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{{Infobox-Object
|image=[[File:Cannon.png|200px]]
|caption=Artwork of a generic ''Kirby''-style '''cannon'''
|type=Device
|function=Shoots playable [[character]]s into new places, sometimes through [[block]]s
|found=Hovering in midair or attached to the ground on a fuse
|game=Various
}}
{{About|in-game objects used to travel|cannons used for attack|[[Crackler]] or [[3D Helmet Cannon]]. For the common cannon-like enemy, see [[Shotzo]]. For the main cannon on the [[Halberd]], see [[Combo Cannon]]}}
{{About|in-game objects used to travel|cannons used for attack|[[Crackler]] or [[3D Helmet Cannon]]. For the common cannon-like enemy, see [[Shotzo]]. For the main cannon on the [[Halberd]], see [[Combo Cannon]]}}
[[File:Cannon.png|thumb|right|Artwork of a generic ''Kirby'' style '''Cannon'''.]]
{{distinguish|the objects that launch Kirby to new places|[[Continuity|Canon]]}}
A '''Cannon''' is an object in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'']] series which can launch [[Kirby]] or another character as a projectile. Using a cannon will allow Kirby to travel across an area, travel to a new area, or bust through barricades.
A '''Cannon''' is an object in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'']] series which can launch [[Kirby]] or another character as a projectile. Using a cannon will allow Kirby to travel across an area, travel to a new area, or bust through barricades.


==Cannon Types==
==Cannon types==
There are several different kinds of cannons throughout the series, with each one having its own set of rules and restrictions. The following is a list of every type of recurring cannon (note that these names are conjectural):
There are several different kinds of cannons throughout the series, with each one having its own set of rules and restrictions. The following is a list of every type of recurring cannon (note that these names are conjectural):
===Fuse Cannon===
===Fuse Cannon===
[[File:KatFL Fuse Cannon guide video.webm|thumb|right|300px|gif|Tutorial video showing the Fuse Cannon as used in ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''.]]
First appearing in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', these large black cannons are hooked up to a long [[fuse]], which can span an entire area and must be lit at the end using a fire-based attack from Kirby or another playable character. From there, Kirby must make his way to the cannon before the fuse burns out and enter it in time to be fired by it, usually resulting in gaining access to a new area. If Kirby does not make it in time, the fuse will regenerate, and he can (usually) try again.
First appearing in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', these large black cannons are hooked up to a long [[fuse]], which can span an entire area and must be lit at the end using a fire-based attack from Kirby or another playable character. From there, Kirby must make his way to the cannon before the fuse burns out and enter it in time to be fired by it, usually resulting in gaining access to a new area. If Kirby does not make it in time, the fuse will regenerate, and he can (usually) try again.


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<gallery>
<gallery>
KA Grape Garden Stage 3 screenshot 01.png|A Fuse Cannon from ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
KA Grape Garden Stage 3 screenshot 01.png|A Fuse Cannon in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
KaTAM Rainbow Route Room 32.png|A Fuse Cannon from ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
KA Fuse Cannon sprite.png|Sprite from ''Kirby's Adventure''
Tilt Fuse Cannon.jpg|A Fuse Cannon with a broken fuse, which needs tilting to align, from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
KA Kirby in Fuse Cannon sprite.png|Sprite of Kirby in a Fuse Cannon from ''Kirby's Adventure''
KNiDL Cannon artwork.jpg|Artwork from ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
KaTAM Rainbow Route Room 32.png|A Fuse Cannon in ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
KSqS Cannon artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
Keychain KirbyinCannon.png|[[Keychain]] of Kirby inside a Fuse Cannon from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
KTD Miiverse - Gyro Controls.jpg|A Fuse Cannon with a broken fuse, which needs tilting to align, from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
KatFL Cannon figure.png|[[Figure]] of a Fuse Cannon from ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
KDB Pixel Kirby Cannon character treat.png|"Pixel Kirby (Cannon)" [[Character Treat]] from ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'', featuring a sprite from ''Kirby's Adventure''
KRtDLD Fuse Cannon screenshot.png|A Fuse Cannon in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
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KTD Arrow Cannon.png|A directional cannon from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
KTD Arrow Cannon.png|A directional cannon from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
KSA Rotating Cannon.jpg|A directional cannon from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
KSA Rotating Cannon.jpg|A directional cannon from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
KRtDLD Directional Cannon screenshot.png|A Directional Cannon in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Auto Cannon===
===Auto Cannon===
Also referred to as a '''Launch Cannon'''<ref>{{Cite manual|game=[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse|{{KatRC KatRP}}]]|type=electronic|page=13}}</ref>, this cannon functions almost identically to the directional cannon, but rather than changing direction or waiting for the player's input, the cannon will automatically fire out any character who jumps into it after a brief wind-up.
Also referred to as a '''Launch Cannon''',<ref>{{Cite manual|game=[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]|type=electronic|page=13}}</ref> this cannon functions almost identically to the directional cannon, but rather than changing direction or waiting for the player's input, the cannon will automatically fire out any character who jumps into it after a brief wind-up.


