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Killing machines are four-legged robots with suction-cup-like feet, a single red eye, and are primarily blue in color. In most games they are featured in the killing machine holds a single-edged sword in its right hand and has a crossbow for a left arm with the bolts stored in a quiver worn on its back, the strap going across its upper body, though there are rare occasions where they have a normal left arm instead of a crossbow.
Killing machines are four-legged robots with suction-cup-like feet, a single red eye, and are primarily blue in color. In most games they are featured in the killing machine holds a single-edged sword in its right hand and has a crossbow for a left arm with the bolts stored in a quiver worn on its back, the strap going across its upper body, though there are rare occasions where they have a normal left arm instead of a crossbow.


Often portrayed as heavy-attackers, killing machines had little else in their arsenal beyond physical attacks before {{Dragon Quest VIII}} gave them the power to shoot a laser from their eye. They are notably one of the first regular enemies in the series that can attack twice per round and do so essentially all the time, retaining this ability in their mainstream appearances and often bearing similar attributes or references to this in spin-off games. Another recurring quality is that they often appear in cold climates or areas close to such places.
Often portrayed as heavy-attackers, killing machines had little else in their arsenal beyond physical attacks before {{Dragon Quest VIII}} gave them the power to shoot a laser from their eye. They are notably one of the first regular enemies in the series that can attack twice per round and do so essentially all the time, retaining this ability in their mainstream appearances and often bearing similar attributes or references to this in spin-off games. Another recurring quality is that they often appear in cold climates or areas close to such places, being able to channel the power of ice through their swords with [[Kacrackle Slash]]. Their robotic bodies tend to give them protection against status effects such as poison and sleep, but the machines frequently have difficulty dealing with lightning and explosive spells. In the ''Heroes'' series of games, it is possible to short circuit them with electrical attacks and magic.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|remake-agility=80
|remake-agility=80
|remake-spells=None
|remake-spells=None
|remake-locations=[[Cave to Rendarak]] <br> [[Rendarak]] Plateau <br> [[Hall of Hargon]]
|remake-locations=[[Cave to Rendarak]]<br>[[Rendarak]] Plateau<br>[[Hall of Hargon]]
|remake-item=[[Steel shield]] ({{fraction|1|16}})
|remake-item=[[Steel shield]] ({{fraction|1|16}})
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
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|exp=633
|exp=633
|gold=74
|gold=74
|tameRate=[[Killing machine (Recruit)|1/256]]
|tameRate=[[Killing machine (Recruit)|{{fraction|1|256}}]]
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Always acts twice<br>Flails weapon (125% damage)<br>Slashes character (125% damage)
|skills=Always acts twice<br>Flails weapon (125% damage)<br>Slashes character (125% damage)
|item=[[Spiked armour]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|item=[[Spiked armour]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Nadiria]]<br>[[Mt. Zugzwang]]
|locations=[[Nadiria]]<br>[[Mt. Zugzwang]]
|evasion=0/64
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=20%
|frizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=20%
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|ps2-sprites=[[Image:Killingmachine DQV PS2.png]]
|ps2-sprites=[[Image:Killingmachine DQV PS2.png]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Killing_machine1.png]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Killing_machine1.png]]
}}
==={{DQ7}}===
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
|name=Killing machine
|kanji=キラーマシン
|romanji=Kirā mashin
|sprite=
|hp=179
|mp=50
|exp=950
|gold=111
|attack=185
|defense=185
|agility=98
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|64}}]]
|bestiaryNumber=DLC #028
|spells=None
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>Lets an arrow fly (125% damage)<br>[[Multislice]]
|locations=[[DLC Tablet|True Steel]]
|items=[[Spiked armour]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=100%
|crack-resist=100%
|woosh-resist=100%
|zap-resist=100%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=80%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=100%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=15%
|cool-breath-resist=100%
|strike-resist=50%
|burning-breath-resist=100%
|army-resist=100%
}}
}}


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{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Killing machine
|name=Killing machine
|kanji= キラーマシン
|kanji=キラーマシン
|romanji=Kirā mashin
|romanji=Kirā mashin
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Killing machine.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Killing machine.png|150px]]
|hp=165
|hp=165
|mp=0
|mp=0
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|description=Invented by the infamous Dr. Dorte, these killing machines don't feel pity, remorse, or fear. Once activated, they will not stop until every living creature within range has been terminated.
|description=Invented by the infamous Dr. Dorte, these killing machines don't feel pity, remorse, or fear. Once activated, they will not stop until every living creature within range has been terminated.
