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Spyglass Pirate
Alignment	Bad
Appears in	Rayman 2, Rayman 3 (cameo), Rayman Dictées (cameo)
Location	Bonus stages, the Buccaneer, Globox's House/Skull Cave (Rayman Revolution only), Pirate Factory (Rayman Revolution only), the Tomb of the Ancients, Gloomy Island (PlayStation version only), Hoodlum Headquarters (cameo), Rayman's house (cameo)
Portrayed by	Pierre-Alain de Garrigues (Rayman 2 on PC, Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast)
Resistance
Attacks	Helicopter bombs; remotely controls Clark and the Robot Dinosaur
Sex	{{{sex}}}
Species	Robo-Pirate
Relatives	{{{relatives}}}

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You incompetent imbecile!
—Admiral Razorbeard to the Spyglass Pirate, Rayman 2

The Spyglass Pirate,^[1] also known as the Creole Pirate,^[2] is a unique Robo-Pirate character who appears in Rayman 2, where he appears to have been in charge of the ground operations during Razorbeard's campaign. He was a mechanical genius, and created many dangerous devices. The Spyglass Pirate also made cameo appearances in Rayman Dictées, Rayman 3 and Rayman in the Phantom Show.

Description

The appearance of the Spyglass Pirate is somewhat different from those of the other Robo-Pirates. While he is still robotic, he looks more like a slightly chubby stereotypical pirate. The lower part of his mechanical body is coloured green to resemble trousers. He wears a yellow scarf covered with red polka-dots around his waist, and has a red-and-white striped bandana tied round his head. Like most Robo-Pirates, he is noticeably taller than Admiral Razorbeard.

In the Japanese version of Rayman Revolution, the Spyglass Pirate is made of a grey metal, with his lower body coloured a light turquoise.

The Spyglass Pirate in the Dreamcast version of Rayman 2.
The Spyglass Pirate in the Japanese version of Rayman Revolution.

In the original version of Rayman 2

The Spyglass Pirate appears to mainly serve as Admiral Razorbeard's right hand. Most of his appearances involve him informing Razorbeard of Rayman's progress, the first report the player sees him provide is given prior to Rayman's arrival to the Bayou. It is his report of Rayman's arrival to the Glade of Dreams' swamp that causes Razorbeard to dispatch the warships Rayman would encounter in the first half of that level.

He is next seen reporting to Razorbeard as Rayman is en route to the Precipice, informing Razorbeard of Rayman's acquisition of two of Polokus' masks. This causes Razorbeard to throw his hat on the Spyglass Pirate in frustration, before dispatching more warships to the Precipice, demanding Rayman be captured, dead or alive.

He later plays a more active role after reporting to Razorbeard about Rayman's acquisition of the third mask, which causes Razorbeard to threaten the Spyglass Pirate with an extreme punishment should Rayman manage to find the fourth mask. The Spyglass Pirate then is encountered at the Technical Check-up, having set up a trap for Rayman, using a device to control his friend; Clark, who he then uses to attack Rayman. Rayman is able to destroy the device controlling Clark, and the Spyglass Pirate departs unseen.

Before the final boss battle in the Crow's Nest, Razorbeard says that he will punish the Spyglass Pirate for his consistent failure to stop Rayman by seeing how well he would swim in molten lava. He then orders the Spyglass Pirate to prepare the Grolgoth for him in the meantime. It is not clear whether this punishment was ever carried out, and the fate of the Spyglass Pirate remains unknown.

In the PlayStation version of Rayman 2

The Spyglass Pirate in the PlayStation version retains the appearances he makes in all other versions of Rayman 2. His only additional appearance is in the Gloomy Island, where he is the one controlling the Robot Dinosaur via remote, in the Reformatory for Disturbing Children. It is stated by the Grand Minimus that he is using the Dinosaur to find the fourth mask. The Robot Dinosaur is used in an attempt to stop the baby Globoxes from escaping the facility, after Rayman is able to open its main gate, but is unable to do so as the Robot Dinosaur fails, and the Spyglass Pirate discovers that he forgot to fuel the machine.

