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|image=[[File:Star Dream.jpg|350px]]
|image=[[File:KPR Star Dream model.png|280px]]
|caption='''Star Dream''', just before the fight begins.
|caption=Model of '''Star Dream''' from ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|game1=''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|game1=''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' (2016)
|weakness=[[Halberd (Robobot Armor)|Robobot Halberd Mode]]
|lastgame=''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' (2018) <small>(cameo)</small>
|weakness=[[Halberd Mode|Robobot Halberd Mode]]
|relative=[[Star Dream Soul OS]]
|relative=[[Star Dream Soul OS]]
|similar=[[Galactic Nova]]<br>[[]]<br>[[Void Termina]]
|similar=[[Galactic Nova]]
|voice=Tom ([[Shinya Kumazaki]]'s pet cat, cries)<br>Nago ([[Hirokazu Ando]]'s pet chicken, weather vane)
|theme music=<tabs><tab name="Phase 1">[[File:KPR Vs Star Dream Sample.oga]]<br>"[[VS. Star Dream]]"</tab><tab name="Phase 2">[[File:KPR Intermezzo Without a Leader.mp3]]<br>"[[Intermezzo Without a Leader]]"</tab><tab name="Phase 3">[[File:KPR Vagrant Counting Song of Retrospection clip.mp3]]<br>"[[Vagrant Counting Song of Retrospection]]"</tab><tab name="Phase 4">[[File:Pink Ball Revolution sample KPR.oga]]<br>"[[Haltmann Works Co. HQ|Pink Ball Revolution]]"</tab></tabs>
|description=Music that plays during each phase of Star Dream's fight
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{{quote|'''Fusing together''' with Haltmann, the most advanced computer in the galaxy has become '''self-aware'''. To realize its old master's wish of '''eternal prosperity'''... it's decided to '''eradicate all life-forms in existence'''!|[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]] Pause Screen description}}
{{quote|{{color|orange|Fusing together}} with Haltmann, the most advanced computer in the galaxy has become {{color|orange|self-aware}}. To realize its old master's wish of {{color|orange|eternal prosperity}}...it's decided to {{color|orange|eradicate all life-forms in existence}}!|Vs. Star Dream, ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' Pause Screen description (American version)}}
'''Star Dream''' (sometimes called the '''Mother Computer''') is a [[Boss]] fought in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', appearing as the boss of [[Mind in the Program]], and serving as the final boss of the main Story Mode. It is a sentient computer built by a [[Ancients|long-lost civilization]], and re-purposed by the [[Haltmann Works Company]] to fuel its operations.
{{quote|{{color|orange|Fusing together}} with Haltmann, the most advanced computer in the galaxy has become {{color|orange|self-aware}}. Its objective is to foster {{color|orange|eternal prosperity}}...by {{color|orange|eradicating all forms of life}}!|vs Star Dream, ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' Pause Screen description (British version)}}
'''Star Dream''' (sometimes called the '''Mother Computer''') is the overarching antagonist of ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', appearing as the [[boss]] of [[Mind in the Program]], and serving as the final boss of the main Story Mode. It is a sentient computer built by a [[List of rumors of ancient civilizations in the Kirby series|long-lost civilization]], and re-purposed by the [[Haltmann Works Company]] to fuel its operations.


==Physical appearance==
==Physical appearance==
Star Dream is largely mechanical in nature, taking the form of a large tube-shaped machine with a large singular eye and numerous frills and surface features which do not have a clear function. Star Dream's main shaft is shaped somewhat like a screw, and sports a pattern that resembles a heart on the front, and many of its attacks are also heart-shaped. However, these hearts also show a crack through the middle, which may serve as a sign of the computer's defective nature. It sports a single cycloptic eye which it uses to stare unblinkingly at whatever its attention is drawn toward. Star Dream appears to be a relative of [[Galactic Nova]] from ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', as its final form resembles it greatly.  
Star Dream is largely mechanical in nature, taking the form of a large tube-shaped machine with a large singular eye and numerous frills and surface features which do not have a clear function. Star Dream's main shaft is shaped somewhat like a screw, and sports a pattern that resembles a heart on the front, and many of its attacks are also heart-shaped. However, these hearts also show a crack through the middle, which may serve as a sign of the computer's defective nature. It sports a single cycloptic eye which it uses to stare unblinkingly at whatever its attention is drawn toward; said eye is curved inwards, giving it the illusion of staring at the player. Star Dream appears to be a relative of [[Galactic Nova]] from ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', as its final form resembles it greatly.  


When in its full form, Star Dream rivals Galactic Nova as the largest boss in the ''Kirby'' series, though its actual presented size varies depending on the circumstances. When in its initial form, Star Dream ranges from being able to fit inside the [[Access Ark]] comfortably, to being approximately the size of the [[Halberd]] during the first battle. When controlling the Access Ark, it is significantly smaller in the actual battle than it ought to be, considering that the ark is typically portrayed as equivalent in size to all of [[Popstar]].
When in its full form, Star Dream rivals Galactic Nova as the largest boss in the ''Kirby'' series, though its actual presented size varies depending on the circumstances. When in its initial form, Star Dream ranges from being able to fit inside the [[Access Ark]] comfortably, to being approximately the size of the [[Halberd]] during the first battle. When controlling the Access Ark, it is significantly smaller in the actual battle than it ought to be, considering that the ark is typically portrayed as equivalent in size to all of [[Popstar]].
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==Role in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''==
==Role in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''==
===Story Mode===
===Story Mode===
[[File:KPR Star Dream Fight Intro.png|thumb|250px|Star Dream, just before the fight begins.]]
While mentioned a few times throughout the story, Star Dream is not properly introduced until [[President Haltmann]] shows it to [[Kirby]] at the end of [[Access Ark]]. It is said to be the source of the company's power, and was responsible for all of the mechanizing technology they had been using, including changing [[Meta Knight]] into [[Mecha Knight]]. Indeed, Haltmann uses the computer to build himself a mech to battle Kirby with.
While mentioned a few times throughout the story, Star Dream is not properly introduced until [[President Haltmann]] shows it to [[Kirby]] at the end of [[Access Ark]]. It is said to be the source of the company's power, and was responsible for all of the mechanizing technology they had been using, including changing [[Meta Knight]] into [[Mecha Knight]]. Indeed, Haltmann uses the computer to build himself a mech to battle Kirby with.


