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The [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] encounter a multitude of '''enemies''' on [[PNF-404]]. With few exceptions, these are both predators and prey, and they have varied characteristics and appearances. Defeating enemies constitutes a major part of gameplay in all [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]]. | |||
Predator enemies have varied attacks, and some take the advantage of [[hazard]]s to cause damage to Pikmin who are not immune to them. Offensively, enemies either eat Pikmin or hurt them with attacks, both melee and projectile-based, and with effects that range from pushing the Pikmin off to outright killing them. A few enemies are incapable of directly killing Pikmin. | |||
Killed enemies may drop [[pellet]]s, which can be brought to an [[Onion]] to exchange for Pikmin seeds. Defeated enemies that leave a corpse can also be returned to an Onion or the [[Research Pod]], being exchanged for [[Poko]]s in the case of the latter. An enemy under the effect of an [[ultra-bitter spray]] will vanish when its [[health]] drops to zero; [[nectar]]s or [[spray]]s then have a chance of dropping instead. | |||
Some enemies contain important items like [[ship part]]s or [[treasure]]s which they drop when defeated; these will still be dropped even if the creature was petrified. Most downed enemies will also safely release any Pikmin in their grasp, regardless of any apparently fatal damage caused when the Pikmin was trapped (like the [[Cloaking Burrow-nit]]'s impalement). This allows otherwise doomed Pikmin to be saved. | |||
===In ''Pikmin''=== | ==Bosses== | ||
{{ | {{todo|Add the ''Pikmin 3'' loading screen tip that goes like "Boss enemies you hurt will stay hurt the next day" as a reference to the end of the second paragraph.}} | ||
Some particular types of enemies are larger or stronger than the other, more common ones, but appear less frequently. These are known as '''bosses''', and normally only one or two of each type appear in the entire game. Given that battles against them are usually more difficult, the rewards tend to be better, such as a large number of Pikmin seeds, [[Poko]]s, or an important story-related item. | |||
Through each game in the series, the definition of a "boss" has become progressively clearer. In ''Pikmin'', the game seldom makes a distinction between a boss and a regular enemy. In ''Pikmin 2'', bosses are given their own slots on the [[Piklopedia]] and a specific [[music]]al theme, with some even having unique ones. Finally, in ''Pikmin 3'', bosses are clearly identified as such by the game itself, and are divided between main boss and mini-boss. | |||
In ''Pikmin'', it is assumed by fans that a boss is any enemy that appears once or twice in the main story mode and does not return once defeated. Bosses are also seen as strong creatures that, without proper care, can decrease a player's Pikmin count sharply; as such, the [[Breadbug]] is not recognized as a boss by fans. Some bosses are more clearly labeled as such, however: when fighting the [[Beady Long Legs]] or [[Emperor Bulblax]], specific music themes play. | |||
In ''Pikmin 2'', all bosses use a special boss theme, and the ones that do not use their own unique theme, specifically the [[Titan Dweevil]], the [[Waterwraith]] and the [[Giant Breadbug]]. They also appear in a larger bubble on the [[Piklopedia]]'s listing. In ''Pikmin 3'', the main bosses are clearly labeled by the game, and their battles are considerably more complex than with most other enemies. These bosses can be re-fought in special [[Mission Mode]] stages. They normally have clearly define vulnerability and invulnerability phases, commonly attacking during the latter. Other, less notable bosses appear in ''Pikmin 3'' as well, and are normally distinguished by fans as '''mini-bosses'''. These do not give out something plot-critical when defeated, and have a different music theme. Also, in Pikmin 3, main bosses will keep their health when the day ends. Boss corpses will also last until the next day, but not any longer. Both of these do not go for the mini-bosses, however. | |||