In Rayman Revolution

The Spyglass Pirate inside Boss Biditank.

In addition to the appearances seen in all versions, the Spyglass Pirate makes additional appearances exclusive to this version, to further impede the progress of Rayman and his friends. He appears leading an attack on Clark and Rayman at the entrance to the Rainbow Creek. He makes another appearance in the Pirate Factory, where he is the pilot for the Boss Biditank, a new, freshly developed weapon that the pirates have made, and battles Rayman with it. He will jump out of the Biditank at times to switch off floor-switches that control a laser that Rayman uses to damage the Biditank. However, his efforts are in vain, as Rayman is able to activate the laser enough times to damage the Biditank, and the Spyglass Pirate flees thereafter.

Bonus level

In all versions of Rayman 2, barring the PlayStation version, if Rayman has collected all the Yellow Lums and broken all the cages in a level, the player can enter a bonus level. The bonus level involves a baby Globox racing against the Spyglass Pirate to reach a Ludiv, who will restore Rayman's health if the baby Globox wins, or will be scared off if the Spyglass wins.

Other appearances

In Rayman Dictées, what appears to be a statue or replica of the Spyglass Pirate can be seen briefly in a cutscene which shows the interior of Rayman's house.
In Rayman 3, several statues of the Spyglass Pirate can be found in a secret room in Hoodlum Headquarters, along with statues of various other Robo-Pirates from Rayman 2.
In Rayman in the Phantom Show, the third DLC of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, cardboard cutouts of the Spyglass Pirate, a red Henchman 800 and Razorbeard can be found on the Pirate Set.

The Spyglass Pirate (or a statue of him) makes an appearance in Rayman Dictées, alongside Clara the Witch
Multiple statues of the Spyglass Pirate among other Robo-Pirates in Rayman 3
Cardboard cutouts of Razorbeard, a red Henchman 800 and the Spyglass Pirate in Rayman in the Phantom Show

Trivia

In the Japanese version of Rayman Revolution, the Spyglass Pirate has got a near white metal skin, and lighter green pants.
After Boss Biditank is defeated, the Spyglass Pirate runs away, claiming ‘It's not over yet! I'll be back!’ This may be a reference to the Terminator film series.

Gallery

Concept art depicting the Spyglass Pirate with his pants on fire.
Concept art of Razorbeard, the Spyglass Pirate, and a Henchman 800 preparing to fire from a cannon.
Concept art of Razorbeard, the Spyglass Pirate, and a Henchman 800 preparing to fire from a cannon.
Concept art of Razorbeard and the Spyglass Pirate.
Concept art of Razorbeard commanding the Spyglass Pirate and a Gorilla Pirate.
Concept art of the Spyglass Pirate with a sword, in front of a warship.
Concept art of Razorbeard, the Spyglass Pirate, a Henchman 800, and two Gorilla Pirates fast asleep while Rayman sneaks through their camp.
Concept art of Razorbeard on top of a pile of treasure while a Gorilla Pirate, the Spyglass Pirate, and a Henchman 800 stand guard.
Animation of the Spyglass Pirate throwing a helicopter bomb.
Animation of the Spyglass Pirate running

References

↑ The name comes from early Rayman 2 artworks: File:Gorilla Pirate and Spyglass Pirate names source.jpg and File:R2 Portraitdefamille.jpg
↑ Official Rayman 2 website, Charaktere, http://web.archive.org/web/20001002215808/www.rayman2.com/all/good/characters/characters.html

[1] The name comes from early Rayman 2 artworks: File:Gorilla Pirate and Spyglass Pirate names source.jpg and File:R2 Portraitdefamille.jpg

[2] Official Rayman 2 website, Charaktere, http://web.archive.org/web/20001002215808/www.rayman2.com/all/good/characters/characters.html

