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| “ | My floating friend there, Doc, built my airship. He's a genius when it comes to machines. Right, Doc? Hmm. He's getting on in years now, but I'm sure he's got a lot of big ideas knocking around his head. | ” | — Daroach in Kirby Mass Attack |
Doc is a member of the Squeaks serving under Daroach, who debuted in Kirby: Squeak Squad. He is easily the smallest of the named Squeak members, comparable to a Squeaker in size, but is distinguishable by his huge green mustache and stereotypical mad scientist goggles. He is often seen operating a flying saucer, which is indicative of his penchant for inventing and operating robots and other machines. Notable inventions of Doc include his flying saucer, Mecha-Kracko, Yadgaine, and Daroach's Airship. In Kirby: Squeak Squad, Doc is fought on several occasions as a Mid-Boss and twice as a boss using these various machines. Without a machine to pilot, he is helpless.
Personality
In Kirby Mass Attack, Daroach reveals that Doc is "a genius when it comes to machines" but is "getting on in years". While Doc himself never speaks, Daroach claims that he invented all of the Squeaks' gadgets, including the airship which Daroach uses in said game.
Game appearances
Kirby: Squeak Squad
As a Mid-Boss
Doc appears alongside Spinni and Storo as a major enemy which Kirby will need to contend with in some stages once picking up a large Treasure Chest. He pursues Kirby in his flying saucer and will attempt to fire beams and drop bombs (which yield the Bomb Copy Ability) at him, causing Kirby to drop a chest if hit. Doc can then attempt to steal the chest using a claw from his saucer. If Doc is hit, he may drop a laser gun, which Kirby can swallow for the Laser ability.
If great damage is sustained, Doc will be ejected from his saucer, and left stunned for a while before hopping back into another one. If his saucer lands on the ground when this happens, Kirby can swallow it for the UFO ability.
Doc has 70 HP as a Mid-Boss, the lowest among himself, Spinni and Storo. Kirby's Star Bullet deals 40 damage per shot so Doc can be easily defeated by 2 Star Bullets.
Other roles
- Main article: Mecha-Kracko
- Main article: Yadgaine
In the case of two different mechanical bosses, Doc is shown to be the pilot, and is ejected from both when they are defeated. The bosses are:
- Mecha-Kracko in Cushy Cloud;
- Yadgaine in Jam Jungle.
In the former case, Doc is not revealed as the pilot until the first phase of the fight is over.
Kirby Mass Attack
Doc appears in Daroach's Airship after Dedede Resort is cleared. While he can't be interacted with, Daroach mentions him in some dialogue.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Doc appears as a keychain in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, using his sprite from Kirby: Squeak Squad
Kirby: Planet Robobot
In Kirby: Planet Robobot, Doc appears as a sticker for the Robobot Armor using his artwork from Kirby: Squeak Squad.
Kirby Star Allies
- Main article: Daroach#Kirby Star Allies
In Kirby Star Allies, Doc appears as part of Daroach the Dream Friend's moveset. When called upon, he orbits Daroach three times in his saucer while emitting a constant electric field. This field is capable of dealing electrical damage, activating Wires, and granting the Zap effect to allies.
Kirby's Dream Buffet
In Kirby's Dream Buffet, Doc appears on one of the Character Treats, using his artwork from Kirby: Squeak Squad.
Gallery
Alternate art of Doc from Kirby: Squeak Squad
Artwork of Doc inside Mecha-Kracko's core from Kirby: Squeak Squad
Artwork of Doc inside Yadgaine from Kirby: Squeak Squad
Sprite of Doc inside Mecha-Kracko as it malfunctions from Kirby: Squeak Squad
Kirby battling Yadgaine piloted by Doc in Kirby: Squeak Squad
Doc getting thrashed after trying to steal a Treasure Chest in Kirby: Squeak Squad
Sticker of Doc from Kirby: Planet Robobot
Doc in Kirby Star Allies when summoned by player 2
Doc in Kirby Star Allies when summoned by player 3
Doc in Kirby Star Allies when summoned by player 4
Dedede Directory about the Squeaks
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ドク Doku |
Doc |
| Traditional Chinese | 多庫 duō kù |
Transcription of Doc |
| Simplified Chinese | 多库 duō kù | |
| French | Doc | - |
| German | Doc | - |
| Korean | 도크 Dokeu |
Doc; Transliteration of Japanese name |
| Portuguese | Doc | - |