A list of bosses (normal and mini) can be found [[:Category:Bosses]], and is also present in this article's lists, as entires in bold. | |||
===Music=== | |||
{{main|Music}} | |||
When fighting bosses, the [[music]] of the [[area]] or [[cave]] is changed to a different theme that lasts for as long as all bosses in the vicinity are alive. In ''Pikmin'', this is only the case for the [[Beady Long Legs]] and the [[Emperor Bulblax]], with each one having their own theme. In ''Pikmin 2'', a global boss theme exists, and plays whenever a living boss is nearby. This theme changes dynamically with the events happening in the fight. The following bosses have their own specific boss themes: [[Waterwraith]], [[Giant Breadbug]] and [[Titan Dweevil]]. In ''Pikmin 3'', two boss themes exist – one for the major bosses and another for the mini-bosses. The exceptions to this are the [[Vehemoth Phosbat]] and the [[Plasm Wraith]], which have their own themes. The mini-boss theme is a remastered version of the ''Pikmin 2'' boss music. | |||
==Behavior== | |||
[[File:Pikmin Bulborbs.png|thumb|A [[Red Bulborb]] and a [[Dwarf Red Bulborb]] together, the two most iconic enemies in the series.]] | |||
Most enemies roam around in a specific location of the [[area]], leaving only to chase after or run away from Pikmin or [[leader]]s. Some enemies are quite dedicated to their initial spots, returning to it after wandering too far. The locations in which enemies can be found sometimes depends on their nature. For instance, the fur-coated [[Hairy Bulborb]]s are better suited to cold environments, and as such, as commonly found in ice-themed [[cave]]s. | |||
Enemies are normally killed by Pikmin attacks, which becomes easier the more Pikmin are attacking. They can also inadvertently kill themselves by ingesting [[White Pikmin]], falling off pits, or rarely, by coming into contact with certain hazards. | |||
As threats to Pikmin, enemies can attack in a variety of ways, the most common one being eating them. They can also crush them, kill them with a [[hazard]] they're vulnerable to, and knock them out with an explosion, amongst other methods. For some of these attacks, there is a cap on the number of Pikmin that can be affected from it. For instance, in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', a [[Red Bulborb]] may only grab and eat three Pikmin at most, with a single bite, but in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', five can fall prey to the same bite. | |||
===Interactions=== | |||
For the most part, every enemy is its own entity, interacting only with the Pikmin and leaders. Some enemies, however, have passive or active interactions with the environment, other enemies, or miscellaneous objects. | |||
====Environment interactions==== | |||
*In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', most enemies will be unable to detect Pikmin and leaders if they are hiding under tall [[plant]]s. | |||
*In ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', if an [[Emperor Bulblax]] gets close to a [[bomb-rock]], it will eat it without needing to be coaxed into doing so. | |||
*The fire on a [[Fiery Bulblax]]'s back will be put out should it go into water. It will reignite once the enemy leaves. | |||
