Kannon
- 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).
- “It looks like Klump can shoot.”
- —Donkey Kong Country 2 manual, page 29
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 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, Kannons can be defeated by 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.
Levels
Kannon appear in the following levels.
Donkey Kong Country 2
- Kannon's Klaim
- Squawk'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
Gallery
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
- Kannon DKL2.PNG
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 |
Trivia
- According to the game's credits, Kannons belong to the "Kremling Kuthroats" enemy class.
- 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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|---|---|
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| Species | Bazuka • Bones • Ghost • Kaboing • Kaboom • Kackle • Kannon • Kasplat • Klampon • Klank • Klaptrap • Klasp • Klinger • Kloak • Klobber • Klomp • Klump • Knocka • Kobble • Koin • Koindozer • Kopter • Kosha • Kracka • Krash • Kremling cop • Krimp • Kritter • Kroc • Krockhead • Krook • Kruiser • Krumple • Kruncha • Krusha • Kuchuka • Kuff 'n' Klout • Kutlass • Re-Koil • Robokremling • Rock Kroc • Skidda • Shroom • Super Team goalie |