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-[[Admiral Razorbeard]]'s un-named '''Lackey''' is a [[Robo-Pirate Army|Robo-Pirate]] from ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'', ''[[Rayman Revolution|Rayman 2: Revolution]]'', and ''[[Rayman DS]]''.
+{{Enemy
+| Name = Spyglass Pirate
+| image = [[File:Spyglass Pirate Model.png|175px|Spyglass Pirate]]
+| alignment = Bad
+| species = [[Robo-Pirate]]
+| appears in = ''[[Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'' (cameo), ''[[Rayman Dictées]]'' (cameo)
+| portrayed by = Pierre-Alain de Garrigues (''[[Rayman 2]]'' on PC, Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast)
+| location = [[Bonus level (Rayman 2)|Bonus stages]], the ''[[Buccaneer]]'', [[Globox's House]]/[[Skull Cave]] (''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' only), [[Pirate Factory]] (''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' only), the [[Tomb of the Ancients]], [[The Iron Mountains|Gloomy Island]] (PlayStation version only), [[Hoodlum Headquarters]] (cameo), [[Rayman]]'s house (cameo)
+| resistance = [[File:LifebarInf.png|Invincible]]
+| attacks = [[Helicopter bomb]]s; remotely controls [[Clark]] and the [[Robot Dinosaur]]
+}}
+{{Quote|text=You incompetent imbecile!|sign=[[Razorbeard|Admiral Razorbeard]] to the Spyglass Pirate|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}}
+The '''Spyglass Pirate''',<ref>The name comes from early ''Rayman 2'' artworks: [[:File:Gorilla Pirate and Spyglass Pirate names source.jpg]] and [[:File:R2 Portraitdefamille.jpg]]</ref> also known as the '''Creole Pirate''',<ref>Official ''Rayman 2'' website, ''Charaktere'', http://web.archive.org/web/20001002215808/www.rayman2.com/all/good/characters/characters.html</ref> is a unique [[Robo-Pirate]] character who appears in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where he appears to have been in charge of the ground operations during [[Razorbeard]]'s campaign. He was a mechanical genius, and created many dangerous devices. The Spyglass Pirate also made cameo appearances in ''[[Rayman Dictées]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''.
 ==Description==
-Razorbeard's Lackey looks different from the other [[Robo-Pirate Army|Robo-Pirates]]. He looks more like a slightly-chubby pirate with a bandanna around his head. Like most [[Robo-Pirate Army|Robo-Pirates]], he is taller than Admiral Razorbeard.
+The appearance of the Spyglass Pirate is somewhat different from those of the other [[Robo-Pirate]]s. While he is still robotic, he looks more like a slightly chubby stereotypical pirate. The lower part of his mechanical body is coloured green to resemble trousers. He wears a yellow scarf covered with red polka-dots around his waist, and has a red-and-white striped bandana tied round his head. Like most [[Robo-Pirate]]s, he is noticeably taller than [[Razorbeard|Admiral Razorbeard]].
-Razorbeard's Lackey was in charge of the ground operations during Admiral Razorbeard's campaign. He was a mechanical genius, and created many dangerous devices.
+In the Japanese version of ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', the Spyglass Pirate is made of a grey metal, with his lower body coloured a light turquoise.
-==Role in the Games==
+<gallery widths="320px" heights="174px">
-The lackey's role in the N64, PC, DC, and DS versions of ''Rayman 2'' is very small. He appears in the cinematics where Razorbeard is informed of [[Rayman (character)|Rayman]]'s whereabouts, but little more than that. In every game, however, he debuts in the cinematics prior to the [[Bayou]].