<gallery>
<gallery>
KTD Autocannon.png|An auto cannon from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KTD Autocannon.png|An auto cannon from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KatRC Kirby in the Cannon Figurine.png|Kirby in the Cannon [[figurine]] from ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]''
KatRC Kirby in the Cannon model.png|Model of the figurine
KSA Auto Cannon.jpg|An auto cannon from ''Kirby Star Allies''
KSA Auto Cannon.jpg|An auto cannon from ''Kirby Star Allies''
KDB Cannon screenshot.png|An auto cannon from ''Kirby's Dream Buffet''
KRtDLD Autocannon screenshot.png|An Auto Cannon in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Starting in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', these cannons can be linked to a rail, and can be moved along that rail when the player tilts the [[Nintendo 3DS]] system. Once they reach a favorable position, they can be triggered to fire, launching Kirby in much the same way as the Directional Cannons.
Starting in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', these cannons can be linked to a rail, and can be moved along that rail when the player tilts the [[Nintendo 3DS]] system. Once they reach a favorable position, they can be triggered to fire, launching Kirby in much the same way as the Directional Cannons.


There are also varieties of Tilt Cannons which remain locked in place, but can be crudely aimed by tilting.
There are also varieties of Tilt Cannons which remain locked in place, but can be manually aimed by tilting.


<gallery>
<gallery>
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There are a number of different cannons used for [[Goal Game]]s in various ''Kirby'' titles. These vary in firepower based on where the power meter is when it is activated, sending Kirby further if the meter is higher.
There are a number of different cannons used for [[Goal Game]]s in various ''Kirby'' titles. These vary in firepower based on where the power meter is when it is activated, sending Kirby further if the meter is higher.


==Obscure Cannons==
==Obscure cannons==
Apart from the common types of cannon found in the series, there are a number of more obscure ones which only appear in a few titles, or only once ever:
Apart from the common types of cannon found in the series, there are a number of more obscure ones which only appear in a few titles, or only once ever:
===Zebon===
===Zebon===
{{main|Zebon}}
{{main|Zebon}}
[[File:DL3_Zebon_Sprite.png]] Zebon, while technically classified as an enemy, is effectively another type of Directional Cannon. Once it has absorbed  Kirby, it will fire him in up to 8 different directions, and can send him to new areas.
[[File:KDL3_Zebon_Sprite.png]] Zebon, while technically classified as an enemy, is effectively another type of Directional Cannon. Once it has absorbed  Kirby, it will fire him in up to 8 different directions, and can send him to new areas.


===Super Cannon===
===Super Cannon===
[[File:KCC Cannon.png]][[File:KCC_Super_Cannon.png]] In ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse|{{KCC KPP}}]]'', there are two distinct varieties of cannon. The type which would otherwise be considered a normal cannon in other games is referred to here as a '''Super Cannon'''<ref>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby: Canvas Curse|page=11, NA print}}</ref>, due to it being more powerful than the smaller variety that merely kicks Kirby forward when he uses them. The Super Cannon requires a tap from the [[Nintendo DS]] stylus to use, and allows Kirby to bust through [[Block#Metal Block|Metal Blocks]] and enemies that he fires through.
[[File:KCC Cannon.png]][[File:KCC_Super_Cannon.png]] In ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', there are two distinct varieties of cannon. The type which would otherwise be considered a normal cannon in other games is referred to here as a '''Super Cannon''',<ref>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby: Canvas Curse|page=11, NA print}}</ref> due to it being more powerful than the smaller variety that merely kicks Kirby forward when he uses them. The Super Cannon requires a tap from the [[Nintendo DS]] stylus to use, and allows Kirby to bust through [[Block#Metal Block|Metal Blocks]] and enemies that he fires through.


===3D Cannon===
===3D Cannon===
This cannon only appears once, during the fight with [[Flowered Sectonia#Sectonia_Vine|Sectonia Vine]] at the end of ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''. It is brought in by the [[People of the Sky]], and King Dedede uses it to fire Kirby at the vines blocking the path to [[Flowered Sectonia|{{UserLang|us=Flowered Sectonia|gb=Sectonia's Flower}}]]'s position. Once the obstruction is cleared, Kirby is fired again from this cannon to face Sectonia in the last battle.
This cannon only appears once, during the fight with [[Flowered Sectonia#Sectonia_Vine|Sectonia Vine]] at the end of ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''. It is brought in by the [[People of the Sky]], and King Dedede uses it to fire Kirby at the vines blocking the path to [[Flowered Sectonia]]'s position. Once the obstruction is cleared, Kirby is fired again from this cannon to face Sectonia in the last battle.