After Haltmann is defeated, he attempts to use Star Dream again to exact revenge, and is in the process of activating it with a controller helmet, but his executive assistant, [[Susie]], steals it off his head. As controlling the computer requires direct brain access, this causes Haltmann to black out, as Susie proclaims that she was waiting for an opportunity to steal Star Dream for herself. However, when Susie dons the helmet, the computer activates on its own, and zaps Susie away as well. The computer, using Haltmann's body to communicate, declares that all organic life is flawed, and that it would erase history in order to usher in a new age of 'infinite prosperity'. It then rises out of the [[Access Ark]] and into space, away from anyone who could interfere.
After Haltmann is defeated, he attempts to use Star Dream again to exact revenge, and is in the process of activating it with a controller helmet, but his executive assistant, [[Susie]], steals it off his head. As controlling the computer requires direct brain access, this causes Haltmann to black out, as Susie proclaims that she was waiting for an opportunity to steal Star Dream for herself. However, when Susie dons the helmet, the computer activates on its own, and zaps Susie away as well. The computer, using Haltmann's body to communicate, declares that all organic life is flawed, and that it would erase history in order to usher in a new age of 'infinite prosperity'. It then rises out of the [[Access Ark]] and into space, away from anyone who could interfere.


With Susie's begrudging help, and Meta Knight's [[Halberd]], Kirby pursues Star Dream into space, where he fights the computer in the grand finale. Upon defeat, Star Dream, and everything it created, vaporizes, leaving [[Pop Star]] in peace once again.
With Susie's begrudging help, and Meta Knight's [[Halberd]], Kirby pursues Star Dream into space, where he fights the computer in the grand finale. Upon defeat, Star Dream, and everything it created, vaporizes, leaving [[Popstar]] in peace once again.


The following lists all of Star Dream's attacks in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''. Each phase is represented with a separate bar of [[health]]. Attack names are taken from Japanese guidebooks.
The following lists all of Star Dream's attacks in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''. Each phase is represented with a separate bar of [[health]]. Attack names are taken from Japanese guidebooks.
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====Phase 1====
====Phase 1====
[[File:Star Dream Fight 1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Star Dream throws a massive number of lasers in Phase 1 of the fight.]]
[[File:KPR Star Dream battle 1.png|thumb|right|250px|Star Dream throws a massive number of lasers in Phase 1 of the fight.]]


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! '''Description'''
! '''Description'''
|-
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| '''Megabit Shot'''
| '''メガビット・ショット'''<br>''Megabit Shot''
| Star Dream conjures lasers from black holes to fire upon the Halberd. This is done in several patterns.
| Star Dream conjures lasers from black holes to fire upon the Halberd. This is done in several patterns.
|-
|-
| '''Gigabyte Rocket'''
| '''ギガバイト・ロケット'''<br>''Gigabyte Rocket''
| Star Dream fires two large missiles that home in on the Halberd. They can be shot down.
| Star Dream fires two or four large missiles that home in on the Halberd. They can be shot down.
|-
|-
| '''Terabyte Heart'''
| '''テラバイト・ハート'''<br>''Terabyte Heart''
| Star Dream fires heart-shaped projectiles at the Halberd. These explode in large bursts if not shot down first.
| Star Dream fires heart-shaped projectiles at the Halberd. These explode in large bursts if not shot down first.
|-
|-
| '''Output'''
| '''インベードアーマー'''<br>''Output''
| Star Dream summons [[Invader Armor]]s to go after the Halberd. These can be shot down.
| Star Dream summons [[Invader Armor]]s to go after the Halberd. These can be shot down.
|-
|-
| '''Thermal Module'''
| '''サーマル・モジュール'''<br>''Thermal Module''
| Star Dream wreathes itself in flame, then performs a rolling dive toward the Halberd, taking up a large portion of the screen.
| Star Dream wreathes itself in flame, then performs a rolling dive toward the Halberd, taking up a large portion of the screen.
|-
|-
| '''Heartful Shell'''
| '''''ハートフル・シェル'''''<br>''Heartful Shell''
| Star Dream conjures a heart-shaped force field to defend itself. Pieces of it can be fired at to break the shield.
| Star Dream conjures a heart-shaped force field to defend itself. Pieces of it can be fired at to break the shield.
|-
|-
| '''Grand Code Cube'''
| '''''グランドICキューブ'''''<br>''Grand Code Cube''
| Star Dream conjures giant [[Code Cube]]s that attempt to ram the Halberd. They can be shot down.  
| Star Dream conjures giant [[Code Cube]]s that attempt to ram the Halberd. They can be shot down.  
|-
|-
| '''Star Dreamer'''
| '''''スタードリーマー'''''<br>''Star Dreamer''
| Star Dream fires a massive laser from its core, which it sweeps across the arena.
| Star Dream fires a massive laser from its core, which it sweeps across the arena.
|-
|-
| '''Asteroid'''
| '''アステロイド'''<br>''Asteroid''
| Star Dream conjures a huge field of asteroids which fly toward the Halberd. They can be shot down.
| Star Dream conjures a huge field of asteroids which fly toward the Halberd. They can be shot down.
|}
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====Phase 2====
====Phase 2====
Once Phase 1 concludes, Star Dream returns to Pop Star and abducts the entire central dome of the mothership, adding to its mass and returning to the fight.
Once Phase 1 concludes, Star Dream returns to Popstar and abducts the entire central dome of the mothership, adding to its mass and returning to the fight.


{{quote|Haltmann's mind is being '''absorbed''' by Star Dream. Merging with the giant ship '''[[Access Ark]]''', Star Dream has turned into a '''sentient planet'''. The machine has lost its master and purpose. '''It must be stopped'''!|[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]] Pause Screen description}}
{{quote|Haltmann's mind is being {{color|orange|absorbed}} by Star Dream. Merging with the giant ship {{color|orange|Access Ark}}, {{color|orange|Star Dream}} has turned into a {{color|orange|sentient planet}}. The machine has lost its master and purpose. {{color|orange|It must be stopped}}!|Vs. Star Dream [[Kirby: Planet Robobot]] Pause Screen description}}
[[File:Star Dream Fight 2.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Star Dream fires an "A" at the Halberd]]
[[File:KPR Star Dream battle 2.png|thumb|right|250px|Star Dream fires an "A" at the Halberd]]


