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+ | |jap_name =謎多きダークマター族 (Nazo Ōki Dāku Matā Zoku) |
| + | |jap_meaning =Mysterious Dark Matter Group <br> 謎 = Mysterious, ダークマター = Dark Matter, 族 = Group/Tribe/Clan/Race |
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| + | The '''Dark Matter species''' is a race of beings that are often characterized by having a single eye. Most members and speculated members appear as a major antagonistic force in various games of the ''[[Kirby (series)|Kirby]]'' series. Although their goal may vary between individuals, most of them attempt to invade planets and cover them in darkness. Presumably being made of darkness and negative energy, some members are weak to light and positive energy, as shown with the [[Rainbow Sword]] and the [[Love-Love Stick]]. Members of the species also have the ability to possess and control others’ bodies to do their bidding. In the past, [[Hyness]]’s clan worshipped the “matter of darkness.” This implies that the Dark Matter species (or the material they’re made of) was worshipped by them. |
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| − | The''' Dark Matter''' (referred to as '''!?''' in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''’s bad ending) and related characters are a major antagonistic force in [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]] that debuted in ''Kirby's Dream Land 2''. The Dark Matter typically take the form of a shadowy sphere with a single eye in the middle, and is usually shown to have a ring of smaller orange (originally purple) spheres. The Dark Matter can possess someone to achieve its own purposes, and [[King Dedede]] almost always ends up being the victim. |
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| − | Dark Matter is often depicted as a single entity, but has later shown to have the capability of splitting into smaller, seemingly sentient black orbs; thus, the term "Dark Matter" may not necessarily refer to an individual, but rather any number of alike shadowy cloud figures. In the ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' instruction booklet, [[Gooey]] is mentioned to be "made from the same stuff as Dark Matter," which is suggested in the Japanese exclusive ''20th Anniversary Hoshi no Kirby Pupupu Taizen'' to mean that he was a docile member of its species. This source also considers Dark Matter to be the name of said species. Some generic enemies (such as [[Nidoo]], [[Mariel]] and [[N-Z]]) also appear Dark Matter-like and may have similar origins, but these similarities do not confirm the suggested relation. |
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| + | [[File:Darkmatter.PNG|thumb|Real Dark Matter]] |
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| + | Regular Dark Matter are the most common members of the species. They can be seen as the grunts of the species. A Dark Matter has two forms: Dark Matter Blade, and its true form, Real Dark Matter. In their Blade form, Dark Matter have a more knight-like appearance and wield a sword as their main weapon. In their true form, Dark Matter can shoot lightning from their eyes and fire the orbs around their bodies at foes. According to a Miiverse post by [[Shinya Kumazaki]], Dark Matter have the ability to materialize their memories, which was how the [[Dark Matter Clone]] created by [[Star Dream]] was able to wield the Rainbow Sword. It is unknown if other members or speculated members have this ability. |
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| + | ===[[Gooey]]=== |
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| − | Dark Matter made its last major appearance in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''. Since then, it has had cameo appearances across the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]], but it returned in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' as a clone to fight. |
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| + | [[File:KSA Gooey artwork.png|thumb]] |
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| + | Unlike other members of the Dark Matter species, Gooey is a docile being that is friends with Kirby. Also unlike other members, he has two eyes and a mouth with a long tongue. Being made of the same material as the Dark Matter species, Gooey can float and shoot lightning via a form that resembles Real Dark Matter, although his binocular face is retained. |
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+ | ===[[Zero]]=== |
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| − | ===''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''=== |
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| + | Zero is the leader of the Dark Matter species, or at least the leader of most members. Zero is shown to have the ability to create Dark Matter, meaning that it is the source of them. Zero mainly attacks by shooting blood at its opponents, and can also detach its eye from its socket as a last resort. It was destroyed by Kirby and Gooey in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''. |
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| − | Dark Matter first terrorized [[Planet Popstar]] in ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' by stealing the Rainbow Bridges that connect the [[Rainbow Islands]] of [[Dream Land]]. Taking control of [[King Dedede]], the sinister being hid itself away in [[Dark Castle]], plotting a future of darkness for Dream Land. The only way [[Kirby]] can fight Dark Matter is to collect all of the [[Rainbow Drop]]s and defeat King Dedede, who has fallen into an unnatural sleep. Once this is completed, the Rainbow Drops form the [[Rainbow Sword]]. Dark Matter leaves Dedede's body and flies high into the sky, and Kirby uses the Rainbow Sword to pursue it. |
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| − | [[File:DarkMatter revealed.png|thumb|Dark Matter is forced out of Dedede's body by the [[Rainbow Sword]]]] |