*If a member of the [[Mandiblard family]] touches water, it will steadily lose [[health]]. | |||
====Cooperation==== | |||
Some creatures keep a bond with others. To maximize the chances of survival, some enemies can be seen next to others, normally of their own species, and oftentimes interacting with them when a fight for survival is taking place. [[Dwarf Red Bulborb]]s, [[Dwarf Bulbear]]s, etc. are often found next to larger enemies of the same species or of the species they are mimicking. When under attack, they may scream in order to wake up their larger allies. | |||
Other creatures choose to follow a leader, normally of their own family. An example is the [[Bulbmin]], who lose all sense of control should their leader perish, and the [[Scornet]]s, who obey the command of the [[Scornet Maestro]]. | |||
====Hostility==== | |||
Hostility between enemies is non-existent, but cases of enemies damaging each other are not. Some enemies may, if inadvertently, hurt others. This normally happens when they try to kill Pikmin or leaders. Not many enemy attacks are made to hurt others, but the following exceptions exist: | |||
*The [[Empress Bulblax]] can kill its young by rolling into them. | |||
*A [[Gatling Groink]] can damage other enemies with its shots. | |||
*A [[Lithopod family|Lithopod]]'s boulders can harm other enemies or even the launcher itself. | |||
*The [[Raging Long Legs]] and [[Baldy Long Legs]] can stomp on and kill other enemies, particularly on the [[Angle Maze]] and [[Tropical Forest]], respectively. | |||
*[[Volatile Dweevil]]s and [[Careening Dirigibug]]s can harm other enemies with their bomb-rocks. | |||
*In ''Pikmin 3'', [[Yellow Wollywog]]s can kill or injure other enemies if they land on them. | |||
==As a gameplay element== | |||
In the games, enemies locations are relatively evenly spread, in order to maximize the balance between exploration and combat, as to not overwhelm the player. More important locations, however, are generally covered by stronger enemies, requiring the player to excel in combat skill if they are to obtain the rewards that lie behind them. Analogously, easier enemies are encountered closer to the landing sites and the first floors of [[cave]]s. | |||
Enemies that are killed do not reappear until the [[leader]]s leave, regardless of leaving a corpse. Some enemies do however respawn after an in-game day has passed, or after a [[cave]] is entered and exited, although others might require the passing of some full days before returning. In addition, some only appear in specific days, as is the case with the [[Goolix]] and the [[Mamuta]] on [[The Impact Site]]. Besides respawning, some enemies can actually [[revive]] after they've been considered dead, and a few have a natural [[Health#Regeneration|health regeneration]] mechanic. | |||
Intelligence-wise, enemies have a very simplistic artificial intelligence system. Some bosses are hard-coded to perform more specific actions and reply to more specific events, but for the most part, enemies can recognize the presence of a Pikmin, when to attack, when to shake Pikmin off, when to return to their home spot, and not much else. On top of that, their path recognition systems are non-existent: when they want to reach a spot, they head directly towards it, with no regard to any walls or obstacles. Most of the time there are no obstacles in the way (or if there are, they can be slid through), but otherwise, this can lead to them getting stuck behind them, endlessly walking in place. | |||
This simplicity, however, is required to minimize the development costs and the processor usage, given that more complex path recognition systems could end up lowering the game's framerate. Another trick to minimize processor usage is to simply not render or recognize any enemy that lies beyond the [[camera]]'s reach. These tricks allow the game to run smoothly without severely compromising the game and the enemies' livelihood. | |||