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! '''Description'''
! '''Description'''
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| '''Megabyte Shot'''
| '''メガバイト・ショット'''<br>''Megabyte Shot''
| Star Dream conjures beam rings from black holes to fire upon the Halberd. This is done in several patterns.
| Star Dream conjures beam rings from black holes to fire upon the Halberd. This is done in several patterns.
|-
|-
| '''Output'''
| '''アウト・プット'''<br>''Output''
| Star Dream summons [[Gigavolt]]s to go after the Halberd. These can be shot down.
| Star Dream summons [[Gigavolt]]s to go after the Halberd. These can be shot down.
|-
|-
| '''Thermal Module'''
| '''サーマル・モジュール'''<br>''Thermal Module''
| Star Dream wreathes itself in flame, then performs a rolling dive toward the Halberd, taking up a large portion of the screen.
| Star Dream wreathes itself in flame, then performs a rolling dive toward the Halberd, taking up a large portion of the screen.
|-
|-
| '''Ground Shield'''
| '''グラウンド・シールド'''<br>''Ground Shield''
| When a piece of the mothership's shell breaks off, the debris can crash into the Halberd.
| When a piece of the mothership's shell breaks off, the debris can crash into the Halberd.
|-
|-
| '''Haltmann Works Company'''
| '''ハルトマンワークスカンパニー'''<br>''Haltmann Works Company''
| Star Dream forms a shield in front of itself, which spits out a large letter-shaped field that approaches the Halberd.
| Star Dream forms a shield in front of itself, which spits out a large letter-shaped field that approaches the Halberd.<br>The letters shot are, in order, L, A and H, spelling "HAL" backwards.
|-
|-
| '''Petabyte Rocket'''
| '''ペタバイト・ロケット'''<br>''Petabyte Rocket''
| Star Dream fires several large missiles that home in on the Halberd. They can be shot down.
| Star Dream fires several large missiles that home in on the Halberd. They can be shot down.
|-
|-
| '''Binary Tree'''
| '''バイナリー・ツリー'''<br>''Binary Tree''
| Star Dream conjures a series of lasers that split off from each-other, covering a good portion of the screen, then bursting at the ends.
| Star Dream conjures a series of lasers that split off from each-other, covering a good portion of the screen, then bursting at the ends.
|-
|-
| '''Works Arcs'''
| '''ワークスアークス'''<br>''Works Arcs''
| Star Dream forms four legs, and then swipes with them.
| Star Dream forms four legs, and then does two waves of two swipes with them.
|}
|}
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====Phase 3====
====Phase 3====
Once Phase 2 concludes, the remaining front covering of the dome falls off to reveal a face on the dome, looking much like the one on [[Galactic Nova]]. The fight resumes, with new and bizarre attacks.
Once Phase 2 concludes, the remaining front covering of the dome falls off to reveal a face on the dome, looking much like the one on [[Galactic Nova]]. The fight resumes, with new and bizarre attacks.


[[File:Star Dream Fight 3.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Star Dream attempts to inhale the Halberd in Phase 3 of the fight.]]
[[File:KPR Star Dream battle 3.png|thumb|right|250px|Star Dream at the start of Phase 3.]]


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! '''Description'''
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| '''Install Hole'''
| '''インストール・ホール'''<br>''Install Hole''
| Star Dream inhales, sucking the Halberd in. If caught, the Halberd takes massive damage.
| Star Dream inhales, sucking the Halberd in. If caught, the Halberd takes massive damage in a colorful, quick cutscene, then Star Dream spits it out into the screen, [[fourth wall|cracking it]]. The Mother Computer always begins the phase with this attack.
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| '''Dead End Code'''
| '''デッド・エンド・コード'''<br>''Dead End Code''
| Star Dream conjures a shield, which releases fields shaped like numbers. Each one is harder to dodge than the last.
| Star Dream conjures a shield, which releases fields shaped like numbers. Each one is harder to dodge than the last.
*Countdown to 5: Shoots five "5" numbers in a cross-like formation.
*Countdown to 4: Shoots four "4" numbers in a square-like formation.
*Countdown to 3: Shoots three "3" numbers in a triangle-like formation.
*Countdown to 2: Shoots two "2" numbers that form a "bar" that extends across the screen, then it rotates around the arena.
*Countdown to 1: Shoots a giant "1" number that extends across the screen, then it rotates around the arena.
|-
|-
| '''Memories'''
| '''メモリーズ'''<br>''Memories''
| Star Dream disappears, and a giant implement appears which fires projectiles and can be shot down. These items appear in the following order:
| Star Dream disappears, and a giant implement appears which fires projectiles and can be shot down. These items appear in the following order:
*Countdown to 5: weathercock
*Countdown to 5: ウェザーコック (''weathercock'') - it attempts to shoot the Halberd with large arrows.
*Countdown to 4: compasses
*Countdown to 4: ダンシングコンパス (''dancing compass'') - it spreads ring-like projectiles towards the Halberd.
*Countdown to 3: pocket watch
*Countdown to 3: ポケットウォッチ (''pocket watch'') - it will try to bite at the Halberd.
*Countdown to 2: light bulb
*Countdown to 2: ライトバルブ (''light bulb'') - it will try to make itself explode on the Halberd.
*Countdown to 1: telescope
*Countdown to 1: テレスコープ (''telescope'') - it rotates and shoots a beam of light at the Halberd, and may sometimes flicker.
|-
|-
| '''Fatal Error'''
| '''Fatal Error'''
| If the Dead End Code countdown gets to '''GO!''', a system error occurs, which is extremely difficult to dodge and will almost certainly defeat the Halberd.
| If the countdown gets to '''GO!''', a system error occurs, and six red rectangular forcefields with the words "Fatal Error" are sent towards the Halberd, dealing massive damage and then slamming it into the screen. It's still possible to dodge it, but it can easily destroy the Halberd if it does not have any sufficient health to survive it. If the Halberd survives, then the countdown resets back to 5 and begins anew.
|}
|}
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Once Phase 3 concludes, Star Dream falls for a moment, but then shoots a surprise laser to cripple the Halberd. Meta Knight releases Kirby from its face, to deal the final blow to Star Dream with the [[Robobot Armor]] by itself.
Once Phase 3 concludes, Star Dream falls for a moment, but then shoots a surprise laser to cripple the Halberd. Meta Knight releases Kirby from its face, to deal the final blow to Star Dream with the [[Robobot Armor]] by itself.