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| − | Dark Matter first confronts Kirby as a swordsman-like being. It attacks by dashing forward trying to stab Kirby, firing energy beams from its sword, and by kindling and launching dark energy orbs. Although Kirby can deal minor damage to Dark Matter by slicing its body with the Rainbow Sword itself, Kirby can also significantly deplete its health by reflecting the energy orbs back at it. When defeated, Dark Matter turns into its true form, and Kirby must fight it again while slowly sinking earthward. This time it attacks in a pattern, first releasing four of its purple orbs at Kirby twice in a row, then shooting dark beams in a circular motion twice more, then launching itself forward three times, and finally shooting two thunderbolts from its eye three times. To ultimately defeat Dark Matter, Kirby has to repeatedly slash its spherical linings back at it during its first attack, similar to the swordsman battle, and then damage it directly during the rest of its attacks. If Dark Matter is not dispatched quickly enough, Kirby will reenter the atmosphere and begin taking a single point of damage at regular intervals, eventually resulting in a life lost similar to the battle with [[Nightmare]]'s orb form in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' and its [[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land|remake]]. If Kirby loses a life against Dark Matter in its true form, but has lives to spare, he will have to fight Dark Matter's first form again. |
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| + | ===[[Dark Rimuru, Dark Rimura, and Dark Rimuro]]=== |
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| − | After its defeat, Dark Matter was obliterated. Kirby's Animal Friends and even an awakened King Dedede celebrated as their benefactor rode his Rainbow Sword through the air. With one last wave of the sword, Kirby restored the islands' rainbows and reversed Dark Matter's plans. |
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| + | Dark Rimuru, Dark Rimura, and Dark Rimuro are a trio of Dark Matter that appeared in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''. They were the ones who shattered [[Ripple Star]]’s crystal and forced [[Kirby]] and friends to gather the [[Crystal Shard]]s. They are not technically fought directly, instead possessing a [[Waddle Dee]], [[Adeleine]], and [[King Dedede]] and making them fight. After Kirby defeats and frees the victims, the trio fly off and are never seen again, leaving their fate unknown. Their appearance is vaguely similar to a Real Dark Matter, and much like regular Dark Matter, they look identical to each other. However, it’s unknown if they are the same kind of Dark Matter as that. |
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+ | ===[[Miracle Matter]]=== |
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| − | [[File:DM.jpg|thumb|left|Dark Matter in the opening sequence of ''Kirby's Dream Land 3''.]] |
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| + | Miracle Matter is a supposedly elite member of the Dark Matter species. Not much is known about Miracle Matter, as there is not much information about it. Unlike other members, Miracle Matter's body is covered with eyes. It is shown to have the ability to take on different forms that have the same powers as Kirby’s [[Copy Abilities]] in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''. |
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| − | In ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', a [[Hyper Zone|mysterious giant cloud]] breaks through the rings of [[Planet Popstar]] to get to the surface, and its long reaches possess [[King Dedede]] as well as [[Whispy Woods]], [[Acro]], [[Pon & Con]] and [[Adeleine]] far of the land. Dedede is once again bound to an unnatural sleep. Obtaining all the [[Heart Star]]s of an area will relieve that level's boss of possession upon defeat. If [[Kirby]] collects all the Heart Stars and saves all the boss characters, he will use the [[Love-Love Stick]] to reach the black cloud (optionally accompanied with [[Gooey]]), where Dark Matter will re-form and attack. Dark Matter retains its orb attack, which is modified to have the orange orbs home in on Kirby (though the hero can destroy them with the Love-Love Stick). Like the previous encounter, Dark Matter can also blast black lightning out of its eye — it will shoot a bolt of lightning in one direction, then another, then a third, and finally a fourth. |
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| + | ==Speculated Members== |
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| − | After defeating Dark Matter, it is once again banished and Kirby comes face to face with [[Zero]], a force much greater than it. During the battle, miniature Dark Matter-lookalikes are spawned from its eye as projectiles, implying the nature of the hostile creature as a higher presence, and possibly showing Dark Matter is an underling of Zero. After Kirby defeats Zero's eye, the threat ends and everything returns to normal as the Love-Love Stick emits a light which eradicates the alien cloud. It explodes with blue, yellow and red streaks, presumably shooting into the atmosphere and forming as the planet's new rings. |
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| + | {{Speculation| |
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| + | The following beings listed below are not confirmed to be a member of the Dark Matter species. Rather, they are speculated to be members or at least related due to having similar characteristics to members of the species. |
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+ | ===[[N-Z]]=== |
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| − | Dark Matter appears as an incredibly massive fuzzy cloud that almost entirely envelops [[Ripple Star]], invading it and its population. Knowing that there would be a danger should Dark Matter claim the planet's [[Crystal]], [[Ribbon]] flies away on it. This catches the interest of Dark Matter, which splits into three smaller cloudy orbs that follow her and shatter the Crystal, the [[Crystal Shard|pieces]] of which fall across several different planets across the [[Gamble Galaxy|galaxy]]. Three dark orbs (perhaps the ones that shattered the Crystal) each investigate the immediate crash site of the fallen fairy ([[Planet Popstar]]) and possess a [[Waddle Dee]] (turning it into a [[Waddle Doo]]), [[Adeleine]], and [[King Dedede]] because they each find a Crystal shard (and join [[Kirby]] afterward). During the battle against Adeleine, a representation of the original Dark Matter from previous games will appear as one of the artist's paintings. She uses her attacks from ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' and is easily beatable. |
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| + | N-Z is an enemy in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'', seemingly replacing the [[Waddle Dee]]s. Despite not looking anything like Dark Matter, N-Zs can be seen falling out of the dark cloud that Miracle Matter presumably resides in at the end of Stage 3 of Ripple Star. Additionally, they are the only enemies to appear in [[Dark Star]] apart from 0². |
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| − | [[File:DarkmatterKDL64cap1.png|thumb|left|A Dark Matter group pursues Ribbon and the Crystal.]] |
