Halberd: Difference between revisions

|image= [[File:KPR Halberd model.png|350px]]

|caption= The '''Halberd''', as seen in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''

|game= <small>''[[Kirby Super Star]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''<br>''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]''<br>''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]''</small>

|related= [[Lor Starcutter]], [[Fortress of Shadows - Jambastion|Jambastion]]

The '''Battleship Halberd''' (often referred to in short as simply '''Halberd''') is a giant flying warship which [[Meta Knight]] commands and uses as his main base of operations. With the help of a motley crew of [[Popstar]]'s residents - most notably the [[Meta-Knights]], [[Captain Vul]], and [[Sailor Waddle Dee]] - Meta Knight uses the ship as a display of his power, authority, and leadership. The Halberd is equipped with two large and four small bat-like wings, a series of powerful engines fueled by the [[Reactor]] (which is powered by [[Wheelie]]s), and a large array of guns, the most notable of which being the mighty [[Combo Cannon]]. At the bow of the ship is a giant replica of Meta Knight's mask, making it hard to mistake who the ship belongs to. The Halberd is capable of operating in the air, underwater, and even in deep space.

The Halberd appears as a prominent stage and setting in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], starting with ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. It also appears in the anime series ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'', where it is used by [[Meta Knight (anime character)|Meta Knight]] and the Dream Landers to take on [[eNeMeE]] by assaulting his [[eNeMeE's Fortress|space fortress]].  

The Halberd makes its debut appearance in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' (also appearing in ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'') where it is the principal setting and central plot point of [[Revenge of Meta Knight]]. In this first appearance, Meta Knight and his crew prepare to take off using the ship, and use its might to subjugate all of Dream Land (presumably wrestling control away from [[King Dedede]]). Seeing this as a threat, Kirby rides in and attempts to board the ship multiple times, being repulsed all but the third time by the crew. Once Kirby manages to get on board, Meta Knight's crew panic as they desperately try whatever they can to get Kirby off, but as they repeatedly fail at this task, Kirby worms his way through the ship and damages critical components of it. He starts by disabling the Combo Cannon, then breaks both wings while defeating [[Heavy Lobster]], then goes in for the critical blow by disabling the Reactor and freeing the Wheelies. From here, Kirby makes his way to the bridge as most of the crew evacuate and battles Meta Knight directly, defeating him in an honorable sword duel. After this, Kirby makes his escape in the nick of time by [[Wheelie Rider|riding]] one of the leftover Wheelies while Meta Knight tries his best to take Kirby down with the ship. Ultimately, Kirby is able to hop off the ship as it crashes into the ocean, and he rides off into the sunset, having saved Dream Land from another threat to the peace.

From there, the Halberd takes off and shows off its power by destroying every Destroya with a single shot from its mighty cannons. The Halberd then flies into outer space and initiates warp speed to travel to eNeMeE's Fortress. On the way, it is attacked by [[Heavy Lobster]], but [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]] and the crew mange to destroy it before it damages the main engine. Once the Halberd arrives at the fortress, it is set upon by the defensive turrets and Destroya armada. These prove to be too much for the Halberd to handle on its own, but backup comes in the form of three rogue Destroyas piloted by Kirby's allies. The Halberd manages to make it into the fortress and deliver its crew intact to the interior chamber, but it is eventually destroyed when more turret fire and Destroyas eventually do it in. The explosion from the ship does manage to take out the last of the defenses inside the fortress, however.

The design of the Halberd is similar to its original design in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', featuring a similar keel and a rounded bridge superstructure, but it has a smoother silver appearance, larger weapons, and wings equipped with rocket engines. Unlike the games, it is not powered by [[Wheelie|Wheelies]] or the [[Reactor]], but instead features a singular main engine that is powered by an unknown fuel source. Also unlike the games, this Halberd is equipped with energy shielding and a warp drive that allows the ship to enter warp speed. In place of the ||Combo Cannon|| is the Gravity Disruptor, a powerful twin-barrel plasma beam turret capable of taking out Destroyas in a single hit.

[[File:V4 Illustration 4.png|thumb|200px|The Halberd approaches [[List of novel-exclusive locations#Chiffon Star|Chiffon Star]] in ''[[Kirby: Meta Knight and the Puppet Princess]]'']]

*The Halberd likely takes inspiration from the [[wikipedia:Space_Battleship_Yamato|Space Battleship Yamato]], a similar-looking space warship from the anime series of the same name.

KSS Halberd destroyed.png|The Halberd in the process of being destroyed in ''Kirby Super Star''

KEY Battleship Halberd Preview.png|The bow of the Halberd, as seen in ''Kirby's Epic Yarn''

Strato Patrol EOS KMA Meta-Knights 2.png|The Halberd appearing in the background in Strato Patrol EOS

KPROS card 3 back.jpg|Artwork for ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' featuring [[Kirby]] and [[Meta Knight]] battling [[Star Dream]], with the Halberd in the background

KPR Art and Style Concept Art.jpg|Concept art for ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' featuring Kirby charging at [[Susie]], where the Halberd is with him in the background

SSBB Halberd Trophy model.png|Model used for its [[smashwiki:Trophy|trophy]] from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''

Halberd Spirit.png|[[smashwiki:Spirit|Spirit]] from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''

Kirby no Copy-toru Meta Knight artwork.jpg|Artwork of Meta Knight from ''Kirby no Copy-toru!'', including the Halberd down below.

Kirbys 25th Anniversary artwork.png|Artwork for Kirby's 25th Anniversary