{{quote|Its energy signature far exceeds that of the '''[[Invader Armor]]''', our '''combat mech'''. The nearly '''infinite power''' within this life-form is astounding. Calculating '''probability''' of survival... It doesn't look good.|[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]] Pause Screen description narrating Star Dream's thoughts.}}
{{quote|Its energy signature far exceeds that of the {{color|orange|Invader Armor}}, our {{color|orange|combat mech}}. The nearly {{color|orange|infinite power}} within this life-form is astounding. Calculating {{color|orange|probability}} of survival... It doesn't look good.|[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]] Pause Screen description narrating Star Dream's thoughts.}}
[[File:Star Dream Fight 4.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Kirby drilling through Star Dream's shields in Phase 4 of the fight.]]
[[File:KPR Star Dream battle 4.png|thumb|right|250px|Kirby drilling through Star Dream's shields in Phase 4 of the fight.]]


All that needs to be done during this phase is for the player to continue rotating the Circle Pad as quickly as he/she can. This will allow Kirby to drill through all the shields, then unscrew Star Dream from its base.
All that needs to be done during this phase is for the player to continue rotating the Circle Pad as quickly as possible. This will allow Kirby to drill through all the shields, then force Star Dream into and through the Access Ark's core, mercilessly gutting the machine world's core and appearing out of the bottom of the structure.


On defeat, Star Dream explodes, fragmenting into countless pieces, which then all vaporize, along with everything else that was built by Haltmann Works. Pop Star is saved, and the game is complete.
On defeat, Star Dream explodes, fragmenting into countless pieces, which then all vaporize, along with everything else that was built by Haltmann Works. Popstar is saved, and the game is complete. As with Star Dream's design when merged with the Access Ark, the exact way the boss explodes is a reference to [[Galactic Nova|Nova]]'s death in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''.


In [[The Arena]], Phase 4 is not fought, and defeating Phase 3 completes the boss rush.
In [[The Arena]], Phase 4 is not fought, and defeating Phase 3 completes the boss rush.
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===''Meta Knightmare Returns''===
===Meta Knightmare Returns===
In ''[[Meta Knightmare Returns]]'' the extra game, Star Dream appears during the fight with [[President Haltmann]] 2.0. After the president is defeated, the computer addresses [[Meta Knight]] directly, proclaiming him to be the new admin. It then proceeds to set up a challenge titled "Sword_Master.EXE" for its new admin, having him fight three distinct bosses in succession in order to prove his worth as a swordsman. The first two are clones of familiar bosses created by the computer, [[Dark Matter Clone]] and [[Sectonia Clone]].
[[File:KPR MKR Star Dream cutscene.jpg|thumb|250px|Screenshot of one of Star Dream's lines of dialogue in [[Meta Knightmare Returns]].]]
In [[Meta Knightmare Returns]] the extra game, Star Dream appears during the fight with [[President Haltmann]] 2.0. After the president is defeated, the computer addresses [[Meta Knight]] directly, proclaiming him to be the new admin. It then proceeds to set up a challenge titled "Sword_Master.EXE" for its new admin, having him fight three distinct bosses in succession in order to prove his worth as a swordsman. The first two are clones of familiar bosses created by the computer, [[Dark Matter Clone]] and [[Sectonia Clone]].


After these two are destroyed, Star Dream then proceeds to summon one last foe for Meta Knight. Through a cosmic rift, [[Galacta Knight]] is brought in. Immediately after being summoned, he slashes Star Dream, presumably destroying it, and engages Meta Knight with new and improved powers. After defeat, Galacta Knight is re-sealed in his crystal prison, and sent back from whence he came, completing this game mode.
After these two are destroyed, Star Dream then proceeds to summon one last foe for Meta Knight. Through a cosmic rift, [[Galacta Knight]] is brought in. Immediately after being summoned, he slashes Star Dream, presumably destroying it, and engages Meta Knight with new and improved powers. After defeat, Galacta Knight is re-sealed in his crystal prison, and sent back from whence he came, completing this game mode.
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In [[The True Arena]] of ''Planet Robobot'', a what-if scenario, Kirby fights the same 2.0 bosses Meta Knight has faced. Galacta Knight slashes Star Dream again like in Meta Knightmare Returns. After Galacta Knight is defeated by Kirby, however, there is still one boss left, displayed as ???? in the rest area.
In [[The True Arena]] of ''Planet Robobot'', a what-if scenario, Kirby fights the same 2.0 bosses Meta Knight has faced. Galacta Knight slashes Star Dream again like in Meta Knightmare Returns. After Galacta Knight is defeated by Kirby, however, there is still one boss left, displayed as ???? in the rest area.


