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I think a more likely interpretation is that this was an animation before he enters the Absolutely Safe Capsule after losing the battle against the party.
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{{Character infobox | {{Character infobox | ||
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|image=Pokey.png | |image=Pokey.png | ||
|size=200px | |size=200px | ||
|caption= | |caption=Papier-mâché model from [[EarthBound]] | ||
|image2=PorkyBattleM3.png | |image2=PorkyBattleM3.png | ||
|caption2=Appearence in [[Mother 3]] | |caption2=Appearence in [[Mother 3]] | ||
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== In ''[[Mother 3]]'' == | == In ''[[Mother 3]]'' == | ||
Porky later reappears as the main antagonist in ''[[Mother 3]]''. | Porky later reappears as the main antagonist in ''[[Mother 3]]''. Though he is called Pokey in ''EarthBound'', he has since been known as Porky in official English sources, including the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, and he also carries this name in the [[Mother 3 fan translation|fan translation]] of ''Mother 3''. This change is likely related to the frequent pig-related wordplay surrounding him in the latter game. | ||
Although not present or mentioned directly for most of the game, Porky's influence is seen through the [[Pigmask Army]] that emerges early on in the story. When the game [[Chapter 4|skips forward]] several years into the future, it is revealed that the Nowhere Islands are controlled by "King P", although the actual Pigmask forces are commanded by the [[Fierce Pork Trooper]], [[Fassad]], and the [[Masked Man]]. Porky's presence is hinted at in [[Chapter 5]], when the party goes through his playroom in [[Thunder Tower]]. While only referenced as "the King's playroom", it is shown that the most prized possession there is the "[[Yo-yo#In Mother 3|Friend's Yo-yo]]", a reference to [[Ness]]'s use of yo-yos in the [[EarthBound|previous game]]. The fact that Ness is referred to as a "friend" here and that the yo-yo is the most prized possession once again implies that Porky expressed some positive feelings of his former enemy. Porky is finally confirmed to be the identity of "King P" at the end of [[Chapter 7]], when he invites the party to his home in [[New Pork City]]. | Although not present or mentioned directly for most of the game, Porky's influence is seen through the [[Pigmask Army]] that emerges early on in the story. When the game [[Chapter 4|skips forward]] several years into the future, it is revealed that the Nowhere Islands are controlled by "King P", although the actual Pigmask forces are commanded by the [[Fierce Pork Trooper]], [[Fassad]], and the [[Masked Man]]. Porky's presence is hinted at in [[Chapter 5]], when the party goes through his playroom in [[Thunder Tower]]. While only referenced as "the King's playroom", it is shown that the most prized possession there is the "[[Yo-yo#In Mother 3|Friend's Yo-yo]]", a reference to [[Ness]]'s use of yo-yos in the [[EarthBound|previous game]]. The fact that Ness is referred to as a "friend" here and that the yo-yo is the most prized possession once again implies that Porky expressed some positive feelings of his former enemy. Porky is finally confirmed to be the identity of "King P" at the end of [[Chapter 7]], when he invites the party to his home in [[New Pork City]]. | ||
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When his spider mech is destroyed by Lucas and his friends, he reveals an [[Absolutely Safe Capsule]] built by Dr. Andonuts, which he claims is impenetrable. When he enters it, however, he finds himself unable to escape, as the capsule was built to be impenetrable from both sides when sealed. Porky does not appear to realize the nature of his fate, only sticking his tongue out at the protagonists. When Dr. Andonuts appears, he reveals that he designed the capsule in this way (even warning Porky not to enter it), yet he also states Porky may have gotten his wish of being isolated from everyone who dislikes him. Even after Lucas pulls the final Needle, [[the player]] can find a large rolling object in the ending that is implied to be the Absolutely Safe Capsule with Porky still inside. | When his spider mech is destroyed by Lucas and his friends, he reveals an [[Absolutely Safe Capsule]] built by Dr. Andonuts, which he claims is impenetrable. When he enters it, however, he finds himself unable to escape, as the capsule was built to be impenetrable from both sides when sealed. Porky does not appear to realize the nature of his fate, only sticking his tongue out at the protagonists. When Dr. Andonuts appears, he reveals that he designed the capsule in this way (even warning Porky not to enter it), yet he also states Porky may have gotten his wish of being isolated from everyone who dislikes him. Even after Lucas pulls the final Needle, [[the player]] can find a large rolling object in the ending that is implied to be the Absolutely Safe Capsule with Porky still inside. | ||
