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|image=[[File:Smithy.jpg|200px|]]<br>[[Smithy]], the leader of the Smithy Gang
|image=[[File:Smithy.jpg|frameless|upright=1.4|]]<br>Smithy, the leader of the Smithy Gang
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|members=[[Axem Rangers]]<br>[[The Blade]]<br>[[Boomer (Super Mario RPG)|Boomer]]<br>[[Bowyer]]<br>[[Claymorton]]<br>[[Clerk]]<br>[[Cloaker]]<br>[[Count Down]]<br>[[Director]]<br>[[Domino]]<br>[[Exor]]<br>[[Factory Chief]]<br>[[Gunyolk]]<br>[[Manager]]<br>[[Speardovich]]
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]])
|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]])
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The '''Smithy Gang''' is an evil organization composed of anthropomorphic weapons led by [[Smithy]]. They are the main antagonists in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. Their primary goal was to rule the world, destroying [[wish]]es by shattering the [[Star Road (Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars)|Star Road]]. Their main base of operations was Smithy's [[Factory (Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars)|Factory]], located in a separate dimension. Their secondary base was [[Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Keep]], occupied by [[Exor]] during the beginning of their invasion. The sword creature acted as a gateway between the two worlds, allowing Smithy's forces to overrun the world.
The '''Smithy Gang''', translated as "'''Weapon gang'''" on one occasion,<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/jp/software/feature/magazine_2023winter/index_en.html?page=6&device=pc Nintendo Magazine 2023 Winter (Digital English edition)]. ''nintendo.co.jp''. Retrieved November 21, 2023. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20231121212525/https://www.nintendo.com/jp/software/feature/magazine_2023winter/index_en.html?page=6&device=pc Archived] November 21, 2023, 21:25:25 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> is an evil army composed of sentient weapons led by the titular [[Smithy]]. They are the main antagonists in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|its Nintendo Switch remake]]. Their primary goal is to rule the world, destroying [[wish]]es by shattering the [[Star Road (Super Mario RPG)|Star Road]]. Their main base of operations is Smithy's [[Factory (Super Mario RPG)|Factory]], located in [[Weapon World|another world]]. Their secondary base is [[Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Keep]], occupied by [[Exor]] during the beginning of their invasion. Exor acts as a gateway between the two worlds, allowing Smithy's forces to overrun the world.


==History==
[[File:SMRPG Exor Artwork.png|left|thumb|100px|Exor, a high-ranking member of the Smithy Gang]]
[[File:Exor.gif|left|thumb|Exor, a member of the Smithy Gang]]
The invasion of the Smithy Gang starts with an attack to Bowser's Keep, which is done by Exor. The strength of the impact from the sky shatters the Star Road and sends [[Mario]], [[Bowser]], and [[Princess Peach]] flying away from the castle. Additionally, many [[Koopa (species)|Koopa]]s, [[Shy Guy]]s, and [[Goomba]]s, as well as [[Wizakoopa]], ally themselves with the Smithy Gang.  
The invasion of the Smithy Gang started with an attack to Bowser's Keep, which was done by Exor. The strength of the impact from the sky shattered the Star Road and sent [[Mario]], [[Bowser|Bowser]] and [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] flying away from the castle. Additionally, many [[Koopa (species)|Koopas]], [[Shy Guy]]s and [[Goomba]]s, as well as [[Kamek|Magikoopa]], allied themselves with the Smithy Gang.  


After the attack to Bowser's Keep, Smithy decided to invade [[Toad Town|Mushroom Kingdom]]. Smithy sent [[Mack]] to attack it. However, when Mario returned, he fought off Mack's forces and defeated the
After the attack to Bowser's Keep, Smithy decides to invade the [[Toad Town|Mushroom Kingdom]]. Smithy sends [[Claymorton]] to attack it. However, when Mario returns, he fights off Claymorton's forces and defeats Claymorton. Additionally, Mario recovers a [[Star Piece (Super Mario RPG)|Star Piece]], required to restore the power of wishes to the world.
knife-like creature. Additionally, Mario recovered a [[Star Piece (Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars)|Star Piece]], required to restore the power of wishes to the world.