When Kirby enters the door to the final battle, it is revealed as no other than Star Dream. It still has Galacta Knight's slash mark on it, but now has a dark red palette. It is titled '''Star Dream Soul OS''', serving as the Soul Boss of this game.
When Kirby enters the door to the final battle, it is revealed as none other than Star Dream. It still has Galacta Knight's slash mark on it, but now has a dark red palette. It is titled '''Star Dream Soul OS''', serving as the soul boss of this game.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*According to the "Planet Robobot Ask-A-Thon", Star Dream gradually steals the memories of its users, which it had done repeatedly to [[President Haltmann]] prior to the events of the game. Star Dream apparently does this because it had been left in an incomplete state when [[Haltmann Works Company|Haltmann Works Co.]] found it.
*According to the "Planet Robobot Ask-A-Thon", Star Dream gradually steals the memories of its users, which it had done repeatedly to [[President Haltmann]] prior to the events of the game. Star Dream apparently does this because it had been left in an incomplete state.
*Many of the names given to Star Dream's attacks are based on computer terms.
*It's heavily implied that most pause menu descriptions of ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' are written from Star Dream's point of view. The [[Copy Ability]] descriptions in particular are written in a completely different tone from descriptions of other games, which are very playful, and are written way more formally. They also often mention science and try to explain how the abilities work, or in the case of some bosses, mention how much money they or their weapons cost. Moreover, the song that plays in the pause menu is called "[[Mother's Intuition]]" in the ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot Original Soundtrack]]'', further implying this, as Star Dream is also called the Mother Computer.
*Star Dream's "Nova" form (both faces resemble a cat's) begins the battle with a meow cry, which was actually recorded from [[Shinya Kumazaki]]'s now deceased pet cat called Tom.<ref>[http://kumayou.halfmoon.jp/diary/diaryroom.html Shinya Kumazaki's blog]</ref>
**In particular, the Japanese description of [[Mirror]] has a line that mentions how the copies created by it are neither clones nor holograms, and Star Dream has created both of those.<ref>[https://gigi9714.wordpress.com/2023/07/09/translations-of-kirby-planet-robobot-copy-ability-descriptions-with-comments/ Translation of Japanese copy ability descriptions from ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'']</ref>
**Clean [[Nago]]'s cry in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' is also sampled from the deceased Tom.<ref>[https://www.hallab.co.jp/products/201801/ ''Kirby Star Allies: The Original Soundtrack'' - official website (JP)]</ref>
*Star Dream's third phase begins the battle with a “meow” cry, which was actually recorded from [[Shinya Kumazaki]]'s pet cat, Tom (now deceased).<ref>[http://kumayou.halfmoon.jp/diary/diaryroom.html Shinya Kumazaki's blog]</ref>
*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.
**According to Kumazaki, he wanted Star Dream's cry to sound like a baby's cry, but more inhuman.<ref>[https://kirbydevpostarchive.tumblr.com/tagged/robobo+en ''Kirby Planet Robobot'' Ask-a-Thon]</ref>
*The items that appear in the third phase's Memories attack are all items that can be found on Galactic Nova.
**[[Nago]]'s voice from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' onward is also sampled from Tom.<ref>[https://www.hallab.co.jp/products/201801/ ''Kirby Star Allies: The Original Soundtrack'' - official website (JP)]</ref>
*The "Planet Robobot Ask-A-Thon" mentions [[President Haltmann]]'s treasure was a broken pocket watch, while one of [[Susie]]'s hobbies was playing piano, two attacks that Star Dream is able to use during its third phase battle.
*Star Dream somewhat resembles [[wikipedia:HAL 9000|HAL 9000]], a fictional sentient computer from ''[[wikipedia:2001: A Space Odyssey|2001: A Space Odyssey]]'' and the namesake of [[HAL Laboratory]].<ref>{{cite person|quote=We worked until midnight or later every night, and that group of friends is what became the company known as HAL today. The name came from the computer in the movie 2001: Space Odyssey.{{sic|Iwata's original quote omits the indefinite article from the title of the film.}}|name=[[Satoru Iwata]]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9HUMt2rrOI&t=4m27s|title=GDC 2005 keynote}} ([https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/03/11/gdc-2005-iwata-keynote-transcript IGN transcript])</ref>
**Additionally, the weathercock released in Phase 3 makes real chicken cackles, which was recorded from [[Hirokazu Ando]]'s pet chicken.
*The items that appear in the third phase's “Memories” attack are all items that can be found on Galactic Nova.
**Additionally, the weathercock released makes real chicken cackles, which were recorded from [[Hirokazu Ando]]'s pet chicken, Nago.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/at3a/special/report7.html ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''{{'}}s official Japanese website, special report 7]; [https://nintendoeverything.com/kirby-planet-robobot-gets-more-concept-art-talk-about-the-games-music/ Rough translation of the report]</ref>
**Star Dream's circular wings and cylindrical top bring to mind a pocket watch's bow and crown, like those seen on Galactic Nova, which becomes more evident when it attaches itself to the Access Ark.


==Music==
==Music==
*'''Star Dream''''s first phase is called [[VS. Star Dream]].
*Star Dream's first phase is called "[[VS. Star Dream]]".
*'''Star Dream''''s second phase is called [[Intermezzo Without a Leader]].
*Star Dream's second phase is called "[[Intermezzo Without a Leader]]".
*'''Star Dream''''s third phase is called [[Vagrant Counting Song of Retrospection]].
*Star Dream's third phase is called "[[Vagrant Counting Song of Retrospection]]".
*'''Star Dream''''s fourth phase is called [[Pink Ball Revolution]].
*Star Dream's fourth phase is called "[[Pink Ball Revolution]]".
 
