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|image= [[File:SKC Sticker Dark Nebula.png]]
|image= [[File:KSqS Dark Nebula artwork.jpg|200px]]
|caption= Artwork of '''Dark Nebula''' as a [[Sticker (Super Kirby Clash)|sticker]] from ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''.
|caption= Artwork of '''Dark Nebula''' in ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''.
|game1= ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|game1= ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'' (2006)
|weakness=[[Triple Star]]
|lastgame= ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' (2023, reference)
|game=<small>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' (reference)<br>''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' (reference)<br>''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'' (reference)<br>''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' (reference)</small>
|copy ability=[[Triple Star]] (dropped by [[Daroach]])
|similar=[[Dark Matter]]<br>[[Zero]]<br>[[Dark Mind]]<br>[[Miracle Matter]]
|similar=[[Dark Matter]]<br>[[Zero]]<br>[[Dark Mind]]<br>[[Miracle Matter]]
}}
|theme music=[[File:Dark Nebula Battle Theme KSqS.mp3]]
'''Dark Nebula''' ('''Dark Zero''' in Japanese, Chinese and Korean) is the lord of the underworld and the final boss in ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''. It was concealed in a treasure chest that Kirby receives after beating [[Daroach]]. However, this treasure chest was stolen by [[Meta Knight]] to make sure Dark Nebula would not be released. However, Kirby, believing that the treasure chest contains the cake he was about to eat in the beginning of the game, beats Meta Knight and the treasure chest is then stolen by the Squeaks, and the Dark Nebula is released from its prison, consuming Daroach. After Kirby defeats Daroach a second time, Dark Nebula exits Daroach's body as a small dark star bearing its normal form's color and Kirby follows it and then faces it, where it enlarges and gains an eye. After Kirby beats it, the stars that make up Dark Nebula fall out of it, leaving only its eye, which then explodes. Having defeated Dark Nebula, Kirby returns home.
|theme title="[[Dark Nebula Battle]]"
|description=Clip of the music that plays during the battle with Dark Nebula.
}}{{quote|The treasure chest was the prison of {{color|orange|Dark Nebula}}, ruler of the underworld. Meta Knight knew the secret of the chest. He fought Kirby to prevent Dark Nebula from being released.|The [[Narrator|narrator]] in ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''}}
'''Dark Nebula''' is the ruler of the underworld and the final boss in ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''. It was concealed in a [[Treasure Chest|treasure chest]] that [[Kirby]] receives after beating [[Daroach]]. However, this treasure chest was stolen by [[Meta Knight]] to make sure Dark Nebula would not be released. However, Kirby, believing that the treasure chest contains the cake he was about to eat in the beginning of the game, beats Meta Knight and the treasure chest is then stolen by the Squeaks. As a consequence of this, Dark Nebula is released from its prison, consuming Daroach. After Kirby defeats Daroach a second time, Dark Nebula exits Daroach's body as a small dark star bearing its normal form's color which Kirby follows and then faces it, where it enlarges and gains an eye. After Kirby beats it, the stars that make up Dark Nebula fall out of it, leaving only its eye, which then explodes. Having defeated Dark Nebula, Kirby returns home.
 
Dark Nebula has, to this point, only appeared once in the series as a proper entity. It has been given some representation in subsequent titles in the form of illustrations, references, and other memorabilia, however.
 
==Physical appearance==
Dark Nebula is a large black star. It has one large eye, that being found in its center. Its color changes with its form during battle, with a red color for fire, light blue for ice, and green for electric. Dark Nebula does not have any attacks in its default black form.
 
== Game appearances==
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=3|Dark Nebula's video game appearances &nbsp;
|-
!Game
!Role
!Notes
|-
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|Main antagonist and final boss.
|
|-
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|Reference
|Appears as one of the [[Stone]] Kirby transformations, paired with [[Drawcia]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|Reference
|Appears in the "Bad Boss Brothers" [[Celebration Picture]], and is referenced in one of [[Daroach]]'s moves and in one of the [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]] end pictures.
|-
|''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''
|Reference
|Appears as a [[Sticker (Super Kirby Clash)|sticker]].
|-
|''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''
|Reference
|Appears as a [[Character Treat]].
|-
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|Reference
|Appears as a [[Costumes|Dress-Up Mask]].
|}
 
