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{{Enemy
{{Enemy
| Name = Spyglass Pirate
| Name = Spyglass Pirate
| image = [[Image:Lackey.png|200px|''Spyglass Pirate'']]
| image = [[Image:Spyglass Pirate Model.png|175px|''Spyglass Pirate'']]
| alignment = Bad
| alignment = Bad
| species = [[Robo-Pirate]]
| species = [[Robo-Pirate]]
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'', ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'' (cameo), ''[[Rayman Dictées]]'' (cameo)
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'' (cameo), ''[[Rayman Dictées]]'' (cameo)
| location = [[Bonus level (Rayman 2)|Bonus stages]], the ''[[Buccaneer]]'', [[Globox's House]]/[[Skull Cave]] (''Revolution'' only), [[the Pirate Factory]] (''Rayman Revolution'' only), [[Tomb of the Ancients]], [[the Iron Mountains|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)
| 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 = [[Image:LifebarInf.png|''Invincible'']]
| resistance = [[Image:LifebarInf.png|''Invincible'']]
| attacks = [[Helicopter bomb]]s; remotely controls [[Clark]] and the [[Robot Dinosaur]]
| attacks = [[Helicopter bomb]]s; remotely controls [[Clark]] and the [[Robot Dinosaur]]
}}
}}


{{quote|text=You incompetent imbecile!|sign=[[Admiral Razorbeard]] on the Spyglass Pirate|source=''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]''}}
{{quote|text=You incompetent imbecile!|sign=[[Admiral Razorbeard]] to the Spyglass Pirate|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}}


The '''Spyglass Pirate''' <ref>Early ''Rayman 2'' artworks, [[:File:Gorilla Pirate and Glasses Pirate names source.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: The Great Escape]]'' and its remakes, as well as making cameo appearances in ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'' 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==
[[File:R2TGE-PC-BonusStage-BabyGloboxesAndSpyglass.jpg|320px|left|thumb|Spyglass Pirate preparing to race with a [[Baby Globox]] in the [[Bonus Stage]] of ''[[Rayman 2]]'']]
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-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 [[Admiral Razorbeard]]'s campaign. He was a mechanical genius, and created many dangerous devices.
The Spyglass Pirate appears to have been in charge of the ground operations during [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]]'s campaign. He was a mechanical genius, and created many dangerous devices.


==Role in the games==
<gallery widths="320px" heights="174px">
The Spyglass Pirate's role in the N64, PC, Dreamcast and DS versions of ''Rayman 2'' is very small. He appears in many cinematics in which he reports to [[Admiral Razorbeard]] regarding [[Rayman]]'s progress and whereabouts, but does little more. In every version, he debuts in the cinematic preceding Rayman's first visit 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>


==In the original version of ''[[Rayman 2]]''==
[[Image: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 [[Admiral Razorbeard|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 [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] to dispatch the [[warship]]s [[Rayman]] would encounter in the first half of that level.


[[Image:Spyglass_Pirate_on_the_Gloomy_Island.jpg|thumb|320px|left|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.]]
He is next seen reporting to [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] as [[Rayman]] is en route to [[the Precipice]], informing [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] of [[Rayman]]'s acquisition of two of [[Polokus]]' [[Four Masks of Polokus|masks]]. This causes [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] to throw his hat on the Spyglass in frustration, before dispatching more [[warship]]s to [[the Precipice]], demanding [[Rayman]] be captured, dead or alive.


[[Image:Spyglass_Pirate_controlling_Clark.jpg|thumb|right|320px|The Spyglass Pirate remotely controls [[Clark]] from a hidden room overlooking the [[Technical Check-up]]]]
He later plays a more active role after reporting to [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] about [[Rayman]]'s acquisition of [[Four Masks of Polokus|the third mask]], which causes [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] to threaten the Spyglass with an extreme punishment should [[Rayman]] manage to find [[Four Masks of Polokus|the fourth mask]]. The Spyglass 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 departs unseen.


===PlayStation version/[[Rayman Revolution]]===
Before the final boss battle in [[the Crow's Nest]], [[Admiral Razorbeard|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 two Sony versions of ''Rayman 2'', the Spyglass Pirate 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]]'', 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: the Spyglass Pirate jumps into the Boss Biditank to personally battle Rayman. The Spyglass Pirate next encounters Rayman in both the PlayStation and PlayStation 2 versions in the [[Technical Check-up]] situated at the end of the [[Tomb of the Ancients]], where it is seen that the Spyglass Pirate is controlling [[Clark]] via remote control. The Spyglass Pirate makes his final chronological appearance solely in the PlayStation version, at the end of [[The Iron Mountains|the Gloomy Island]], where he makes his final attempt to get rid of Rayman with his remote-controlled [[Robot Dinosaur]], which he had been using to search for the fourth [[Four Masks of Polokus|Mask of Polokus]]. Fortunately for Rayman, the Spyglass Pirate had forgotten to fill up the [[Robot Dinosaur]]'s fuel tank, and the [[Baby Globox]]es manage to escape with Rayman.


Before the final boss battle in [[the Crow's Nest]], [[Admiral 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. However, a piece of official concept art shows him running across lava, offering a clue to his potential fate.
===In the PlayStation version of ''[[Rayman 2]]''===
[[Image: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 discovers that he forgot to fuel the machine.


[[Image:Spyglass lava.jpg|thumb|320px|right|Artwork which depicts the Spyglass Pirate running across lava]]
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[[Image:Raymandictee4.JPG|thumb|320px|right|The Spyglass Pirate (or a statue of him) makes an appearance in ''[[Rayman Dictées]]'', alongside [[Clara the Witch]].]]
===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 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 flees thereafter.
 
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===[[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.
 
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==Other appearances==
*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 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.
 
<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]]''.
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*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.
*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.


==Appearances==
==Gallery==
*In ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc|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: The Great Escape]]''.
<gallery widths="290px" heights="240px">
*In ''Rayman 2'', after a level is passed with all of its [[Yellow Lum]]s collected and all of its [[cage]]s broken, the player can access a Bonus Stage in which they control a [[baby Globox]] racing against the Spyglass Pirate.
Spyglass lava.jpg|Artwork which depicts the Spyglass Pirate with his pants on fire.
*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.
Ray2 Sk Pirates lookingaway.JPG|Concept art of [[Razorbeard]] and the Spyglass Pirate.
</gallery>


==See also==
==See also==
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Revision as of 07:29, 30 November 2019

Spyglass Pirate
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 Invincible
Attacks Helicopter bombs; remotely controls Clark and the Robot Dinosaur

Sex {{{sex}}}
Species Robo-Pirate

Relatives {{{relatives}}}
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.

In the original version of Rayman 2

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 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 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 with an extreme punishment should Rayman manage to find the fourth mask. The Spyglass 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 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 makes an appearance in 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 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 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 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 flees thereafter.


Bonus level

The Spyglass Pirate preparing to race with a baby Globox in the Bonus level of Rayman 2.

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

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

See also

References