Smithy's second minion, [[Bowyer]], was sent to the [[Forest Maze]] to start attacking [[Rose Town]]. Additionally, the Forest Maze was the location of the second Star Piece that Smithy was searching. Bowyer set up camp in the forest and began firing poison-tipped arrows, which could immobilize people in Rose Town. Also, one of Bowyer's arrow minions found the second Star Piece. However, Bowyer's celebration was interrupted by [[Geno]]. Mario and [[Mallow]] arrived to help Geno as well. Together, they defeated Bowyer and claimed the second Star Piece. One of the [[Aero]] creatures heard their conversation after Bowyer's downfall, and decided to directly report back to Smithy.
Smithy's second minion, [[Bowyer]], is sent to the [[Forest Maze]] to start attacking [[Rose Town]]. Additionally, the Forest Maze is the location of the second Star Piece that Smithy is searching. Bowyer sets up camp in the forest and begins firing poison-tipped arrows, which can immobilize people in Rose Town. Also, one of Bowyer's arrow minions finds the second Star Piece. However, Bowyer's celebration is interrupted by [[Geno]]. Mario and [[Mallow]] arrive to help Geno as well. Together, they defeat Bowyer and claim the second Star Piece. One of the [[Aero]] creatures hears their conversation after Bowyer's downfall and decides to directly report back to Smithy.


Smithy enacted a plan to retrieve the fifth Star Piece. The Star Piece was in the hands of [[Jonathan Jones]] and his pirates. Smithy sent another of his minions, [[Yaridovich]], to [[Seaside Town]]. Once there, Yaridovich locked up all the people in a large building. Then Yaridovich split himself into many bodies that took the form of [[Toad (species)|Toads]]. When Mario arrived in town, he was asked by a village [[elder]] (who was actually Yaridovich) to retrieve the Star Piece from Jonathan Jones. Mario agreed, but when he returned with the Star Piece, Yaridovich revealed his true identity and forced Mario to hand over his Star Piece. If Mario refused, Yaridovich would torture an old man with a tickling feather until Mario gave in. Yaridovich was to be picked up by the [[Axem Rangers]] and their battleship [[Blade]]. However, the Axem Rangers were running late. As a result, Yaridovich decided to swim away, but Jonathan Jones emerged from the [[sea]], blocking the villain's path. Yaridovich was forced to fight Mario and his allies. Eventually, Yaridovich lost the fight and the true population of Seaside Town was freed.
Smithy enacts a plan to retrieve the fifth Star Piece. The Star Piece is in the hands of [[Johnny|Jonathan "Johnny" Jones]] and his pirates. Smithy sends another of his minions, [[Speardovich]], to [[Seaside Town]]. Once there, Speardovich locks up all the people in a large building. Speardovich then splits himself into many bodies that take the form of [[Toad (species)|Mushroom People]]. When Mario arrives in town, he is asked by a village [[elder]] (who is actually Speardovich) to retrieve the Star Piece from Johnny. Mario agrees, but when he returns with the Star Piece, Speardovich reveals his true identity and forces Mario to hand over his Star Piece. If Mario refuses, Speardovich will torture an old man with a tickling feather until Mario gives in. Speardovich is to be picked up by the [[Axem Rangers]] and [[the Blade]]. However, the Axem Rangers are running late. As a result, Speardovich decides to swim away, but Johnny emerges from the [[sea]], blocking Speardovich's path. Speardovich is forced to fight Mario and his [[party member|allies]]. Eventually, Speardovich loses the fight, and the true population of Seaside Town is freed.


[[File:Axemrangers.png|thumb|150px|The Axem Rangers, with its five members]]
[[File:Axemrangers.png|thumb|150px|The Axem Rangers, with all five of the group's members]]
Smithy ordered the Axem Rangers to take their battleship Blade to the [[Barrel Volcano]], the location of the sixth Star Piece. Once there, the rangers not only discovered the Star Piece, but also fought Mario. However, [[Axem Red]], the leader of the Axem Rangers, had beat Mario to the punch. Axem Red quickly grabbed the Star Piece and retreated to the battleship Blade. Mario and his allies followed. After a long battle, Mario defeated the Axem Rangers and Blade's Breaker Beam cannon. Blade began to explode after the cannon's malfunction, but Mario and his allies escaped to the nearby volcano before the battleship was destroyed.
Smithy orders the Axem Rangers to take the Blade to the [[Barrel Volcano]], the location of the sixth Star Piece. Once there, the rangers not only discover the Star Piece but also fight Mario. However, [[Axem Red]], the leader of the Axem Rangers, has beaten Mario to the punch. Axem Red quickly grabs the Star Piece and retreats to the Blade. Mario and his allies follow. After a long battle, Mario defeats the Axem Rangers and the Blade's [[Breaker Beam]] cannon. The Blade begins to explode after the cannon's malfunction, but Mario and his allies escape to the nearby volcano before the Blade is destroyed.


