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{{about|the enemy from ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''|the cannon from the same game|[[Kannon (cannon)]]}} | {{about|the enemy from ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''|the cannon from the same game|[[Kannon (cannon)]]}} | ||
{{quote2|Batten down the hatches—looks like [[Klump]]’s been taking shooting lessons!|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' GBA instruction booklet, page 23}} | {{quote2|Batten down the hatches—looks like [[Klump]]’s been taking shooting lessons!|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' GBA instruction booklet, page 23}} | ||
'''Kannons''' are large [[cannon]]-wielding members of the [[Kremling Krew]]; they only appear in the games ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''. Kannons attack by shooting [[barrel]]s or [[kannonball]]s at the [[Kong]]s in whatever direction they're facing, either forward or downward. Kannons can be found in several levels, but mostly underground areas. Despite being large and burly, [[Diddy Kong]] and [[Dixie Kong]] can easily defeat a Kannon with any attack method. | '''Kannons''' are large [[cannon]]-wielding members of the [[Kremling Krew]]; they only appear in the games ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''. | ||
==History== | |||
===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' / ''Donkey Kong Land 2''=== | |||
[[File:Kannon jumping.png|thumb|150px|left|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' appearance]] | |||
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', Kannons attack by shooting [[barrel]]s or [[kannonball]]s at the [[Kong]]s in whatever direction they're facing, either forward or downward. Kannons can be found in several levels, but mostly underground areas. Despite being large and burly, [[Diddy Kong]] and [[Dixie Kong]] can easily defeat a Kannon with any attack method. | |||
According to the instruction booklet, Kannons are simply [[Klump]]s trained to use such weapons.<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Instruction Booklet'', Nintendo, 1995, p. 29, SNS-ADNE-USA. "It looks like Klump can shoot!"</ref> However, while normal Klumps wear army gear (green helmet, grenade belt, etc.) Kannons wear more of a pirate ensemble, such as earrings, a large belt, and a large black hat with a skull and cross-bones on it. Also, Kannons seem to have distinct ears. | According to the instruction booklet, Kannons are simply [[Klump]]s trained to use such weapons.<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Instruction Booklet'', Nintendo, 1995, p. 29, SNS-ADNE-USA. "It looks like Klump can shoot!"</ref> However, while normal Klumps wear army gear (green helmet, grenade belt, etc.) Kannons wear more of a pirate ensemble, such as earrings, a large belt, and a large black hat with a skull and cross-bones on it. Also, Kannons seem to have distinct ears. | ||
==Levels== | According to the game's credits, Kannons belong to the "[[Kremling Kuthroats]]" enemy class. | ||
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====Levels==== | |||
In both games, Kannons first appear in the level [[Kannon's Klaim]], which is named after them. | In both games, Kannons first appear in the level [[Kannon's Klaim]], which is named after them. | ||
===''Donkey Kong Country 2''=== | =====''Donkey Kong Country 2''===== | ||
*[[Kannon's Klaim (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Kannon's Klaim]] | *[[Kannon's Klaim (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Kannon's Klaim]] | ||
*[[Squawks's Shaft (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Squawks's Shaft]] | *[[Squawks's Shaft (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Squawks's Shaft]] | ||
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*[[Toxic Tower (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Toxic Tower]] | *[[Toxic Tower (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Toxic Tower]] | ||
*[[Animal Antics (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Animal Antics]] | *[[Animal Antics (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Animal Antics]] | ||
===''Super Mario-Kun''=== | |||
[[File:KannonKun.png|thumb|150px|right|A Kannon in ''Super Mario-Kun'']] | |||
A Kannon makes a brief cameo in Volume 14 of ''[[Super Mario-Kun]]''. The last part of the book has a series of comics based on ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', including a 'find the differences' activity between several enemies, including Click-Clack. | |||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
===Sprites=== | ===Sprites=== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*[[Kaptain Skurvy]], a character from the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' animated series]] resembles a Kannon. The only obvious difference is that Skurvy has a hand-cannon instead of a cannon, but it's still large enough to fire small cannonballs. | *[[Kaptain Skurvy]], a character from the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' animated series]] resembles a Kannon. The only obvious difference is that Skurvy has a hand-cannon instead of a cannon, but it's still large enough to fire small cannonballs. | ||
*Kannon was named "Klumpa" in [[List of Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest pre-release and unused content|earlier builds]] of ''Donkey Kong Country 2''. | *Kannon was named "Klumpa" in [[List of Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest pre-release and unused content|earlier builds]] of ''Donkey Kong Country 2''. | ||
Revision as of 03:30, September 7, 2020
- This article is about the enemy from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. For the cannon from the same game, see Kannon (cannon).
- “Batten down the hatches—looks like Klump’s been taking shooting lessons!”
- —Donkey Kong Country 2 GBA instruction booklet, page 23
Kannons are large cannon-wielding members of the Kremling Krew; they only appear in the games Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest and Donkey Kong Land 2.
History
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest / Donkey Kong Land 2
In Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest and Donkey Kong Land 2, Kannons attack by shooting barrels or kannonballs at the Kongs in whatever direction they're facing, either forward or downward. Kannons can be found in several levels, but mostly underground areas. Despite being large and burly, Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong can easily defeat a Kannon with any attack method.
According to the instruction booklet, Kannons are simply Klumps trained to use such weapons.[1] However, while normal Klumps wear army gear (green helmet, grenade belt, etc.) Kannons wear more of a pirate ensemble, such as earrings, a large belt, and a large black hat with a skull and cross-bones on it. Also, Kannons seem to have distinct ears.
According to the game's credits, Kannons belong to the "Kremling Kuthroats" enemy class.
Levels
In both games, Kannons first appear in the level Kannon's Klaim, which is named after them.
Donkey Kong Country 2
- Kannon's Klaim
- Squawks's Shaft
- Rattle Battle
- Slime Climb
- Bramble Scramble
- Mudhole Marsh
- Rambi Rumble
- Gusty Glade
- Web Woods
- Windy Well
- Chain Link Chamber
- Toxic Tower
- Animal Antics
Super Mario-Kun
A Kannon makes a brief cameo in Volume 14 of Super Mario-Kun. The last part of the book has a series of comics based on Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, including a 'find the differences' activity between several enemies, including Click-Clack.
Gallery
Sprites
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)
Instruction booklet descriptions
- “It looks like Klump can shoot.”
- —Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest SNES instruction booklet, page 29
- “Batten down the hatches—looks like Klump’s been taking shooting lessons!”
- —Donkey Kong Country 2 GBA instruction booklet, page 23
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | キャノン Kyanon |
Kannon |
| Italian | Kannone |
Literal translation |
Trivia
- Kaptain Skurvy, a character from the Donkey Kong Country animated series resembles a Kannon. The only obvious difference is that Skurvy has a hand-cannon instead of a cannon, but it's still large enough to fire small cannonballs.
- Kannon was named "Klumpa" in earlier builds of Donkey Kong Country 2.
References
- ^ Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1995, p. 29, SNS-ADNE-USA. "It looks like Klump can shoot!"
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