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{{Enemy
| name = Ninja Henchman
| image = [[File:Sbire Ninja.png|thleft|225px|Ninja Henchman]]
| alignment = Bad
| species = [[Robo-Pirate]]
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 2]]''
| location = [[The Echoing Caves]] ([[Rayman Revolution|PlayStation 2]]), [[the Precipice]] (all versions), [[Tomb of the Ancients]] (PlayStation), [[Gloomy Island]] (PlayStation), [[the Prison Ship]] (PC, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast)
| resistance = [[File:Lifebar15.png|15 HP]] (PC, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast)<br>
[[File:Lifebar12.png|12 HP]] (PlayStation)<br>
[[File:LifebarInf.png|Invincible]] ([[Rayman Revolution|PlayStation 2]])
| attacks = Golden hook, energy projectiles, fire balls
}}


'''Ninja Pirates''' are a type of [[Robo-Pirate]] that appear in ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]'' and all of its remakes.
'''Ninja Henchmen''', also known as '''Ninja Pirates''', are a type of [[Robo-Pirate]] that appears in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and its remakes.


[[File:RaymanMNinja.jpg|thumb|[[Rayman M]] promotional picture, with a Ninja Pirate on the right side]]
==Description==
Ninja Henchmen appear to be part of their own elite squadron in the [[Robo-Pirate]] army, the low number encountered in the duration of the game suggests that they are only deployed for more special missions. They are amongst the most formidable [[Robo-Pirate]]s that [[Rayman]] will encounter, with many techniques at their disposal.


[[File:Gloomyislandps1.JPG|thumb|left|320px|A [[Ninja pirate]] attacking [[Rayman]] in the PlayStation version]]
Physically, they share a similar body structure to that of the [[Henchman 800]], however, their individual body parts differ in shape and design. Unlike the [[Henchman 800]], Ninja Henchmen appear to have hands clasped into fists, they hold a golden hook on their right hand, and can fire various projectiles with their left. Their legs are thicker than a [[Henchman 800]]'s, and are decorated with golden patterns. In terms of dress, Ninja Henchmen wear a red bandana, a patch on their right eye, a tight black clothing, a great belt strap and black shoes with gold square buckle. Their visible eye is coloured white in-game, but promotional artwork from ''[[Rayman M]]'' has it coloured green akin to the green eye seen on many [[Henchman 800]] models.


Ninja Pirates appeared as a mini-boss two times in the original version of ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]'', one in [[the Precipice]] and another in [[the Prison Ship]]. They use a flame-thrower or the purple [[Robo-Pirate Army|Robo-Pirate]] bullets. They are more dangerous and clever than all the other [[Robo-Pirate Army|Robo-Pirate]]s and strike like phantoms, making each one a master of stealth who can't be seen with the naked eye until they are right in front of (or behind) [[Rayman]].
==In ''[[Rayman 2]]''==
===Original version===
Ninja Henchmen only make two appearances in the original version of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', both as mini-bosses.


In [[Rayman Revolution|Rayman 2: Revolution]] they are referred as the Generator Guardians of the two generators of [[the Pirate Factory]] and have unlimited heath. They fire the same bullets as the Green [[Robo-Pirate Army|Robo-Pirate]]s, but they are more accurate and faster. These pirates wear a red bandanna, have a black torso, have a cylinder for a head, a white eye and an eye patch.
The first one is encountered at the end of [[the Precipice]], in a [[Robo-Pirate]] establishment with a docked [[warship]]. In order to be able to unlock a door to reach the exit [[Spiral Door]], this Ninja Henchman must be defeated. It will attack [[Rayman]] by firing large conical projectiles akin to those fired by some models of [[Henchman 800]], it will also swipe at [[Rayman]] with its hook should he be within range. A good technique to quickly defeat this Ninja Henchman is to have the docked [[warship]] shoot at the Ninja Henchman accidentally as it attempts to shoot at [[Rayman]].


In the PlayStation version, they appeared four times as mini-bosses in [[the Precipice]], [[the Tomb of the Ancients]], and [[Gloomy Island]]. [[Rayman]] also fights their leader, [[Ninjaws]], in [[the Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]].
The second Ninja Henchman is encountered within the interior of [[the Prison Ship]], where it will need to be defeated in order to have a [[flying shell]] spawn for [[Rayman]] to progress. This Ninja Henchman is more formidable than the first, as it will leap away from sight after an attack, and can then land at any point to resume its attack, including where [[Rayman]] stands and causing him to be momentarily flattened. It can attack by throwing fire balls, in addition to also swiping its hook at [[Rayman]], should he be close enough. A [[Power Fist]] is close to where this Ninja Henchman is encountered, which will help in dealing more damage when the Ninja Henchman is open to attack.
 
<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
Ninja Henchman Dreamcast.png|The Ninja Henchman in [[the Precipice]].
Sbire Ninja Dreamcast Laser.png|The same Ninja Henchman shooting large energy projectiles.
Sbire Ninja Dreamcast Hook.png|The same Ninja Henchman attacking [[Rayman]] with its hook.
 