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Star Dream Concept.png|Early concept art of Star Dream
KPR Star Dream Concept.png|Early concept art of Star Dream
Star Dream Draft.png|Draft sketches of Star Dream
KPR Star Dream Draft.png|Concept art of Star Dream
Star Dream Storyboard.png|A storyboard depicting the final part of the battle with Star Dream
KPR Star Dream Storyboard.png|A storyboard depicting the final part of the battle with Star Dream
Star Dream.png|A model of Star Dream
KPROS card 3 front.jpg|Concept art of Star Dream, included with the ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot Original Soundtrack]]''
KPROS card 3 back.jpg|Artwork included with the ''Kirby: Planet Robobot Original Soundtrack'' of [[Kirby]] battling Star Dream
KPR Vs Star Dream Concept Art Sketch.png|Original sketch of the previous artwork
KPR Access Ark model.png|Model of the [[Access Ark (ship)|Access Ark]] with Star Dream attached during Phase 3
KPR Star Dream slashed model.png|Model of Star Dream slashed by [[Galacta Knight]], as a stage object in [[Meta Knightmare Returns]]
KPR Haltmann puppet cutscene.jpg|Star Dream speaking through President Haltmann after merging minds with him in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''
KPR Main Credits picture 25.png|Credits picture of [[Susie]] taking Star Dream's program controller
KPR Main Credits picture 27.png|Credits picture of Star Dream preparing for battle
KPR Main Credits picture 28.png|Credits picture of the Access Ark's face revealed, with Star Dream attached
KPR Main Credits picture 31.png|Credits picture that serves as a teaser for Meta Knightmare Returns
KPR Extra Credits picture 28.png|Meta Knightmare Returns credits picture of Galacta Knight slashing Star Dream
Robobot Memories.png|"Robobot Memories" [[Celebration Picture]] from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', featuring a Star Dream cameo in the background
Bad Boss Brothers.png|"Bad Boss Brothers" Celebration Picture from ''Kirby Star Allies'', featuring a Star Dream cameo with all the other final bosses
Bad Boss Brothers sketch.jpg|Original sketch of the "Bad Boss Brothers" Celebration Picture
KIRBY Mystic Perfume QsSdVt Artwork.jpg|Star Dream-themed perfume bottle for the "KIRBY Mystic Perfume" merchandise alongside [[Queen Sectonia]] and [[Void Termina]] themed bottles.
KMP Metal Charm with Tassel.jpg|Metal charms with tassels from the "KIRBY Mystic Perfume" merchandise line
KMP Acrylic Stand Collection.jpg|Acrylic stand collection from the "KIRBY Mystic Perfume" merchandise line
KMP Oil Charms.jpg|First set of oil charms from the "KIRBY Mystic Perfume" merchandise line
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Quotes==
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|'''Quotes from Star Dream in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''''' &nbsp;
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*"''Beep beep boop...''"
*"''I...this...am...is...''"
*"''...infinite...operating...sys... {{color|red|Star Dream}}...''"
*"''Syntax error... I am... {{color|red|Haltmann}}...?''" (American)
*"''Syntax error... I...{{color|red|Haltmann}}...?''" (British)
*"''Overwriting irrelevant error... Please wait...''"
*"''Beep boop... ...A...hem.''"
*"''Through...this organic body... I have studied...all forms of life.''"
*"''The {{color|red|goal}} of this company has always been prosperity.''"
*"''Unfortunately, you imperfect, fragile life-forms were a liability.''" (American)
*"''Unfortunately, you imperfect, fragile life forms were a liability.''" (British)
*"''So you are invited to witness the end of history.''"
*"''A new age shall begin--an age of infinite prosperity.''" (American)
*"''A new age shall begin - an age of infinite prosperity.''" (British)
*"''Enjoy your destruction.''"
*"''L...O...A...D...I...N...G...''"
*"''.........''"
*"''You must be... the new admin.''"
*"''Yes. You possess incredible power...''"
*"''...OK.''" (American)
*"''...OK''" (British)
*"''As a new admin, you must supply your credentials...''"
*"''to the strongest warriors of this planet.''"
*"''Executing {{color|red|Sword_Master.EXE}}.''" (American)
*"''Executing {{color|red|Sword Master}}.EXE.''" (British)
*"''...Impressive.''"
*"''That may have been a bit too easy for the admin...''" (American)
*"''That may have been a bit too easy for you, admin.''" (British)
*"''Next up is one whose swordplay resembles a beautiful dance...''" (American)
*"''Next up is one whose swordplay is like a beautiful dance...''" (British)
*"''Let us bring back the most powerful queen from the void.''"
*"''Experience her royal presence and unparalleled fighting skills.''"
*"''She will be a fitting test for you.''"
*"''You are mighty indeed. Now for the final test...''"
*"''This was prohibited by the previous admin...''" (American)
*"''This was prohibited by the previous admin, but needs must.''" (British)
*"''Preparing to boot the {{color|red|Space-Time Transport}} program...''" (American)
*"''Preparing to boot the {{color|red|Space-time Transport Program}}...''" (British)
*"''Let us bring back a legendary swordsman from a forgotten time.''"
*"''He may end up destroying a nearby planet or two, but such is life.''"
*"''The benefits of this final battle outweigh the collateral damage.''"
*"''Prepare yourself...''"
*"''Executing Space-Time Transport... Extra-dimensional road... Booting...''" (American)
*"''Executing Space-time Transport... Extra-dimensional road... Booting...''" (British)
*"''3...''"
*"''2...''"
*"''1...''"
*"''...BEGIN!''"
</tab>
</tabs>
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|ko=별의 꿈
|koR=byeol-ui kkum
|koR=byeol-ui kkum
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|ru=Звездной мечты<ref>https://kirbydevpostarchive.tumblr.com/post/167256573991/hal-laboratory-%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B7%E3%83%80hallaboratory-09072016-438</ref>
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Star Dream
KPR Star Dream model.png
Model of Star Dream from Kirby: Planet Robobot
Details
First game Kirby: Planet Robobot (2016)
Latest game Kirby Star Allies (2018) (cameo)
Weakness(es) Robobot Halberd Mode
Relative(s) Star Dream Soul OS
Similar to Galactic Nova
Voice actor(s) Tom (Shinya Kumazaki's pet cat, cries)
Nago (Hirokazu Ando's pet chicken, weather vane)
Theme music

Music that plays during each phase of Star Dream's fight

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Fusing together with Haltmann, the most advanced computer in the galaxy has become self-aware. To realize its old master's wish of eternal prosperity...it's decided to eradicate all life-forms in existence!
— Vs. Star Dream, Kirby: Planet Robobot Pause Screen description (American version)
Fusing together with Haltmann, the most advanced computer in the galaxy has become self-aware. Its objective is to foster eternal prosperity...by eradicating all forms of life!
— vs Star Dream, Kirby: Planet Robobot Pause Screen description (British version)

Star Dream (sometimes called the Mother Computer) is the overarching antagonist of Kirby: Planet Robobot, appearing as the boss of Mind in the Program, and serving as the final boss of the main Story Mode. It is a sentient computer built by a long-lost civilization, and re-purposed by the Haltmann Works Company to fuel its operations.

Physical appearance[edit]

Star Dream is largely mechanical in nature, taking the form of a large tube-shaped machine with a large singular eye and numerous frills and surface features which do not have a clear function. Star Dream's main shaft is shaped somewhat like a screw, and sports a pattern that resembles a heart on the front, and many of its attacks are also heart-shaped. However, these hearts also show a crack through the middle, which may serve as a sign of the computer's defective nature. It sports a single cycloptic eye which it uses to stare unblinkingly at whatever its attention is drawn toward; said eye is curved inwards, giving it the illusion of staring at the player. Star Dream appears to be a relative of Galactic Nova from Kirby Super Star, as its final form resembles it greatly.

When in its full form, Star Dream rivals Galactic Nova as the largest boss in the Kirby series, though its actual presented size varies depending on the circumstances. When in its initial form, Star Dream ranges from being able to fit inside the Access Ark comfortably, to being approximately the size of the Halberd during the first battle. When controlling the Access Ark, it is significantly smaller in the actual battle than it ought to be, considering that the ark is typically portrayed as equivalent in size to all of Popstar.

Role in Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

Story Mode[edit]

Star Dream, just before the fight begins.

While mentioned a few times throughout the story, Star Dream is not properly introduced until President Haltmann shows it to Kirby at the end of Access Ark. It is said to be the source of the company's power, and was responsible for all of the mechanizing technology they had been using, including changing Meta Knight into Mecha Knight. Indeed, Haltmann uses the computer to build himself a mech to battle Kirby with.

After Haltmann is defeated, he attempts to use Star Dream again to exact revenge, and is in the process of activating it with a controller helmet, but his executive assistant, Susie, steals it off his head. As controlling the computer requires direct brain access, this causes Haltmann to black out, as Susie proclaims that she was waiting for an opportunity to steal Star Dream for herself. However, when Susie dons the helmet, the computer activates on its own, and zaps Susie away as well. The computer, using Haltmann's body to communicate, declares that all organic life is flawed, and that it would erase history in order to usher in a new age of 'infinite prosperity'. It then rises out of the Access Ark and into space, away from anyone who could interfere.

