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'''The General,''' also known as '''the Grolgoth Salesman''', is an unnamed minor character who appears in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. He also makes an appearance in ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'', another [[Ubisoft]] platformer where [[Rayman]] creator [[Michel Ancel]] was involved. In ''[[Rayman 2]]'', the General is seen only once during one brief cutscene near the end of the game. | '''The General,''' also known as '''the Grolgoth Salesman''', is an unnamed minor character who appears in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. He also makes an appearance in ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'', another [[Ubisoft]] platformer where [[Rayman]] creator [[Michel Ancel]] was involved. In ''[[Rayman 2]]'', the General is seen only once during one brief cutscene near the end of the game. | ||
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==In ''[[Rayman 2]]''== | ==In ''[[Rayman 2]]''== | ||
In ''[[Rayman 2]]'', the General arrives at the ''[[Buccaneer]]'' in a small flying vehicle, where he is referred to as ‘a very special guest’. He attempts to sell a machine called the [[Grolgoth]] to [[Admiral Razorbeard]] so that he can destroy [[Rayman]], telling [[ | In ''[[Rayman 2]]'', the General arrives at the ''[[Buccaneer]]'' in a small flying vehicle, where he is referred to as ‘a very special guest’. He attempts to sell a machine called the [[Grolgoth]] to [[Razorbeard|Admiral Razorbeard]] so that he can destroy [[Rayman]], telling [[Razorbeard]] to ‘Decide quickly – I have other clients waiting’. [[Razorbeard]] gives the General a massive pirate's chest full of gold and dismisses him. The [[Grolgoth]] he sold goes on to become the final boss of the game. | ||
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R2TGE-PC-General-ThePrisonShip-2.JPG|The General, as he appears in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. | R2TGE-PC-General-ThePrisonShip-2.JPG|The General, as he appears in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. | ||
R2TGE-PC-General-ThePrisonShip-1.JPG|The General convinces [[Admiral Razorbeard]] to buy the [[Grolgoth]] in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. | R2TGE-PC-General-ThePrisonShip-1.JPG|The General convinces [[Razorbeard|Admiral Razorbeard]] to buy the [[Grolgoth]] in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. | ||
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==In ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''== | ==In ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''== | ||
[[File:GeneralIntro.png|thumb|left|The General in the introductory sequence of ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'' (PC version only).]] | [[File:GeneralIntro.png|thumb|left|The General in the introductory sequence of ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'' (PC version only).]] | ||
In the PC version of ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'', the General appears in the intro cutscene. He instructs the protagonist Ed regarding his objectives in the game before a court at which he is being reprimanded for spilling the titular tonic. | In the PC version of ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'', the General appears in the intro cutscene. He instructs the protagonist Ed regarding his objectives in the game before a court at which he is being reprimanded for spilling the titular tonic. | ||
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==In [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|the cancelled 2D version of ''Rayman 2'']]== | ==In [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|the cancelled 2D version of ''Rayman 2'']]== | ||
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An image of a character with a very similar appearance to the General, named [[the Chief]], was shown in a promotional video for [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|the now-cancelled 2D version of ''Rayman 2'']], along with other characters such as the [[Guard]] and [[Betilla]] the Fairy. Another image of him was printed in a magazine containing a brief article on the then-upcoming game, showing him in a prominent position. Another piece of artwork shows [[Rayman]] sneaking up on him as he stands atop a wrecking ball like [[Count Razoff]], while smoking his cigar and apparently shouting orders to his servants. | [[File:R2 Proto Chief.PNG|thumb|330px|right|[[The Chief]], as seen in a promotional video for [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|the then-planned 2D version of ''Rayman 2'']].]] | ||
An image of a character with a very similar appearance to the General, named [[the Chief]], was shown in a promotional video for [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|the now-cancelled 2D version of ''Rayman 2'']], along with other characters such as the [[Guard]] and [[Betilla]] the Fairy. Another image of him was printed in a magazine containing a brief article on the then-upcoming game, showing him in a prominent position. Another piece of artwork shows [[Rayman]] sneaking up on him as he stands atop a wrecking ball like [[Razoff|Count Razoff]], while smoking his cigar and apparently shouting orders to his servants. | |||
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R2 Proto Rayman.PNG|[[The Chief]], similar in appearance to the General, stands atop a wrecking ball while giving orders to some scrapped enemies, as seen in a piece of artwork for [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|the then-planned 2D version of ''Rayman 2'']]. | |||
Rayman 2 prototype article 3.jpg|[[The Chief]], similar in appearance to the General appears prominently in this preview image of [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|the 2D version of ''Rayman 2'']]. | |||
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==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
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[[fr:Le Général]] | [[fr:Le Général]] | ||
[[pl:Generał]] | [[pl:Generał]] | ||
[[zh:将军]] | |||
[[Category:Enemies from Rayman 2|General, The]] | [[Category:Enemies from Rayman 2|General, The]] | ||
[[Category:Scrapped content from Rayman 2|General, The]] | [[Category:Scrapped content from Rayman 2|General, The]] | ||
[[Category:Villains|General, The]] | [[Category:Villains|General, The]] | ||