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| − | The gang eventually reform the Crystal by defeating [[Miracle Matter]]. The cloud of darkness is lifted off Ripple Star and their adventure is seemingly over. However, the Crystal apparently still senses the power of Dark Matter nearby, and it reacts by shooting a blast of light at the [[Queen Fairy]] (which only occurs when all the shards have been collected). It is revealed that she was possessed all along (which can be deciphered somewhat during the normal ending, in which she gives the player an evil smirk for a short moment), however, and the remaining energy of Dark Matter escapes to amass a gargantuan sphere known as the [[Dark Star]]. Kirby travels to the core with his friends and encounters [[0²]]. Once it is defeated, the Dark Star threat is destroyed. |
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| − | While Dark Matter does not return as a primary antagonist, the game revolves around a mysterious [[Treasure Chest]] that was originally in King Dedede's possession. Kirby believes it is his [[Strawberry Shortcake]] stolen by the [[Squeak Squad|Squeaks]], so he chases it throughout most of his journey. After defeating the defense presented by [[Daroach]] and [[Meta Knight]], the contents of the chest are unsealed and possess the leader of the Squeaks, becoming [[Dark Daroach]] and escaping into [[Gamble Galaxy]]. After Kirby defeats Dark Daroach, the villain takes the form of a small star-shaped object and flees Kirby until it is cornered and shows its true form - [[Dark Nebula]]. While this is not stated in the game itself, a possible connection between Dark Nebula and Dark Matter is suggested in the ''20th Anniversary Hoshi no Kirby Pupupu Taizen''. |
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| + | 0² is the main antagonist and true final boss of ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''. 0² was also the leader of the Dark Matter in the game. Its appearance and name seem to suggest that it is a revived form of Zero. However, it is unknown if this is the case. In the ''20th Anniversary Hoshi no Kirby Pupupu Taizen'', 0² is brought up due to its similarities. However, it is then stated that its true connection to the Dark Matter species is unknown, despite its name, appearance, and it leading the Dark Matter (however, the case of the latter is present only in English version, as in Japanese sources the antagonistic force is simply called the "Black Cloud" (<ruby><rb>黒</rb><rt>くろ</rt></ruby>い<ruby><rb>雲</rb><rt>くも</rt></ruby> ''Kuroi Kumo'') and is not mentioned to be related to Dark Matter). |
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| + | ===[[Dark Mind]]=== |
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| − | Additionally, Dark Matter in its first form from ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' makes a cameo along with other final bosses in a graphic, which Kirby can assemble by collecting [[treasure|Graphic Pieces]] from Treasure Chests. |
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| + | [[File:Dark Mind.png|thumb|left|First Form]] |
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| + | [[File:KatAM Dark Mind sprite 2.png|thumb|Second Form]] |
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| + | Dark Mind is the main antagonist and final boss of ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''. Dark Mind’s true form is an orange, fiery orb with a single, vertical eye. His appearance in this form has lead many to believe that he is a [[Mirror World]] version of Zero. As [[King D-Mind]], the final boss of ''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]'', Dark Mind resides within the stomach, which is where the Dark Matter reside when they possess King Dedede in ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' and ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''. His mirror and reflecting laser attacks are also used by Void, another presumed member. |
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| + | Dark Nebula is the final boss of ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''. Having been sealed away in a chest, it was released by [[Daroach]], who thought the chest contained treasure. Dark Nebula has similar characteristics to the Dark Matter species, such as having a single eye and having the ability to possess others. In the Japanese version of the game, Dark Nebula is named “Dark Zero,” possibly referencing Zero. Like 0², Dark Nebula is brought up in the ''20th Anniversary Hoshi no Kirby Pupupu Taizen'' because of these similarities. However, it is also stated that its true connection to the species is unknown. |
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| − | Years later, Dark Matter would suddenly appear in ''Kirby Mass Attack'' (albeit not in the story mode). It is the final boss of the [[Kirby Quest]] mode, and has two forms based on its initial appearance from ''Kirby's Dream Land 2''. The designs have been updated slightly to be larger (the latter now possibly being bigger than Zero) and more intimidating than ever. If Kirby picked up [[Galaxia]], it is super effective to both forms in reference to its original weakness to the [[Rainbow Sword]]. |
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| − | While Dark Matter does not make a personal appearance, its swordsman form from ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' and its sprite from ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' are still present as rare [[keychain]]s for the player to unlock. |
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| + | The Master Crown is a seemingly sentient crown that was crafted by the ancients that grants its wearer limitless power. After Kirby and friends defeat [[Magolor]] for the first time, the crown takes control of him and turns him into a manifestation of itself. During the fight with Magolor in this state, one can sometimes see an eye with a red iris and a black pupil in his mouth. This eye resembles that of a Dark Matter’s (and to a lesser extent, Zero’s), leading some to believe that the crown may be related to the species in some way. Additionally, in both phases of the fight with Magolor, the Master Crown has the design of an eye, which the Dark Matter species is mostly known for. Also, the music that plays against the fight against Magolor's first form when he wears the Master Crown is a heavily remixed version of Hyper Zone, the place Dark Matter is fought in ''Kirby's Dream Land 3''. Void Termina, a reincarnation of Void, another presumed member, also uses swords that have hilts that are nearly identical to the Master Crown, and even uses a replica of it to fire lasers. |