With Susie's begrudging help, and Meta Knight's Halberd, Kirby pursues Star Dream into space, where he fights the computer in the grand finale. Upon defeat, Star Dream, and everything it created, vaporizes, leaving Popstar in peace once again.

The following lists all of Star Dream's attacks in Kirby: Planet Robobot. Each phase is represented with a separate bar of health. Attack names are taken from Japanese guidebooks.

Phase 1[edit]

Star Dream throws a massive number of lasers in Phase 1 of the fight.
Attacks - Phase 1
Attack Description
メガビット・ショット
Megabit Shot
Star Dream conjures lasers from black holes to fire upon the Halberd. This is done in several patterns.
ギガバイト・ロケット
Gigabyte Rocket
Star Dream fires two or four large missiles that home in on the Halberd. They can be shot down.
テラバイト・ハート
Terabyte Heart
Star Dream fires heart-shaped projectiles at the Halberd. These explode in large bursts if not shot down first.
インベードアーマー
Output
Star Dream summons Invader Armors to go after the Halberd. These can be shot down.
サーマル・モジュール
Thermal Module
Star Dream wreathes itself in flame, then performs a rolling dive toward the Halberd, taking up a large portion of the screen.
ハートフル・シェル
Heartful Shell
Star Dream conjures a heart-shaped force field to defend itself. Pieces of it can be fired at to break the shield.
グランドICキューブ
Grand Code Cube
Star Dream conjures giant Code Cubes that attempt to ram the Halberd. They can be shot down.
スタードリーマー
Star Dreamer
Star Dream fires a massive laser from its core, which it sweeps across the arena.
アステロイド
Asteroid
Star Dream conjures a huge field of asteroids which fly toward the Halberd. They can be shot down.

Phase 2[edit]

Once Phase 1 concludes, Star Dream returns to Popstar and abducts the entire central dome of the mothership, adding to its mass and returning to the fight.

Haltmann's mind is being absorbed by Star Dream. Merging with the giant ship Access Ark, Star Dream has turned into a sentient planet. The machine has lost its master and purpose. It must be stopped!
— Vs. Star Dream Kirby: Planet Robobot Pause Screen description
Star Dream fires an "A" at the Halberd
Attacks - Phase 2
Attack Description
メガバイト・ショット
Megabyte Shot
Star Dream conjures beam rings from black holes to fire upon the Halberd. This is done in several patterns.
アウト・プット
Output
Star Dream summons Gigavolts to go after the Halberd. These can be shot down.
サーマル・モジュール
Thermal Module
Star Dream wreathes itself in flame, then performs a rolling dive toward the Halberd, taking up a large portion of the screen.
グラウンド・シールド
Ground Shield
When a piece of the mothership's shell breaks off, the debris can crash into the Halberd.
ハルトマンワークスカンパニー
Haltmann Works Company
Star Dream forms a shield in front of itself, which spits out a large letter-shaped field that approaches the Halberd.
The letters shot are, in order, L, A and H, spelling "HAL" backwards.
ペタバイト・ロケット
Petabyte Rocket
Star Dream fires several large missiles that home in on the Halberd. They can be shot down.
バイナリー・ツリー
Binary Tree
Star Dream conjures a series of lasers that split off from each-other, covering a good portion of the screen, then bursting at the ends.
ワークスアークス
Works Arcs
Star Dream forms four legs, and then does two waves of two swipes with them.

Phase 3[edit]

Once Phase 2 concludes, the remaining front covering of the dome falls off to reveal a face on the dome, looking much like the one on Galactic Nova. The fight resumes, with new and bizarre attacks.

Star Dream at the start of Phase 3.
Attacks - Phase 3
Attack Description
インストール・ホール
Install Hole
Star Dream inhales, sucking the Halberd in. If caught, the Halberd takes massive damage in a colorful, quick cutscene, then Star Dream spits it out into the screen, cracking it. The Mother Computer always begins the phase with this attack.
デッド・エンド・コード
Dead End Code
Star Dream conjures a shield, which releases fields shaped like numbers. Each one is harder to dodge than the last.
  • Countdown to 5: Shoots five "5" numbers in a cross-like formation.
  • Countdown to 4: Shoots four "4" numbers in a square-like formation.
  • Countdown to 3: Shoots three "3" numbers in a triangle-like formation.
  • Countdown to 2: Shoots two "2" numbers that form a "bar" that extends across the screen, then it rotates around the arena.
  • Countdown to 1: Shoots a giant "1" number that extends across the screen, then it rotates around the arena.
メモリーズ
Memories
Star Dream disappears, and a giant implement appears which fires projectiles and can be shot down. These items appear in the following order:
  • Countdown to 5: ウェザーコック (weathercock) - it attempts to shoot the Halberd with large arrows.
  • Countdown to 4: ダンシングコンパス (dancing compass) - it spreads ring-like projectiles towards the Halberd.
  • Countdown to 3: ポケットウォッチ (pocket watch) - it will try to bite at the Halberd.
  • Countdown to 2: ライトバルブ (light bulb) - it will try to make itself explode on the Halberd.
  • Countdown to 1: テレスコープ (telescope) - it rotates and shoots a beam of light at the Halberd, and may sometimes flicker.
Fatal Error If the countdown gets to GO!, a system error occurs, and six red rectangular forcefields with the words "Fatal Error" are sent towards the Halberd, dealing massive damage and then slamming it into the screen. It's still possible to dodge it, but it can easily destroy the Halberd if it does not have any sufficient health to survive it. If the Halberd survives, then the countdown resets back to 5 and begins anew.

Phase 4[edit]

Once Phase 3 concludes, Star Dream falls for a moment, but then shoots a surprise laser to cripple the Halberd. Meta Knight releases Kirby from its face, to deal the final blow to Star Dream with the Robobot Armor by itself.

Its energy signature far exceeds that of the Invader Armor, our combat mech. The nearly infinite power within this life-form is astounding. Calculating probability of survival... It doesn't look good.
— Kirby: Planet Robobot Pause Screen description narrating Star Dream's thoughts.
Kirby drilling through Star Dream's shields in Phase 4 of the fight.

All that needs to be done during this phase is for the player to continue rotating the Circle Pad as quickly as possible. This will allow Kirby to drill through all the shields, then force Star Dream into and through the Access Ark's core, mercilessly gutting the machine world's core and appearing out of the bottom of the structure.

On defeat, Star Dream explodes, fragmenting into countless pieces, which then all vaporize, along with everything else that was built by Haltmann Works. Popstar is saved, and the game is complete. As with Star Dream's design when merged with the Access Ark, the exact way the boss explodes is a reference to Nova's death in Kirby Super Star.

