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'''Blade''' is a massive battleship used by the [[Axem Rangers]] in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. Blade resembles a giant ax, with a great eye in the middle of the main blade. Additionally, two smaller axes hang from the side of the battleship. The main weapon of the battleship is a massive energy cannon that can fire the powerful [[Breaker Beam]].
|image=[[File:Blade.jpg|200px]]<br>Artwork from ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]])
}}
'''The Blade''' is a massive battleship in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', and the main base of the [[Axem Rangers]]. He resembles a giant axe, with a great eye in the middle of the main blade. Additionally, two smaller axes hang from the side of him. The Blade's main weapon is a massive face-shaped energy cannon that can fire the powerful [[Breaker Beam]].


Blade is first used during a rendezvous mission with [[Yaridovich]] in order to retrieve the fifth [[Star Piece (Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars)|Star Piece]] on [[Smithy]]'s behalf. However, for an unknown reason, Blade and the Axem Rangers do not meet Yaridovich at the predetermined time, leaving the latter with no way to get the Star Piece to safety. The most likely reason is the Axem Rangers forgot, or that they hit turbulence. The pirate [[Jonathan Jones]] briefly saw the Blade while Mario and Yaridovich were fighting before ultimately having to return to the sea, to which he mentioned in a note to Mario.
The Blade is first mentioned by one of [[Smithy]]'s minions, [[Speardovich]]. Apparently, he was supposed to rendezvous with Speardovich once he had his hands on the fifth [[Star Piece (Super Mario RPG)|Star Piece]], but the Blade did not meet at the predetermined time for unknown reasons. [[Johnny]]'s pirates briefly saw the Blade while [[Mario]] and Speardovich were fighting before ultimately having to return to the sea, to which he mentioned in a note to Mario.


Later, when the Axem Rangers are ordered to retrieve the sixth Star Piece from the [[Barrel Volcano]], Blade is piloted to the top of the volcano, allowing the Axem Rangers to enter from above. When the leader of the Axem Rangers, [[Axem Red]], manages to swipe the sixth Star Piece away from [[Mario]] and escape to the battleship, Mario follows him, leading to a battle with the Axem Rangers on the deck of the Blade. Once each Axem Ranger is defeated by Mario and company, Axem Red activates the main cannon of the battleship, allowing him to fire the Breaker Beam at Mario's party. At the end of the battle, the cannon overloads, and the Blade explodes in a magnificent fashion.
Later, when the Axem Rangers swipe the sixth Star Piece away from Mario inside [[Barrel Volcano]], he arrives outside with slight tardiness. Mario manages to follow the escaping group by simply leaping onto him, leading to a battle on the deck. Once each Axem Ranger is defeated by Mario and company, [[Axem Red]] activates the main cannon of the battleship, allowing him to fire the Breaker Beam at Mario's party. At the end of the battle, the cannon overloads, and the Blade explodes in a magnificent fashion.


During the ending parade of ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'', [[Smithy]] can be seen riding in the damaged Blade.
During the [[parade]] of ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'', Smithy can be seen riding on the damaged Blade.
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
{{:Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars bestiary|transcludesection=Axem Rangers|image=[[File:SMRPG Blade idle.gif]]|align=horizontal}}
 
====Japanese thought====
*最初から、おれを使えよ‥‥。<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20150508022554/www.a-suma.com/old/guide/smRPG/enemylist1.htm</ref>(''You should have used me from the beginning....'')
 
===''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch)===
{{:Monster List|transcludesection=The Blade}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
SMRPG Blade volcano.png|The Blade's sprite at the [[Barrel Volcano]] scene
Axem Rangers Sprite - Super Mario RPG.png|Idle sprite from ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''
SMRPG NS The Blade.png|''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch)
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
{{foreign names
|Jap=オノフォース
|Jap=オノフォース
|JapR=Ono Fōsu
|JapR=Ono Fōsu
|JapM=Axe Force
|JapM=Axe Force
|ChiS=斧头之力
|ChiSR=Fǔtóu Zhīlì
|ChiSM=Axe Force
|ChiT=斧頭之力
|ChiTR=Fǔtóu Zhīlì
|ChiTM=Axe Force
|Dut=De Beul
|DutM=The Executioner
|Fre=Grande hache
|FreM=Big axe
|Ger=Klinge
|Ger=Klinge
|GerM=Blade}}
|GerM=Blade
|Spa=Gran Hoja
|SpaM=Big Blade
|Ita=Axem Maximo<br>Maximo
|ItaM=Axem Maximum; from the name "Massimo" (Maximum/Max)<br>-
|Kor=액스포스
|KorR=Aekseu Poseu
|KorM=Axe Force
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Smithy's factory administrators all wield large axes that look exactly like Blade.
*In battle, the Blade is mistakenly referred to as "Axem Rangers" in the English version of the original game. The player actually fights the ship, not their combined forces. This is likely an oversight due to the Japanese name, "Axe Force," sounding like a potential alternate name for the group. This is corrected in the remake, where it is referred to as "The Blade".
*Blade is referred to as a "he" multiple times in ''Super Mario RPG''; like several of Smithy's weapons, Blade may be sentient.
*All of Smithy's factory administrators, aside from the [[Factory Chief]], wield large axes that resemble the Blade.
*Blade bore several similarities to the [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Air_Force Air Force] boss from ''Final Fantasy VI'', specifically being a large airship with a face at the front, a laser gun, as well as having an overall similar build. Both ''Super Mario RPG'' and ''Final Fantasy VI'' were developed by Square Co.
*The Blade bears several similarities to the {{fandom|finalfantasy|Air Force}} boss from ''{{wp|Final Fantasy VI}}'', specifically being a large airship with a face at the front, a laser gun, as well as having an overall similar build. In the Japanese version, the Blade even had a similar name to Air Force. Both ''Super Mario RPG'' and ''Final Fantasy VI'' were developed by [[Square Enix|Square]].
*Tying in with how the Axem Rangers parody the ''{{wp|Super Sentai}}'' franchise, the Blade's Japanese [[Thought Peek|thought]] references a common in-joke among fans of the series questioning why the titular heroes always save their giant mechas for the end of their fights instead of using them from the start to win faster.<ref>Clyde Mandelin (June 29, 2020). [https://legendsoflocalization.com/the-pop-culture-obsessed-monsters-in-japanese-super-mario-rpg/ The Pop Culture-Obsessed Monsters in Japanese Super Mario RPG]. ''Legends of Localization''. Retrieved July 31, 2021.</ref> This reference is restored in the English translation of the [[Nintendo Switch]] remake, as the in-joke is also common among fans of ''Super Sentai''{{'}}s Americanized equivalent, ''{{wp|Power Rangers}}''.
 
