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{{Enemy | {{Enemy | ||
| Name = Razorbeard | | Name = Razorbeard | ||
| image = [[ | | image = [[File:Razorbeard R2 Model.png|150px|Razorbeard]] | ||
| alignment = Bad | | alignment = Bad | ||
| species = [[Robo-Pirate]] | | species = [[Robo-Pirate]] | ||
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| sex = Male | | sex = Male | ||
| location = [[The Crow's Nest]], [[Heart of the Ancients]] | | location = [[The Crow's Nest]], [[Heart of the Ancients]] | ||
| relatives = [[Razorwife]] (wife)<br /> | | relatives = [[Razorwife]] (wife, only in the spin-off and sports game ''[[Rayman Arena]]''/''[[Rayman M]]'')<br /> | ||
Unnamed mother | Unnamed mother | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ | {{Quote|text=The [[Robo-Pirate|pirate]] leader, he is famous throughout the galaxy for reducing over 100 peaceful planets to cosmic dust. Don't be fooled by his pathetic and silly appearance – his ferocity is unmatched. His dream? Overrun [[Glade of Dreams|Rayman's world]] and reduce all its inhabitants to slavery...|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}} | ||
'''Admiral Razorbeard''' is a spacefaring robotic pirate, and the main antagonist of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and its remakes. From his flying ship, the ''[[Buccaneer]]'', he commands the [[Robo-Pirate]] fleet which seeks to enslave the inhabitants of the [[Glade of Dreams]]. Admiral Razorbeard makes substantial appearances in ''[[Rayman M]]'' and [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']] (here again as the main antagonist), as well as minor appearances in ''[[Rayman 3|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'', ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series|The Animated Series]]'' and ''[[Rayman Kart]]''. [[Rayman 2 (early production)|Early in the development of ''Rayman 2'']], Razorbeard was known as '''Razor Face'''. | |||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Admiral Razorbeard is the leader of the [[Robo-Pirate]] army, which invades [[ | Admiral Razorbeard is the leader of the [[Robo-Pirate]] army, which invades the [[Glade of Dreams]] and captures most of the world's inhabitants to use as slaves. He is a short robot with a peg-leg, wearing a huge Admiral's hat and striped red-and-white trousers, and his face sports the large, crooked metal beard from which his name is derived. In [[Hands Down!]] it is mentioned that his beard is made of steel. | ||
Admiral Razorbeard is infamous throughout the universe for invading and conquering over one hundred peaceful planets and reducing their inhabitants to slavery; these planets were left as nothing more than interstellar dust, and it is unknown what fate the slaves suffered.<ref>RaymanWorld.com, http://web.archive.org/web/20010511053040/www.raymanworld.com/uk/images5/perso-w/amiral.html</ref> In ''[[Rayman 2]]'', Razorbeard and his [[Robo-Pirate]] army invade [[Rayman]]'s world, [[ | Admiral Razorbeard is infamous throughout the universe for invading and conquering over one hundred peaceful planets and reducing their inhabitants to slavery; these planets were left as nothing more than interstellar dust, and it is unknown what fate the slaves suffered.<ref>RaymanWorld.com, http://web.archive.org/web/20010511053040/www.raymanworld.com/uk/images5/perso-w/amiral.html</ref> In ''[[Rayman 2]]'', Razorbeard and his [[Robo-Pirate]] army invade [[Rayman]]'s world, the [[Glade of Dreams]]. In ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'', however, Razorbeard works at a circus, as a mere servant to the Ringmaster, [[Rigatoni]]; this starkly contrasts with his role in the games, and it is unclear whether the events of ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series|the Animated Series]]'' are part of the game series's continuity. In ''[[Rayman M]]'', it was revealed that Razorbeard has a wife, aptly named [[Razorwife]], who can be unlocked as a playable character in the game. | ||
According to the manual for ''[[Rayman Arena]]'', Razorbeard has a mother, who detests [[Razorwife]] and blames her for her son's failure in his evil career. | According to the manual for ''[[Rayman Arena]]'', Razorbeard has a mother, who detests [[Razorwife]] and blames her for her son's failure in his evil career. | ||
==In '' | ==In ''Rayman 2''== | ||
