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{{quote|text=We can no longer even keep track of all the sinister results provoked by the arrival of [[Robo-Pirate Army|the pirates]]: disturbances in overall harmony, the proliferation of [[piranha]]s, [[spider|giant spiders]] and caterpillars, etc...|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]''}}
{{quote|text=We can no longer even keep track of all the sinister results provoked by the arrival of [[Robo-Pirate Army|the pirates]]: disturbances in overall harmony, the proliferation of [[piranha]]s, [[Spider (Rayman 2)‎|giant spiders]] and caterpillars, etc...|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]''}}


'''Caterpillars''' are enemies encountered in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
'''Caterpillars''' are enemies encountered in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
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==Description==
==Description==
Caterpillars are Nightmares of [[Polokus]].
Caterpillars are Nightmares of [[Polokus]]. Two distinct types of caterpillar are known to exist: The big ones and the [[Baby caterpillar|small ones]].


Their bodies are composed of multiple segments joined together in a line, like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caterpillar their real-world counterparts]. Those segments appear as round puffs of darkness. On their head, they have malevolent-looking yellow eyes.
Their bodies are composed of multiple segments joined together in a line, like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caterpillar their real-world counterparts]. Those segments appear as round puffs of darkness. On their head, they have malevolent-looking yellow eyes.
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==In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''==
==In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''==
[[File:BossChenille.JPG|thumb|320px|[[Boss Chenille]].]]
[[File:BossChenille.JPG|thumb|320px|[[Boss Chenille]].]]
In the PlayStation 2 remake of ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]'', a new boss named [[Boss Chenille]] is introduced. It looks just like a normal caterpillar, but with some significant differences: whereas they are a purplish-black in colour, [[Boss Chenille]] is blood-red; [[Boss Chenille]] is also somewhat larger, and it eyes are identical to the [[Mosquito (Rayman 2)|mosquitoes]]' ones.  
In the PlayStation 2 remake of ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]'', a new boss named [[Boss Chenille]] is introduced. It looks just like a normal caterpillar, but with some significant differences: whereas they are a purplish-black in colour, [[Boss Chenille]] is blood-red; [[Boss Chenille]] is also somewhat larger, and it eyes are identical to the [[baby caterpillar]]s' ones.  


[[Boss Chenille]] is found in a room in [[The Sanctuary of Rock and Lava|the Sanctuary of Lava]]. It is summoned by [[Rayman]] performing a [[Rain Mask|rain dance]] on what looks like a greyish version of one of the [[Magic Sphere]]s' bases. When this is done, it emits a beam of light towards another such base. When [[Rayman]] [[Magic fist|shoots]] it, it too emits a beam of light towards another base. After shooting several more bases, the beam of light has finished its circumnavigation of the chamber; a door opens, and [[Boss Chenille]] enters.  
[[Boss Chenille]] is found in a room in [[The Sanctuary of Rock and Lava|the Sanctuary of Lava]]. It is summoned by [[Rayman]] performing a [[Rain Mask|rain dance]] on what looks like a greyish version of one of the [[Magic Sphere]]s' bases. When this is done, it emits a beam of light towards another such base. When [[Rayman]] [[Magic fist|shoots]] it, it too emits a beam of light towards another base. After shooting several more bases, the beam of light has finished its circumnavigation of the chamber; a door opens, and [[Boss Chenille]] enters.  


When [[Rayman]] strikes [[Boss Chenille]] with his [[magic fist]], a red [[Mosquito (Rayman 2)|mosquito]] splits away from its body. When the hero shoots him, he splits into five black [[Mosquito (Rayman 2)|mosquitoes]]. When they are killed, [[Boss Chenille]]'s health meter decreases. As the battle wears on, the segments of [[Boss Chenille]]'s body slowly disappear; by the end, it resembles an enormous red version of one of the [[Mosquito (Rayman 2)|mosquitoes]]. When this final form is defeated, [[Boss Chenille]] vanishes for good.
When [[Rayman]] strikes [[Boss Chenille]] with his [[magic fist]], a red [[baby caterpillar]] splits away from its body. When the hero shoots it, he splits into five black [[baby caterpillar]]s. When they are killed, [[Boss Chenille]]'s health meter decreases. As the battle wears on, the segments of [[Boss Chenille]]'s body slowly disappear; by the end, it resembles an enormous red version of one of the [[baby caterpillar]]s. When this final form is defeated, [[Boss Chenille]] vanishes for good.


The first clue as to Boss Chenille's identity is its name; ''Chenille'' is the French word for ''Caterpillar'', while the name ''Boss'' implies that it may possibly be a leader. And during the battle, [[Boss Chenille]] spawns [[Mosquito (Rayman 2)|mosquitoes]] from its body. All of this led to speculation that [[Boss Chenille]] may be the progenitor or ‘mother’ of the caterpillar and [[Mosquito (Rayman 2)|mosquito]] species, in addition to the speculation that it is their leader.
The first clue as to Boss Chenille's identity is its name; ''Chenille'' is the French word for ''Caterpillar'', while the name ''Boss'' implies that it may possibly be a leader. And during the battle, [[Boss Chenille]] spawns [[baby caterpillar]]s from its body. All of this led to speculation that [[Boss Chenille]] may be the progenitor or ‘mother’ of the caterpillar species, in addition to the speculation that it is their leader.


==In the [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Game Boy Advance adaptation of ''Rayman 3'']]==
==In the [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Game Boy Advance adaptation of ''Rayman 3'']]==
Caterpillars are also seen in various levels in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']]; unlike those in ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]'', these caterpillars do not die when hit, but rather, their eyes turn red, and they shrink to the size of a small caterpillar and fall to the ground, where they remain, trembling. They can then be picked up by [[Rayman]] as if they were [[keg]]s, [[Magic Sphere]]s or [[plum]]s; however, this action serves no practical purpose within the game. These caterpillars splatter if they fall into lava or spikes, or if [[Rayman]] picks them up and throws them into a hard surface or other creature. If left lying on the ground for a while, they can recover themselves.
Caterpillars are also seen in various levels in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']]; unlike those in ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]'', these caterpillars do not die when hit, but rather, their eyes turn red, and they shrink to the size of a [[baby caterpillar]] and fall to the ground, where they remain, trembling. They can then be picked up by [[Rayman]] as if they were [[keg]]s, [[Magic Sphere]]s or [[plum]]s; however, this action serves no practical purpose within the game. These caterpillars splatter if they fall into lava or spikes, or if [[Rayman]] picks them up and throws them into a hard surface or other creature. If left lying on the ground for a while, they can recover themselves.


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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
Caterpillars bear resemblance to the [[Rayman M#The weapons|Buzz Rockets]] of ''[[Rayman M]]'', and may have inspired their design.
*Caterpillars bear resemblance to the [[Rayman M#The weapons|Buzz Rockets]] of ''[[Rayman M]]'', and may have inspired their design.


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