==References==
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The Blade
Artwork of the Blade for Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
Artwork from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
First appearance Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996)
Latest appearance Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) (2023)

The Blade is a massive battleship in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, and the main base of the Axem Rangers. He resembles a giant axe, with a great eye in the middle of the main blade. Additionally, two smaller axes hang from the side of him. The Blade's main weapon is a massive face-shaped energy cannon that can fire the powerful Breaker Beam.

The Blade is first mentioned by one of Smithy's minions, Speardovich. Apparently, he was supposed to rendezvous with Speardovich once he had his hands on the fifth Star Piece, but the Blade did not meet at the predetermined time for unknown reasons. Johnny's pirates briefly saw the Blade while Mario and Speardovich were fighting before ultimately having to return to the sea, to which he mentioned in a note to Mario.

Later, when the Axem Rangers swipe the sixth Star Piece away from Mario inside Barrel Volcano, he arrives outside with slight tardiness. Mario manages to follow the escaping group by simply leaping onto him, leading to a battle on the deck. Once each Axem Ranger is defeated by Mario and company, Axem Red activates the main cannon of the battleship, allowing him to fire the Breaker Beam at Mario's party. At the end of the battle, the cannon overloads, and the Blade explodes in a magnificent fashion.

During the parade of Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Smithy can be seen riding on the damaged Blade.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars[edit]

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars enemy
Axem Rangers
Battle idle animation of the Blade's Breaker Beam cannon (misidentified as "Axem Rangers") from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars HP 999 FP 100 Speed 200
Location(s) Barrel Volcano Attack 0 Magic attack 120
Role Boss Defense 100 Magic defense 100
Bonus Flower None Yoshi Cookie None Morph rate 0%
Evade 0% Magic evade 0% Spells Breaker Beam
Weak Thunder Strong Fear, Poison, Sleep, Mute, Critical Sp. attacks None
Coins 0 Exp. points 50 Items None
Psychopath "It's a melee!"

Japanese thought[edit]

  • 最初から、おれを使えよ‥‥。[1](You should have used me from the beginning....)

Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)[edit]

Super Mario RPG enemy
The Blade
Image of The Blade from the Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario RPG HP 999 Weak Elements Lightning Drops N/A
Exp. 50 Weak Statuses N/A Rare Drops N/A
Found in Barrel Volcano
Monster List profile Admittedly, its Breaker Beam attack would be cooler if it was called "Absolute Breaker of Champions Beam." But we're not getting paid by the word here.
Thought Peek "Why do they always wait to use me?"
Animations

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese オノフォース[?]
Ono Fōsu
Axe Force
Chinese (simplified) 斧头之力[?]
Fǔtóu Zhīlì
Axe Force
Chinese (traditional) 斧頭之力[?]
Fǔtóu Zhīlì
Axe Force
Dutch De Beul[?] The Executioner
French Grande hache[?] Big axe
German Klinge[?] Blade
Italian Axem Maximo
Maximo
[?]
Axem Maximum; from the name "Massimo" (Maximum/Max)
-
Korean 액스포스[?]
Aekseu Poseu
Axe Force
Spanish Gran Hoja[?] Big Blade

Trivia[edit]

  • In battle, the Blade is mistakenly referred to as "Axem Rangers" in the English version of the original game. The player actually fights the ship, not their combined forces. This is likely an oversight due to the Japanese name, "Axe Force," sounding like a potential alternate name for the group. This is corrected in the remake, where it is referred to as "The Blade".
  • All of Smithy's factory administrators, aside from the Factory Chief, wield large axes that resemble the Blade.
  • The Blade bears several similarities to the Air Force boss from Final Fantasy VI, specifically being a large airship with a face at the front, a laser gun, as well as having an overall similar build. In the Japanese version, the Blade even had a similar name to Air Force. Both Super Mario RPG and Final Fantasy VI were developed by Square.
  • Tying in with how the Axem Rangers parody the Super Sentai franchise, the Blade's Japanese thought references a common in-joke among fans of the series questioning why the titular heroes always save their giant mechas for the end of their fights instead of using them from the start to win faster.[2] This reference is restored in the English translation of the Nintendo Switch remake, as the in-joke is also common among fans of Super Sentai's Americanized equivalent, Power Rangers.

References[edit]