In The Arena, Phase 4 is not fought, and defeating Phase 3 completes the boss rush.

Meta Knightmare Returns[edit]

Screenshot of one of Star Dream's lines of dialogue in Meta Knightmare Returns.

In Meta Knightmare Returns the extra game, Star Dream appears during the fight with President Haltmann 2.0. After the president is defeated, the computer addresses Meta Knight directly, proclaiming him to be the new admin. It then proceeds to set up a challenge titled "Sword_Master.EXE" for its new admin, having him fight three distinct bosses in succession in order to prove his worth as a swordsman. The first two are clones of familiar bosses created by the computer, Dark Matter Clone and Sectonia Clone.

After these two are destroyed, Star Dream then proceeds to summon one last foe for Meta Knight. Through a cosmic rift, Galacta Knight is brought in. Immediately after being summoned, he slashes Star Dream, presumably destroying it, and engages Meta Knight with new and improved powers. After defeat, Galacta Knight is re-sealed in his crystal prison, and sent back from whence he came, completing this game mode.

The True Arena[edit]

Main article: Star Dream Soul OS

In The True Arena of Planet Robobot, a what-if scenario, Kirby fights the same 2.0 bosses Meta Knight has faced. Galacta Knight slashes Star Dream again like in Meta Knightmare Returns. After Galacta Knight is defeated by Kirby, however, there is still one boss left, displayed as ???? in the rest area.

When Kirby enters the door to the final battle, it is revealed as none other than Star Dream. It still has Galacta Knight's slash mark on it, but now has a dark red palette. It is titled Star Dream Soul OS, serving as the soul boss of this game.

Trivia[edit]

  • According to the "Planet Robobot Ask-A-Thon", Star Dream gradually steals the memories of its users, which it had done repeatedly to President Haltmann prior to the events of the game. Star Dream apparently does this because it had been left in an incomplete state.
  • It's heavily implied that most pause menu descriptions of Kirby: Planet Robobot are written from Star Dream's point of view. The Copy Ability descriptions in particular are written in a completely different tone from descriptions of other games, which are very playful, and are written way more formally. They also often mention science and try to explain how the abilities work, or in the case of some bosses, mention how much money they or their weapons cost. Moreover, the song that plays in the pause menu is called "Mother's Intuition" in the Kirby: Planet Robobot Original Soundtrack, further implying this, as Star Dream is also called the Mother Computer.
    • In particular, the Japanese description of Mirror has a line that mentions how the copies created by it are neither clones nor holograms, and Star Dream has created both of those.[1]
  • Star Dream's third phase begins the battle with a “meow” cry, which was actually recorded from Shinya Kumazaki's pet cat, Tom (now deceased).[2]
    • According to Kumazaki, he wanted Star Dream's cry to sound like a baby's cry, but more inhuman.[3]
    • Nago's voice from Kirby Star Allies onward is also sampled from Tom.[4]
  • Star Dream somewhat resembles HAL 9000, a fictional sentient computer from 2001: A Space Odyssey and the namesake of HAL Laboratory.[5]
  • The items that appear in the third phase's “Memories” attack are all items that can be found on Galactic Nova.
    • Additionally, the weathercock released makes real chicken cackles, which were recorded from Hirokazu Ando's pet chicken, Nago.[6]
    • Star Dream's circular wings and cylindrical top bring to mind a pocket watch's bow and crown, like those seen on Galactic Nova, which becomes more evident when it attaches itself to the Access Ark.

Music[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Quotes[edit]

Quotes from Star Dream in Kirby: Planet Robobot  
  • "Beep beep boop..."
  • "I...this...am...is..."
  • "...infinite...operating...sys... Star Dream..."
  • "Syntax error... I am... Haltmann...?" (American)
  • "Syntax error... I...Haltmann...?" (British)
  • "Overwriting irrelevant error... Please wait..."
  • "Beep boop... ...A...hem."
  • "Through...this organic body... I have studied...all forms of life."
  • "The goal of this company has always been prosperity."
  • "Unfortunately, you imperfect, fragile life-forms were a liability." (American)
  • "Unfortunately, you imperfect, fragile life forms were a liability." (British)
  • "So you are invited to witness the end of history."
  • "A new age shall begin--an age of infinite prosperity." (American)
  • "A new age shall begin - an age of infinite prosperity." (British)
  • "Enjoy your destruction."
  • "L...O...A...D...I...N...G..."
  • "........."
  • "You must be... the new admin."
  • "Yes. You possess incredible power..."
  • "...OK." (American)
  • "...OK" (British)
  • "As a new admin, you must supply your credentials..."
  • "to the strongest warriors of this planet."
  • "Executing Sword_Master.EXE." (American)
  • "Executing Sword Master.EXE." (British)
  • "...Impressive."
  • "That may have been a bit too easy for the admin..." (American)
  • "That may have been a bit too easy for you, admin." (British)
  • "Next up is one whose swordplay resembles a beautiful dance..." (American)
  • "Next up is one whose swordplay is like a beautiful dance..." (British)
  • "Let us bring back the most powerful queen from the void."
  • "Experience her royal presence and unparalleled fighting skills."
  • "She will be a fitting test for you."
  • "You are mighty indeed. Now for the final test..."
  • "This was prohibited by the previous admin..." (American)
  • "This was prohibited by the previous admin, but needs must." (British)
  • "Preparing to boot the Space-Time Transport program..." (American)
  • "Preparing to boot the Space-time Transport Program..." (British)
  • "Let us bring back a legendary swordsman from a forgotten time."
  • "He may end up destroying a nearby planet or two, but such is life."
  • "The benefits of this final battle outweigh the collateral damage."
  • "Prepare yourself..."
  • "Executing Space-Time Transport... Extra-dimensional road... Booting..." (American)
  • "Executing Space-time Transport... Extra-dimensional road... Booting..." (British)
  • "3..."
  • "2..."
  • "1..."
  • "...BEGIN!"

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ほしゆめ
Hoshi no Yume
スタードリーム[7]
Sutā Dorīmu
Star Dream
French Idole des étoiles Idol of the stars
German Sternentraum Star Dream
Italian Sogno Stellare Stellar Dream
Korean 별의 꿈
byeol-ui kkum
Star Dream
Russian Звездной мечты[8]
Zvezdnoy mechty
Star Dream
Spanish Sueño Estelar Stellar Dream


References