NinjaPirate.jpg|The Ninja Henchman in [[the Prison Ship]].
NinjaPirate2.jpg|The same Ninja Henchman throwing fire balls at [[Rayman]].
NinjaPirate3.jpg|The same Ninja Henchman brandishing its hook.
</gallery>
 
===PlayStation version===
Ninja Henchmen feature more prominently in this version of the game, where it is revealed that they are their own unique squad within the [[Robo-Pirate]] army. Their leader is also revealed to be [[Ninjaws]], who will personally fight [[Rayman]] as the boss of [[the Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]], to prevent him from gaining possession of [[Four Masks of Polokus|the second mask of Polokus]]. Another three Ninja Henchmen make appearances as mini-bosses in [[the Precipice]], [[Tomb of the Ancients]], and [[Gloomy Island]].
 
[[Ninjaws]] and the Ninja Henchmen in this game all employ the same technique, they will disappear and reappear after every attack. Their main tactic is to try and appear close to [[Rayman]] and hit him with their hooks, dodging this attack successfully is vital, as it is revealed by [[Umber]] that their hooks are heavy. It is due to this heaviness that the Ninja Henchmen will momentarily struggle to lift their hooks, should [[Rayman]] dodge them, and thus, give him an opening to retaliate. In addition to this attack, they will also periodically fire yellow energy projectiles at [[Rayman]]. When sufficiently damaged, they will disappear and reappear in a circular pattern, firing a projectile each time they reappear, before returning to attacking with their hooks.
 
<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
Ninja Henchman Tomb of the Ancients.jpg|The Ninja Henchman in the [[Tomb of the Ancients]].
The Hall of Doors PS1 17 The Gloomy Island.jpg|A holographic Ninja Henchman is used to represent [[the Gloomy Island]].
Ninja Henchman The Gloomy Island.jpg|The Ninja Henchman in [[the Gloomy Island]].
</gallery>
 
===[[Rayman Revolution|PlayStation 2 version]]===
In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', Ninja Henchmen are referred to as the Generator Guardians of the two [[Generator room|generators]] of the [[Pirate Factory]] and can be seen standing on either side of [[Razorbeard|Admiral Razorbeard]]'s chair in [[the Prison Ship]] cutscenes. They have unlimited health, as it is not necessary to defeat them in order to destroy the [[Generator room|generators]]; however, it can be done by [[Magic fist|shooting]] them as they stand near a pool of lava, causing them to fall in. They fire the same bullets as the [[Green Henchman 800|green Henchmen 800s]], but they are more accurate and faster. Once [[Rayman]] destroys the [[Generator room|generators]], he can enter the [[Pirate Factory]]. After he has destroyed them, these two Ninja Henchmen are absent in the next [[Razorbeard]] cutscene, regardless of whether [[Rayman]] actually destroys them or not.
 
Notably, their hands look like fists, although they have a hook in their right hand, growing up from the fingers, and they can shoot with the flames from their left hands, like normal [[Henchman 800|Henchmen]], although it appears that they are shooting from their fingers.
 
<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
Razorbeard And Ninja Pirate.jpg|The two Ninja Henchmen protecting [[Razorbeard|Admiral Razorbeard]].
NinjaPirate(Rayman Revolution).jpg|The Ninja Henchman in the [[Pirate Factory]].
Ninja Pirate drowns.jpg|The same Ninja Henchman falling in a pool of lava.
</gallery>
 
==In ''[[Rayman M]]''==
[[File:RaymanMNinja.jpg|thumb|320px|right|''[[Rayman M]]'' promotional artwork, with a Ninja Henchman on the right side.]]
Promotional artwork for this game shows that a Ninja Henchman was an intended character to feature, but, much like [[Ly]], it was scrapped at some stage and does not feature in the final product.
 
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The interesting thing in their appearance is that their hands have textures of tighted fists, although they have hook in right hand, growing up from the fingers, and they can shoot with the flames from their left hands, like normal henchmens - although it looks like they're shooting from their fingers.
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
In Rayman Revolution, two Ninja Henchmen can be seen standing on either side of Razorbeard's chair in the Prison Ship cutscenes. However, after destroying the generators, these Ninjas are absent in the next cutscene, even though they aren't necessarily defeated during the battle.
* During the Ninja Henchman battle in [[the Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]] and [[the Gloomy Island]], the music normally reserved for the [[Four Masks of Polokus|mask]] Guardians is played.


==Screenshots==
{{Robo-Pirates}}
<gallery>
 
File:NinjaPirate.jpg| Ninja Pirate as seen in Rayman 2 on the PC.
[[fr:Sbire Ninja]]
File:NinjaPirate2.jpg| Ninja Pirate's appearance issue 1.
[[hu:Ninja Csatlós]]
File:NinjaPirate3.jpg| Ninja Pirate's appearance issue 2.
[[pl:Robo-piraci ninja]]
File:NinjaPirateCloseUp.png| Ninja Pirate in close-up.
[[es:Esbirro Ninja]]
</gallery>
[[ru:Ниндзя-пират]]
[[zh:忍者党羽]]


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