Mario fought his way through various enemies and traps set by the Smithy Gang. Magikoopa also came to his senses, and would aid Bowser by healing him and the rest of Mario's party. Eventually, Mario reached the swordsman Boomer. After a long battle, Boomer was defeated and preferred to die a warrior's death. Then, Mario and company were brought to the top of the castle where they fought the gigantic Exor. When the party emerged victorious, Exor inhaled Mario and his allies. The group was brought to Smithy's Factory, the source of their world's troubles and the location of the last Star Piece. Mario and his allies fought their way through Smithy's forces. Mario witnessed and passed the [[Machine Made]] series, which were gray copies of Smithy's original lieutenants. Through a series of battles, Mario and friends bested the [[Clerk]], the [[Manager]], the [[Director]], [[Gunyolk]] and the [[Factory Chief]].  
Mario fights his way through various enemies and traps set by the Smithy Gang. Wizakoopa also comes to his senses, and he aids Bowser by healing him and the rest of Mario's party. Eventually, Mario reaches the swordsman Boomer. After a long battle, Boomer is defeated and prefers to die a warrior's death. Then, Mario and company are brought to the top of the castle where they fight the gigantic Exor. When the party emerges victorious, Exor inhales Mario and his allies. The group is brought to Smithy's Factory, the source of their world's troubles and the location of the last Star Piece. Mario and his allies fight their way through Smithy's forces. Mario witnesses and passes the [[Machine Made]] series, which are gray copies of Smithy's original lieutenants. Through a series of battles, Mario and his allies best the [[Clerk]], the [[Manager]], the [[Director]], [[Gunyolk]], and the [[Factory Chief]].  


[[File:FirstFormSmithy.gif|thumb|75px|left|Smithy, the leader of the gang]]
[[File:FirstFormSmithy.gif|thumb|75px|left|Smithy, the leader of the Smithy Gang]]
As it turned out, Smithy was in possession of the seventh Star Piece. Smithy attempted to talk Mario into giving up his six Star Pieces, but to no avail. Smithy knew the final conflict was inevitable and invited them to initiate combat, trying to take the rest of the Star Pieces by force. Wielding powerful magic and practical tools alike, Smithy was a fearsome and capable villain. Additionally, the [[Smelter]] continued to routinely pour out liquid metal which Smithy pounded into [[Shyper]] soldiers to help him in battle. Pounding his hammer on the ground, Smithy inadvertently shattered the factory floor, sending him and Mario's party straight to the factory basement. Once there, Smithy revealed his true from. Smithy was, in fact, a shape shifter who could mold his head into various forms. After a long and tiring battle, the heroes emerged victorious and Smithy vanished in a brilliant flash.
As it turns out, Smithy is in possession of the seventh Star Piece. Smithy attempts to talk Mario into giving up his six Star Pieces, but to no avail. Smithy knows the final conflict is inevitable and invites them to initiate combat, trying to take the rest of the Star Pieces by force. Wielding powerful magic and practical tools alike, Smithy is a fearsome and capable villain. Additionally, the [[Smelter]] continues to routinely pour out liquid metal that Smithy pounds into [[Shyper]] soldiers to help him in battle. Pounding his hammer on the ground, Smithy inadvertently shatters the factory floor, sending him and Mario's party straight to the factory basement. Once there, Smithy reveals his true from. Smithy is, in fact, a shape shifter who can mold his head into various forms. After a long battle, the heroes emerge victorious, and Smithy explodes in a brilliant flash.


With Smithy defeated, his factory was no more. The Star Pieces were returned to Star Road and the power of wishes was returned to the world. Additionally, Exor dissolved into nothingness, eliminating the gateway between Smithy's dimension and Mario's world.  
With Smithy defeated, his factory is no more. The Star Pieces are returned to the Star Road, and the power of wishes is returned to the world. Additionally, Exor dissolves into nothingness, eliminating the gateway between Smithy's world and Mario's world and putting an end to the Smithy Gang.  
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==Organization==
==Organization==
===Supreme Leader===
===Supreme leader===
*[[Smithy]]  
*[[Smithy]]


