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{{Quote|text=You incompetent imbecile!|sign=[[Admiral Razorbeard]] to the Spyglass Pirate|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}} | {{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<br>http://raymanpc.com/wiki/images/6/62/Gorilla_Pirate_and_Spyglass_Pirate_names_source.jpg<br>http://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/a/a7/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]]'' and its remakes, as well as making cameo appearances in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and ''[[Rayman Dictées]]''. | The '''Spyglass Pirate''',<ref>The name comes from early ''Rayman 2'' artworks<br>http://raymanpc.com/wiki/images/6/62/Gorilla_Pirate_and_Spyglass_Pirate_names_source.jpg<br>http://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/a/a7/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]]'' and its remakes, as well as making cameo appearances in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and ''[[Rayman Dictées]]''. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
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 [[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]]. | ||
In the Japanese version of ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', the Spyglass Pirate is made of a grey metal, with his lower body coloured a light turquoise. | 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 appears to have been in charge of the ground operations during [[ | The Spyglass Pirate appears to have been in charge of the ground operations during [[Razorbeard]]'s campaign. He was a mechanical genius, and created many dangerous devices. | ||
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[[File:Spyglass Pirate controlling Clark.jpg|thumb|left|320px|The Spyglass Pirate remotely controls [[Clark]] from a hidden room overlooking the [[Technical Check-up]].]] | [[File:Spyglass Pirate controlling Clark.jpg|thumb|left|320px|The Spyglass Pirate remotely controls [[Clark]] from a hidden room overlooking the [[Technical Check-up]].]] | ||
The Spyglass Pirate appears to mainly serve as [[Admiral Razorbeard]]'s right hand. Most of his appearances involve him informing [[ | 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. | ||
He is next seen reporting to [[ | 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. | ||
He later plays a more active role after reporting to [[ | 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]], [[ | 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]]''=== | ===In the PlayStation version of ''[[Rayman 2]]''=== | ||
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===In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''=== | ===In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''=== | ||
[[File:Biditank.png|320px|thumb|left|The Spyglass Pirate inside [[Boss Biditank]].]] | [[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 [[ | 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 [[Biditank]] at times to switch off floor-[[switch]]es 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. | ||
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*[[Robot Dinosaur]] | *[[Robot Dinosaur]] | ||
*[[Robo-Pirate]] | *[[Robo-Pirate]] | ||
*[[Admiral Razorbeard]] | *[[Razorbeard|Admiral Razorbeard]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 18:19, 29 May 2025
| Spyglass Pirate | ||
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| 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 | 
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| Attacks | Helicopter bombs; remotely controls Clark and the Robot Dinosaur | |
| Species | Robo-Pirate | |
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 and its remakes, as well as making cameo appearances in Rayman 3 and Rayman Dictées.
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 appears to have been in charge of the ground operations during Razorbeard's campaign. He was a mechanical genius, and created many dangerous devices.
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The Spyglass Pirate in the Dreamcast version of Rayman 2. -
The Spyglass Pirate in the Japanese version of Rayman Revolution.
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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
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.
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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
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Artwork which depicts the Spyglass Pirate with his pants on fire. -
Concept art of Razorbeard and the Spyglass Pirate. -
Animation of the Spyglass Pirate throwing a helicopter bomb. -
Animation of the Spyglass Pirate running
See also
References
- ↑ The name comes from early Rayman 2 artworks
http://raymanpc.com/wiki/images/6/62/Gorilla_Pirate_and_Spyglass_Pirate_names_source.jpg
http://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/a/a7/R2_Portraitdefamille.jpg - ↑ Official Rayman 2 website, Charaktere, http://web.archive.org/web/20001002215808/www.rayman2.com/all/good/characters/characters.html
| 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 | ||||