Admiral Razorbeard makes his debut in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where he is the main villain and the commander of the invading [[Robo-Pirate]] army. Prior to the game's opening, Razorbeard and a group of [[Robo-Pirate]]s arrive in a [[Warship]] to raid [[ | Admiral Razorbeard makes his debut in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where he is the main villain and the commander of the invading [[Robo-Pirate]] army. Prior to the game's opening, Razorbeard and a group of [[Robo-Pirate]]s arrive in a [[Warship]] to raid the [[Glade of Dreams]]. In a memorable battle, [[Rayman]] and [[Ly]] the Fairy defeat the [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]] on board, who flee in an escape capsule.<ref>Rayman2.com, http://web.archive.org/web/20000303195426/http://www.rayman2.com/en/story/story_txt3.html</ref> Razorbeard is enraged by this defeat; he and his [[Robo-Pirate]] servants practise their marksmanship by firing cannonballs at statues of [[Rayman]].<ref>Rayman2.com, http://web.archive.org/web/20000411081114/http://www.rayman2.com/en/story/story_txt4.html</ref> Soon afterwards, the [[Robo-Pirate]] army arrives in full force: the invasion begins. Some time later, [[Rayman]], [[Globox]] and a few other members of the resistance attack the [[Robo-Pirate]]s in their encampment at [[the Great Forest]]. However, at this time the [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]] destroy the [[Heart of the World]], scattering its 1000 constituent [[Yellow Lum]]s across the world. The [[Heart of the World|Heart]]'s destruction causes [[Rayman]] to lose most of his powers, and the [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]] capture him. [[Rayman]] encounters Razorbeard for the second time, and they exchange threats and vows of enmity. The beginning of the game picks up immediately afterwards: [[Globox]] and [[Ly]] the Fairy help [[Rayman]] to escape. Throughout the rest of the game, Razorbeard spends most of his time in the ''[[Buccaneer]]'', where he sits on his throne, waiting for his lackey, the [[Spyglass Pirate]], to give him news of [[Rayman]]'s whereabouts. At one point in the game, he eats a [[Yellow Lum]], reducing the maximum number on the on-screen counter from 1000 to 999; however, [[1000th Yellow Lum|this Yellow Lum]] is later found in the [[Tomb of the Ancients]]. Razorbeard often calls for the [[Spyglass Pirate]] to send [[Warship]]s out to capture [[Rayman]], and his frustration with [[Rayman]]'s constant evasion leads him to issue orders for the hero's return to him, dead or alive. | ||
At a late point in the game, Razorbeard receives a very special visitor; this is [[the General]] from ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'', making a cameo appearance in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. This guest offers to sell the Admiral the [[Grolgoth]], a powerful pilot-controlled robot which could be used to kill [[Rayman]]. Razorbeard fantasises about the robot shaking [[Rayman]] to death, and decides to purchase it. He then lures [[Rayman]] to [[the Crow's Nest]] using [[Globox]] as bait. After a lengthy battle, the [[Grolgoth]] is defeated. Razorbeard flees in a flying escape pod after activating the [[Grolgoth]]'s self-destruct mechanism, which destroys the ''[[Buccaneer]]'' entirely. [[Rayman]] survives the explosion, while Razorbeard flees into space in his escape pod. He is seen flying beyond the stars in the credits sequence. His current whereabouts are unknown. | At a late point in the game, Razorbeard receives a very special visitor; this is [[the General]] from ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'', making a cameo appearance in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. This guest offers to sell the Admiral the [[Grolgoth]], a powerful pilot-controlled robot which could be used to kill [[Rayman]]. Razorbeard fantasises about the robot shaking [[Rayman]] to death, and decides to purchase it. He then lures [[Rayman]] to [[the Crow's Nest]] using [[Globox]] as bait. After a lengthy battle, the [[Grolgoth]] is defeated. Razorbeard flees in a flying escape pod after activating the [[Grolgoth]]'s self-destruct mechanism, which destroys the ''[[Buccaneer]]'' entirely. [[Rayman]] survives the explosion, while Razorbeard flees into space in his escape pod. He is seen flying beyond the stars in the credits sequence. His current whereabouts are unknown. | ||
<gallery | <gallery widths="320px" heights="240px"> | ||