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| + | Dark Crafter is the true main antagonist and final boss of ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]''. Dark Crafter has many similarities to the Dark Matter species, such as having a single eye and having the ability to possess others. His name has the same vowel sounds as “matter” as well. He also is dark in color, as shown after he is rammed by Kirby with the [[Star Dash]] and loses his color, although it’s unknown if this is his true color. |
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| − | The real Dark Matter does not appear in the game, however, a clone created by Star Dream appears to do battle against Meta Knight to test him. The clone takes the appearance of Dark Matter's swordsman form from ''Kirby's Dream Land 2''; due to Star Dream's inability to analyze the alien lifeform correctly, its true form only appears inside Dark Matter's cloak and the last moment of its demise. |
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| + | ===[[Void]]=== |
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| − | It will initially fight like in its first form of the original fight, staying at a side of the arena, and shooting dark energy at Meta Knight. Soon, it will move on to leaving to the background to fire larger energy balls, which can be launched back at it. It will occasionally also dive into the screen with a dive attack. Once its health is reduced by half, Dark Matter's "eyes" will temporarily withdraw to the main body to let out a roar before changing color to red. At this stage, Dark Matter will first move to a side of the screen while the eye fires dark lasers around the arena. After which, it will summon four orange spheres around it, and will circle the arena briefly before ordering the spheres to attack Meta Knight. Following which, Dark Matter will head to the background before performing three multi-slash attacks. |
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| + | Void is the god of the [[Jambastion Religion]]. He has many different references to other members and speculated members, such as having Miracle Matter’s needle attack and making 0²‘s false face. Like Gooey, Void even has a form resembling that of Real Dark Matter, though Void actually has a single eye in that form. Void also has the [[Boss Butch]] version of [[Hyper Zone]] as his splash screen. In the Japanese version of ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', Void is implied to have been created from Dark, along with the other chaos and possibilities, Dream, Soul, and Heart, gathering together in a substance of sorts. It is also stated that he was born as the ancestor of the “origin.” Given that Zero is the only known source of Dark Matter, it could possibly mean that Void is the ancestor of Zero, although it’s not confirmed. Likewise, [[Void Termina]] and [[Void Soul]], a reincarnation and variation of Void, are also heavily implied to be related to the Dark Matter race. |
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| − | Interestingly, this fight reveals that the Rainbow Sword is not the only weapon capable of deflecting back the dark energy balls it fires, as Meta Knight's sword, [[Galaxia]] can do so. In [[The True Arena]], any of Kirby's attacks, even the basic slide kick and air bullet, can also deflect the dark energy. This however, is likely because the result of the clone being imperfect. |
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| − | In addition to its clone, Dark Matter appears as two [[sticker]]s, one representing his swordsman form from ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' and the other representing his true form from ''Kirby's Dream Land 3.'' |
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| − | [[File:Dark_Matter_Suit_Shield.png|thumb|Kirby in the Dark Matter Gear using his shield.]] |
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| − | Dark Matter does not physically appear in this game, but there is an [[armor]] and [[weapon]] set based off of the Swordsman form from ''Kirby's Dream Land 2''. Its shield is designed around Dark Matter's true form. |
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| − | [[File:Void_Termina_(Dark_Matter).png|thumb|Void Termina's Dark Matter-esque form.]] |
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| − | In the final confrontation with [[Hyness]], Hyness notes that those of his religion are "masters of a matter most dark." The Dark Lord [[Void Termina]] uses a form resembling Dark Matter in the final battle, and one of Void Termina's attacks is called "Dark Matter Laser." According to the Japanese version of the pause screen description for his second phase in the Soul Melter EX difficulty in The Ultimate Choice, Void Termina was born as the origin of the matter of dark, as well as those of dream, soul, and heart. |
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| − | [[Image:Dark Matter Pilot.png|thumb|Dark Matter in the pilot.]] |
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| − | Dark Matter appears in the [[Kirby of the Stars Pilot|''Kirby of the Stars'' Pilot]] as one of the enemies created out of the plumes of smokes when the sky went dark. It looks like the form Kirby fights in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''. Kirby freezes it with the [[Ice]] ability after he [[inhale]]s the [[Ice Dragon]]. |
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| − | Dark Matter is drawn in [[Paint Panic]] in ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''. Dark Matter's swordsman form from ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' also appears in a collectible painting depicting various ''Kirby'' villains in ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''. It is also one of the cards in ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''’s [[Card Swipe]] [[sub-game]], again in its swordsman form. |
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| − | Dark Matter has been revealed to be the name of a specific species, and not just of the individual invader. The ''20th Anniversary Hoshi no Kirby Pupupu Taizen'' refers to them as "space invaders", and notes Zero to be their leader. Gooey is also pointed out as a non-hostile member of their species who fought Zero instead. |
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| − | Dark Nebula and 0² are brought up due to their similar names and nature, but their true relation to the Dark Matter species is stated to be unclear. |