===Operatives===
===Operatives===
====Lieutenants====
====Lieutenants====
*[[Mack]]
*[[Claymorton]]
*[[Bowyer]]
*[[Bowyer]]
*[[Yaridovich]]
*[[Speardovich]]
*[[Axem Rangers]]  
*[[Axem Rangers]]  
**[[Axem Red]]
**[[Axem Red]]
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**[[Axem Pink]]
**[[Axem Pink]]


====[[Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Keep]]====
====Bowser's Keep====
*[[Boomer (Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars)|Boomer]]  
*[[Boomer (Super Mario RPG)|Boomer]]
*[[Exor]]
*[[Exor]]


====Smithy's World====
====Smithy's world====
*[[Count Down]]
*[[Count Down]]
*[[Ding-A-Ling]]  
*[[Cloaker]]
*[[Cloaker]]  
*[[Domino]]
*[[Domino]]  
*[[Bad Adder]] / [[Mad Adder]]
*[[Earth Link]] / [[Mad Adder]]  
 
=====Smithy's Factory=====
=====Smithy's Factory=====
*[[Clerk]]
*[[Clerk]]
*[[Manager]]  
*[[Manager]]
*[[Director]]  
*[[Director]]
*[[Factory Chief]]  
*[[Factory Chief]]
*[[Gunyolk]]  
*[[Gunyolk]]
*[[Smelter]]
*[[Smelter]]
====Others====
====Others====
*[[Blade]]
*[[The Blade]]


===Soldiers===
===Soldiers===
*[[Shyster]]  
*[[Shymore]]
*[[Aero]]  
*[[Aero]]
*[[Springer]]
*[[Springer]]
*[[Jabit]]
*[[Jabit]]
*[[Ninja (enemy)|Ninja]]  
*[[Ninja (enemy)|Ninja]]
*[[Mad Mallet]]  
*[[Mad Mallet]]
*[[Pounder]]  
*[[Pounder]]
*[[Poundette]]  
*[[Poundette]]
*[[Shyper]]  
*[[Shyper]]
*[[Machine Made]]  
*[[Machine Made]]
*[[Drill Bit]]  
*[[Drill Bit]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Mack SMRPG.png|Mack, with his sword-like appearance
Mack SMRPG.png|Claymorton, with his sword-like appearance
Bowyer.jpg|Bowyer, with his bow-like structure
Bowyer.jpg|Bowyer, with his bow-like structure
SMRPG Count Down.png|Count Down, a clock-like gang member
SMRPG Count Down.png|Count Down, a clock-like gang member
CLOAKER.png|Cloaker, a jester whose partner is Domino
CLOAKER.png|Cloaker, a jester whose partner is Domino
Earth Link Sprite - Super Mario RPG.png|Earth Link, Cloaker's pet snake
Earth Link Sprite - Super Mario RPG.png|Bad Adder, Cloaker's pet snake
SMRPG Gunyolk.png|The Gunyolk
SMRPG Gunyolk.png|The Gunyolk
Factory Chief Sprite - Super Mario RPG.png|Factory Chief, the Factory's last line of defense before Smithy
Factory Chief Sprite - Super Mario RPG.png|Factory Chief, the Factory's last line of defense before Smithy
Yaridovich2.jpg|Yaridovich, who has a shape which is reminicent of a spear
Yaridovich2.jpg|Speardovich, who has a shape that is reminiscent of a spear
SMRPG Domino.png|Domino, a jester whose partner is Cloaker
SMRPG Domino.png|Domino, a jester whose partner is Cloaker
EARTH LINK.png|Mad Adder, Domino's pet snake
EARTH LINK.png|Mad Adder, Domino's pet snake
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|title1="The Weapons Show Up"
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|title3="Battling Smithy"
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=カジオーぐんだん
|Jap=カジオーぐんだん
|JapR=Kajiō Gundan
|JapR=Kajiō Gundan
|JapM=Smith King Corps (''Kajiō'' is Smithy's name in Japan)
|JapM=[[Smithy#Names in other languages|Smithy]] Corps
|Ita=Smithy Gang<ref>[https://www.nintendo.it/Giochi/Super-Nintendo/Super-Mario-RPG-Legend-of-the-Seven-Stars-279591.html ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''] on Nintendo.it. Retrieved on June 21, 2023</ref><br>Banda di Fabbro Magno<ref>[https://www.nintendo.it/Giochi/Giochi-per-Nintendo-Switch/Super-Mario-RPG-2403952.html ''Super Mario RPG''] on Nintendo.it. Retrieved on June 21, 2023</ref>
|Jap2=武器軍団<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/jp/switch/a8lua/character/index.html Character section of the official Japanese website]</ref> <small>(''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch))</small>
|ItaM=-<br>Great Smithy's gang
|Jap2R=Buki Gundan
|Jap2M=Weapon Corps
|ChiT=武器軍團<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com.hk/topics/article/wBYsMiRPw8AvwdtWhTbdm 公開《超級瑪利歐RPG》的介紹影片。一起來回顧本作的有趣之處。] ''Nintendo''. Retrieved November 8, 2023.</ref>
|ChiTR=Wǔqì Jūntuán
|ChiTM=Weapon Corps
|Dut=Bende van Schmidt
|DutM=Smithy's gang
|Fre=Gang de Forgeroi
|FreM=Smithy's gang
|Ger=Schmiedrichs Schergen
|GerM=Smithy's henchmen
|Ita=Banda di Fabbro Magno
|ItaM=Smithy's Gang
|Kor=킹스미스군단
|KorR=Kingseumiseu Gundan
|KorM=Smithy Corps
|Spa=Banda de Fraguo
|SpaM=Smithy's Gang
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Each gang member that Mario fights for a [[Star Piece (Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars)|Star Piece]] is weapon-based. [[Bowyer]] and [[Yaridovich]] are respectively an anthropomorphic bow and spear, and [[Mack]], the [[Axem Rangers]], and [[Smithy]] respectively wield knives, axes, and a hammer. Although [[Punchinello]] is an anthropomorphic bomb and guards a Star Piece, he is not a member of the Smithy Gang.
*Each gang member that [[Mario]] fights for a [[Star Piece (Super Mario RPG)|Star Piece]] is weapon-based. [[Bowyer]] and [[Speardovich]] are respectively an anthropomorphic bow and spear, and [[Claymorton]], the [[Axem Rangers]], and [[Smithy]] respectively wield knives, axes, and a hammer. Although [[Punchinello]] is an anthropomorphic bomb and guards a Star Piece, he is not a member of the Smithy Gang.