===''Kirby: Squeak Squad''===
[[File:KSqS Gamble Galaxy - Boss 2.png|thumb|right|Kirby battling Dark Nebula in ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''.]]
Dark Nebula is the final boss of ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''. It has the ability to change into three different forms, each of which have different attacks.
{|class="wikitable"
!colspan="3"|Dark Nebula forms
|-
!|Form
!|Image
!|Behavior
|-
|Fire
|[[File:KSqS Dark Nebula Fire Sprite.png]]
|This form can send fire to the ground, burning anything on it. Fire [[Wheel]] and Fire [[Tornado]] can be used on this fire. This form dashes around for its physical attack.
|-
|Ice
|[[File:KSqS Dark Nebula Ice Sprite.png]]
|Dark Nebula's ice form is a light blue star. It can now send a beam from its eye, freezing the ground. Ice [[Wheel]] and Ice [[Tornado]] can be used on this ice. This form moves in a circular pattern for its physical attack.
|-
|Electric
|[[File:KSqS Dark Nebula Spark Sprite.png]]
|Dark Nebula's electric form is a light, green star. It can now send electricity to the corners, bordering the screen with electricity. Unlike the other forms, Thunder [[Wheel]] and [[Tornado]] can't be used in the electricity. When moving around the screen, Dark Nebula moves in an up and down pattern.
|}
 
===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
{{ImCap|image=File:KTD Stone14.png|size=62px|align=left|caption=Stone transformation of [[Drawcia]] and Dark Nebula from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''|captionwidth=100px}}
In ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', Dark Nebula makes a cameo as one of [[Stone]]'s sculptures where it is paired up with [[Drawcia]].
 
===''Kirby Star Allies''===
[[File:KSA Smack-in-the-Box screenshot.png|thumb|250px|Daroach using "Smack-in-the-Box" in ''Kirby Star Allies'', which is a callback to Dark Nebula.]]
Dark Nebula appears in the [[Celebration Picture]] titled "Bad Boss Brothers", though it is facing away from the frame in the picture. Additionally, a mock-form of Dark Nebula appears as part of [[Daroach]]'s moveset, in the move "Smack-in-the-Box". Furthermore, it also appears as an illustration by Daroach in his [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]] picture. Finally, it appears inside a chest in one of the [[Stone]] transformations.
 
===''Super Kirby Clash''===
In ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'', a collectible [[Sticker (Super Kirby Clash)|sticker]] can be purchased which resembles Dark Nebula. It comes with the caption "*staaare*" and an ominous sound effect.


==Appearance==
===''Kirby's Dream Buffet''===
Dark Nebula is a large black star. It has one large eye, that being found in its center. Its color changes with its form, with a red color for fire, light blue for ice, and green for electric. Regular Dark Nebula can never be faced.
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', Dark Nebula makes an appearance as a [[Character Treat]], using his artwork from ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''.
==Forms==
Dark Nebula has the ability to change into three different forms. Its star texture changes from a fiery texture, to ice, and then a electric texture. Depending on what texture it is depends on which form it takes, and which powers it uses. Dark Nebula moves around randomly around the screen making it harder to know when to attack.
===Fire form===
[[File:DarkZtar F.png]]
Dark Nebula's fire form is a red star. It can now send fire to the ground, burning anything on it. Fire [[Wheel]] and Fire [[Tornado]] can be used on this fire. For its physical attack, Dark Nebula dashes around. This is the hardest to avoid.
===Ice form===
[[File:DarkZtar I.png]]
Dark Nebula's ice form is a light blue star. It can now send a beam from its eye, freezing the ground. Ice [[Wheel]] and Ice [[Tornado]] can be used on this ice. Dark Nebula moves in a circular pattern for its physical attack, making landing a hit on it easy provided the player is careful.
===Electric form===
[[File:DarkZtar E.png]]
Dark Nebula's electric form is a light, green star. It can now send electricity to the corners, bordering the screen with electricity. Unlike the other forms, Thunder [[Wheel]] and [[Tornado]] can't be used in the electricity. When moving around the screen, Dark Nebula moves in an "Up and Down" pattern making it harder to avoid it.


==Cameo appearances==
===''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''===
Dark Nebula has, to this point, only appeared once in the series as a proper entity. It has been given some representation in subsequent titles in the form of illustrations, references, and other memorabilia:
In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', Dark Nebula appears in the form of a [[Costumes|Dress-Up Mask]] that plays its boss sound effects from ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' when worn. It is unlocked by completing card #43 in the [[Stamp Rally]].
*''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' - Dark Nebula appears in the [[Celebration Picture]] titled "Bad Boss Brothers", though it is facing away from the frame in the picture.
**Additionally, a mock-form of Dark Nebula appears as part of [[Daroach]]'s move-set, in the move "Smack-in-the-Box". Furthermore, it also appears as an illustration by Daroach in his Guest Star picture.
*''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'' - A collectible [[Sticker (Super Kirby Clash)|sticker]] can be purchased which resembles Dark Nebula. It comes with the caption "*staaare*" and an ominous sound effect.