+Lackey.png|The Spyglass Pirate in the Dreamcast version of ''[[Rayman 2]]''.
+Spyglass Pirate (RR Japan).jpg|The Spyglass Pirate in the Japanese version of ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''.
+</gallery>
-===PlayStation Version/[[Rayman Revolution|Rayman 2: Revolution]]===
+==In the original version of ''[[Rayman 2]]''==
-In the two Sony versions of ''Rayman 2'', the Lackey is given much more importance. At multiple points he encounters Rayman and brings with him a difficult challenge. The Lackey first strikes chronologically in [[Rayman Revolution|Rayman 2: Revolution]], in which he leads the attack on [[Clark]] and Rayman at the entrance to the [[Rainbow Creek]]. His next appearance, also Revolution-exclusive, is a boss fight: Razorbeard's lackey jumps into the [[Boss Biditank|Biditank]] to personally battle Rayman. The lackey next encounters Rayman in both the PlayStation and PlayStation 2 versions at the end of [[the Tomb of the Ancients]], where it is seen that the Lackey is controlling Clark via remote control. The lackey makes his final appearance solely in the PlayStation version at the end of the [[The Iron Mountains|Gloomy Island]], where he makes his last attempt to get rid of Rayman with his remote control [[Dinosaur]]. Unfortunately, he forgot to put gas in the robotic dinosaur and the Baby Globoxes escaped with Rayman. This is the only time dialogue occurs between the Lackey and Rayman.
+[[File:Spyglass Pirate controlling Clark.jpg|thumb|left|320px|The Spyglass Pirate remotely controls [[Clark]] from a hidden room overlooking the [[Technical Check-up]].]]
-Before the final boss, Razorbeard says he will punish him for his failures by making him swim in molten lava.
+The Spyglass Pirate appears to mainly serve as [[Razorbeard|Admiral Razorbeard]]'s right hand. Most of his appearances involve him informing [[Razorbeard]] of [[Rayman]]'s progress, the first report the player sees him provide is given prior to [[Rayman]]'s arrival to [[the Bayou]]. It is his report of [[Rayman]]'s arrival to the [[Glade of Dreams]]' swamp that causes [[Razorbeard]] to dispatch the [[warship]]s [[Rayman]] would encounter in the first half of that level.
-==Appearances==
+He is next seen reporting to [[Razorbeard]] as [[Rayman]] is en route to [[the Precipice]], informing [[Razorbeard]] of [[Rayman]]'s acquisition of two of [[Polokus]]' [[Four Masks of Polokus|masks]]. This causes [[Razorbeard]] to throw his hat on the Spyglass Pirate in frustration, before dispatching more [[warship]]s to [[the Precipice]], demanding [[Rayman]] be captured, dead or alive.
-*[[The Bayou]] (cinematic)
-*[[Globox's House]] - [[Skull Cave]] (''Revolution'' only)
-*[[The Precipice]] (cinematic) (''Rayman 2'' only)
-*[[The Pirate Factory]] (''Revolution'' only)
-*[[The Tomb of the Ancients]]
-*[[The Iron Mountains|Gloomy Island]] (PS version only)
-==See Also==
+He later plays a more active role after reporting to [[Razorbeard]] about [[Rayman]]'s acquisition of [[Four Masks of Polokus|the third mask]], which causes [[Razorbeard]] to threaten the Spyglass Pirate with an extreme punishment should [[Rayman]] manage to find [[Four Masks of Polokus|the fourth mask]]. The Spyglass Pirate then is encountered at the [[Technical Check-up]], having set up a trap for [[Rayman]], using a device to control his friend; [[Clark]], who he then uses to attack [[Rayman]]. [[Rayman]] is able to destroy the device controlling [[Clark]], and the Spyglass Pirate departs unseen.