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Fire an arrow (125%)<br>[[Kacrackle Slash]]<br>Laser strike (50~60)<br>Slash violently (125%)
|skills=Fire an arrow (125% damage)<br>[[Kacrackle Slash]]<br>Laser strike (50~60 non-elemental damage to entire party)<br>Slash violently (125% damage)
|locations=[[Blizzard Peaks]]<br>[[Dragon Graveyard]]
|locations=[[Blizzard Peaks]]<br>[[Dragon Graveyard]]
|items=[[Iron cuirass]]{{fraction|1|64}}<br>[[Steel broadsword]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Iron cuirass]]{{fraction|1|64}}<br>[[Steel broadsword]]{{fraction|1|128}}
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|game={{Dragon Quest IX}}
|game={{Dragon Quest IX}}
|console=DS
|console=DS
|kanji=キラーマシン
|romanji=Kirā mashin
|romanji=Kirā mashin
|hp=182
|hp=182
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|defense=216
|defense=216
|agility=164
|agility=164
|experience=1880
|experience=1,880
|gold=168
|gold=168
|droppedItem={{Iron nails 9}} (common, 1/16)<br>[[Seed of agility]] (rare, 1/256)
|droppedItem=[[Iron nails]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Seed of agility]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|skills=
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>Makes a violent slashing attack (125% damage)<br>Lets an arrow fly (125% damage)<br>Laser strike (20~37 non-elemental damage to entire party)<br>[[Kacrackle Slash]]
|spells=
|spells=None
|family=Machine
|family=Machine
|bestiaryNumber=087
|bestiaryNumber=#087
|description=These super-fast, multi-tasking, military machines always attack twice per turn, and know an astounding amount of abilities.<br><br>Fervent fans of their flawlessly efficient forms assert that an adventure without one is a waste of everyone's time.
|description=These super-fast, multi-tasking, military machines always attack twice per turn, and know an astounding amount of abilities.<br><br>Fervent fans of their flawlessly efficient forms assert that an adventure without one is a waste of everyone's time.
|locations=[[Gittish Empire]]<br>[[Gittingham Palace]]<br>[[Tower of Nod]]<br>[[Djust Desert]] (high ground)<br>{{Grotto}}
|locations=[[Gittish Empire]]<br>[[Gittingham Palace]]<br>[[Tower of Nod]]<br>[[Djust Desert]] (high ground)<br>{{Grotto}}
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|gold=180
|gold=180
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>Becomes [[Pep|pepped]] up<br>Parry<br>Makes a violent slashing attack (180% damage)<br>Takes aim and fires (125% damage)<br>Fires off a laser (50~60 damage to entire party)<br>[[Kacrackle Slash]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>Becomes [[Pep|pepped]] up<br>Parries an attack perfectly with its weapon<br>Makes a violent slashing attack (180% damage)<br>Takes aim and fires (125% damage)<br>Fires off a laser (50~60 damage to entire party)<br>[[Kacrackle Slash]]
|items=[[Platinum ore]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Spiked armour]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Platinum ore]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Spiked armour]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[The Snærfelt]] (second act)<br>[[The Arborian Highlands]] (second act)<br>[[The Battleground]] (second act)<br>[[Cave to Rendarak]] ([[3DS]] and ''Definitive Edition'' only)
|locations=[[The Snærfelt]] (second act)<br>[[The Arborian Highlands]] (second act)<br>[[The Battleground]] (second act)<br>[[Cave to Rendarak]] ([[3DS]] and ''Definitive Edition'' only)
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|gold=451
|gold=451
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>Becomes [[Pep|pepped up]]<br>Parry<br>Makes a violent slashing attack (180% damage)<br>Takes aim and fires (125% damage)<br>Fires off a laser (108~132 damage to entire party)<br>[[Kacrackle Slash]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>Becomes [[Pep|pepped up]]<br>Parries an attack perfectly with its weapon<br>Makes a violent slashing attack (180% damage)<br>Takes aim and fires (125% damage)<br>Fires off a laser (108~132 damage to entire party)<br>[[Kacrackle Slash]]
|items=[[Platinum ore]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Spiked armour]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Platinum ore]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Spiked armour]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Sniflheim]] Region (third act)<br>[[The Snærfelt]] (third act)
|locations=[[Sniflheim Region]] (third act)<br>[[The Snærfelt]] (third act)
|evasion=N/a
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=50%
|fire-resist=50%
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{{DQMEnemy
{{DQMEnemy
|name=Roboster
|name=Roboster
|kanji= キラーマシン
|kanji=キラーマシン
|romanji=Kirā mashin
|romanji=Kirā mashin
|sprite=[[File:Roboster.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Roboster.png]]
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|wisdom=5/5
|wisdom=5/5
|agility=5/5
|agility=5/5
|family= [[Material family|Material]]
|family=[[Material family|Material]]
|in-game-description=
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[Mercurial Thrust|SquallHit]], [[Multislice|RainSlash]], [[BiAttack]]
|abilities=[[Mercurial Thrust|SquallHit]], [[Multislice|RainSlash]], [[BiAttack]]
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|agility=7/10
|agility=7/10
|family= [[Material]]
|family= [[Material]]
|in-game-description=
|in-game-description=Battles until it is fully wrecked.