==Connection to Dark Matter==
==Connection to Dark Matter==
It is widely believed by fans of the ''Kirby'' series that Dark Nebula is another form of [[Dark Matter]], similar to [[Zero]]. While no specific line of text in English localizations connects Dark Nebula to Dark Matter in this way, its Japanese, Chinese and Korean name of '''Dark Zero''' implies a relation. Additionally, its ability to possess other characters and a snippet from the [https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/kirby/images/4/43/DarkMatter20thAnniversary.jpeg/revision/latest?cb=20170825150442&path-prefix=en Japanese 20th Anniversary book] lumping Dark Nebula in with Dark Matter-based characters makes a compelling case that Dark Nebula is a form of Dark Matter. However, this appears to only be the case in the Japanese [[canon]], with no such connection being established in the English localization, nor any definitive proof to point to in the games themselves.
It is widely believed by fans of the ''Kirby'' series that Dark Nebula is another form of [[Dark Matter]], similar to [[Zero]]. While no specific line of text in English localizations connects Dark Nebula to Dark Matter in this way, its Japanese, Chinese and Korean name of '''Dark Zero''' implies a relation, in addition to its title in Japanese of "ruler of darkness" (暗黒の支配者) instead of the English one "ruler of the underworld", as well as its ability to possess other characters and its appearance. Such similarities are noted in a snippet from the Japanese ''[[20th Anniversary Kirby Pupupu Encyclopedia]]'', page 21, lumping Dark Nebula in with Dark Matter-based characters, however it says that the relationship between Dark Nebula and Dark Matter is not clear. As such, there is no definitive proof of said relationship.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Dark Nebula Kirby Squeak Squad artwork.jpg|Artwork from ''{{KSS KMA}}''
KSqS Daroach releasing Dark Nebula scene.png|[[Daroach]] releasing Dark Nebula in a [[cutscene]] in ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
DarkZtar N.png|Sprite of Dark Nebula's standard form from ''{{KSS KMA}}''
KSqS Dark Nebula Sprite.png|Sprite of Dark Nebula's standard form from ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''
Guest Star Wave 2 ending.jpg|Dark Nebula appearing as a drawing in ''Kirby Star Allies''.
KSqS Dark Nebula Boss Trophy sprite.png|Boss Battle Badge from ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''
Guest Star Wave 2 THE END.png|Dark Nebula appearing as a drawing in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
KSA Stone Dark Nebula.jpg|Stone Dark Nebula inside a Stone Chest made by [[Stone]] Kirby in ''Kirby Star Allies''
Bad_Boss_Brothers.png|Dark Nebula appearing in the bottom left corner of the "Bad Boss Brothers" [[Celebration Picture]] in ''Kirby Star Allies''
Bad Boss Brothers sketch.jpg|Original sketch of the "Bad Boss Brothers" Celebration Picture, where Dark Nebula is tilted
SKC Sticker Dark Nebula.png|Sticker from ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''
KDB Dark Nebula character treat.png|[[Character Treat]] from ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''
KRtDLD Dark Nebula Mask Icon.png|[[Mask#Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe|Dress-Up Mask]] from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
KRtDLD Dark Nebula Mask.jpg|Kirby wearing the Dark Nebula Dress-Up Mask in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''
Twitter commemorative - Christmas 2017.jpg|Christmas 2017 illustration from the [[Kirby JP Twitter]], featuring a Dark Nebula ornament
Twitter commemorative - Halloween 2019.jpg|Halloween 2019 illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter, featuring [[Kirby]] dressed as Dark Nebula
FK1 OS Daroach Smack-in-the-Box.png|Daroach's Smack-in-the-Box in ''[[Find Kirby!!]]''
Dedede Directory 81 - Dark Nebula.jpg|[[Dedede Directory]] about Dark Nebula
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Latest revision as of 20:12, 24 February 2024

Dark Nebula
KSqS Dark Nebula artwork.jpg
Artwork of Dark Nebula in Kirby: Squeak Squad.
Details
First game Kirby: Squeak Squad (2006)
Latest game Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023, reference)
Other game(s) Kirby: Triple Deluxe (reference)
Kirby Star Allies (reference)
Super Kirby Clash (reference)
Kirby's Dream Buffet (reference)
Copy Abilities Triple Star (dropped by Daroach)
Similar to Dark Matter
Zero
Dark Mind
Miracle Matter
Theme music

Clip of the music that plays during the battle with Dark Nebula.

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The treasure chest was the prison of Dark Nebula, ruler of the underworld. Meta Knight knew the secret of the chest. He fought Kirby to prevent Dark Nebula from being released.
— The narrator in Kirby: Squeak Squad

Dark Nebula is the ruler of the underworld and the final boss in Kirby: Squeak Squad. It was concealed in a treasure chest that Kirby receives after beating Daroach. However, this treasure chest was stolen by Meta Knight to make sure Dark Nebula would not be released. However, Kirby, believing that the treasure chest contains the cake he was about to eat in the beginning of the game, beats Meta Knight and the treasure chest is then stolen by the Squeaks. As a consequence of this, Dark Nebula is released from its prison, consuming Daroach. After Kirby defeats Daroach a second time, Dark Nebula exits Daroach's body as a small dark star bearing its normal form's color which Kirby follows and then faces it, where it enlarges and gains an eye. After Kirby beats it, the stars that make up Dark Nebula fall out of it, leaving only its eye, which then explodes. Having defeated Dark Nebula, Kirby returns home.