+Before the final boss battle in [[the Crow's Nest]], [[Razorbeard]] says that he will punish the Spyglass Pirate for his consistent failure to stop [[Rayman]] by seeing how well he would [[Swimming|swim]] in molten lava. He then orders the Spyglass Pirate to prepare the [[Grolgoth]] for him in the meantime. It is not clear whether this punishment was ever carried out, and the fate of the Spyglass Pirate remains unknown.
+===In the PlayStation version of ''[[Rayman 2]]''===
+[[File:Spyglass Pirate on the Gloomy Island.jpg|thumb|320px|right|The Spyglass Pirate makes an appearance in [[The Iron Mountains#PlayStation version|the Gloomy Island]] as part of his expanded role in the PlayStation version.]]
+The Spyglass Pirate in the PlayStation version retains the appearances he makes in all other versions of ''[[Rayman 2]]''. His only additional appearance is in the [[Gloomy Island]], where he is the one controlling the [[Robot Dinosaur]] via remote, in the [[Reformatory for Disturbing Children]]. It is stated by the [[Grand Minimus]] that he is using [[Robot Dinosaur|the Dinosaur]] to find [[Four Masks of Polokus|the fourth mask]]. The [[Robot Dinosaur]] is used in an attempt to stop the [[baby Globox]]es from escaping [[Reformatory for Disturbing Children|the facility]], after [[Rayman]] is able to open its main gate, but is unable to do so as the [[Robot Dinosaur]] fails, and the Spyglass Pirate discovers that he forgot to fuel the machine.
+{{clear}}
+===In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''===
+[[File:Biditank.png|320px|thumb|left|The Spyglass Pirate inside [[Boss Biditank]].]]
+In addition to the appearances seen in all versions, the Spyglass Pirate makes additional appearances exclusive to this version, to further impede the progress of [[Rayman]] and his friends. He appears leading an attack on [[Clark]] and [[Rayman]] at the entrance to the [[Rainbow Creek]]. He makes another appearance in the [[Pirate Factory]], where he is the pilot for the [[Boss Biditank]], a new, freshly developed weapon that the [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]] have made, and battles [[Rayman]] with it. He will jump out of the [[Boss Biditank|Biditank]] at times to switch off floor-[[switch]]es that control a [[laser]] that [[Rayman]] uses to damage the [[Boss Biditank|Biditank]]. However, his efforts are in vain, as [[Rayman]] is able to activate the [[laser]] enough times to damage the [[Boss Biditank|Biditank]], and the Spyglass Pirate flees thereafter.
+{{clear}}
+===[[Bonus level (Rayman 2)|Bonus level]]===
+[[File:R2TGE-PC-BonusStage-BabyGloboxesAndSpyglass.jpg|320px|right|thumb|The Spyglass Pirate preparing to race with a [[baby Globox]] in the [[Bonus level (Rayman 2)|Bonus level]] of ''[[Rayman 2]]''.]]
+In all versions of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', barring the PlayStation version, if [[Rayman]] has collected all the [[Yellow Lum]]s and broken all the [[cage]]s in a level, the player can enter a [[Bonus level (Rayman 2)|bonus level]]. The [[Bonus level (Rayman 2)|bonus level]] involves a [[baby Globox]] racing against the Spyglass Pirate to reach a [[Ludiv]], who will restore [[Rayman]]'s health if the [[baby Globox]] wins, or will be scared off if the Spyglass wins.
+{{clear}}
+==Other appearances==
+*In ''[[Rayman Dictées]]'', what appears to be a statue or replica of the Spyglass Pirate can be seen briefly in a cutscene which shows the interior of [[Rayman]]'s house.
+*In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', several statues of the Spyglass Pirate can be found in a secret room in [[Hoodlum Headquarters]], along with statues of various other [[Robo-Pirate]]s from ''[[Rayman 2]]''.