==List== | |||
The following is a list of enemies in the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' series]]. Names in '''bold''' belong to enemies that are considered bosses. You may also browse the available categories on Pikipedia, with the top one being '''[[:Category:Enemies|Enemies]]'''. | |||
===Enemies in ''Pikmin''=== | |||
{| style = "width: 70%;" | |||
| | |||
* '''{{icon|Armored Cannon Beetle|y}}''' | |||
* '''{{icon|Beady Long Legs|y}}''' | * '''{{icon|Beady Long Legs|y}}''' | ||
* {{icon|Breadbug|y}} | * {{icon|Breadbug|y}} | ||
* '''{{icon|Burrowing Snagret|y}}''' | * '''{{icon|Burrowing Snagret|y}}''' | ||
* {{icon|Dwarf Bulbear|y}} | * {{icon|Dwarf Bulbear|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Dwarf Bulborb|y}} | * {{icon|Dwarf Red Bulborb|y}} | ||
* '''{{icon|Emperor Bulblax|y}}''' | * '''{{icon|Emperor Bulblax|y}}''' | ||
* {{icon|Female Sheargrub|y}} | * {{icon|Female Sheargrub|y}} | ||
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* {{icon|Iridescent Flint Beetle|y}} | * {{icon|Iridescent Flint Beetle|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Male Sheargrub|y}} | * {{icon|Male Sheargrub|y}} | ||
| | |||
* '''{{icon|Mamuta|y}}''' | * '''{{icon|Mamuta|y}}''' | ||
* {{icon|Pearly Clamclamp|y}} | * {{icon|Pearly Clamclamp|y}} | ||
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* '''{{icon|Smoky Progg|y}}''' | * '''{{icon|Smoky Progg|y}}''' | ||
* {{icon|Spotty Bulbear|y}} | * {{icon|Spotty Bulbear|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Bulborb|y|n=Spotty Bulborb}} | * {{icon|Red Bulborb|y|n=Spotty Bulborb}} | ||
* {{icon|Swooping Snitchbug|y}} | * {{icon|Swooping Snitchbug|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Water Dumple|y}} | * {{icon|Water Dumple|y}} | ||
* {{icon| | * {{icon|Wogpole|y}} | ||
* {{icon| | * {{icon|Wollywog|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Yellow | * {{icon|Yellow Wollywog|y}} | ||
|} | |||
:''Category: [[:Category:Pikmin 1 enemies|Pikmin 1 enemies]]'' | |||
=== | ===Enemies in ''Pikmin 2''=== | ||
{ | {|style = "width: 70%;" | ||
* {{icon|Anode Dweevil|y}} | | valign="top" | | ||
* {{icon|Anode Beetle|y}} | |||
* {{icon|Anode Dweevil|y}} | |||
* {{icon|Antenna Beetle|y}} | * {{icon|Antenna Beetle|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Armored Cannon Larva|y | * {{icon|Armored Cannon Beetle Larva|y}} | ||
* '''{{icon|Beady Long Legs|y}}''' | * '''{{icon|Beady Long Legs|y}}''' | ||
* {{icon|Breadbug|y}} | * {{icon|Breadbug|y}} | ||
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* '''{{icon|Burrowing Snagret|y}}''' | * '''{{icon|Burrowing Snagret|y}}''' | ||
* {{icon|Careening Dirigibug|y}} | * {{icon|Careening Dirigibug|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Caustic Dweevil|y}} | |||
* {{icon|Cloaking Burrow-nit|y}} | * {{icon|Cloaking Burrow-nit|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Creeping Chrysanthemum|y}} | * {{icon|Creeping Chrysanthemum|y}} | ||
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* {{icon|Dwarf Bulbear|y}} | * {{icon|Dwarf Bulbear|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Dwarf Orange Bulborb|y}} | * {{icon|Dwarf Orange Bulborb|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Dwarf Bulborb|y | * {{icon|Dwarf Red Bulborb|y}} | ||
* '''{{icon|Emperor Bulblax|y}}''' | * '''{{icon|Emperor Bulblax|y}}''' | ||
* '''{{icon|Empress Bulblax|y}}''' | * '''{{icon|Empress Bulblax|y}}''' | ||
* {{icon|Female Sheargrub|y}} | * {{icon|Female Sheargrub|y}} | ||
| valign="top" | | |||