|abilities=[[BiAttack]], [[Multislice|RainSlash]], [[Mercurial Thrust|SquallHit]]
|abilities=[[BiAttack]], [[Multislice|RainSlash]], [[Mercurial Thrust|SquallHit]]
|habitat=[[Sky World]] (Cobi's Journey)
|habitat=[[Sky World]] (Cobi's Journey)
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|name=Killing machine
|name=Killing machine
|kanji=キラーマシン
|kanji=キラーマシン
|romanji=
|romanji={{tt|Kirā mashin|Killer machine}}
|sprite=[[File:Killing machine builders.png|200px]]
|sprite=[[File:Killing machine builders.png|200px]]
|chapter-3-hp=250
|chapter-3-hp=250
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*[[Killing machine light]]
*[[Killing machine light]]
*[[Type G0]]
*[[Type G0]]
*[[A3G15]]


===Close Cousins===
===Close Cousins===
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|es=Máquina de matar|es-meaning=Spanish for "killing machine"
|es=Máquina de matar|es-meaning=Spanish for "killing machine"
|de=Killermaschine|de-meaning=German for "killing machine"
|de=Killermaschine|de-meaning=German for "killing machine"
|it=Mechacentauro|it-meaning=Derived from the English ''{{tt|mecha-|relating to mechanics or a type of robot featured in science fiction}}'' and ''centauro'', a creature from Greek mythology with the upper body of a man and the lower body and legs of a horse.
}}
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Killing machine original art.png|Famicom artwork.
Killing machine original art.png|Famicom artwork.
Image:DQX Killer Machine.jpg|A killing machine in ''X''.
DQVII Killing machine.png|Appearance in ''VII'''s [['The Big Book of Beasts']] in the remake.
Image:DQXI Killing machine.jpg|''XI'' polygon model
DQX Killer Machine.jpg|A killing machine in ''X''.
Image:DQXI Malicious killing machine.jpg|A malicious killing machine
DQXI Killing machine.jpg|''XI'' polygon model
Image:Roboster.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters'' sprite.
DQXI Malicious killing machine.jpg|A malicious killing machine
Image:Roboster DQM PSX.gif|''DQM I & II'' sprite  
Roboster.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters'' sprite.
Image:Roboster 2.png|''Caravan Heart'' sprite
Roboster DQM PSX.gif|''DQM I & II'' sprite  
Image:DQHRS_Killing_Machine.png|''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime|Rocket Slime]]''.
Roboster 2.png|''Caravan Heart'' sprite
Image:Killingmachine DQMJ DS.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker'' model.
DQHRS_Killing_Machine.png|''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime|Rocket Slime]]''.
Image:DQMBRV Killing Machine.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in
Killingmachine DQMJ DS.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker'' model.
Image:DQMBRV Killing Machine1.png
DQMBRV Killing Machine.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in
Image:DQMBRV Killing Machine0.png
DQMBRV Killing Machine1.png
Image:Killingmachinesofubi.jpg|[[Sofubi Monster]]
DQMBRV Killing Machine0.png
Image:AM BigFigure KillingMachine.jpg|AM Big Figure
DQMBRV Killing machine2.png
Image:Metallic Killing Machine.jpg|Metallic Monster Gallery
Killingmachinesofubi.jpg|[[Sofubi Monster]]
Image:DQTCG Killing Machine.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card
AM BigFigure KillingMachine.jpg|AM Big Figure
Image:DQTCG Killing machine.png|Killing machine monster companion card
Metallic Killing Machine.jpg|Metallic Monster Gallery
Image:DQH_Killing_Machine.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes''.
DQTCG Killing Machine.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card
Image:DQHII Killing Machine Bowgun.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes II'' weapon the Robo-Bow.
DQTCG Killing machine.png|Killing machine monster companion card
Image:DQHII Angelo RoboBow.jpg|[[Angelo]] wielding the Robo-Bow.
DQH_Killing_Machine.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes''.
Image:DQ Stars Android Killing Machine 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
DQHII Killing Machine Bowgun.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes II'' weapon the Robo-Bow.
Image:DQ Stars Android Killing Machine 2.jpg|
DQHII Angelo RoboBow.jpg|[[Angelo]] wielding the Robo-Bow.
Image:DQW Killing machine.jpg|A killing machine in ''Walk''.
DQ Stars Android Killing Machine 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
Image:DQT KillingMachine LethalArmour.jpg|The killing machine and [[lethal armour]] in ''Tact''.
DQ Stars Android Killing Machine 2.jpg|
Image:Eraser 0084 Killing Machine.jpg|A killing machine in ''Keshi Keshi''.
DQW Killing machine.jpg|A killing machine in ''Walk''.
DQT KillingMachine LethalArmour.jpg|The killing machine and [[lethal armour]] in ''Tact''.
Eraser 0084 Killing Machine.jpg|A killing machine in ''Keshi Keshi''.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro enemies]]
[[Category:Torneko: The Last Hope enemies]]
[[Category:Torneko: The Last Hope enemies]]
[[Category:Torneko's Great Adventure 3: Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
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