==References==
==References==
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Smithy Gang
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars artwork: Smithy
Smithy, the leader of the Smithy Gang
First appearance Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996)
Latest appearance Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) (2023)
Leader Smithy
Members
Member species

The Smithy Gang, translated as "Weapon gang" on one occasion,[1] is an evil army composed of sentient weapons led by the titular Smithy. They are the main antagonists in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and its Nintendo Switch remake. Their primary goal is to rule the world, destroying wishes by shattering the Star Road. Their main base of operations is Smithy's Factory, located in another world. Their secondary base is Bowser's Keep, occupied by Exor during the beginning of their invasion. Exor acts as a gateway between the two worlds, allowing Smithy's forces to overrun the world.

Artwork of Exor from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
Exor, a high-ranking member of the Smithy Gang

The invasion of the Smithy Gang starts with an attack to Bowser's Keep, which is done by Exor. The strength of the impact from the sky shatters the Star Road and sends Mario, Bowser, and Princess Peach flying away from the castle. Additionally, many Koopas, Shy Guys, and Goombas, as well as Wizakoopa, ally themselves with the Smithy Gang.

After the attack to Bowser's Keep, Smithy decides to invade the Mushroom Kingdom. Smithy sends Claymorton to attack it. However, when Mario returns, he fights off Claymorton's forces and defeats Claymorton. Additionally, Mario recovers a Star Piece, required to restore the power of wishes to the world.

Smithy's second minion, Bowyer, is sent to the Forest Maze to start attacking Rose Town. Additionally, the Forest Maze is the location of the second Star Piece that Smithy is searching. Bowyer sets up camp in the forest and begins firing poison-tipped arrows, which can immobilize people in Rose Town. Also, one of Bowyer's arrow minions finds the second Star Piece. However, Bowyer's celebration is interrupted by Geno. Mario and Mallow arrive to help Geno as well. Together, they defeat Bowyer and claim the second Star Piece. One of the Aero creatures hears their conversation after Bowyer's downfall and decides to directly report back to Smithy.