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| − | In ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', it is stated that Void Termina is the origin of the matter of dark. Along with the abundance of references to other members, this confirms that Void Termina is related to the Dark Matter race, with him being the origin of it. |
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| − | SSBUl Spirit Fight Dark Matter.jpg|Spirit battle |
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| − | SSBUl Spirit Fight Dark Matter 2.jpg|Spirit battle |
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| − | SSBUl Spirit Fight Dark Matter 3.jpg|Spirit battle |
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| − | Dark Matter in its Swordsman form appears as a primary, Legend-class attack [[spirit]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. It sports no effect when applied to a fighter. |
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| − | {{quote|Creating this dark swordsman pushed [[Star Dream]] to the limits of its abilities. The cloning process was a success, but only a partial data analysis was possible, and its true form has not yet emerged.|Vs. Dark Matter Clone|[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]}} |
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| − | {{quote|A blade said to be wielded by a dark swordsman who, lurking in shadow, plots to shroud [[Planet Popstar|the world]] in darkness.|Weapon Description|[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]}} |
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| − | {{quote| Armor that borrows its appearance from the dark swordsman with a single eye. It is said that isn't hair but part of his body.|Armor Description|Team Kirby Clash Deluxe}} |
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| − | Dark Matter's (the individual, not the species as a whole) appearances in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', and ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' are canon. Its appearance in ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''’s [[Kirby Quest]] [[sub-game]] is non-canon, as it is not part of the main story. Meta Knight's battle against its clone in [[Meta Knightmare Returns]] is also non-canon, however, [[Star Dream]]'s data analysis of it is ambiguous; it is possible that it just wasn't used to fight anyone, and as Star Dream was defeated, that information that would be used to create the clone would probably disappear with it. Star Dream's data on Dark Matter may indicate there are still traces of the entity left somewhere out there, as evidenced by [[Void Termina]]. However, while it has been stated that Void Termina is a source of the Dark Matter race, it is unclear if the data originated from said being. The data could have originated from [[Dark Nebula]], which was the only other known member of the Dark Matter race, though this has not been confirmed. |
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| − | Its appearance in the pilot is also non-canon, as the pilot is not directly connected to the anime series, ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'' |
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| − | *The amount of appendages Dark Matter has is inconsistent with its appearances. Its ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'' sprite has ten (only eight are shown in its ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' artwork due to the side view); its ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' sprite always has eight (even in side view), as does [[Ado]]'s artwork, however, the official artwork for its ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' appearance gives it ten; in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'', it lacks any appendages, however, Adeleine's drawing gives it eight; its appearance in [[Kirby of the Stars Pilot|''Kirby of the Stars'' Pilot]] gives it twelve appendages; its appearance in ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' also has twelve appendages, but in different positions than they were in the pilot; its appearance in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' has eight appendages; its appearance in ''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]'' as the shield when wearing the Dark Matter gear depicts it with eight appendages; in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', when [[Void Termina]] shows its true form, it has ten appendages. |
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| − | [[File:Lonely_person.jpg|thumb|The article in the Japanese ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' player's guide 「最新星のカービィ大百科」]] |
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| − | *The Japanese ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' player's guide 「最新星のカービィ大百科」 states that Dark Matter targeted Planet Popstar because it grew jealous of Dream Land's lifestyle and suffered from loneliness due to the fact no one wanted to be its friend. |
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| − | **In addition, it refers to the second form in ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' as ''Real Dark Matter'' (リアルダークマター). |
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| − | ***This is supported by the Dream Collection CD, which lists the final boss theme as Real Dark Matter. |
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| − | *The swordsman form of Dark Matter has a laser attack with the same sound as [[Laser Ball]] from ''Kirby's Adventure''. |
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| − | *Dark Matter appears capable of altering its form so it is suited to whatever task it must carry out. This is first seen when Kirby first confronts Dark Matter in ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'', where it assumed the form of a masked swordsman, presumably to combat against the overwhelming strength of the [[Rainbow Sword]]. In subsequent appearances except ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' and cameos of the swordsman form, it would only possess others to combat [[Kirby]] or fight in its natural state. |
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| − | *In ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'', Dark Matter was a simple circle with a white eye with a red iris and pupil, and orange circles lining it. The Dark Matter orbs in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'', however, do not have orange circles and appear more like a fuzzy cloud than a solid sphere. The eye is still white with a red iris, but with a black pupil and orange spike-like marks extending from the iris, making for a more frightening appearance. It is possible that the reason for this redesign was to separate it from the more singular incarnation seen in previous games, though it is also likely to have been due to the difficulties of making 3D models of the original design. |
