]''. | *The giant [[Destroya]] starships greatly resemble the alien motherships from the science fiction film ''[[wikipedia:Independence Day (1996 film)|Independence Day]]''. | ||
*[[eNeMeE's Fortress]] is very similar to the [[wikipedia:Death Star|Death Star]] from the ''Star Wars'' franchise. | *[[eNeMeE's Fortress]] is very similar to the [[wikipedia:Death Star|Death Star]] from the ''Star Wars'' franchise. | ||
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