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The rarest of the Meta-Knights, this creature resembles a robot | The rarest of the Meta-Knights, this creature resembles a robot more than the others. He bounds across the air, spinning his javelin around in an attempt to hit Kirby with it. He will also toss his javelin on occasion. | ||
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While not officially considered part of the Meta-Knights, [[Captain Vul]] and [[Sailor Waddle Dee]] make up the rest of the [[Halberd]]'s crew, acting behind the scenes while the other members fight [[Kirby]] directly. Because of this, they are commonly grouped together with the Meta-Knights. | |||
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KPR Meta-Knights.png|The Meta-Knights appear during Meta Knight's 'Meta Knightmares' attack in [[Meta Knightmare Returns]]. | KPR Meta-Knights.png|The Meta-Knights appear during Meta Knight's 'Meta Knightmares' attack in [[Meta Knightmare Returns]]. | ||
Twitter commemorative - Hinamatsuri 2017.jpg|Illustration from the [[Kirby JP Twitter]] featuring the Meta-Knights | Twitter commemorative - Hinamatsuri 2017.jpg|Illustration from the [[Kirby JP Twitter]] featuring the Meta-Knights | ||
Twitter commemorative - Meta-Knights' party.jpg|Illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter featuring the Meta-Knights | Twitter commemorative - Meta-Knights' party.jpg|Illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter featuring the Meta-Knights, , [[Captain Vul]], and [[Sailor Waddle Dee]] | ||
Dedede Directory 87 - Halberd Crew.jpg|Dedede Directory about the Meta-Knights, | Dedede Directory 87 - Halberd Crew.jpg|Dedede Directory about the Meta-Knights, Captain Vul, and Sailor Waddle Dee | ||
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- This article is about the four types of knight that appear in ambushes. For their masked leader, see Meta Knight.
The Meta-Knights are an enigmatic group of knights who are led by Meta Knight himself. They first appeared in Kirby's Adventure, where they were frequently fought as Mid-Bosses in their own distinctive arenas. However, their biggest role was in [[Kirby Super Star|Template:KSS KFP]] (and by extension, its remake), in the Revenge of Meta Knight Sub-Game, where they served as the primary antagonists.
When fought, they typically attack as a group, fighting until their last member is defeated. They possess formidable weapons, but, unlike their leader, are not immune to being inhaled and spat out. Despite their arsenal, none of them yield Copy Abilities when swallowed.
Members
Axe Knight
Axe Knight's basic appearance is that of a minuscule skull, sporting a viking helmet atop his head and wielding an axe. Axe Knights normally appear in randomized areas. However, one particular Axe Knight assists Meta Knight in the main cabin of his battleship, the Halberd.
Axe Knight typically moves back and forth, and tosses his axe like a boomerang, similar to Sir Kibble. He may also swing his axe in a forward motion as he sweeps across the floor.
Mace Knight
Mace Knight is the largest in size, sporting heavy blue armor and wielding a large flail. He moves back and forth, swinging the flail above his head, then letting it fly a fair distance. Mace Knight is perhaps the most dangerous of the knights in close range, and has more hit points than the other knights. Like Axe Knight, one particular Mace Knight assists Meta Knight in the main cabin of the Halberd.
Trident Knight
While somewhat short in stature, Trident Knight is distinguished by his bright purple armor, the crescent on his helmet, and the tridents he tosses toward Kirby. These go for decent range, traveling upward, then downward in a large arc. While they can be a nuisance, the tridents' slow speed make them easy to avoid.
Javelin Knight
The rarest of the Meta-Knights, this creature resembles a robot more than the others. He bounds across the air, spinning his javelin around in an attempt to hit Kirby with it. He will also toss his javelin on occasion.
Other members
While not officially considered part of the Meta-Knights, Captain Vul and Sailor Waddle Dee make up the rest of the Halberd's crew, acting behind the scenes while the other members fight Kirby directly. Because of this, they are commonly grouped together with the Meta-Knights.
Game appearances
Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
The Meta-Knights made their debut appearance in Kirby's Adventure, later reappearing in its remake, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land. They occasionally appear as Mid-Bosses summoned by their leader, Meta Knight, to fight Kirby.
Template:KSS KFP / Kirby Super Star Ultra
The group reappears in [[Kirby Super Star|Template:KSS KFP]] and its remake, Kirby Super Star Ultra, with a much more different battle (mainly due to the fact they are not fought in the same layout). They also play a part in Revenge of Meta Knight, with Axe Knight and Mace Knight having some dialogue alongside the rest of Halberd's crew. Clones of them can also be summoned by Galacta Knight during his battle in Meta Knightmare Ultra.
Kirby Mass Attack
The Meta-Knights appear as bosses in the Kirby Mass Attack Sub-Game Strato Patrol EOS in the Level 4, protecting the Halberd from the Kirbys.
They also appear in Kirby Quest, where they are fought in Stage 28.
Kirby: Planet Robobot
In Kirby: Planet Robobot, the four knights appear in the Sub-Game Meta Knightmare Returns, where they participate in the screen-clearing special attack Meta Knightmares alongside Meta Knight himself. They also appear as stickers for the [[Robobot Armor|Robobot ArmTemplate:Or]] with notably different colors from the ones they are usually portrayed with.
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the Meta-Knights appear as a primary Ace-class neutral spirit.
Trivia
- The Meta-Knights are the first Mid-Bosses to not provide Copy Abilities when swallowed.
Gallery
The Meta-Knights appear during Meta Knight's 'Meta Knightmares' attack in Meta Knightmare Returns.
Illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter featuring the Meta-Knights
Illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter featuring the Meta-Knights, , Captain Vul, and Sailor Waddle Dee
Dedede Directory about the Meta-Knights, Captain Vul, and Sailor Waddle Dee
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | メタ・ナイツ Meta Naitsu メタナイト軍団 Meta Naito Gundan |
Meta-Knights Meta Knight Army (alternate; Super Smash Bros. series) |
| Traditional Chinese | 魅塔騎士團[1] Mèitǎ Qíshìtuán |
Meta-Knights |
| Simplified Chinese | 魅塔骑士团[1] Mèitǎ Qíshìtuán | |
| Dutch | Meta-Knights | - |
| French | Meta Knights | - |
| German | Meta-Knights | - |
| Italian | Tirapiedi di Meta Knight | Minions of Meta Knight |
| Russian | Метанайты Metanayty |
Metaknights |
| Spanish | Meta secuaces | Meta minions |
References
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