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| − | *Despite being its last major appearance so far, ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' is the only game in which Dark Matter, as a main villain, does not directly fight Kirby. |
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| − | *[[Dark Mind]]'s second and final forms resemble Dark Matter. |
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| − | *Also, for a split second during its transformation (and during its attacks) in ''Kirby Mass Attack'', its orbs are purple like its debut appearance, and this is one of only two games (the other being ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'') where Dark Matter (as a final boss) can be attacked without using a [[final weapon]] (excluding Miracle Matter, who is not a final boss ''per se''). |
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| − | *Concept artwork seems to suggest that Dark Matter's true form was considered as a playable character in ''Kirby: Canvas Curse''.<ref>[http://imgur.com/E3JysS9 ''Kirby: Canvas Curse'' concept art]</ref> |
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| − | *A heavily remixed version of Dark Matter's theme from ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' is used as one of the tunes during the first phase of [[Magolor]]'s theme in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''. |
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| − | *"Reproduction of Darkness", the theme that plays during the battle against Dark Matter Clone in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'', is a remix of Dark Matter's theme in ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'', followed by a remix of the theme for the swordsman form. |
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| − | *The Dark Matter Clone in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' can turn its sword into something similar to the [[Rainbow Sword]] to attack, ironically, as the Rainbow Sword is the original Dark Matter's weakness. |
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| − | **According to a HAL Laboratory Miiverse post, this is because the Dark Matter can materialize its memories. |
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| − | **The cutscene before the battle against Dark Matter Clone is also called "The Dark Rainbow Thief". |
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| − | *In ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'', Dark Matter Clone is referred to as Dark Matter Blade in The True Arena's rest area. In Japanese, both its name in battle and in the rest area is クローン剣士ダークマター, meaning Clone Swordsman Dark Matter. |
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| − | **Additionally, in the PAL version, its name remains "Dark Matter Clone" both in battle and in the True Arena's rest area. |
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| − | **In light of this, the official English name of this form of Dark Matter itself is likely to be '''Dark Matter Blade'''. |
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| − | **When activating the portal for the Dark Matter Clone, Star Dream reveals the clone is filed as '''Sword_Master.exe'''. |
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| − | *Dark Matter's unused model in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' is similar to the animation that plays when Dark Matter is defeated in ''Kirby's Dream Land 3''. |
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| − | ==Artwork== |
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| − | KDL2 Dark Matter 2.png|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'' |
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| − | 180px-DarkmatterKDL2.png|''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' |
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| − | Darkmatter.png|''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' |
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| − | Dark Matter Squeak Squad.png|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'' |
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| − | KPR Sticker 102.png|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' ([[sticker]]) |
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| − | KPR Sticker 115.png|''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' (sticker) |
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| − | K25th Twitter (81).jpg|Kirby Twitter artwork celebrating Halloween (cameo) |
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| − | Kirby Twitter Valentines Day 2.jpg|Valentines Day artwork from official Kirby Twitter (cameos as a cookie) |
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| − | 1a.png|Dark Matter appears in one of the celebration pictures in ''Kirby Star Allies'' |
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| − | </gallery> |
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| − | ==Concept Artwork== |
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| − | Shadowy bro.jpg|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' (Kirby's 20th Anniversary Celebration Book) |
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| − | II7.png|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'' |
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| − | DarkmatterKDL2cap1.png|''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' |
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| − | DarkmatterKDL2cap2.png|''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' |
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| − | KDL3 Dark Matter.png|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' |
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| − | K64_Dark_Matter_Leaves.png|''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' |
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| − | Squeak Squad Graphic.png|The ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'' graphic depicting Dark Matter in its swordsman form from ''Kirby's Dream Land 2''. |
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| − | KMA Dark Matter1.png|''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' |
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| − | KQ Dark Matter.png|''Kirby Mass Attack'' |
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| − | KMA Dark Matter2.png|''Kirby Mass Attack'' |