Razorbeard.jpg|Admiral Razorbeard, as he appears in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. | Razorbeard.jpg|Admiral Razorbeard, as he appears in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. | ||
TheCrowsNestPC.jpg|Razorbeard in the [[Grolgoth]] battling against [[Rayman]]. | TheCrowsNestPC.jpg|Razorbeard in the [[Grolgoth]] battling against [[Rayman]]. | ||
Razorbeard escape pod.jpg|Razorbeard remotely activates the [[Grolgoth]]'s self-destruct mechanism before fleeing in his escape pod. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==In ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series | ===In ''Rayman 2 Forever''=== | ||
Razorbeard is the villain of ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]'', the Game Boy Color adaptation of ''[[Rayman 2]]''. However, like most characters in this version, his role has been significantly reduced. He has a cameo appearance at the start of the game, although he is not named until [[Rayman]] finds the fourth [[Four Masks of Polokus|mask]] of [[Polokus]]. He appears again just before the final battle. Perhaps the most notable aspect of Razorbeard's role in this version is that although the dialogue implies the final battle to be against him, the sprite used during gameplay is actually that of a [[Henchman 800]]. As Razorbeard's fate is never revealed following the battle, it is not clear if he is intended to be the final boss or not. Either way, the characters celebrate victory after [[Rayman]] has defeated the [[Henchman 800]], suggesting that Razorbeard is no longer a threat at this point. | |||
==In ''Rayman: The Animated Series''== | |||
[[File:RTAS Razorbeard.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Razorbeard in ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''.]] | [[File:RTAS Razorbeard.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Razorbeard in ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''.]] | ||
Razorbeard makes a brief appearance in [[Lac-Mac Napping]], the pilot episode of the short-lived cartoon, ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''. In this series, Razorbeard is not a primary villain as he was in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', but a mere circus employee, and a lackey to [[Rigatoni]], the evil ringmaster. Although Razorbeard retains his irritable personality, his physical appearance has changed; he now has a mouth (which is strangely under his beard), and his hat bears a symbol of crossed keys rather than the [[Robo-Pirate]] insignia. He now has a human, non-robotic voice, which was provided by Carlos Alazraqui. | Razorbeard makes a brief appearance in [[Lac-Mac Napping]], the pilot episode of the short-lived cartoon, ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''. In this series, Razorbeard is not a primary villain as he was in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', but a mere circus employee, and a lackey to [[Rigatoni]], the evil ringmaster. Although Razorbeard retains his irritable personality, his physical appearance has changed; he now has a mouth (which is strangely under his beard), and his hat bears a symbol of crossed keys rather than the [[Robo-Pirate]] insignia. He now has a human, non-robotic voice, which was provided by Carlos Alazraqui. | ||
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==In '' | ==In ''Rayman M'' and ''Rayman Arena''== | ||
[[ | [[File:Razorbeard magic fist.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Razorbeard wielding [[Rayman]]'s characteristic [[magic fist]] power. All the characters have this ability in ''[[Rayman M]]''.]] | ||
{{ | [[File:Razorbeard RMModel.png|thumb|right|150px|Razorbeard, as appearing in ''[[Rayman M]]''.]] | ||
Razorbeard is one of the five playable characters that are initially available in ''[[Rayman M]]''. This game also introduces his wife, [[Razorwife]], who can be unlocked as a playable character. The manual for the GameCube and Xbox versions of ''[[Rayman Arena]]'', the North American localisation of ''[[Rayman M]]'', offers the following description of Razorbeard: | |||
{{Quote|text=Always angry, irritable and mean. What he lacks in size, he makes up for in spite, making him a master of shots below the belt, which he likes more than anything else.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman M]]''}} | |||