Smithy enacts a plan to retrieve the fifth Star Piece. The Star Piece is in the hands of Jonathan "Johnny" Jones and his pirates. Smithy sends another of his minions, Speardovich, to Seaside Town. Once there, Speardovich locks up all the people in a large building. Speardovich then splits himself into many bodies that take the form of Mushroom People. When Mario arrives in town, he is asked by a village elder (who is actually Speardovich) to retrieve the Star Piece from Johnny. Mario agrees, but when he returns with the Star Piece, Speardovich reveals his true identity and forces Mario to hand over his Star Piece. If Mario refuses, Speardovich will torture an old man with a tickling feather until Mario gives in. Speardovich is to be picked up by the Axem Rangers and the Blade. However, the Axem Rangers are running late. As a result, Speardovich decides to swim away, but Johnny emerges from the sea, blocking Speardovich's path. Speardovich is forced to fight Mario and his allies. Eventually, Speardovich loses the fight, and the true population of Seaside Town is freed.

Artwork of the Axem Rangers from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
The Axem Rangers, with all five of the group's members

Smithy orders the Axem Rangers to take the Blade to the Barrel Volcano, the location of the sixth Star Piece. Once there, the rangers not only discover the Star Piece but also fight Mario. However, Axem Red, the leader of the Axem Rangers, has beaten Mario to the punch. Axem Red quickly grabs the Star Piece and retreats to the Blade. Mario and his allies follow. After a long battle, Mario defeats the Axem Rangers and the Blade's Breaker Beam cannon. The Blade begins to explode after the cannon's malfunction, but Mario and his allies escape to the nearby volcano before the Blade is destroyed.

Mario fights his way through various enemies and traps set by the Smithy Gang. Wizakoopa also comes to his senses, and he aids Bowser by healing him and the rest of Mario's party. Eventually, Mario reaches the swordsman Boomer. After a long battle, Boomer is defeated and prefers to die a warrior's death. Then, Mario and company are brought to the top of the castle where they fight the gigantic Exor. When the party emerges victorious, Exor inhales Mario and his allies. The group is brought to Smithy's Factory, the source of their world's troubles and the location of the last Star Piece. Mario and his allies fight their way through Smithy's forces. Mario witnesses and passes the Machine Made series, which are gray copies of Smithy's original lieutenants. Through a series of battles, Mario and his allies best the Clerk, the Manager, the Director, Gunyolk, and the Factory Chief.

Smithy, the leader of the Smithy Gang

As it turns out, Smithy is in possession of the seventh Star Piece. Smithy attempts to talk Mario into giving up his six Star Pieces, but to no avail. Smithy knows the final conflict is inevitable and invites them to initiate combat, trying to take the rest of the Star Pieces by force. Wielding powerful magic and practical tools alike, Smithy is a fearsome and capable villain. Additionally, the Smelter continues to routinely pour out liquid metal that Smithy pounds into Shyper soldiers to help him in battle. Pounding his hammer on the ground, Smithy inadvertently shatters the factory floor, sending him and Mario's party straight to the factory basement. Once there, Smithy reveals his true from. Smithy is, in fact, a shape shifter who can mold his head into various forms. After a long battle, the heroes emerge victorious, and Smithy explodes in a brilliant flash.

With Smithy defeated, his factory is no more. The Star Pieces are returned to the Star Road, and the power of wishes is returned to the world. Additionally, Exor dissolves into nothingness, eliminating the gateway between Smithy's world and Mario's world and putting an end to the Smithy Gang.

Organization[edit]

Supreme leader[edit]

Operatives[edit]

Lieutenants[edit]

Bowser's Keep[edit]

Smithy's world[edit]

Smithy's Factory[edit]

Others[edit]

Soldiers[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Theme[edit]

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Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese カジオーぐんだん[?]
Kajiō Gundan
Smithy Corps
武器軍団[2] (Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch))
Buki Gundan
Weapon Corps
Chinese (traditional) 武器軍團[3]
Wǔqì Jūntuán
Weapon Corps
Dutch Bende van Schmidt[?] Smithy's gang
French Gang de Forgeroi[?] Smithy's gang
German Schmiedrichs Schergen[?] Smithy's henchmen
Italian Banda di Fabbro Magno[?] Smithy's Gang
Korean 킹스미스군단[?]
Kingseumiseu Gundan
Smithy Corps
Spanish Banda de Fraguo[?] Smithy's Gang

Trivia[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Nintendo Magazine 2023 Winter (Digital English edition). nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved November 21, 2023. (Archived November 21, 2023, 21:25:25 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  2. ^ Character section of the official Japanese website
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