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| − | KQ Dark Matter 3.png|''Kirby Mass Attack'' |
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| − | Rare_Keychain_27.png|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' ([[keychain]]) |
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| − | Rare_Keychain_4.png|''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' (keychain) |
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| − | KPR Dark Matter Clone 2.jpg|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' |
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| − | KPR Dark Matter Clone 3.jpg|Dark Matter Clone reveals its main eye. |
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| − | KPR Dark Matter Clone 4.jpg|Dark Matter Clone shoots beams at Meta Knight. |
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| − | Dark Matter Clone.jpeg|Dark Matter Clone reveals its true form before exploding. |
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| − | ArmorSw8.png|''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]'' ([[Armor]]) |
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| − | Sw8.png|''Team Kirby Clash Deluxe'' ([[Weapon]]) |
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| − | SSBUl_Spirit_24.jpg|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[spirit]]) |
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| − | ==Sprites and Models== |
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| − | <gallery captionalign="left"> |
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| − | KDL2 Dark Matter sprite 3.png|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'' |
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| − | KDL2_Dark_Matter_sprite_4.png|''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' |
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| − | KDL2 Dark Matter sprite.gif|''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' (Super Game Boy) |
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| − | KDL2 Dark Matter sprite 2.gif|''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' (Super Game Boy) |
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| − | Image:DarkmatterKDL3.png|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' |
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| − | KDL3 DM Defeated.png|''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' (defeated) |
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| − | K64 Dark Matter sprite.gif|''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' ([[Adeleine]]'s art) |
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| − | K64earlydarkmatter.png|''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' (unused) |
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| − | KMAdarkmatterswordsmanform.png|''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' |
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| − | KMAdarkmatterblobform.png|''Kirby Mass Attack'' |
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| − | Dark matter DAu3QjPUIAA5Uy1.png|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' (Clone) |
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| − | Mykx26Y.png|''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' (Clone) |
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| − | Dark matter DFPEsAFVoAE6vng.png|''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' (Clone) |
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| − | [[es:Materia Oscura]] |
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Revision as of 05:13, 26 July 2020
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This article is about the group referred to as Dark Matter. For other uses, see Dark Matter (disambiguation). |
The Dark Matter species is a race of beings that are often characterized by having a single eye. Most members and speculated members appear as a major antagonistic force in various games of the Kirby series. Although their goal may vary between individuals, most of them attempt to invade planets and cover them in darkness. Presumably being made of darkness and negative energy, some members are weak to light and positive energy, as shown with the Rainbow Sword and the Love-Love Stick. Members of the species also have the ability to possess and control others’ bodies to do their bidding. In the past, Hyness’s clan worshipped the “matter of darkness.” This implies that the Dark Matter species (or the material they’re made of) was worshipped by them.
Members
Dark Matter
Dark Matter Blade
Real Dark Matter
Regular Dark Matter are the most common members of the species. They can be seen as the grunts of the species. A Dark Matter has two forms: Dark Matter Blade, and its true form, Real Dark Matter. In their Blade form, Dark Matter have a more knight-like appearance and wield a sword as their main weapon. In their true form, Dark Matter can shoot lightning from their eyes and fire the orbs around their bodies at foes. According to a Miiverse post by Shinya Kumazaki, Dark Matter have the ability to materialize their memories, which was how the Dark Matter Clone created by Star Dream was able to wield the Rainbow Sword. It is unknown if other members or speculated members have this ability.
Gooey
Unlike other members of the Dark Matter species, Gooey is a docile being that is friends with Kirby. Also unlike other members, he has two eyes and a mouth with a long tongue. Being made of the same material as the Dark Matter species, Gooey can float and shoot lightning via a form that resembles Real Dark Matter, although his binocular face is retained.
Zero
Zero is the leader of the Dark Matter species, or at least the leader of most members. Zero is shown to have the ability to create Dark Matter, meaning that it is the source of them. Zero mainly attacks by shooting blood at its opponents, and can also detach its eye from its socket as a last resort. It was destroyed by Kirby and Gooey in Kirby's Dream Land 3.
Dark Rimuru, Dark Rimura, and Dark Rimuro
Dark Rimuru, Dark Rimura, and Dark Rimuro are a trio of Dark Matter that appeared in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. They were the ones who shattered Ripple Star’s crystal and forced Kirby and friends to gather the Crystal Shards. They are not technically fought directly, instead possessing a Waddle Dee, Adeleine, and King Dedede and making them fight. After Kirby defeats and frees the victims, the trio fly off and are never seen again, leaving their fate unknown. Their appearance is vaguely similar to a Real Dark Matter, and much like regular Dark Matter, they look identical to each other. However, it’s unknown if they are the same kind of Dark Matter as that.