Razorbeard is one of the five playable characters that are initially available in ''[[Rayman M]]'' and ''[[Rayman Arena]]''. This game also introduces his wife, [[Razorwife]], who can be unlocked as a playable character. The manual for the GameCube and Xbox versions of ''[[Rayman Arena]]'', the North American localisation of ''[[Rayman M]]'', offers the following description of Razorbeard: | |||
<blockquote>'''Profession:''' THE Bad Guy. <br> | <blockquote>'''Profession:''' THE Bad Guy. <br> | ||
'''Likes:''' His job as Master of [[ | '''Likes:''' His job as Master of [[Glade of Dreams|the World]], sailing without a compass, and when [[Razorwife|his wife]] goes on vacation without him. <br> | ||
'''Dislikes:''' [[Rayman]], doing the dishes in front of [[Robo-Pirate|his men]], and [[Razorwife|his wife]]'s rolling pin. <br> | '''Dislikes:''' [[Rayman]], doing the dishes in front of [[Robo-Pirate|his men]], and [[Razorwife|his wife]]'s rolling pin. <br> | ||
'''Address:''' Villa "Home Sweet Home" – the one with the carnivorous plants.</blockquote> | '''Address:''' Villa "Home Sweet Home" – the one with the carnivorous plants.</blockquote> | ||
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==In '' | ==In ''Rayman 3''== | ||
[[File:Razorbeard Last Soup.JPG|thumb|right|320px|Statues of Razorbeard and other [[Robo-Pirate]]s in a secret chamber in the [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].]] | [[File:Razorbeard Last Soup.JPG|thumb|right|320px|Statues of Razorbeard and other [[Robo-Pirate]]s in a secret chamber in the [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].]] | ||
Razorbeard makes a brief cameo appearance in ''[[Rayman 3]]'', along with several of his [[Robo-Pirate]] servants. They can be found in the third part of the [[Hoodlum Headquarters]], in a secret chamber hidden within a gigantic boiler. What appear to be statues of Razorbeard and his [[Robo-Pirate|robots]] are seated at a large table, in a parody of Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting, ''The Last Supper'', with Razorbeard in the place of Jesus. The pirates are covered in cobwebs, and do not move or speak. It is unknown if these are simply statues, or if they are the [[Robo-Pirate]]s themselves, having died or run out of energy. | Razorbeard makes a brief cameo appearance in ''[[Rayman 3]]'', along with several of his [[Robo-Pirate]] servants. They can be found in the third part of the [[Hoodlum Headquarters]], in a secret chamber hidden within a gigantic boiler. What appear to be statues of Razorbeard and his [[Robo-Pirate|robots]] are seated at a large table, in a parody of Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting, ''The Last Supper'', with Razorbeard in the place of Jesus. The pirates are covered in cobwebs, and do not move or speak. It is unknown if these are simply statues, or if they are the [[Robo-Pirate]]s themselves, having died or run out of energy. | ||
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==In the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3''== | |||
[[File:Razorbeard GBA.PNG|frame|left|class=sprite|Razorbeard, as he appears in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].]] | [[File:Razorbeard GBA.PNG|frame|left|class=sprite|Razorbeard, as he appears in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].]] | ||
Razorbeard is the main villain in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']]. At the beginning of the game, Razorbeard is revealed to be in hiding somewhere in [[ | |||
Razorbeard is the main villain in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']]. At the beginning of the game, Razorbeard is revealed to be in hiding somewhere in the [[Glade of Dreams]], with a small group of surviving [[Robo-Pirate]]s. When he learns that [[Globox]] has swallowed [[André]], Razorbeard decides to launch a new invasion, with the intent of capturing [[Globox]] and harnessing [[André]]'s power. At the end of the game, [[Rayman]] fights Razorbeard in another [[Grolgoth]] in the [[Heart of the Ancients]]. | |||
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==In '' | ==In ''Rayman Kart''== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Razorbeard RK.PNG|frame|right|class=sprite|Razorbeard, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''.]] | ||
Razorbeard is one of six playable characters in ''[[Rayman Kart]]'', a racing game designed for certain mobile phones. | |||