[[Shigesato Itoi]] has stated that Porky will still be alive in 5.5 billion years when the Earth will be destroyed by the Sun going nova; Itoi says that "the grief of that is incredibly depressing to me. It's amazing... Porky is truly a poem in himself."<ref>[http://mother3.fobby.net/interview/m3int_09.html Nindori.com interview with Shigesato Itoi], translated</ref> | |||
===[[Memo]] {{tt|description|the memo is a beta feature, so certain details may have changed in the final release}}=== | ===[[Memo]] {{tt|description|the memo is a beta feature, so certain details may have changed in the final release}}=== | ||
"''A chubby little brat born near the end of the 20th century in a town called Onett, in Eagleland. Before long, he was plotting evil schemes and setting them into motion, one after another, wicked beyond imagination... ...and a far cry from the mere pranks of a childish bully. For those who would like more details... Well, this is by no means an advertisement, mind you, it just boils down to a simple note for your adventure... ...so if you don't mind my saying, you should try playing that one thing called ''EarthBound'', dude!''" | "''A chubby little brat born near the end of the 20th century in a town called Onett, in Eagleland. Before long, he was plotting evil schemes and setting them into motion, one after another, wicked beyond imagination... ...and a far cry from the mere pranks of a childish bully. For those who would like more details... Well, this is by no means an advertisement, mind you, it just boils down to a simple note for your adventure... ...so if you don't mind my saying, you should try playing that one thing called ''EarthBound'', dude!''" | ||
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|song=Master Porky's Theme | |song=Master Porky's Theme | ||
|song2=Absolutely Safe Capsule | |song2=Absolutely Safe Capsule | ||
|location= | |location=[[Final area]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
Porky also makes an appearance as an enemy in Mother 3. Lucas and company battle him towards the end of the game, on the way to the [[Final area|Final]] [[Seven Needles|Needle]]. All his attacks are inexplicable, stating messages such as "Porky did something!" or "What did Porky do?". | Porky also makes an appearance as an enemy in Mother 3. Lucas and company battle him towards the end of the game, on the way to the [[Final area|Final]] [[Seven Needles|Needle]]. All his attacks are inexplicable, stating messages such as "Porky did something!" or "What did Porky do?". | ||
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* The reason Porky was named "Pokey" in EarthBound was possibly due to it being based on the transliteration of his Japanese name ポーキー (Pōkī), due to Japanese pronouncing the "or" sound as a long "o". However, the romanization of his Japanese name is "Porky", and most recent evidence suggests his English name was intended to be "Porky" as well (especially as this went on to be the name used in ''Super Smash Bros.''). | * The reason Porky was named "Pokey" in EarthBound was possibly due to it being based on the transliteration of his Japanese name ポーキー (Pōkī), due to Japanese pronouncing the "or" sound as a long "o". However, the romanization of his Japanese name is "Porky", and most recent evidence suggests his English name was intended to be "Porky" as well (especially as this went on to be the name used in ''Super Smash Bros.''). | ||
* An unused graphic in ''Mother 3'' depicts the upper half of Porky shown in a manner similar to that of the [[Status]] menu. <ref>[http://earthboundcentral.com/2010/10/some-unused-mother-3-graphics/ EarthBound Central: Some Unused Mother 3 Graphics]</ref> | * An unused graphic in ''Mother 3'' depicts the upper half of Porky shown in a manner similar to that of the [[Status]] menu. <ref>[http://earthboundcentral.com/2010/10/some-unused-mother-3-graphics/ EarthBound Central: Some Unused Mother 3 Graphics]</ref> | ||
* | * Porky has unused sprites that depict an early version of his sprites that shows him in a pod before it was changed to the spider mech design seen in the final version of Mother 3. <ref>https://tcrf.net/Mother_3/Unused_Graphics/Character_Sprites#Porky</ref> | ||
** The sprites include a floating, opening/closing, talking, wobbling, and the pod breaking animations. | |||
*** The latter animation has been interpreted by fans to either be the animation of Porky trying to call the Absolutely Safe Capsule or a death scene after being defeated by the party. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||