Dark Nebula has, to this point, only appeared once in the series as a proper entity. It has been given some representation in subsequent titles in the form of illustrations, references, and other memorabilia, however.

Physical appearance[edit]

Dark Nebula is a large black star. It has one large eye, that being found in its center. Its color changes with its form during battle, with a red color for fire, light blue for ice, and green for electric. Dark Nebula does not have any attacks in its default black form.

Game appearances[edit]

Dark Nebula's video game appearances  
Game Role Notes
Kirby: Squeak Squad Main antagonist and final boss.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe Reference Appears as one of the Stone Kirby transformations, paired with Drawcia.
Kirby Star Allies Reference Appears in the "Bad Boss Brothers" Celebration Picture, and is referenced in one of Daroach's moves and in one of the Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go! end pictures.
Super Kirby Clash Reference Appears as a sticker.
Kirby's Dream Buffet Reference Appears as a Character Treat.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Reference Appears as a Dress-Up Mask.

Kirby: Squeak Squad[edit]

Kirby battling Dark Nebula in Kirby: Squeak Squad.

Dark Nebula is the final boss of Kirby: Squeak Squad. It has the ability to change into three different forms, each of which have different attacks.

Dark Nebula forms
Form Image Behavior
Fire KSqS Dark Nebula Fire Sprite.png This form can send fire to the ground, burning anything on it. Fire Wheel and Fire Tornado can be used on this fire. This form dashes around for its physical attack.
Ice KSqS Dark Nebula Ice Sprite.png Dark Nebula's ice form is a light blue star. It can now send a beam from its eye, freezing the ground. Ice Wheel and Ice Tornado can be used on this ice. This form moves in a circular pattern for its physical attack.
Electric KSqS Dark Nebula Spark Sprite.png Dark Nebula's electric form is a light, green star. It can now send electricity to the corners, bordering the screen with electricity. Unlike the other forms, Thunder Wheel and Tornado can't be used in the electricity. When moving around the screen, Dark Nebula moves in an up and down pattern.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]

KTD Stone14.png
Stone transformation of Drawcia and Dark Nebula from Kirby: Triple Deluxe

In Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Dark Nebula makes a cameo as one of Stone's sculptures where it is paired up with Drawcia.

Kirby Star Allies[edit]

Daroach using "Smack-in-the-Box" in Kirby Star Allies, which is a callback to Dark Nebula.

Dark Nebula appears in the Celebration Picture titled "Bad Boss Brothers", though it is facing away from the frame in the picture. Additionally, a mock-form of Dark Nebula appears as part of Daroach's moveset, in the move "Smack-in-the-Box". Furthermore, it also appears as an illustration by Daroach in his Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go! picture. Finally, it appears inside a chest in one of the Stone transformations.

Super Kirby Clash[edit]

In Super Kirby Clash, a collectible sticker can be purchased which resembles Dark Nebula. It comes with the caption "*staaare*" and an ominous sound effect.

Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]

In Kirby's Dream Buffet, Dark Nebula makes an appearance as a Character Treat, using his artwork from Kirby: Squeak Squad.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]

In Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, Dark Nebula appears in the form of a Dress-Up Mask that plays its boss sound effects from Kirby: Squeak Squad when worn. It is unlocked by completing card #43 in the Stamp Rally.

Connection to Dark Matter[edit]

It is widely believed by fans of the Kirby series that Dark Nebula is another form of Dark Matter, similar to Zero. While no specific line of text in English localizations connects Dark Nebula to Dark Matter in this way, its Japanese, Chinese and Korean name of Dark Zero implies a relation, in addition to its title in Japanese of "ruler of darkness" (暗黒の支配者) instead of the English one "ruler of the underworld", as well as its ability to possess other characters and its appearance. Such similarities are noted in a snippet from the Japanese 20th Anniversary Kirby Pupupu Encyclopedia, page 21, lumping Dark Nebula in with Dark Matter-based characters, however it says that the relationship between Dark Nebula and Dark Matter is not clear. As such, there is no definitive proof of said relationship.

Trivia[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ダークゼロ
Dāku Zero
Dark Zero
Traditional Chinese 闇零
Àn líng
Darkness Zero
Simplified Chinese 暗零
Àn líng
Dutch Dark Nebula -
French Dark Nebula -
German Dark Nebula -
Italian Dark Nebula -
Korean 다크 제로
Dakeu Jero
Dark Zero
Portuguese Nébula sombria Shadow Nebula
Spanish Dark Nebula -