* {{icon|Fiery Blowhog|y}} | * {{icon|Fiery Blowhog|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Fiery Bulblax|y}} | * {{icon|Fiery Bulblax|y}} | ||
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* {{icon|Hermit Crawmad|y}} | * {{icon|Hermit Crawmad|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Honeywisp|y}} | * {{icon|Honeywisp|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Iridescent Flint Beetle|y}} | * {{icon|Iridescent Flint Beetle|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Iridescent Glint Beetle|y}} | * {{icon|Iridescent Glint Beetle|y}} | ||
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* '''{{icon|Raging Long Legs|y}}''' | * '''{{icon|Raging Long Legs|y}}''' | ||
* '''{{icon|Ranging Bloyster|y}}''' | * '''{{icon|Ranging Bloyster|y}}''' | ||
| valign="top" | | |||
* {{icon|Ravenous Whiskerpillar|y}} | * {{icon|Ravenous Whiskerpillar|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Bulborb|y | * {{icon|Red Bulborb|y}} | ||
* '''{{icon|Segmented Crawbster|y}}''' | * '''{{icon|Segmented Crawbster|y}}''' | ||
* {{icon|Shearwig|y}} | * {{icon|Shearwig|y}} | ||
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* {{icon|Watery Blowhog|y}} | * {{icon|Watery Blowhog|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Withering Blowhog|y}} | * {{icon|Withering Blowhog|y}} | ||
* {{icon| | * {{icon|Wogpole|y}} | ||
* {{icon| | * {{icon|Wollywog|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Yellow | * {{icon|Yellow Wollywog|y}} | ||
|} | |||
:''Category: [[:Category:Pikmin 2 enemies|Pikmin 2 enemies]]. Read [[Piklopedia]] for a more detailed list.'' | |||
=== | ===Enemies in ''Pikmin 3''=== | ||
{ | {| style="width:66%" | ||
| valign= "top" | | |||
* {{icon|Arachnode|y}} | |||
* {{icon|Arctic Cannon Larva|y}} | * {{icon|Arctic Cannon Larva|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Armored Cannon Larva|y | * {{icon|Armored Cannon Larva|y}} | ||
* '''{{icon|Armored Mawdad|y}}''' | * '''{{icon|Armored Mawdad|y}}''' | ||
* '''{{icon|Baldy Long Legs|y}}''' | * '''{{icon|Baldy Long Legs|y}}''' | ||
* {{icon|Bearded Amprat|y}} | * {{icon|Bearded Amprat|y}} | ||
* '''{{icon|Bug-Eyed Crawmad|y}}''' | * '''{{icon|Bug-Eyed Crawmad|y}}''' | ||
* {{icon|Bulborb|y|v=P3}} | * {{icon|Red Bulborb|n=Bulborb|y|v=P3}} | ||
* '''{{icon|Burrowing Snagret|y|v=P3}}''' | * '''{{icon|Burrowing Snagret|y|v=P3}}''' | ||
* {{icon|Calcified Crushblat|y}} | * {{icon|Calcified Crushblat|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Desiccated Skitter Leaf|y}} | * {{icon|Desiccated Skitter Leaf|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Dwarf Bulbear|y|v=P3}} | * {{icon|Dwarf Bulbear|y|v=P3}} | ||
* {{icon|Dwarf Bulborb|y|v=P3}} | * {{icon|Dwarf Red Bulborb|n=Dwarf Bulborb|y|v=P3}} | ||
* {{icon|Dwarf Orange Bulborb|y|v=P3}} | * {{icon|Dwarf Orange Bulborb|y|v=P3}} | ||
* {{icon|Female Sheargrub|y|v=P3}} | * {{icon|Female Sheargrub|y|v=P3}} | ||
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* {{icon|Flighty Joustmite|y}} | * {{icon|Flighty Joustmite|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Hermit Crawmad|y|v=P3}} | * {{icon|Hermit Crawmad|y|v=P3}} | ||
| valign="top" | | |||
* {{icon|Iridescent Flint Beetle|y|v=P3}} | * {{icon|Iridescent Flint Beetle|y|v=P3}} | ||
* {{icon|Joustmite|y}} | * {{icon|Joustmite|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Male Sheargrub|y|v=P3}} | * {{icon|Male Sheargrub|y|v=P3}} | ||
* {{icon|Medusal Slurker|y}} | * {{icon|Medusal Slurker|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Nectarous Dandelfly|y}} | * {{icon|Nectarous Dandelfly|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Peckish Aristocrab|y}} | * {{icon|Peckish Aristocrab|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Phosbat|y}} | * {{icon|Phosbat|y}} | ||