Miracle Matter
Miracle Matter is a supposedly elite member of the Dark Matter species. Not much is known about Miracle Matter, as there is not much information about it. Unlike other members, Miracle Matter's body is covered with eyes. It is shown to have the ability to take on different forms that have the same powers as Kirby’s Copy Abilities in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards.
Speculated Members
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The following beings listed below are not confirmed to be a member of the Dark Matter species. Rather, they are speculated to be members or at least related due to having similar characteristics to members of the species. N-Z N-Z is an enemy in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, seemingly replacing the Waddle Dees. Despite not looking anything like Dark Matter, N-Zs can be seen falling out of the dark cloud that Miracle Matter presumably resides in at the end of Stage 3 of Ripple Star. Additionally, they are the only enemies to appear in Dark Star apart from 0². 0² 0² is the main antagonist and true final boss of Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. 0² was also the leader of the Dark Matter in the game. Its appearance and name seem to suggest that it is a revived form of Zero. However, it is unknown if this is the case. In the 20th Anniversary Hoshi no Kirby Pupupu Taizen, 0² is brought up due to its similarities. However, it is then stated that its true connection to the Dark Matter species is unknown, despite its name, appearance, and it leading the Dark Matter (however, the case of the latter is present only in English version, as in Japanese sources the antagonistic force is simply called the "Black Cloud" ( Dark Mind  First Form  Second Form Dark Mind is the main antagonist and final boss of Kirby & The Amazing Mirror. Dark Mind’s true form is an orange, fiery orb with a single, vertical eye. His appearance in this form has lead many to believe that he is a Mirror World version of Zero. As King D-Mind, the final boss of Team Kirby Clash Deluxe, Dark Mind resides within the stomach, which is where the Dark Matter reside when they possess King Dedede in Kirby's Dream Land 3 and Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. His mirror and reflecting laser attacks are also used by Void, another presumed member. Dark Nebula  Dark Nebula is the final boss of Kirby: Squeak Squad. Having been sealed away in a chest, it was released by Daroach, who thought the chest contained treasure. Dark Nebula has similar characteristics to the Dark Matter species, such as having a single eye and having the ability to possess others. In the Japanese version of the game, Dark Nebula is named “Dark Zero,” possibly referencing Zero. Like 0², Dark Nebula is brought up in the 20th Anniversary Hoshi no Kirby Pupupu Taizen because of these similarities. However, it is also stated that its true connection to the species is unknown. Master Crown  The Master Crown is a seemingly sentient crown that was crafted by the ancients that grants its wearer limitless power. After Kirby and friends defeat Magolor for the first time, the crown takes control of him and turns him into a manifestation of itself. During the fight with Magolor in this state, one can sometimes see an eye with a red iris and a black pupil in his mouth. This eye resembles that of a Dark Matter’s (and to a lesser extent, Zero’s), leading some to believe that the crown may be related to the species in some way. Additionally, in both phases of the fight with Magolor, the Master Crown has the design of an eye, which the Dark Matter species is mostly known for. Also, the music that plays against the fight against Magolor's first form when he wears the Master Crown is a heavily remixed version of Hyper Zone, the place Dark Matter is fought in Kirby's Dream Land 3. Void Termina, a reincarnation of Void, another presumed member, also uses swords that have hilts that are nearly identical to the Master Crown, and even uses a replica of it to fire lasers. Dark Crafter  Dark Crafter is the true main antagonist and final boss of Kirby and the Rainbow Curse. Dark Crafter has many similarities to the Dark Matter species, such as having a single eye and having the ability to possess others. His name has the same vowel sounds as “matter” as well. He also is dark in color, as shown after he is rammed by Kirby with the Star Dash and loses his color, although it’s unknown if this is his true color. Void  Void is the god of the Jambastion Religion. He has many different references to other members and speculated members, such as having Miracle Matter’s needle attack and making 0²‘s false face. Like Gooey, Void even has a form resembling that of Real Dark Matter, though Void actually has a single eye in that form. Void also has the Boss Butch version of Hyper Zone as his splash screen. In the Japanese version of Kirby Star Allies, Void is implied to have been created from Dark, along with the other chaos and possibilities, Dream, Soul, and Heart, gathering together in a substance of sorts. It is also stated that he was born as the ancestor of the “origin.” Given that Zero is the only known source of Dark Matter, it could possibly mean that Void is the ancestor of Zero, although it’s not confirmed. Likewise, Void Termina and Void Soul, a reincarnation and variation of Void, are also heavily implied to be related to the Dark Matter race. |
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