Razorbeard is one of six playable characters in ''[[Rayman Kart]]'', a racing game designed for certain mobile phones. His special power is to fire a cannonball on the track. | |||
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==In ''Rayman in the Phantom Show''== | |||
While Razorbeard does not appear in ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'', the third DLC of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'', cardboard cutouts of him, a [[red Henchman 800]] and the [[Spyglass Pirate]] can be found on the [[Space Opera Network#Pirate Set|Pirate Set]]. | |||
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Razorbeard, Henchman 800 and Spyglass on the Pirate Set.jpg|Cardboard cutouts of Razorbeard, a [[red Henchman 800]] and the [[Spyglass Pirate]] on the [[Space Opera Network#Pirate Set|Pirate Set]] | |||
M+RSoH – RitPS Razorbeard Concept art.jpeg|Concept art of Razorbeard. | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* According to an official ''[[Rayman 2]]'' website, Razorbeard is under 1.20 metres tall, even with his arms raised. It is also said that he is very sensitive about the subject of his height. | * According to an official ''[[Rayman 2]]'' website, Razorbeard is under 1.20 metres tall, even with his arms raised. It is also said that he is very sensitive about the subject of his height.<ref>Official ''Rayman 2'' website, ''Charaktere'', http://web.archive.org/web/20001002215808/www.rayman2.com/all/good/characters/characters.html</ref> | ||
* In the Nintendo 64/[[Rayman DS|DS]] of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', Razorbeard's hat symbol is the earlier version that was drawn in the official concept arts in which he appeared. | * In the Nintendo 64/[[Rayman DS|DS]] of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', Razorbeard's hat symbol is the earlier version that was drawn in the official concept arts in which he appeared. | ||
* In the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation]] and [[Rayman Revolution|PlayStation 2]] versions, Razorbeard is not seen escaping during the end credits, making his final fate - whether he survived the explosion of his ship or not, unclear. He would have very unlikely survived in the other versions where he is seen surviving, since the countdown for the self-destruction of the [[Grolgoth]] was only 5 seconds. | |||
* Razorbeard is set to appear in the possible season 2 of ''[[Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix]]''.<ref>Twitter, @niji6s, https://twitter.com/niji6s/status/1746383476839071968, « Is Globox still around? Yes. [Inaudible] For sure. [...] And Razorbeard. »</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery | <gallery widths="320px" heights="240px"> | ||
Razorbeard(PS1).png|In the PlayStation version of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', Razorbeard doesn't wear a tee-shirt. | Razorbeard(PS1).png|In the PlayStation version of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', Razorbeard doesn't wear a tee-shirt. | ||
Fight.jpg|Artwork of [[Rayman]] battling a [[Red Henchman 800]] while Razorbeard is on the ''[[Buccaneer]]''. | |||
2DIllustration02.jpg|Artwork of [[Rayman]] and Razorbeard on the ''[[Buccaneer]]''. | |||
Story illus 04.jpg|Artwork of Razorbeard, the [[Spyglass Pirate]], and a [[Henchman 800]] preparing to fire from a cannon. | |||
R2RazorbeardTreasureSketch.jpg|Concept art of Razorbeard on top of a pile of treasure while a [[Gorilla Pirate]], the [[Spyglass Pirate]], and a [[Henchman 800]] stand guard. | |||
R2RaymanPirateCampSketch.jpg|Concept art of Razorbeard, the [[Spyglass Pirate]], a [[Henchman 800]], and two [[Gorilla Pirate]]s fast asleep while [[Rayman]] sneaks through their camp. | |||
R2PirateCannonSketch.jpg|Concept art of Razorbeard, the [[Spyglass Pirate]], and a [[Henchman 800]] preparing to fire from a cannon. | |||
Ray2 Sk Pirates lookingaway.JPG|Concept art of Razorbeard and the [[Spyglass Pirate]]. | |||
Pirate Working.JPG|Concept art of Razorbeard commanding his [[Robo-Pirate]] servants. | |||
Story3.jpg|Storyboard of the beginning parts of [[the Crow's Nest]]. | |||
Razorbeard render.png|Official render of Razorbeard. | |||
Japanese Razorbeard.jpg|Artwork of Razorbeard. | |||
Razorbeard R3 Model.png|Razorbeard, as he appears in ''[[Rayman 3]]''. | |||
Razorbeard GBA 2.PNG|Razorbeard in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']]. | |||
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