* '''{{icon|Plasm Wraith|y}}''' | * '''{{icon|Plasm Wraith|y}}''' | ||
* {{icon|Puckering Blinnow|y}} | * {{icon|Puckering Blinnow|y}} | ||
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* {{icon|Pyroclasmic Slooch|y}} | * {{icon|Pyroclasmic Slooch|y}} | ||
* '''{{icon|Quaggled Mireclops|y}}''' | * '''{{icon|Quaggled Mireclops|y}}''' | ||
* {{icon|Red | * {{icon|Red Spectralid|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Orange Bulborb|y|v=P3}} | |||
* '''{{icon|Sandbelching Meerslug|y}}''' | * '''{{icon|Sandbelching Meerslug|y}}''' | ||
* {{icon|Scornet|y}} | * {{icon|Scornet|y}} | ||
* '''{{icon|Scornet Maestro|y}}''' | * '''{{icon|Scornet Maestro|y}}''' | ||
* '''{{icon|Shaggy Long Legs|y}}''' | * '''{{icon|Shaggy Long Legs|y}}''' | ||
| valign="top" | | |||
* {{icon|Shearwig|y|v=P3}} | * {{icon|Shearwig|y|v=P3}} | ||
* {{icon|Skeeterskate|y}} | * {{icon|Skeeterskate|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Skutterchuck|y}} | |||
* {{icon|Skitter Leaf|y|v=P3}} | * {{icon|Skitter Leaf|y|v=P3}} | ||
* {{icon|Spotty Bulbear|y|v=P3}} | * {{icon|Spotty Bulbear|y|v=P3}} | ||
* {{icon|Sputtlefish|y}} | * {{icon|Sputtlefish|y}} | ||
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* '''{{icon|Vehemoth Phosbat|y}}''' | * '''{{icon|Vehemoth Phosbat|y}}''' | ||
* {{icon|Waddlepus|y}} | * {{icon|Waddlepus|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Watery Blowhog|y|v=P3}} | |||
* {{icon|Water Dumple|y|v=P3}} | * {{icon|Water Dumple|y|v=P3}} | ||
* {{icon|Whiptongue Bulborb|y}} | * {{icon|Whiptongue Bulborb|y}} | ||
* {{icon|White | * {{icon|White Spectralid|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Wogpole|y|v=P3}} | * {{icon|Wogpole|y|v=P3}} | ||
* {{icon|Yellow | * {{icon|Yellow Spectralid|y}} | ||
* {{icon|Yellow Wollywog|y|v=P3}} | * {{icon|Yellow Wollywog|y|v=P3}} | ||
|} | |||
Category: [[:Category:Pikmin 3 enemies|''Pikmin 3'' enemies]] | |||
==In-game encyclopedias== | ==In-game encyclopedias== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Piklopedia.jpg|thumb|left|Screenshot of the Piklopedia.]] | ||
{{main|Enemy reel|Piklopedia | {{main|Enemy reel|Piklopedia}} | ||
The enemy reel is a special movie at the end of ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]''. It showcases short clips featuring all enemies in the game, accompanied by a minor description of each. | The enemy reel is a special movie at the end of ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]''. It showcases short clips featuring all enemies in the game, accompanied by a minor description of each. | ||
The Piklopedia is a catalog of | The Piklopedia is a catalog of enemies and plants, available before entering an [[area]] at the start of a day in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. This list is filled with enemy entries as they are killed in the game. Each entry also details the amount of Pokos the enemy is worth, how many of them have been killed so far, Olimar and Louie's notes, and it allows the player to view them roaming around and eat thrown [[Pikpik carrot]]s, using a free camera mode. | ||
{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{foreignname | {{foreignname | ||
|PorP=Inimigo | |||
|PorPM=Enemy | |||
|PorPN=Translation taken from the ''Pikmin'' instruction manual. | |||
|notes=y | |||
|PorP | |||
|PorPM = Enemy | |||
|PorPN = Translation taken from the ''Pikmin'' instruction manual. | |||
|notes = y | |||
}} | }} | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[ | *[[Hazard]] | ||
*[[Obstacle]] | *[[Obstacle]] | ||
*[[Day]] | *[[Day]] | ||
*[[Health]] | *[[Health]] | ||
[[Category:Enemies| ]] | [[Category:Enemies| ]] |