The cannon has a full range of tilt-based aiming, though it only fires toward the background. Once Kirby hits a weak point on the vines (or fails to), he rebounds and lands in the cannon again.
The cannon has a full range of tilt-based aiming, though it only fires toward the background. Once Kirby hits a weak point on the vines (or fails to), he rebounds and lands in the cannon again.
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KTD 3D Cannon aiming.png|King Dedede taking aim using the cannon
KTD 3D Cannon aiming.png|King Dedede taking aim using the cannon
KTD 3D Cannon firing.png|Kirby being launched at one of Sectonia's eye stalks
KTD 3D Cannon firing.png|Kirby being launched at one of Sectonia's eye stalks
KTD Main Credits picture 13.png|Credits picture of the People of the Sky helping out the panicking Kirby and Dedede
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===Four Friends Cannon===
''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' features a combination of four fuse cannons called '''Four Friends Cannon''',<ref>''Kirby Star Allies: The Complete Support Guidebook'' (translated from Japanese, フレンズ4連大砲)</ref> activated by a single fuse. If boarded by four characters, they are all launched together, and their combined forces allow them to break the Huge Rock Block<ref>''Kirby Star Allies: The Complete Support Guidebook'' (translated from Japanese, 巨大岩ブロック)</ref> at the end of their trajectory; if boarded by less than four characters, they cannot break said block.
<gallery>
KSA Honey Hill 10.jpg|A Four Friends Cannon in [[Honey Hill]]
KSA Extra Eclair side area 01.jpg|A Four Friends Cannon in [[Extra Eclair]]
KSA Extra Eclair side area 02.jpg|Four characters being shot at the Huge Rock Block
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*''"Hop into a cannon after lighting the fuse, and you'll be blasted to another part of the stage."''
*''"Hop into a cannon after lighting the fuse, and you'll be blasted to another part of the stage."''


===''{{KSqS KMoA}}'' manual===
===''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' manual===
*''"Light the fuse of a cannon with fire or another ability, then climb inside and get ready to blast off."''
*''"Light the fuse of a cannon with fire or another ability, then climb inside and get ready to blast off."''


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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Starting with ''{{KRtDL KAW}}'', when being fired from a cannon, Kirby keeps his eyes closed tight until hitting a wall or otherwise reaching his destination.
*Starting with ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'', when being fired from a cannon, Kirby keeps his eyes closed tight until hitting a wall or otherwise reaching his destination.
*In most games, Kirby can duck into the cannon by holding down. This usually has no effect, but in ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', ducking in the cannon will make any fuses attached to the cannon burn faster.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
KA Cannon icon.png|Semi-unused icon for when Kirby is in a cannon in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
KSS Cannon Icon.png|Icon from ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
KPR Extra Credits picture 16.png|[[Meta Knightmare Returns]] credits picture from ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', featuring Meta Knight in a cannon
NL Sticker On my way.gif|[[LINE]] animated sticker from "Kirby's Puffball Sticker Set"
Kirby Cannon Big Plush.jpg|Big Kirby in a Cannon plushie, manufactured by San-ei
Cannon & Kirby Buruburuzu Mascot Plush.jpg|Buruburuzu mascot plush of Kirby in a Cannon
MinimaginationTOWN Cannon Vehicle.jpg|Cannon Vehicle from the "Kirby: MinimaginationTOWN" merchandise series
MinimaginationTOWN Cannon Vehicle with Kirby.jpg|Cannon Vehicle with Kirby from the "Kirby: MinimaginationTOWN" merchandise series
Kirby Soft Vinyl Figures 3.jpg|Set of Kirby figurines made of soft vinyl
Gashapon Kirby Hugcot Figurines.jpg|Gashapon Kirby-themed Hugcot figurines by Bandai
A New Pupupu Lifestyle Wonderful Towel Collection.jpg|Wonderful Towel Collection from "A New Pupupu Lifestyle!" merchandise series
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{Names
{{Names
|ja=大砲
|jaR=Taihō
|jaM=Cannon
|fr=Canon
|frM=Cannon
|es=Cañón
|es=Cañón
|esM=Cannon
|esM=Cannon
|de=Kanone
|deM=Cannon
|ko=대포
|koR=Daepo
|koM=Cannon
|nl=Kanon
|nlM=Canon
}}
}}