The Greatest Warrior in the Galaxy
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"The Greatest Warrior in the Galaxy" is the theme song of Galacta Knight, first appearing in Kirby Super Star Ultra. The track has since been rearranged in three subsequent games: once in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, once in Kirby: Planet Robobot, and twice in Super Kirby Clash. It is one of the heaviest music tracks in terms of intensity and instrument speed in the Kirby series.
Game appearances
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Galacta Knight debuts as the final boss of Meta Knightmare Ultra in Kirby Super Star Ultra. He is also fought by Kirby in The True Arena.
The original version of "The Greatest Warrior in the Galaxy" is composed in a heavy metal style, featuring distorted electric guitar and rapid drum beats. It can be found as track 97 in the Sound Test. It's also included as track 32 on the Kirby Ultra Super Deluxe Original Sound Track and track 31 on the Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition Compilation Soundtrack.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land / Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
In Galacta Knight's second phase, his theme finally plays, but now remixed in a techno style. It is arranged by Jun Ishikawa and titled "Otherworldly Warrior". This version can be found as track 110 in Kirby's Return to Dream Land's Jukebox, and track 38 on the Kirby Wii Music Selection.
Additionally, in Deluxe, the Planet Robobot remix will play in place of the original if King Dedede or Meta Knight is the 1st player
Kirby: Planet Robobot
In Galacta Knight's second phase, his theme finally plays, but now remixed in an even more techno style. It is also arranged by Jun Ishikawa and titled "The Greatest Warrior in the Galaxy Ever". This version can be found as track 153 in the Jukebox and track 90 on the Kirby: Planet Robobot Original Soundtrack.
Kirby Star Allies
During Galacta Knight's cutscene in Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!, the Kirby's Return to Dream Land version of his theme is reused for a brief moment before fading out. This full track can still be found as track 170 in the Kirby Star Allies Jukebox as of Version 4.0.0, and track 36 on disc four of Kirby Star Allies: The Original Soundtrack.
Super Kirby Clash
Two distinct versions of the theme play in Super Kirby Clash. The first sounds very similar to earlier themes, though with a few differences in the instrumentation. This version plays during both of the normal "Aeon Hero" encounters.
The second version plays during the battles against Aeon Hero (Light) and (Dark). This version features additional orchestral instruments, breakbeat drums, and has a slightly altered structure, with a choir supporting the melody. Both of these versions are arranged by Kiyoshi Hazemoto.
Other appearances
"The Greatest Warrior in the Galaxy" is featured at the end of the bonus track ボスバトルメドレー／エレクトロニックver. (Boss Battle Medley / Electronic Ver.) from the Kirby Ultra Super Deluxe Original Soundtrack, which was arranged by Jun Ishikawa.
In The Sound of Kirby Café 2, the theme is incorporated into track 5, titled "Coffee Shop of Twilight and Starry Skies". This version, a medley with "My Friend and the Sunset", is arranged by Megumi Ohara and features a gentler, jazzy style with flute and piano.
The theme was performed live at the Kirby 30th Anniversary Music Festival as part of The Knights' Revenge Medley, along with "Revenge of Meta Knight: Title", "VS. Meta Knight", "Dark Meta Knight", and "Morpho Knight".
Trivia
- Galacta Knight's Japanese Boss Caption on his Kirby Star Allies splash screen, 時巡る戦士 ("Time-Crossing Warrior"), is a reference to the Kirby: Planet Robobot remix's Japanese title.
Names in other languages
The Greatest Warrior in the Galaxy
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | 銀河最強の戦士 Ginga Saikyō no Senshi |
The Strongest Warrior in the Galaxy |
| Italian | Il guerriero più forte della galassia | The strongest warrior in the galaxy |
Otherworldly Warrior
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 異世界からの戦士 isekai kara no senshi |
Warrior from Another World |
| Portuguese | Um guerreiro de outra dimensão | A warrior from another dimension |
The Greatest Warrior in the Galaxy Ever
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 時巡る銀河最強の戦士 toki meguru ginga saikyō no senshi |
The Strongest Time-Crossing Warrior in the Galaxy |
| Portuguese | Maior guerreiro da galáxia de todos os tempos | Greatest warrior in the galaxy of all time |
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