+*In ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'', the third DLC of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'', cardboard cutouts of the Spyglass Pirate, a [[red Henchman 800]] and [[Razorbeard]] can be found on the [[Space Opera Network#Pirate Set|Pirate Set]].
+<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
+Raymandictee4.JPG|The Spyglass Pirate (or a statue of him) makes an appearance in ''[[Rayman Dictées]]'', alongside [[Clara]] the Witch
+Razorbeard Last Soup.JPG|Multiple statues of the Spyglass Pirate among other [[Robo-Pirate]]s in ''[[Rayman 3]]''
+Razorbeard, Henchman 800 and Spyglass on the Pirate Set.jpg|Cardboard cutouts of [[Razorbeard]], a [[red Henchman 800]] and the Spyglass Pirate in ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''
+</gallery>
+==Trivia==
+*In the Japanese version of ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', the Spyglass Pirate has got a near white metal skin, and lighter green pants.
+*After [[Boss Biditank]] is defeated, the Spyglass Pirate [[Running|runs]] away, claiming ‘It's not over yet! I'll be back!’ This may be a reference to the ''Terminator'' film series.
+==Gallery==
+<gallery widths="290px" heights="240px">
+Spyglass lava.jpg|Concept art depicting the Spyglass Pirate with his pants on fire.
+Story illus 04.jpg|Concept art of [[Razorbeard]], the Spyglass Pirate, and a [[Henchman 800]] preparing to fire from a cannon.
+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 the Spyglass Pirate and a [[Gorilla Pirate]].
+R2SpyglassPirateShipSketch.jpg|Concept art of the Spyglass Pirate with a sword, in front of a [[warship]].
+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.
+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.
+px-Rayman2-anim spyglass1.gif|Animation of the Spyglass Pirate throwing a [[helicopter bomb]].
+Rayman2-anim spyglass2.gif|Animation of the Spyglass Pirate running
+</gallery>
+==See also==
 *[[Boss Biditank]]
-*[[Dinosaur]]
+*[[Robot Dinosaur]]
-*[[Robo-Pirate Army]]
+*[[Robo-Pirate]]
+*[[Razorbeard|Admiral Razorbeard]]
+==References==
+<references />
+{{R2characters|collapsed=Y}}
+{{Robo-Pirates|collapsed=Y}}
-{{R2characters}}
+[[fr:Pirate Lunette]]
+[[it:Lackey]]
+[[pl:Majtek]]
+[[es:Pirata Catalejo]]
+[[zh:哨兵海盗]]
-[[Category:Characters|Lackey, Admiral Razorbeard's]]
+[[Category:Bosses from Rayman 2]]
-[[Category:Characters from Rayman 2|Lackey, Admiral Razorbeard's]]
+[[Category:Robo-Pirates]]
-[[Category:Enemies|Lackey, Admiral Razorbeard's]]
-[[Category:Enemies from Rayman 2|Lackey, Admiral Razorbeard's]]
-[[Category:Bosses|Lackey, Admiral Razorbeard's]]
-[[Category:Bosses from Rayman 2|Lackey, Admiral Razorbeard's]]
-[[Category:Robo-Pirates|Lackey, Admiral Razorbeard's]]

Characters from Rayman 2
Friends from Rayman 2
Rayman • Globox • Murfy • Baby Globoxes • Grand Minimus • Teensies • Ly • Ssssam • Bzzit • Polokus • Clark • Carmen • Umber • Uglette
Bosses from Rayman 2
Axel • Jano • Ninjaws • Boss Biditank • Spyglass Pirate • Boss Chenille • Foutch • Clark • Grolem 13 • Grolgoth • Admiral Razorbeard

Robo-Pirate army
Unique Robo-Pirates
Admiral Razorbeard • Spyglass Pirate • Ninjaws • Boss Biditank • Robot Dinosaur • Grolgoth • Razorwife • Henchman 1000
Generic Robo-Pirates
Henchmen 800 • Gorilla Pirates • Warships • Barrel Pirates • Ninja Henchmen • List of Robo-Pirates in Rayman 2
Henchman 800 models
Red Henchman 800 • Green Henchman 800 • Purple Henchman 800 • Yellow Henchman 800 • Zombie Henchman 800 • Grey-brown Henchman 800 • Grey Henchman 800 • Blue Henchman 800
Miscellaneous
The General • Helicopter bomb • Shell • Walking shell • Red walking shell • Flying shell

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